Mandela Day: Sterilisation of animals gets underway

Boksburg SPCA held a spay day to help families who cannot afford private sterilisation rates.

On Mandela Day, 52 cats and dogs were sterilised at the Boksburg SPCA to honour Nelson Mandela’s legacy.

The Boksburg SPCA collaborated with Montego Pet Nutrition representatives, Unisa students, and volunteers.

FOR PRINT. The Boksburg SPCA made good use of July 18 as 52 cats and dogs were sterilised to honour Mandela's legacy. The spay drive was held in partnership with Montego Pet Nutrition, Unisa students and volunteers. Here some of the Unisa students and an SPCA volunteer are hard at work during the spay day.

According to SPCA secretary Sue Beadon, they decided to hold a spay day to help families who cannot afford private sterilisation rates, as well as nine outreach animals.

“Not only does sterilisation benefit the animal’s health, but it also relieves a huge burden on families who don’t want a lot of kittens and puppies,” said Beadon.

Beadon expressed gratitude to Montego for partnering with them on the special day.
“Montego distributed food and educated pet owners on their products,” said Beadon.

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