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The JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary, a non-profit organisation, sterilises at least 80 animals every month in the Kouga region and is located in Ocean View Township in Jeffreys Bay. <\/p>\n

The organisation is looking for forever homes for the following dogs and cats. <\/strong> <\/strong> <\/strong> <\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Toby <\/strong>is a medium-sized, mixed-breed male dog. He is about eight weeks old, and he is gorgeous.<\/p>\n

Socks <\/strong>is the most beautiful boy. He will be a medium-sized, full-grown, mixed-breed dog. He is around eight weeks old.<\/p>\n

Ginger <\/strong>is a two-year-old male cat. He is very loving and needs a family to call his own.<\/p>\n

Pumpkin <\/strong>is a small, seven-week-old kitten looking for his forever dream family.<\/p>\n

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Socks.<\/div>\n
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Ginger.<\/div>\n
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Pumpkin. <\/div>\n
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For more info, or to visit the clinic, contact Cindy Muller at 083 320 4173, e-mail jbayanimals@gmail.com, or visit JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary at www.jbayanimalsanctuary.co.za<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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