Chained pooch rescued in EMBO
The Kloof and Highway SPCA rescued a dog that had been confined by a 2kg chain spanning one metre in length.
A LIFE of abuse recently ended for an unfortunate dog who had been chained up by her owner in the EMBO Township, after the Kloof and Higway SPCA confiscated her.
SPCA inspectors found the canine in a shocking condition. She was petrified of people and her movement had been constrained by a short, one metre chain, weighing 2kg, that had been wrapped around her neck. It is unclear how long she had been tied up.
Her owner argued that she had been confined because she was caught chasing chickens.
According to the inspectors, a one-metre chain in not long enough to provide dogs with a healthy and adequate amount of leeway to behave normally.
After she was confiscated the SPCA’s animal behaviourists worked closely with the pooch to help mend her relationship with humans as well as improve her overall behaviour, so that she could be put up for adoption.
The Animal Protection Act 71 of 1962, Section 2.1.B, states that it is illegal for any person to confine, chain, tether or secure any animal unnecessarily or under any conditions that does not provide it with adequate space, ventilation, light, protection or shelter or access to food.
