The National Council of SPCAs (NSPCA) has issued an urgent appeal to members of the public to be extra cautious when permitting people access to private property.
This follows after an incident in Kempton Park when three unknown people posed as SPCA employees and committed criminal acts.
“It is reported that the three people posed as SPCA employees; one of the individuals claiming to be a veterinarian.
“They entered a residential home and committed criminal acts.
“It is reported that these individuals were driving a green vehicle but unfortunately the vehicle make and registration number is unknown at this stage,” said national senior inspector Jaco Pieterse, manager, Communications Unit, National Council of SPCAs.
“We wish to assure the public that all SPCA inspectors are obliged to wear full uniform bearing the SPCA insignia and the vehicle used will always be branded with SPCA insignia.”
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Should you have any doubts that the inspector is indeed from the SPCA, the NSPCA advises the public to contact their local SPCA office to confirm that the inspector is indeed from the SPCA or they can request a copy of the inspector’s magisterial authorisation.
This document will be signed by the local magistrate.
“It is sad that individuals are using the good name of the SPCA to commit criminal acts.
“SPCA inspectors also run the risk of not being able to perform their duties to assist animals when members of the public become distrustful of our organisation,” said Pieterse.
“We urge members of the public to contact the NSPCA immediately on 011 907 3590 should they come across a person wearing SPCA insignia and it is felt that the person is not from the SPCA or unable to provide satisfactory identification.”
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