Piglet suffers pain at Bokkie Park
The Advertiser approached the Ekurhuleni Metro to seek clarity on the length of time the piglet had been suffering and how was responding to treatment, if any was being administered.
But it appeared the top management were clueless about the situation before it was brought to their attention by the Advertiser.
Responding to the enquiry, metro spokesman Themba Gadebe then said the issue of metro staff “not reporting an incident like this to management will be followed up to ensure improved supervision over the animals”.
It has now emerged that the piglet was already dead when the picture was taken.
The Boksburg SPCA said, on its Facebook page, that the photo of an injured piglet was taken on July 5.
“We were advised of the plight of this piglet on the morning of July 6 and immediately sent out staff to catch this youngster,” read the statement.
“As our staff were unable to locate the piglet (or find it anywhere on the property) we contacted the complainant and were advised that the piglet was already dead when the picture was taken.
“This is probably why the rats (that are spoken of) had started to eat the body of this baby.”
The Boksburg SPCA said it carries out inspections at the Bokkie Park on a regular basis and is working with management to improve conditions for the animals at the park.
“We do ask, though, that any complaints against this establishment are not immediately put into Facebook, but are rather brought to our attention, as, in this way, we are able to act immediately – if this piglet had been alive it would have suffered through the cold night before we were made aware of its plight.
“Thank you to all who have contacted us in response to the pictures.”
