THE Easter holidays will soon be upon us. If you are going away, it is important to make your arrangements for your pets now.
Dogs and cats can’t be left at home without care. It is important to make suitable arrangements in advance as kennel spaces get booked up quickly. If you wish to board your pet, you must ensure their vaccinations are up to date, as proof will be required by the boarding kennel/cattery in question.
Alberton SPCA offers boarding kennels and a cattery. It is important to book early and a deposit of 50 per cent is required to secure the booking as well as proof of vaccination.
“If you decide to leave your pets at home, then you must either get a house-sitter to stay in your home and care for your pets, or arrange for someone reliable to feed and check on them daily.
“It is also very important you advise your pet-sitter of your local vet and their number as well as advising them what to do should your dogs inadvertently escape your property. If this happens you need to tell your pet-sitter that having checked the local area, they should report the missing dogs to the SPCA immediately.
“Please ensure that you give them the SPCA number and address: 011 907 1568, Lincoln Road, General Alberts Park. This should be their first call if your pet goes missing. Too many people don’t bother and the SPCA ends up with numerous strays who could be returned home sooner,” said Vanja Ingold, a member of Alberton SPCA.
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