Local tea packing company, Joekels showed that they are a company that really cares when they recently donated R10 000 to the Kloof and Highway SPCA in order to benefit the animals assisted by the Molweni Dog Project.
In the picture: Elaine Cairns feeds some hungry pups and their mother in the Molweni Township.
The Kloof based project, which was established 2 years ago and is run on a voluntary basis, sees 78 year old Elaine Cairns going into the Molweni Township on a daily basis to attend to the needs of the animals.
“When Joekels heard about this organisation, and all the hard work that Elaine puts into caring for these dogs, we really felt that we had to get involved in whatever way we could,” explains Jonathan Kelsey, co-owner of Joekels.
The Molweni Dog Project is an organisation dedicated to the welfare of animals of the impoverished Molweni area and educating the residents about looking after their pets. Together with full medical backing from the SPCA, Elaine has helped hundreds of animals who would have suffered terrible deaths if it were not for her selfless actions.
“Her dedication is truly unbelievable. She goes into the valley 5 days a week, sometimes from 7am until 7pm, collecting animals, treating them and taking them to the SPCA clinic where they are sterilized (when required) and treated before being returned to their owners. Elaine dedicates her life to the animals and while she knows she can’t change the world, she certainly can and does make the world of difference to one animal at a time. She is truly inspiring,” says Kelsey.
generous cheque of R10 000 on behalf of Joekels to
Elaine Cairns (Centre) & Tersia Taskes from Kloof
& Highway SPCA (Right) towards the Molweni Dog Project.
Established by Joe Swart and Jonathan Kelsey 19 years ago, Joekels are blenders and packers of some of South Africa’s most popular teas. From small beginnings, the company has grown remarkably to be the third biggest tea company in the country.
“I am so grateful for the wonderful donations given by Joekels, as well as Island Export and Trolley & Shelf and also some private individuals. Their donations and support will assist in saving the lives of these animals and making their world a better place. I could not be happier that Joekels have been so excited and willing to support this project,” says Cairns.
Joekels urges other organisations and individuals to support Elaine in her cause as she is still in need of old kennels and a trailer which can be filled with dip to take with her into the valley.
For more information, or should you want to assist, please contact Mrs Bernie Stevens, Fundraiser for Molweni Outreach on 072 150 2031.