{"id":22502,"date":"2025-11-19T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T05:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/?p=20576"},"modified":"2025-11-19T07:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-19T05:20:41","slug":"partying-with-a-pawpose-christmas-giving-gets-a-heartfelt-twist-rescueismyfavouritebreed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/getitmagazine.co.za\/joburg-west\/blog\/2025\/11\/19\/partying-with-a-pawpose-christmas-giving-gets-a-heartfelt-twist-rescueismyfavouritebreed\/","title":{"rendered":"Partying with a pawpose \u2013 Christmas giving gets a heartfelt twist"},"content":{"rendered":"

For most of us, the festive season brings a blur of dinners, parties, and gift-giving. But as beautiful as these traditions are, how often do they truly change lives?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

One Johannesburg woman has found a way to take the joy of celebrating with friends and turn it into something deeply meaningful. For the past few years, Eloise Biggs has opened her home to her circle of friends for an intimate, magical Christmas party \u2013 but with a difference. Instead of exchanging gifts or bringing treats, guests contribute to raising much-needed funds for Kitty and Puppy Haven, a local animal rescue organisation that provides a safe refuge for abandoned, abused and neglected animals.<\/p>\n

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What began as a small gesture around Eloise\u2019s dining table, with just ten friends sharing her home-cooked food, prosecco and cocktails, has blossomed into a tradition of \u201cpartying with a purpose.\u201d Last year alone, the gathering raised an incredible R25 000, handed over personally to Kitty and Puppy Haven along with time spent cuddling the rescued animals.<\/p>\n

Eloise is particularly fond of the \u201cgolden hearts\u201d (the older animals), who are so often overlooked and has introduced a theme of \u2018golden hearts, endless pawsibilities\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe sad reality,\u201d she says, \u201cis that thousands of animals are euthanised annually in SA shelters.\u00a0 1 in 4 shelter pets are seniors but less than 5% of these golden hearts are adopted \u2013 in fact, senior dogs and cats very rarely find homes, if ever.<\/p>\n

It is heart breaking that besides the animals being euthanised in shelters, there are also thousands of senior cats\/dogs sitting in \u2018no kill\u2019 shelters who are sadly passing from illness or old age.\u201d Then there is the \u2018black dog and cat syndrome\u2019. Many people are superstitious about black animals.\u201d<\/p>\n

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But on the positive side, research shows that with any type of community fundraising, adoption rates increase by almost 300%. Monthly donations to the shelters still however remain the best way of sustaining these havens far beyond a onetime gift as they bring stability.\u201d<\/p>\n

Eloise\u2019s journey began simply.\u00a0 \u201cI wanted to gather the women in my life who had made a difference to me during the year and thank them with a festive get-together. Knowing they would bring gifts, I asked them instead to support Kitty and Puppy Haven\u2019s wish list or make a donation. That small shift sparked something much bigger,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

Kitty and Puppy Haven is particularly close to Eloise\u2019s heart. \u201cThey started more than twenty years ago in the founder\u2019s house in Bramley. I\u2019d drive past their painted sign every day, and the word \u2018haven\u2019 always stayed with me. It\u2019s such a peaceful, joyful word, and that\u2019s exactly what they\u2019ve created for animals who have nowhere else to go. Today they\u2019ve grown, but the heart is the same: peace, joy, and second chances. With six adopted pets of my own, it feels deeply personal.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The event has always been about more than fundraising. It\u2019s about friendship, gratitude and giving back. \u201cThe laughter of friends reconnecting, the sparkle of prosecco glasses at sunset, the warmth of knowing we\u2019re doing something meaningful together \u2013 those are the memories that stay with me,\u201d she reflects. \u201cAnd visiting Kitty and Puppy Haven afterwards is always emotional. I share photos and stories of the animals with everyone, so they feel part of the impact we\u2019ve made together.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guests, she says, have embraced the idea wholeheartedly. \u201cThey\u2019ve told me it feels far more meaningful to give to a cause than to add another candle or scarf to a shelf. It\u2019s deepened our bond because we\u2019re celebrating in a way that reflects our values.\u201d<\/p>\n

This year, Eloise is looking to expand the ripple. \u201cI\u2019d love to encourage everyone to host at least one party with a purpose during the year \u2013 whatever the cause that speaks to you. It doesn\u2019t have to be grand. Imagine if each of us redirected even one celebration into something that raised funds or awareness. Collectively, that could make a huge difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Eloise, the true lesson of her journey has been about reframing the season. \u201cChristmas is less about what\u2019s under the tree and more about who\u2019s around it, and what we can do together. Friendship is the root, generosity is the spirit, and giving back is the real celebration.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her message is simple: Why not make your next celebration one that changes lives?<\/p>\n

You can follow Eloise on https:\/\/facebook.com\/eloise.biggs<\/a> or Instagram @eloisebiggs.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019d like to change a life and contribute to Kitty and Puppy Haven the details are as follows:\u00a0 Kitty and Puppy Haven, Nedbank, Sandton City, Cheque Account 1970845082, Branch code –\u00a0 198765, Swift code – NEDSZAJJ\u00a0 using the reference \u2018GoldenHearts\u2019.<\/p>\n

For any companies looking to donate the shelter is a registered NPC and PBO so will issue 18A Tax Certificates for all monetary donations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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