Dear SMART Members and Friends,
We’re grateful to report a much-needed quiet week following our marathon monitoring efforts!
Special Visitor: First “Subbie” of 2025!
On Friday, July 25th, we welcomed our first Sub-Antarctic fur seal of 2025! These magnificent visitors are almost as special as Columbo himself, distinguished by their soulful eyes and beautiful light-colored fur. This healthy female was spotted resting on a secluded beach down the coast. Following proper protocol, she was videoed for documentation and then left undisturbed to rest for as long as needed.
Professional Representation
We extend our best wishes to Dr. Anthony Creighton and Sr. Stefanie de Graaff as they travel to Cape Town to represent both Hartenbos Animal Hospital and SMART at a Seal Seminar. They’ll be presenting important findings about the rabies situation in our area. We’re confident they’ll carry our banner with pride and represent our organization exceptionally well.
Support S.M.A.R.T. through the Woolworths App
Woolworths no longer issues physical cards or forms – everything is now done conveniently on your phone. Please follow these easy steps to support Stranded Marine Animals Rescue Team:
- Download the Woolworths App
- Register if you don’t have a card, or log in if you already do
- At the bottom of the screen, select “Loyalty”
- Then choose “Join myDifference” (this is the new name for the Causes programme)
- Tap “Get Started” and follow the prompts (you’ll enter your ID, personal details, accept the T&Cs, and finish setup)
- Then select “Explore Loyalty Hub” – you should now see your card number and barcode (this is what you scan at Woolworths)
- Go to Causes, then select “Choose my own”
- Under Environment, scroll until you find Stranded Marine Animals Rescue Team, then tap Add
Your support makes a difference every time you shop at Woolies! Thank you for helping us save our precious marine wildlife.
Until next week, The SMART Team
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Never approach, touch, or attempt to return stranded marine animals to the water. Always call SMART responders and keep a safe distance while waiting for trained personnel to arrive.
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