People’s Post Constantia/Wynberg E-edition 30 June 2026

CONSTANTIA |WYNBERG

Drive to save young lives

NAMHLA MONAKALI NAMHLA.MONAKALI@NOVUSMEDIA.CO.ZA

For children growingupinWestlake Village,the oceanisminutes away Yetfor many,thatproximity has always carried danger.Few have ever set foot in aswimmingpool.Thatisabout to change.

Anew learn-to-swimprogramme will be launched forlearnersatWestlakePrimary School in Septemberthisyear, theresultof nearly ayearofworkbya determined groupof partners:AquAzzura Foundation,annon-profit organisation (NPO)thatusessport as itsmain vehicletocombatcrime,teen pregnancies, and gangsterism, Cape AcademyofMaths,Science andTechnology, theWestlakeTaxiAssociation (WTA)and theWestern Cape Education Department (WCED)

Theinitiativeled by MariaBarbara will usethe newlyrevitalised heated pool at theAcademy Theschool’s youngest learners,Grade Rand Grade1,are firstinline. Ward 71 councillorCarolynne Franklin says: “Thisis averyexciting, very nuanced, but multi-collaborative programme. Watersafety is so vital, notonlyinour inland provinces, butspecifically forusatthe coast. Thereare a number of ouryounger residents, specifically in Westlake Village,thatare notexposed to any form of watersafetyatall,let alonea swimming pool.And when they do go to thebeach occasionally,theyare very much at risk.”

Franklin adds:“It’s also absolutely vitalthat ouryoungsters, specifically thoseinprimary school,are givensomething healthy, outdoors, educationaland empowering to do insteadof lurkingaroundoncorners andbecominginvolved in gangs. So it serves amultiplepurpose Imagineifthe next Penny Haynes or Chad le Clos came from oneofour Westlake primary

Learning to swim must be ahuman right.

learners wholearned to swim andmadetheir wayupthrough thesquadstothe Olympics even.Those arethe kindsofdreamsweneed to sharewithour children,and this is goingto help that to happen.”

Theseed wasplanted in July last year,when Franklin learnedofthe collaboration between Aqua Zura andCapeAcademy

Shehelpedconnect theprogramme to Westlake Primaryand worked with aWCEDdirector to getthe pool’s heatingapproved andthe facility opened

Transportposed an earlychallengeasWestlake’s streetsare narrow, andthe localtaxi associationisprotectiveofwho carriescommunity learners

Rather than work around them,Franklin invitedthe WTAinaspartners.

TracyPetersenfromWestlakePrimary has driven theschool’s involvementwithenthusiasm.

From Tuesday1 September, two30-minute sessionswillrun Monday to Friday,withSaturdayslots forlearnerswho need extratime.

Barbarasays: “Weare determined to have at leastGrade Rand Grade1 watersafebythe end of 2027 at Westlake Primary. Children respond at differentpaces butbyDecember2027, with patience anddetermination,wewillsucceed.”

Theurgency is real

Accordingtothe National SeaRescueInstitute (NSRI),South Africa losesanestimated 1484 people to drowning each year,about 450of thosedeathsor29%,involve children under14. TOPAGE4

Lions return forBlisters

KAYLYNNEBANTOM

While thousandsofCapetonianswilllaceup theirwalking shoesfor this year’s Blisters forBread funwalk, adedicated group of volunteerswillbehardat work behind thescenesensuring theevent runs smoothly.

Forover40years,members of theLions Club have generously giventheir time to serveasmarshalsatthe annual fundraising event, whichraisesmoney forthe PeninsulaSchoolFeedingAssociation (PSFA)

Blisters forBread,one of Cape Town’s most iconic charitywalks, hasbeen fighting childhood hunger for58years throughthe PSFA

This year theevent will take place on Sunday 16 August andwithonly 10 000 entriesavailable,participantscan choosebetween a5km or 10km routealong theSea Point Promenade.

EntriescostR125, enough to providebreakfast andlunch to 23 children fora day.

The10kmwalkstartsat07:30

THEEVENTWILL TAKEPLACE

SUNDAY16AUGUST

andthe 5kmroute at 08:00, with medals andrefreshmentsprovided to allparticipants.

Each year around 130Lions Club memberstakeuppositions along theroute guidingparticipants, ensuring theirsafetyand handingout medals to thosewho successfully complete therace.

Former LionsClubpresident John Houston, whohas personally volunteered at theevent for30 years, said supportingBlistersfor Breadalignsperfectly with oneof theorganisation’scoremissions.

“One of theLions Club’s pillars is hunger relief,and Blisters for Breadfalls perfectlyintothatcategory,” he said Houstonsaidmembers willingly volunteer theirtimebecause they understand theimpactthe eventhas on children facing food insecurity

“Every cent raised goes directly to feedingschoolchildren.I enjoy attendingthe eventand assisting people.I believeit’sfor aworthy cause,”hesaid.

Despitethe earlystartsand long hoursontheir feet,Houston said theatmospheremakes theexperience worthwhile “Wedoitvoluntarily anditisfun

Thereisa greatsense of camaraderieand satisfaction in knowing you’re helpingtomakea difference.”

TheLion’sClubisalsoencouragingcommunity memberswho wouldliketoget involved and serveasmarshalsinfutureevents to contactthe organisation

WCED extendswinter security to 453schools

TheWestern Cape EducationDepartment hasexpandedits holiday security support from 424schools last winter to 453high-risk schools forthisyear’sJune-July holidays, allocating R11,99 million forthe 2026/27 financialyear.

Themovecomes as schools across theprovincefacea growing threat of vandalismand burglaries during school breaks,placing increasing pressure on departmental resourcesevenascrime prevention

remainsprimarily theresponsibility of thepolice. Schoolsacrossthe countryclosed forthe winter holidayonFriday26 June andwillreopenonTuesday 21 July

During the firsttermbreak,25 schoolsreported28incidents of burglary andvandalism,causing nearly R400 000 in damages. Stolen anddamaged items included computers, electrical wiring, plumbing fixtures andsecurity

infrastructure,diverting resources away from teaching andlearning. Thedepartment’sinterventions have yieldedresults Incidentsdeclinedoverthe 2025/26summerholidays, dropping from 47 incidentsaffecting 34 schoolsduringthe previous holidayperiodto36incidents affecting 32 schools.

Expenditureonholiday security hasincreased steadily,rising from R57,3million in 2024/25to

R70,26 million in 2025/26. Thetotal allocation for2026/27 stands at R72,68 million Schoolsidentified through district risk assessments receive support for12-hour or 24-hour guarding,aswellascluster patrols. Thedepartmentprovidestargethardeningmeasures, including alarms linked to armedresponse, burglarbars, stoneguards, security gates, automatedaccess gate,and fencingrepairs

Thecallthatneverstops,butwhathappenswhenitdoes

He neverwantedthatfor me.He wanted me to think. To reason.To push back

On Sunday 21 June,while many people celebrated fathers, Ifound myself thinking notabout grandgestures, but abouta phonecallatsix in the morning.

Withoutfail, my phonerings at aboutsix o’clock. Ialready know howitbegins.

“How didyou sleep?” Then: “How’s theweather over there?” Andeventually:“What areyour plansfor today?” What once felt routinenow feels like agiftI didnot know Iwas receiving. Becauseone day, Iknow, thephone will stop ringing.

THEMANBEHINDTHECALL

My father is notthe hero I imagined when Iwas young. He is somethingbetter, ahuman being whohas spenta lifetime choosing hisfamily, andwho continuesto do so

He is stubborn.Heisproud.And Ilovehim in away that hasgrown deeper andmorecomplicated with everyyear.

Father’s Daystirs somethingI cannotfully name.Itisthe weight that comeswithunderstanding, finally,whatsomeone hasbeen doingfor youall along.

Growingup, we spokeabout the structureofmanyAfrican homes, wherechildrenobeywithout question becauseanelder hasspoken.

He believed achild whoonly obeys hasnot been educated,he hasbeen domesticated Research from asystematic review in Acta Paediatrica found that thequality of father-child communication is linked to fewer behaviouralproblems, better academic outcomes andstronger emotionalregulationeffects that endure into adulthood

My father spoketomelikeI was worthspeakingto. Ionlyunderstood what that meantmuchlater

“ANDITHANDIUKUBETHA”

Ionceasked my father whyhe choseconversationovercorporal punishment

“Corporalpunishmentisthe laziestformofpunishment,”hesaid. “Itgetscompliance. Quickresults Butitdoesnot teacha childwhy they were wrong. ”

Thetwo timesI recall himdiscipliningmewithhis belt,itnever beganinanger.Italwaysbegan with thesamewords

“Andithandiukubetha.”I do not like to beat someone. Then came theexplanation.The standard.The expectation. The lessonmatteredmorethanthe punishment.Hewas parentingfor character, notcompliance. Research on childdevelopment studiesconfirmswhathepractised by instinct

Thequality of thefather-child relationship,not thestrictnessof discipline,iswhatshapesa child.

WHENTHEROLESSHIFT

Ageing hasa wayofteaching children lessons too.

It teachesusthatour parents arehuman.Thattheybecome tired. Vulnerable.Resistant to help.There is aparticulargrief in watching aparentslowdown, not thesuddengrief of loss, butthe slow griefoftransition. Of watchingsomeone whooncecarried you begintoneed carrying.

Today, I find myself telling himto rest.Toslowdown. To letpeople in.Tohaveboundries.Sometimes theshiftingofroles arrivesbefore youare readyfor it.But love is not theabsence of difficulty. Love is extendingthe same patience he once extended to me

My father mayhavefaced disappointments he neverfully named. Buthenever failed at beinga father.And if youmeet me,chances areyou have alreadymet him. He is stillmyhero, notbecause he is invincible,but becausehe neverwas.I still find comfortin thememoriesofhim tuckingmein bedatnight When he showed up forthe milestones andthe ordinary moments. He raised me with intention. Yes, thememoriesmay sound ordinary,but they areanything but. They aregifts In acountry whereabsentfathers have become so commonthat many children grow up expectingless, Inever hadtowonder whethermyfatherwould be there. Inever hadtoquestionwhether Imatteredtohim.I neverhad to competefor hisattentionorearn

hispresence. Hislovewas not somethingI hadtochase.Itwas simply there. He showed up consistently,faithfully andintentionally

AWORDTOTHEFATHERS

This column is nota performance of gratitude. It is an invitation To everypresent father:what youdointhe quietmoments is not small. Youare building something in your childthatnoschool or institutioncan replicate. It does notrequire perfection.Itrequires presence

To thosewho have lost their fathers: what waspouredintoyou does notdisappear when they do It livesinhow youshowupfor others

Iamaware that noteveryone readsthiscolumnwithwarmth. Forsome, Father’s Dayisa hard day.

Absenceisnot always physical Thereare fatherswho live under thesameroof andremainunreachable, presentinbody, absent in attention, in conversation,in warmth.Childrenare notonly lookingfor aroof over theirheads They arelookingfor awitness to theirlives Theexplanation you nevergavecan stillbegiven.You do nothavetobeperfect to begin. Youonlyhavetobegin.Say the hard thing. Say: Iwas notthere in theway Ishouldhavebeen.I am here now. That sentence,spoken with sincerity, hasrebuilt things that looked beyond repair Becauseone day, thephone will stop ringing. Andthere is no preparingfor that silence.

Fynbos speciesreturntoLiesbeek

NAMHLAMONAKALI

Ona crispSaturdaymorning,20

June,17volunteersgatheredalong thelower Liesbeek RiverinObservatory foranother chapterinthe quietly remarkable storyofthe Fynbos Snake.

Armedwithtrowels anda shared sense of purpose, they planted80plantsfrom10 indigenous fynbos speciesintoa distinctive, sinuousgardenopposite theHartleyvale Sports Grounds, asitethatnot long agowas smothered in kikuyu grassand invasive weeds.

Thevolunteerscamefromthe surrounding community,drawn in throughFriends of the Liesbeek’s social-media postsand mailinglist. Forsomeitwas areturnvisit,for others their firsttimegetting theirhands into Cape Town’s sandysoilonbehalfofthe river.

THERIGHTPLANTINTHERIGHTPLACE

Thespecies chosen forthe eventwerefar from random.Among thosegoing into theground were Lobeliapinifolia,Hermanniapinnata, Otholobium decumbens, Struthiola dodecandra, and Phylicaericoides, most of them new additionstothe garden,selectedtobuild on and complement last year’s planting,someofwhich have nowestablished beautifully andeven beguntomultiply.

Nick Fordyce, chairofFriends of theLiesbeek, said theselection wasdrivenbymultipleconsiderations. “Someare practicalchoices where hardygroundcover is needed to outcompete grassand weed growth,orwhere bank stabilisationisneeded.Someare aestheticchoices, to addaninteresting mixofcolour andtexture We also choseplantswithmedicinal values and fragrant plants

“But,above all, thegoalisindigenousdiversity.”

That diversityisalready paying dividends. By selectingplantsthat flower at differenttimes of year thegardenisdesignedtoprovide year-

THEFYNBOSSNAKE CARRIESAMBITIONS THAT WAYEXCEED HORTICULTURE.

roundhabitat forpollinators andbirds.“As soon as some native plantdiversity is restored, pollinating insectsand birdsare able to usethis newlycreated resource,” Fordycenotes

Thevision, he explained, is forthe Fynbos Snaketobecomea living demonstrationofwhat canreturntoanurban landscapewhengiven thechance.

MORETHANAGARDEN

TheFynbosSnake,developed by Friendsof theLiesbeekinpartnership with theCityof Cape Town andsupported througha Ward 57 ward allocation,carries ambitionsthatstretch well beyond horticulture

Thegardensitsneara defunct stormwater drainand anatural depression in thelandscape andthatisnoaccident

Thenextphase of theproject is apilot sustainable drainage system,incorporating bioswales andworking with thenatural lieofthe land to improvestormwaterretention in thearea.

Said Fordyce: “Byadding native riparian plants andmakingminor adjustmentstothe landscapeand theaccompanying stormwater infrastructure we candemonstrate theease with whichnature-basedsolutions outperform hard infrastructure when it comestoproblems like ageing stormwater drainage andcatchment-wide flooding.”

It’s an approach that positionsthe garden not just as agreen amenity, butasa workingpiece of urbaninfrastructure, onethatinvites residentstosee thesurrounding landscapeasan extensionofthe riverand part of itscatchment

Volunteersgathered along the lowerLiesbeek River. PHOTO:SUPPLIED

ASPACETHECOMMUNITYISMAKINGITSOWN

Recent additionsofbenches andbinshave made theFynbosSnake more than aplace to plant; it’s becoming aplace to pause.

Walkers, runners andcyclistshavebeen spottedmakinguse of thespace,and thehopeis that somethingdeeper takesroot alongwiththe fynbos:a senseofcommunity stewardship.

“It’shardtosay what thegardenmeans to thecommunity,” Fordycereflected, “but we have certainlyseen people usingthe spaceand appreciating it.Our hope is that it becomes

asitewhere thecommunity feelsa senseof stewardshipfor thegardenand itsbiodiversity andhavingvolunteersjoinfor planting days is an importantpartofthatprocess.”

TheFynbosSnake is supported by aWard57 ward allocation.Friends of theLiesbeek thanks CouncillorYusuf Mohamedand residentsofthe ward fortheir support forurban conservation alongthe Liesbeek River.

More planting days areplanned. People whowould like to be part of these sessionscan visitfol.org.za.

Policeonhigh alertfor protests

KAYLYNNEBANTOM

Withanti-immigrationprotests expected to take placeacrossthe countrytoday (30June),Western Cape police saytheyare on high alert andready to respondtoany threatsto public safety

Acting Police Minister Prof FirozCachalia gave theassuranceduringa mediabriefing held at theCapeTownCentral Police Stationon Tuesday23June. Thebrief followeda walkaboutofthe police’s Provincial Operational Coordination Centre (POCC),where security operations forthe demonstrations will be coordinatedand monitored.

Thevisit formed part of efforts to assess operationalreadiness andensurelaw enforcement agencies arepreparedfor theplannedprotests. Cachalia appealed to citizens participating in theprotestsagainst undocumented foreign nationalstoexercisetheir righttodemonstrate peacefully andremainwithinthe “confinesof thelaw”.

“The righttoprotest should notbeusedasan excuse forcriminality andabusive behaviour. Only thepoliceand otherofficialshavethe responsibility to enforcethe law.”

He also urgedpeopletorefrain from making “inflammatory statements on social media”

“Peopleare making statements that they are goingtoexpel people from thecountry themselves andwesee that already,”hesaid Cachalia assuredthe public that extensive measures have been putinplace to safeguard thecountry andmaintainpublicsafetyand security

“I have received afullbriefing from police of theiroperational plans. We have interrogated thoseplans to make sure wherethere aregaps, they are filled. Iamnow satisfied that thepolice areready forany eventuality.”

AccordingtoCachalia, theplannedprotests couldcostSouth Africa as much as R600 million,althoughhedid notprovide adetailed br kd fh thef ds uldb llo ted

LEAVEFORSPECIALISED OFFICERSSUSPENDED TOENSUREMAXIMUM OPERATIONALREADINESS

al police commissioner forsupport services, confirmed that leavefor specialisedofficers has been suspendedtoensuremaximum operational readiness.

“Those individualswhose leavehas been suspended,theyknow. if they have thosecritical skills andexpertise that we aregoing to need at this particular time as police we know that when servicedeliveryisneeded on oursidewe have to come andservice theservantsofthis country.”

WesternCapeMinisterofPoliceOversight andCommunity Safety Anroux Marais called on residentstorefrain from anyactsofviolence, intimidation or lawlessness.

“The WesternCapeGovernmentacknowledges thefrustrationsregarding issues affecting residentsand theircommunities.Wealso respectthe constitutional rightofresidents to protestpeacefully.However,any protestaction st be eful,l ful dwithinthe

Foreignbusinessowners speakoutaboutlifeinSA

BRENDANRUITER

Twoforeign business owners saytheywillnot flee today(30 June), butwillexercisecaution People’s Post spoketoMohamed (sic)and Tanvir from Somaliaand Bangladesh respectively,about today’scountrywide anti-immigration protestcalledMarch andMarch Movement Mohamed, aspaza shopkeeper,saidhehas neverhad problemsinthe community he serves.“Ihavebeen here fornineyears andonly in thebeginning didstreet criminalstry to intimidate me.After that thecommunity accepted me as part of theirown.Someofthe people even buynecessities on ‘the book’(credit). Even thechildrenknowmyname,”saidMohamed, whodoesnot want hisshop’slocationmade knownout of “caution”and not“fear”. AccordingtoMohamed,hewillonlyshowhis legaldocuments to official delegatesofthe governmentand nottoanyoneaskingfor them “I am here legally,and that is allthatmatters Ichose SouthAfricaasthe placewhere Iwant to live till theend of my time.WhenI arrivedon this street,there wasnoshop, so Inever took

anyone’s shop or job. Even if youask,I will help youwithinformation on howtoopenyourown shop,” he said Tanvir,a barber,saidheislivinghis best life in SouthAfrica. “Weare twobrothersand three cousinsand we have been here fordifferent amountsoftime. Ihavebeen here forthe shortest time,but sincearriving Ihavefound SouthAfricanstobefriendlyand welcoming people.Obviously youalwaysget some people whomakefun of howwespeak or whatever,but we areforeignersintheir country. It is understandable. We hadone attemptedbreak-in, but therestofthe time we render aservice that is lackinginthe surrounding community,” said Tanvir

Askedabout themood amongsthis fellow countrymen,hesaid“cautious butcalm” “Amongst amillion people therecould be ten whohaveviolent tendencies,sowemustbeon thelookout. Maybewewillclose forthe day, but Iamsurethe community will look afterus. We have builtrelationships here andhopefully no violence will come to us.Wewanteveryoneto live in peace,”saidTanvir.

“South Africa should be deeply concerned. Drowning is notonlyanissue; it is achild protection, inequality andpublichealthcrisis. The crisis is most severe in lower-income communities becauseriskisshapedbyinequality. Many children grow up near rivers,dams, informal drainage systems, beachesorunfencedpools butwithout equalaccess to swimming lessons, rescue services or basicwater safety education.” Barbarasayschangeatscale requires the same commitmentappliedtoother public health successes.

“Achieving this requires thesameingredients that have successfully transformedroadsafety, vaccination programmes, earlychildhood developmentinitiatives:political will, sustainable funding,curriculumintegration andmeasurable outcomes.Every child, regardless of where they live or theirfamily’sincome, should have access to basicwater safety educationand survivalswimming skills. We should be asking not howmanychildrenparticipate in programmes, buthow many children cansafely float, swim andrespond to an emergencybythe ageofsix

is ambitiousbut achievable.”

ForAquaZura, theWestlakemodel is designed to be replicated.The ambition is aprogramme rooted in,and ownedby, the community Barbarasays: “Westlakeschool gave us direct access to thechildrenwho aremostvulnerable. TheWestlakeTaxiAssociation broughtsomethingequally important: community leadership andinfluence. Theirsupport helpsdemonstrate that watersafetyisnot just aswimming issue, it is acommunity responsibility

“Because learning to swim must be considered ahuman right.”

Theprogramme is expected to beginwhenthe next school term begins,onceindemnity forms andlogistics are finalised. Thereisalready talk of expandingthe modeltoother wardsacross Cape Town Franklin says:“Wherethere’s awill, there’s away.Whenegosare puttoone side andthe long-termbenefits to ourcommunity aretaken into account, we candoanything. Onwardsand upwardsintothe pool we go.”

Rowafoot over Tannery Park

TFalseBay‘notsopristine’

KEANANHARMSE

Anew studyled by researchersatthe University of Cape Town (UCT)found signsofcontamination in FalseBay’s waters afterinvestigators discovered traces of pharmaceuticals, pesticides andmetals. The findings,recentlypublished in Marine

were “not designed to remove thesechemicals, whichare foundatextremely lowtrace levels in effluent.Thisisa global challenge, andonly very expensiveadvancedwastewater-treatment plants that producedrinking-water-quality reclaimedwater areabletoremovethemmore effectively

A More penguins at Bouldersnow

Help petsfindloveand foreverhomes Helppet in reverhomes

To shinethe spotlightonthousands of pets thatare abandonedorinneed of newhomes, People’sPosthas teamed up with TEARSAnimal Rescue to help some of thesefour-leggedpets getnew homes. Once amonth we will publish severaldogsand cats up foradoption. TEARSisa pro-life non-profitorganisation (NPO)established in 1999 to rescue,treat,rehabilitate,reunite andre-home lost,abandoned, abused andneglected companionanimals and to educatepet owners andthe youthlivingin thefourunder-resourced communities. The NPOremains theonlyfacilityinthe Cape Peninsula’sfar Southavailable sevendaysper week,including an after-hoursmobile clinic servicefrom16:30 to 19:00withlimited veterinarycare. TEARStreatshundredsofanimals forvarious conditions,illnessesand injuries

PUZZLE

Meet Puzzle, asweet ‘n spicyAfricanis-Pibble mixwitha bigpersonality andanevenbigger heart. Energetic, affectionateand toy-motivated,she’s lookingfor an experiencedowner who cangiveher structure, stimulationand love Sheenjoyssocialising with dogs on walksbut

wouldprefertobethe only petathome. Puzzle is eagertolearn,bondand become thecentreof your world.

PATSY

Meet Patsy, thehappiestgirlaround! Clever,cuddlyand fullofenergy, she’slooking foranactivehometoshare adventures with Food-motivated andhighlytrainable,she loves playtime,trail runs andaffection.Patsy would prefer to be theonlypet so shecan soak up all theloveand attention. Loyal, playful andfull of kisses, she’sready to become your perfect companion.

BAGHEERA

Meet Bagheera, astrikingGreyhoundAmerican Staffiemix with aloyal heartand adventurousspirit. This intelligent,affectionate boyloves swimming,exploring andbonding deeply with hishumans. He’d thrive as the only petina patient, active home with older kids.Bagheeraiseager to learn, lovestraining andwillrewardyourlovewithendless loyalty, cuddles andcompanionship

MAZZY

Meet Mazzy,a bright-eyedJackRussellAfricanismix with aplayful spirit andlotsof love to give.Rescued as astray in Muizenberg, she’ssearching foranactivehome filledwith adventure, affection andmaybe anotherdog friend too. Mazzy maybeshy at first, buttreats andpatiencequickly winher over.Energetic yet cuddly, she’sready to become someone’sloyal best friend

CATS

THEODORE

Meet Theodore,a breathtaking fluffyboy with thegentlestsoul. Quiet, sensitiveand fullof grace, he’s searchingfor acalmhomewhere he cantruly feel safe andloved.Theodoreadores peaceful moments, soft companionshipand simply beingnearhis people.Withhis cloudlike fur andtenderheart,hebringscomfort, calm anda littlemagic wherever he goes

ZUKO

Meet Zuko,a ginger-and-white firecracker with ahugepersonality andanevenbigger heart. Playful,affectionateand fullofcharm,he

brings joyand laughter wherever he goes.Zuko canbea littlefeistyand will need apatient, confident ownertoguide himwithloveand boundaries.Inreturn, this specialboy promises endlessloyalty,entertainment andunforgettablecompanionship

KOHANNA

Meet Kohanna,a rare ginger-and-white girl with agentleheart anda playful spark. Born at midnight on NewYear’sEve,she’s readyfor a freshstart with apatient,lovingfamily. Kohanna maybeshy at first, butonceshe trusts you, she’saffectionate, loyaland fullofpurrs.This sweet cuddlequeen wouldlovea calm home with plenty of playtime andlove.

VALYA

Meet Valya, abeautiful calico with abig personality andplentytosay!Thischatty girl loves treats,affection andkeepingher humans entertained.After raisingher kittens andwatching them find homes, it’s finally herturnfor an ever after. Valyamay need alittletimetosettle in,but once comfortable, she’sanaffectionate, loyalcompanion fullofloveand character.