Two challenges Done!!

Miri in her element

How lucky am I to work for a company that encourages community service, and provide you with the means to do so. 1 October was such a day, when I joined some amazing people  to give back to the Onverwacht Community outside Cullinan. The focus was on the companionship-bond that exists between animals and humans, and in this community specifically between dogs and humans.

So I got to spend time with great people, AND complete a challenge "DO SOMETHING FOR SOMEBODY ELSE" at the same time. A truly great start to Month 1 of my challenge adventure.


While I looked after the doggie patients coming out of sterilization theatre (a lekker caravan set up as a mobile theatre) - the rest of the team joined Dr. Adri and her team of volunteers to drive education regarding pet care in the local community. It was HOT, and it was DUSTY, and it was WINDY - but nothing could stop us from having fun.

 Water bowls were handed out and appreciated by all 2-legged as well as 4-legged creatures.

I am so proud of our team; the 2 wonderful vets who got their hands dirty (and bloody), the foot-soldiers de-worming, vaccinating and de-fleeing, the amazing doctor Adri for running this project, all her volunteers!

And taking some left-over water bowls to a dog-center in Rietkol delivered a great surprise - achieving a second challenge: "GETTING SOMETHING FOR FREE"

Roy and Louisa take in stray dogs and rescues in the area, and are currently looking after 22 dogs. All the furries sleep in the house at night, get lots of love and find a permanent home with this loving couple. They were so kind as to gift me with a wonderful bunch of homegrown roses, as well as a special rose-bush to say thank you.

So yippppeeee - got something for free and better still, my husband of all people planted it in the garden, so I did not even have to pay a gardener to do it.