TEARS Animal Rescue faces crisis as heavy rains cause severe flooding

TEARS Animal Rescue found itself battling an unexpected crisis as heavy rains caused severe flooding at their premises on Lekkerwater Road in Sunnydale recently.

- WEEKEND ARGUS REPORTER

The impact was devastating, with the animal shelter's offices and kennels submerged as the drainage infrastructure failed under the torrential downpour.

Tinka Shapiro, the spokesperson for TEARS, expressed profound gratitude for the swift intervention from the local community and emergency services.

"Thanks to the fast action and support of our community, we were able to prevent a disaster. Our priority is always to take care of our animals and we managed to do that," she said, highlighting the urgent need for resources to keep the animals safe and warm.