Times Of Swaziland: ‘MY PETS, MY LIFE, MY PROTECTORS’

‘MY PETS, MY LIFE, MY PROTECTORS’
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BY THEMBA ZWANEI  on 29/09/2020 23:23:00


MBABANE – On October 4, it’s World Animal Day.
As the entire world commemorates this day, we have also grabbed the opportunity
to interact with local athletes and sports people, who love animals.
We are celebrating athletes who care for animals and share their daily lives
with domestic animals such as pets.
For our first edition, we get to know the take of renowned rugby coach Naomi du
Pont, on animals as she shares her personal interest in pets.
The Mbabane Cheetahs Rugby coach says her life revolves around her pets; dogs
and cats. She cannot imagine life without her ‘babies’ whom she feels are
also her protectors.
Our question and answer session:
Times: What is your favourite pet?
Naomi: Dogs and Cats.
Times: Name(s) of pet(s)?
Naomi: Dogs; Kwaren, Teen, Barker and 3 Sox’s. Cats; Meeow, Albie and Tip.
Times:  What do your pets mean to you and your family?
Naomi: They are my life, my protectors, my everything. They are loyal and
loving.
Times: What is the most special thing about your pets?
Naomi: I can tell them anything.
Times: What does Animal World Day mean to you?
Naomi: Looking after your animals and loving them and also making people aware
of their loyalty.