Celebrating Youth Day with a Purpose: Help Paws Haven Care for Their Youngest Rescues
- Karen Scheepers
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
Public holidays are usually a time for relaxation, but for the team at Paws Haven Potchefstroom, this Youth Day is all about hard work, community spirit, and a whole lot of puppy love.
On Tuesday, 16 June 2026, the shelter is celebrating the "youth" in their care by hosting a delicious fundraiser to help cover the skyrocketing costs of raising dozens of rescue babies. With the shelter currently bursting at the seams, community support has never been more vital.
The Paws Haven "Baby Boom"
Running an animal shelter requires immense resources, but the demand multiplies when the facility is flooded with young, vulnerable animals. Paws Haven is currently experiencing a massive influx of youngsters that require round-the-clock care, premium nutrition, and extensive medical attention.
Their current nursery includes:
Over 29 puppies already in their care.
5 more puppies and a heavily pregnant momma dog currently on their way.
Nearly 20 kittens needing specialized food, warmth, and lots of love.
To give these animals the best possible start in life, Paws Haven ensures every single one receives proper puppy and kitten food, vital vaccinations, regular deworming, and any necessary veterinary intervention.
Tomorrow's Big Event: Pancakes & Kaaswors Rolls!
To fund the care of these sweet faces, Paws Haven Potchefstroom is inviting the public to skip cooking this Youth Day and indulge in some classic South African comfort food instead.
The Menu:
Pancakes: A bundle of 10 for just R50
Kaaswors Rolls: Topped with mouth-watering caramelized onions for R45 each
Event Details:When: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Where: Paws Haven, 2 Viljoen Street, Potchefstroom
Inquiries: WhatsApp 063 181 3524
Every single cent raised from the food stall goes directly toward shelter operations, ensuring these babies grow up safe, healthy, and ready for their forever homes.
Can’t Make It? How You Can Help From Afar
For those who want to support the cause but cannot attend the Youth Day fundraiser in person, Paws Haven accepts direct financial contributions. To make sorting the funds easier, they have established specific reference codes so donors can choose exactly where their money goes.
Banking Details:
Bank: NEDBANK
Account Number: 132 156 5046
Account Type: Cheque
Branch Code: 198765
Organization: Paws Haven NPC (Reg: 2025/526802/08)
Donation Reference Guide:
Project/Fund | Reference Code | What It Covers |
Puppy Fund | PUPPY | Food, vaccinations, and shelter for the 26+ puppies and pregnant moms. |
General Donations | DONATION | Daily shelter operations, food, utilities, and emergency needs. |
Cat Sterilisation | CATSTERI | Controlling unwanted litters and improving community cat welfare. |
Ikageng Support | IKAGENG | Sterilisations, treatments, and food assistance in the Ikageng community. |
Vet Fund | VET or VETSERVICES | Consultations, medications, emergency treatments, and surgeries. |
Maintenance | MAINTENANCE | Upkeep of kennels, fencing, and infrastructure at 2 Viljoen Street. |
Kennel Sponsorship | KENNEL [NUMBER] | R250/month covers bedding, food, and daily care for a specific kennel. |
Specific Animal | [ANIMAL'S NAME] | Direct funding for a specific rescue (e.g., PENNY, BUKSIE, JACK). |
Note: For community assistance projects, like the current Smith Street Fence Assistance Project, please WhatsApp the team first at 063 181 3524 to get the correct reference.
Together, One Paw at a Time
Whether you pop by for a hot kaaswors roll, order a batch of pancakes for the family, or send a quick EFT donation, your contribution matters. As the team at Paws Haven likes to remind the community: "Together we can change lives, one paw at a time."
Let’s make this Youth Day a memorable one for the hard-working volunteers and the beautiful animals in their care!
🐾🐶🐱🥞🐾
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