Bikers open hearts to animal welfare

The annual Ulysses Garden Route Motorcycle Club (UGR) Plettenberg Animal Welfare Service (PAWS) bike run was held at Plettenberg Bay on October 4.

With the weather playing its part, hundreds of bikers from across the Garden Route turned out to support the annual event.

A huge amount of dog and cat food and resources were donated at the fun-filled event, which included lucky draws and a handover at the Berlin Restaurant in Plettenberg Bay – a part sponsor of the event.

Pick n Pay kindly arranged specials on their dog and cat food and there were also contributions in the form of prizes from LM , the Surf Café and other sponsors.

“It is gratifying in times where everyone is tightening the belt to see that folks out there still care for our four-legged friends and can open their hearts and wallets to support the wonderful folk at PAWS,” said UGR Chairman Mig Vermaak.

He also paid tribute to the support of other motorcycle clubs from the Southern Cape that turned out to give their support to Ulysses including Excalibur, Scattered Links, CMA, Renegades, Black Top Surfers,Wranglers, Moths and Syndicate to name but a few; many bringing their families along for a memorable day.

Tracy van der Byl , kennel manager at PAWS, expressed her delight at the substantial donation by the bikers.

“We use these products very constructively in especially poorer communities where animal owners, on receiving a food parcel, are encouraged to have the animals
vaccinated and receive treatments if necessary.
The willingness of the bikers to support us is very welcoming and very heartwarming,” said Van Der Byl.
UGR hosts the annual Whale Rally, which is now being held in Hartenbos.

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