“If you think you’re too small to make a difference, try going to bed with a mosquito.” – Dalai Lama
No matter who you are, you can help us. It’s easier than you think. 
With a HUGE FAW paws thanks from the animals of Fisantekraal.
We need volunteers on Saturday and Tuesday mornings! We’re also struggling to keep our heads above water financially – with the economic slump, fewer donations than ever are coming in; and with monthly vet bills averaging out at around R12,000 to R15,000, the situation is becoming dire.
Please bear in mind that we’re a charity staffed entirely by volunteers (most of whom work full-time and have families too), with 2 old Chana bakkies (usually used for transporting animals) so we can’t always collect things quickly or respond to emails or Facebook posts immediately – although we try our best to keep up! 
VOLUNTEERING in Fisantekraal Saturdays and Tuesdays 09h00 – 12h00
DOG & CAT FOOD – Dry and canned food please.
COLLARS (not choke chains, please) & leads
ITEMS FOR OUR INFORMAL SHOP: ANY useable second-hand goods (including clothes, household items, electrical goods, toys, books, computer games, etc.). These are sold to the residents of Fisantekraal at a nominal fee, which helps them, and EVERY PENNY goes to help the animals. For more details, contact Anita on 021 979 5712.
This is just a guideline – ANYTHING sells! (Unfortunately, we aren’t able to take items beyond repair. Everything else we say a resounding ‘YES’ to!)
USE YOUR TALENTS – everyone has talents and connections, and, no matter what yours are, you can help us!
FOSTERING: Sometimes an animal needs a temporary place to stay. Yes, it can be hard to have to give the animal up at the end of its stay, but fostering is so rewarding – that animal would have been in a shelter instead.
We have specifications for fostering for the animals’ wellbeing, but a foster family doesn’t need to be home all day (although it’s preferable if you work part-time, or (ideal), are home all day). Potential foster families can specify age, size, and sex of animals, and the maximum number they are able to take. You need to be in the Northern Suburbs of Cape Town. If you have children or pets this doesn’t exclude you from fostering. The animal needs to be in a secure, fenced-in area with proper shelter, food and water, and may not be chained/tied at all. If needed, FAW can provide subsidised food, etc. so it needn’t be a costly exercise.
KENNEL PROJECT– used or new kennels, wooden pallets, nails (clout nails 25mm & 65mm), and strong plastic sheeting for building new kennels.
UITSIG ANIMAL RESCUE: most of our rescues go to Uitsig Animal Rescue nearby, a farm which provides a safe haven for aninals waiting for homes. Support Uitsig Animal Rescue by nominating them as a beneficiary on a My School Card, helping with donations, or joining their Saturday morning dog walking club! Find out more by clicking here: Uitsig Animal Rescue.
OUR SWIFT CODE FOR OVERSEAS TRANSFERS IS NEDSZAJJ
GIFT DONATIONS
Give a donation to FAW on someone’s behalf and you’ll be helping us help the animals of Fisantekraal – plus it’s a GREAT GIFT! You’ll get a certificate addressed to them, from you.
Donations can be denominations of R50, R100, R150, R200, and more (see below for banking details). Please send proof of payment, along with your name, and the person who will be receiving the gift to jane@faw.za.org. Thank you very much! Note: pictures of certificate are examples only; the wording will be changed accordingly.
