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title: "It's All In The Numbers!"
description: "When Woodrock Animal Rescue embarked on the journey of rescue, we as an organization always knew that as we willingly dipped our toe in the pool of rescue, it became our obligation and responsibility to speak up for the voiceless."
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# It's All In The Numbers!

> When Woodrock Animal Rescue embarked on the journey of rescue, we as an organization always knew that as we willingly dipped our toe in the pool of rescue, it became our obligation and responsibility to speak up for the voiceless.

By Woodrock Animal Rescue · Published 2 February 2023, 11:41 SAST · Updated 2 February 2023, 11:46 SAST

## Key points
- Woodrock Animal Rescue has been a beacon of hope for animals in need for the past 35 years. With a focus on education, sterilization and adoption, Woodrock is leading the way when it comes to rescuing abandoned and neglected animals. Co-founder Stella Meldau believes that it is an honor to educate children about responsible pet ownership, which is why they arrange no less than 5 school visits per month. Woodrock has also successfully sterilized 5000 dogs and cats over the past two years to combat the alarming statistic that 9 out of 10 cats born will never make it to adulthood. Lastly, they strongly encourage people to adopt rather than shop, as there are many highly adoptable animals waiting for your love!
- Woodrock Animal Rescue is dedicated to educating the youth on responsible pet ownership.
- Sterilization is a key focus of the organization, having successfully sterilized 5000 dogs and cats in the past two years.
- Woodrock encourages adopters to 'Adopt Don't Shop' and has many highly adoptable animals waiting for homes.
- Find out more about Woodrock Animal Rescue here: http://www.woodrockanimalrescue.co.za/

## Content

Fast forward 30 years and our barks and meows are louder than ever. The vision when opening our shelter 35 years ago was to start at a point that we knew was going to be impactful in dealing with the overpopulation of animals. So when animals are born into lives of abuse and neglect, One asks, where do we start? In our opinion, to have a far-reaching impact- it is crucial to start as soon as possible.

**Woodrock's #1 motto is EDUCATION!**

We start with the youth as they will be the future voice who will speak up for animals. “Having been in teaching for many years, I felt an obligation to educate on responsible pet ownership. It is a calling and an honor to be THAT person” says Stella Meldau Co-founder of Woodrock Animal Rescue. With this focus on education, Woodrock arranges no less than 5 school visits per month. This endeavor, without fail, creates future heroes who continue to carry the flame of rescue - continuing the heroic work of rescue organizations such as ours.

**Woodrock's #2 motto is STERILIZATION!**

Statistics indicate that over a 5- year period; SIXTY SEVEN THOUSAND unwanted dogs will be born. Half of them will be euthanized due to their circumstances. Along the same vein for our feline friends… shockingly 9 out of every 10 born, will never make it to adulthood. In stark contrast- Woodrock has our own successful statistics; Over the past two years, Woodrock Animal Rescue has successfully sterilized 5000 DOGS/ CATS. This is always an ongoing effort because, in the bigger scheme of rescue, it will never be enough.

**Woodrock's #3 motto is ADOPT DON'T SHOP!**

How sad it is to think that so many people will never step foot into a shelter. And so many animals will never step out. Woodrock Animal Rescue has a large number of highly adoptable, beautiful dogs and cats, waiting for your adoption!

[Find out more on Woodrock](http://www.woodrockanimalrescue.co.za/)**DM**

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