Consider animals during the firework season, urges Kloof SPCA
The Kloof and Highway SPCA has urged people to be considerate as annual celebrations are around the corner.
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AS fireworks season approaches, the Kloof and Highway SPCA has appealed to the community to prepare and take steps to protect their pets.
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“We especially appeal to everyone celebrating using fireworks to use fireworks without the loud bangs, to be considerate of animals, their neighbours and community members who may also suffer. We urge them to abide by the laws and regulations pertaining to the use of fireworks,” said Kloof and Highway SPCA manager, Barbara Patrick,
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