Meet Aphiwe Zondi, who, together with her sister Azola, joined the dog school a few years ago and has since then been a regular attendee.
We don't have many girls attending Funda Nenja, but Azola Zondi has been attending the weekly dog school for a few years now with Puppy, her much loved dog. This delightful young lady has a deep love of dogs, and the bond she shares with them is obvious for all to see. She is gentle and patient with Puppy, who despite the name, is getting on in years. Azola is a warm, friendly, and polite girl who is a valued member of the Funda Nenja family and a great ambassador for all that we stand for.
At the start of 2024, Aphiwe was invited to join the ranks of our instructors by becoming an intern as her excellent handling skills and commitment to Funda Nenja were recognised as an asset to the programme.
Aphiwe shared with us that she initially joined Funda Nenja when she saw other kids going to dog school every Friday and decided to follow suit as she was bored at home. She later came to realise that Funda Nenja cared not only for dogs but for people too, helping both wherever possible.
Aphiwe says she also enjoys the social side of the dog school, meeting new people and making new friends.
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