The rhythmic sound of rain on a tin roof is often a comfort, but for the team at Paws Haven in Potchefstroom, it currently serves as a critical call to action. This local animal welfare organization is navigating a complex season defined by urgent infrastructure repairs, the departure of cherished volunteers who have emigrated, and a high-demand fundraising food stall taking place this Saturday, March 28, 2026 . Operating under the guiding principle of "local hearts helping l