{"id":190076,"date":"2021-05-26T01:02:37","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T23:02:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=103002"},"modified":"2021-05-26T01:02:37","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T23:02:37","slug":"first-three-animal-welfare-organisations-welcome-bravecto-donations-through-bravectocares-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/first-three-animal-welfare-organisations-welcome-bravecto-donations-through-bravectocares-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"First three animal welfare organisations welcome Bravecto\u00ae donations through #BravectoCares campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s been a busy week for the Bravecto\u00ae team as the national #BravectoCares campaign officially kicked off with donations of 4 000 Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On to three incredibly-deserving animal welfare organisations; People\u2019s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA), Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) and South African Veterinary Association\u2019s Community Veterinary Clinics (SAVA-CVC).<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter such a difficult past year, Bravecto\u00ae wanted to find a way to help our committed animal welfare non-profit organisations achieve their goals, despite the tough financial environment,\u201d explained Carolyn Chelchinskey, Business Unit Manager at MSD Animal Health, makers of Bravecto\u00ae. \u201cWith flea and tick protection such a vital part of animal health and wellbeing, we decided to launch the #BravectoCares campaign which will see us donate R9 million worth of Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On stock. Considering our long-standing association with PDSA, AACL and SAVA-CVC, we thought it was fitting to launch the #BravectoCares campaign with these donations.\u201d<\/p>\n

The first handover to SAVA-CVC took place on Monday, 17 May at the offices in Monument Park, Pretoria. Established in 1998, SAVA-CVC supports veterinarians that provide education and primary veterinary care for animals in very low-income communities. The clinics work to increase responsible pet ownership to prevent the problems that shelters respond to, such as vaccinations for preventable diseases, ecto- and endoparasite diseases, malnutrition and overpopulation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnalysis of donations and support received between 2019 and 2020 shows a sharp decline,\u201d explained Claudia Cloete, Manager and Director for SAVA-CVC. \u201cUnfortunately, the need has increased since more pet owners are not able to provide for their pets due to their income declining. The gap between our donations and the need has increase exponentially.\u201d<\/p>\n

The second handover, to PDSA, took place at the Athlone office in Cape Town on Wednesday, 19 May. This welfare veterinary healthcare service provider looks after companion animals whose owners cannot afford the cost of private veterinary healthcare. PDSA focuses on providing primary veterinary healthcare to dogs, cats and horses belonging to people from the poorer communities.<\/p>\n

Commenting on the handover, Patrick Horrigan, CEO of PDSA, said: \u201cAs a non-profit organisation, we rely heavily on donations of all forms. This product donation will allow us to provide free tick and flea control to hundreds and hundreds of dogs from needy households. In these tough times brought on by the pandemic, with household disposable income under huge pressure, many pet owners are really struggling to provide optimum care for their beloved pets.\u201d
He said the kind donation will make a positive impact on pest control within the communities they serve: \u201cThe Bravecto\u00ae will reach the community via our mobile clinics, our hospitals and treatment centres as well as our regular community spay campaigns. For this we are most grateful.\u201d<\/p>\n

The final handover for the week, which took place later that Wednesday, was at the AACL offices in Epping 2, Cape Town. Celebrating its 52nd birthday this year, AACL is dedicated to promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals in exceptionally poor informal settlements and industrial areas. The organisation aims to provide shelter for abandoned animals, promote a safe and efficient adoptions programme, prosecute animal cruelty cases and run welfare hospitals for lower income groups.<\/p>\n

\u201cGiven the uncertain times we find ourselves in amidst the pandemic, I can say that this year has been exceptionally challenging for many welfare organisations,\u201d said Kelly Arendse, Marketing Manager at AACL. \u201cFinancially we have struggled but we were able to still service impoverished communities and their animals in need. Because we are not funded by the local or national government, seeking donations has been challenging, but it is because of the ongoing support of our donors, such as these, that we are able to continue to promote kindness and prevent cruelty.\u201d<\/p>\n

The #BravectoCares campaign will include donations of Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On for Dogs and Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On for Cats. Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On for Dogs provides effective protection of four months against ticks, and six months\u2019 protection against fleas, while for cats there is Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On for Cats which protects cats against ticks, fleas and ear mites for three months, as well as Bravecto\u00ae Plus which protected cats against ticks, fleas and heartworm and it provides a treatment for intestinal worms. Bravecto\u00ae It\u2019s is a convenient and affordable method for treating parasites, providing this extended protection through just a single dose.<\/p>\n

Also included in the Bravecto\u00ae range is the popular Bravecto\u00ae Chew for dogs which, with a single treatment, provides 12 weeks of flea and tick protection. After treating, Bravecto\u00ae Chew starts killing fleas within two hours, effectively killing more than 95% of fleas within 12 hours over the 12-week period.<\/p>\n

How to get involved in #BravectoCares<\/p>\n

The six-month #BravectoCares campaign will sponsor Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On to 13 pre-selected and nominated animal welfare organisations. Communities are encouraged to nominate and vote for organisations through the \u2018Bravecto South Africa\u2019 Facebook page. To nominate an organisation to receive Bravecto\u00ae Spot-On donations, follow the \u2018Bravecto South Africa\u2019 (@Bravecto.SouthAfrica) Facebook page. Nominations will open on a regular basis, and you can name or tag an organisation using the #BravectoCares hashtag. The finalists will be announced on Facebook, and supporters are then encouraged to vote for the winner through comments on the post. Winners will be announced on Facebook, and the welcome donation handed over.<\/p>\n

For more information about #BravectoCares or the Bravecto\u00ae range, visit www.bravecto.co.za or @Bravecto.SouthAfrica on Facebook<\/p>\n

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