The Germiston SPCA is urging all pet owners to take good care of their animals.
The appeal comes after staff at the SPCA had to attend to a number of cases of extreme neglect and cruelty to animals over a four-day period (between February 10 and 13).
In the first case, on February 10, staff were called out to Castleview, where they found a female cross-breed dog, named Tina.
Tina was in an horrific condition and was totally emaciated.
The owner surrendered her to the SPCA and she had to be humanely euthanased due to her condition.
In the second incident, on February 12, two dogs from Albemarle were surrendered to the SPCA after they were found to be neglected and deprived of medical care.
Snoepie, a female cross-breed, was suffering severely due to an extreme cancer growth, and the second dog, a Maltese terrier, was very ill and had a deep gash/cut on her head.
The third case took place in Katlehong, on February 13, at about 11am.
The SPCA was called to come and rescue a stray dog who was running around a school property.
“After a brief chase we managed to catch the dog and discovered that the poor animals had a huge amount of skin and flesh missing,” said manager of the Germiston SPCA Laurence Kingston.
“We suspect boiling water was the cause of the dog’s injuries.”
Due to the extreme trauma, agony and suffering of the dog, the SPCA said it had no option but to have the animal humanely euthanased.
“We urgently appeal to all responsible pet owners and animal lovers to immediately visit their local veterinary hospital to seek medical treatment or advice if anything troubles their pet,” said Kingston.
“People can also contact the SPCA on 011 825-5033 or spcagermist@polka.co.za for assistance or advice.”
Cases of cruelty can also be communicated to the SPCA using the contact details above.
