Vox pop – Cruelty to animals

"As the community we need to be vigilant and report any case of abuse."

DUDU MANGENA: The cruelty to animals is very wrong. A strong warning must sent to the perpetrators. This week a dog was stolen and we were very heartbroken because it was as if we had lost our companion.

CHRONICLE asks the community how perpetrators of animal abuse can be held liable for their actions, and what punishment should be imposed on them.

ANTHONY MBELE: They must be locked up because what they are doing is uncalled for. The community needs to report them to the police. I don’t see why they abuse animals.

LIANA MARX: Consequences for animal cruelty should be stricter. People are fined and aren’t allowed to have animals but they are born with that violence in them and will continue to abuse animals and even children.

ANASTACIA SMART: Abused animals should be removed from the owners. These people should not be allowed to have animals. They should be punished the same way they punished these innocent animals.

HLONI MABENA: I feel sorry for the abused animals and I would love for animal abusers to be prosecuted because what they are doing is wrong. As the community we need to be vigilant and report any case of abuse.

For free daily local news in the south, visit our sister newspapers Alberton Record, Comaro Chronicle, Southern Courier and Get it Joburg South Magazine.

Remember to visit our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages. You can also email our offices on cvdwalt@caxton.co.za, juliem@caxton.co.za or luckyt@caxton.co.za

Add us on WhatsApp today! Comaro Chronicle: 079 427 8074 and Southern Courier: 079 404 5789.