This Mandela Day, TEARS Animal Rescue is on a mission to raise funds to purchase 13 tonnes of pet food – that’s 6 tonnes for cats and 7 tonnes for dogs – to sustain the TEARS Feed Hungry Pets Programme for the next 6 months.
In the low-income communities we serve, many families are facing severe financial hardship. They love their pets dearly, but when the cupboards are bare and the bills keep mounting, feeding their animals becomes an overwhelming challenge. For some, the heartbreaking reality is having to surrender their beloved companions to shelters — not because they want to, but because they simply can’t afford to keep them fed.
But we believe there’s a better way.
Together we CAN make a difference.
The Solution: The TEARS Feed Hungry Pets Programme
Our programme supports pet owners in crisis by providing supplemental pet food – keeping animals at home, out of shelters, and in the arms of the people who love them most.
This Mandela Day, we’re asking for help to raise enough funds to purchase:
- 6 tonnes of cat food
- 7 tonnes of dog food
That’s 13 tonnes of nutrition, love, and hope – enough to support hundreds of animals and families for six months.
How You Can Help!
Be a part of the 6’n’7 Project and make a real difference this Mandela Day:
- Donate via GivenGain
- Share the campaign with your friends, family, and networks
Create a Fundraising Challenge:
- Walk for 67 minutes
- Skip your takeaway coffee for a week
- Host a pet food drive
- Be creative and inspire others!
What Your Donation Supports
When you donate to the 6’n’7 Project, you’re doing far more than filling food bowls — you’re helping to keep families together and animals out of shelters. Your support ensures a consistent supply of nutritious dog and cat food is delivered to struggling pet owners, allowing them to care for their animals during difficult times.
By supporting pet retention initiatives, your donation helps prevent unnecessary surrenders. Animals stay in the loving homes they know, surrounded by the people who cherish them. This not only spares animals the trauma of losing their families but also reduces the burden on already overwhelmed shelters.
Your contribution also brings emotional and financial relief to pet owners who simply want to do right by their animals. It’s a gift of hope, comfort, and stability during times of crisis.
Most importantly, your donation strengthens our compassion-led approach to community welfare — where no one is left behind, and every animal matters.
Join the 6’n’7 Movement This Mandela Day
Be part of something truly meaningful. Help us fill hungry bowls, keep families together, and bring joy and security to the voiceless animals who depend on us.
Make Mandela Day Matter.
Support the 6’n’7 Project.
