Furry friends up for adoption again from Edenvale SPCA
Community members who hope to adopt an animal should visit the SPCA's Facebook page to see which animals are still available.
With the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions, animals from Edenvale SPCA have found new homes as community members have stepped up to adopt them.
Since the start of Level 3 on June 1, the SPCA was allowed to resume its adoption programme and welcomed back its volunteers with open arms.
“Although the lockdown has taken a toll on everyone, in a way it also offers a great time for adoption,” said Edenvale SPCA manager Marita Acar.
“With not everyone at work or school there are going to be people at home which will help the adopted animals relax and form bonds with their owners.
“In one example, we had a female dog, Lucy, which was very anxious and she seemed to be suffering from trauma. Lucy was so stressed we were worried about the re-homing process.”
Marita said a woman interested in adopting the dog soon got in contact with the SPCA.
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“We told her that if she wanted to adopt Lucy she would need to visit the SPCA each day for a week so that a bond could be created.
“It was good to see the cooperation received and at the end of the week Lucy was adopted by the woman,” said Marita.
Community members who hope to adopt an animal should visit the SPCA’s Facebook page to see which animals are still available.
Inspector Jade Nel said once a community member knows which animal they would like they then need to phone to make an appointment, on the hour between 10am and 3pm.
“When the family arrives one of our members will meet them outside the office to sanitise them and take their temperature,” said Jade.
After the family has seen the animal, a home inspection will follow.
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“During the inspection, we wear masks, gloves and take all other necessary precautions. We make sure to touch as little as possible.”
Marita said there was a significant increase in residents surrendering animals at the start of Level 3.
“This also had to do with people downscaling.”
Phone the SPCA on 011 974 9268.
