Big bangs: Kloof SPCA receives influx of animals
Of the 31 animals that were taken to the Kloof and Highway SPCA at the weekend, six of them have been claimed.
THIRTEEN stray dogs, 17 stray cats and a Night Adder were admitted to the Kloof and Highway SPCA as a result of the distress caused by both fireworks and the severe thunder storm at the weekend.
“Despite the eThekwini Municipality’s prohibited use of any fireworks with loud bangs, this rule was disregarded as the noise in certain suburbs resembled a warzone,” said the Kloof and Highway SPCA’s marketing and fundraising officer, Brigitte Ferguson.
The non-profit organisation’s inspectorate team, as well kennel, reception and clinic staff worked both on Saturday evening and Sunday morning and were all on 24-hour standby for emergencies. At the time of going to print, six of the dogs were claimed by their owners.
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For any lost pets, contact the NPO’s reception on 031 764 1212 between 8am and 3pm from Monday to Friday and from 8am until noon on Saturdays. Alternatively, send an email to reception@kloofspca.co.za with a full description of the lost pet, the date it went missing as well as the area and photo.
For any animals in distress, animal welfare concerns, animal cruelty complaints or unwanted animals, contact the Kloof and Highway SPCA inspectorate during office hours on 031 764 1212 or email controller@kloofspca.co.za. For after-hour emergencies, call 073 335 9322.
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