ARRC Animal Relief For Rural Communities

Productive weekend!

From marathons , outreach and emergency animal call outs.

All made possible by awesome volunteers and support across the globe .

Volunteers , donors, sponsors and support - you keep the mission alive!

SFW ConservationGlobal Alliance for Rabies Control animal welfare trust Thankyou for your continued dedication in keeping our outreach clinics in full swing

Annnddd she did it!!

And we must say looking pretty fresh even after running a huge 21.1km!!

Congratulations Tracey Mobley our invaluable ARRC team member!

If you missed it … Tracey at the weekend ran a half marathon to raise funds for renovation and plumbing of the toilets at Mohlanatsi Irdp in Selwane.. and totally smashed it.

‘She definitely went the extra mile so others can go in style’!

The children at Mohlanatsi Irdp had a wonderful treat this week. Debonairs Pizza Phalaborwa & Tusk Motors generously gifted over one hundred flat breads and have pledged to provide the same on a weekly basis going forward.

What a commendable initiative to use the leftover pizza dough.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude for supporting us and giving the children additional substance.

Our very own Tracey Mobley is taking on an incredible challenge this weekend — running her first-ever half marathon!

And she’s doing it for a cause very close to her heart: raising vital funds to renovate the ablution facilities at Mohlanatsi Irdp

If you’re able to, please consider donating to her fundraiser. Every contribution, big or small, will help give these children the clean, safe, and hygienic toilets they deserve.

You’ve got this, Trace! — we’re cheering you on every step of the way!!

https://gogetfunding.com/running-for-the-toilets/

Running for the Toilets I have been volunteering with a fabulous non profit organisation for over 3 years now. ARRC – Animal Relief for Rural Communities provides free veterinary care for the working animals (primarily dogs and donkeys) in the underprivileged community of Selwane, South Africa and also supports Mohla

Big thanks to Marilyn hack for the continued support , providing us with dog food to distribute in the Selwane community.

Maz after many visits volunteering with us knows first hand how invaluable these resources are and how they are used.

Thankyou maz!

Critical condition - emergency appeal for
Pretty.

Yesterday a team member rushed to Collect Pretty and get her into emergency care ,
another worrying suspected poisoning case.

Toxins can cause devastating damage to a dog’s body, seizures, organ failure, internal bleeding, and often death if not treated quickly.

Sadly, cases like Pretty’s are becoming more and more common in our communities.
We are urgently trying to get to the bottom of what toxins are being used, why this is happening, and whether it’s deliberate.
It’s an ongoing and deeply worrying battle that puts countless innocent animals at risk.

Pretty is now fighting and In the best hands but
She needs intensive veterinary treatment to survive and we would be so appreciative of any help with this .

Please, if you can, donate towards Pretty’s care. Every bit counts - updates to follow

https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/animal-treatment-fund/

https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3KXBHFVQWHQWY&source=url

Thankyou 🙏

Today is Family Day in South Africa — a reminder that family isn’t always defined by blood, but by care, connection, and shared lives.

In many rural communities, animals are integral members of the family unit. They work with us, protect us, and share in daily life. Whether it’s a donkey helping to fetch water or a dog guarding the home, these animals deserve recognition, respect, and care.

At ARRC, we advocate for the wellbeing of all animals, acknowledging their role in sustaining families and livelihoods. On this day, we honour the connection between people and animals and reaffirm our commitment to supporting both.

Wishing you all a very Happy Easter from the ARRC team and the children at Mohlanatsi Irdp

Last week during our sterilisation campaign, we were asked to help with a puppy that was non weight bearing on her right hind.
The owner wasn’t sure what happened but our veterinary team quickly gave Sibi pain relief and she was taken to the clinic.

Radiographs showed a fracture in the right hind. Thankfully we were able to place a splint and will now strict cage rest Sibi with weekly splint and bandage changes. In 6 weeks we will repeat a radiograph to ensure the fracture has healed.

Could you help us with the cost? Keeping Sibi in the clinic for 6 weeks with follow up X-rays and bandage changes will cost us around R3000 ($150).

Every little bit helps and we will keep you updated on her progress 🙏🏼