WATCH: Boy’s pawesome 10th birthday

For his 10th birthday, this young Animal Welfare Society (AWS) volunteer from Mitchells Plain will be seeking donations to assist the animals.

With a golden heart and a passion for his furry friends, Riley Valentine is looking forward to celebrating his 10th birthday this month, knowing that stray dogs are being looked after.

Riley owns a Jack Russell named Milo and has always loved pooches.

“I love dogs, and I always spend my Saturdays at AWS,” he says.

“I go there to play with the dogs and give love and affection because most of them are surrendered or injured or sick.

“I feel that just like people, dogs need love and nourishment.

“There’s a lot of feeding schemes for humans across Cape Town but none for dogs.

“We have hundreds of stray dogs walking our streets, and it breaks my heart all the time having to see them.

“Sometimes, my mother and I will have dog food or biscuits in the car, and we never hesitate to give it to dogs on the street,” he says.

The little boy adds: “I want to do this for stray dogs or any dogs who end up at AWS and also bring relief to the AWS.”

AWS spokesperson Allan Perrins commended Riley for his selfless act of helping the many animals dependent on the AWS SA, reports the Weekend Argus.

“Food is one of the cost drivers in our animal care centre,” Perrins says.

“So if there are donors out there who wish to contribute in the form of pet food, that would indirectly translate to a massive saving that we can invest elsewhere, such as sterilisation.

Any donations can be dropped off at 12 Cumulus Street in Rocklands over weekends, contact 072 220 4255.

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