About TAR
THABAZIMBI – Thabazimbi Animal Rescue (TAR) is a local non-profit animal welfare organisation that has been serving the community for approximately three years now.
In order for TAR to render a noteworthy and sustainable service we solely depend on donations and reliable volunteers to assist the organisation’s operations.
How T.A.R. started
A group of concerned individuals realized that there is an enormous need for an animal welfare organization within Thabazimbi and the surrounding areas. Mr. Anton de Bruyn, a senior SPCA inspector in Polokwane, was approached by TAR to discuss the possibility of establishing an SPCA branch within Thabazimbi. According to Mr. de Bruyn, there would be no possibility whatsoever to establish a local SPCA branch due to extreme financial shortcomings.
The closest SPCA branch to Thabazimbi is located in Rustenburg, 150 km away. Mr. de Bruyn indicated that the only alternative option would be to start an independent local animal welfare organization.
TAR immediately contacted a local lawyer, Mr. Eric Marx, who advised TAR to register as an Article 21 Non Profitable organisation. Which, after more than a year, came through and we were registered as an NPO.
Current status of Thabazimbi Animal Rescue: currently T.A.R. operates a kennel comprising of 24 units, but these facilities are already proving to be inadequate, this is due to the influx of animals being greater than the available space, both cats and dogs, as well as wildlife, are looked after volunteers on a free-willing basis, T.A.R. was founded on 21 July 2010, T.A.R. has been registered as an Non-Profit organization in 2012 and the NPO registration number is 2012/034709/08, T.A.R.’s main focus is to rescue and rehome animals in need, T.A.R. receives and investigates at least 30 reports a week of animal abuse, we follow a very specific procedure as far as stray animals are concerned, every animal is taken to one of the vet practices where it is examined, dewormed, vaccinated and treated for any medical conditions before it is taken to the kennels, all of this is done at T.A.R.’s expenses.
Any donation is welcome: ank Details of T.A.R.: Standard Bank; Account number 411 000 667; Type: Cheque; Branch: 4246 Thabazimbi; Thabazimbi Animal Resque (spelling as registered).