Ten dogs confiscated due to living conditions
Ten dogs, living in “horrendous conditions”, were confiscated by the Benoni SPCA.
Three adult dogs and seven puppies were taken from the Northmead property on Friday (September 9).
According to Vicky Finnemore, Benoni SPCA manager, the owner of the property had received a written warning from the SPCA previously.
“After giving them the written warning, Zama Mabena (inspector) visited the property on September 8,” Finnemore said.
“The owner was abusive and conditions had not improved, after which Zama got a warrant the following morning and we confiscated the dogs later that day, accompanied by Benoni SAPS.”
Finnemore, Mabena, Ephraim Madam (kennel hand) and James Madam (kennel supervisor) visited the property and took the dogs away.
“The conditions they were living in were horrendous,” Finnemore added.
“The dogs were underweight, and they had inadequate shelter, in dirty, parasitic conditions.
“The owner told us she was going through a rough time and could not afford to care for the dogs properly.”
Finnemore said the animals are recovering at the Benoni SPCA.
The owner could not be reached for comment.
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