Rescued dog needs a ‘furever’ home
The Kloof and Highway SPCA inspectorate team rescued the dog that is believed to have been caught in a snare for three days.
THE Kloof and Highway SPCA is looking for a forever home for a dog that was rescued in Stockville last month.
Brows was rescued by inspector Petros Simamane and field officer Philani Nzama who responded to a call after residents reported that they heard the distressing sound of a dog crying for three days.
The residents reached out to the SPCA as they were unable to locate it.
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“On their arrival, Simamane and Nzama spent more than an hour walking through the bushy area and climbing over rocky terrain when they finally caught sight of the dog caught in a snare,” said Kloof and Highway SPCA’s Brigitte Ferguson.
Ferguson said the dog was so happy to see them. “From the moment they arrived, her tail didn’t stop wagging!”
“She was immediately given a bowl of water which she finished in a few seconds while the team worked to free her from the first part of the snare. Once back at the vehicle, she drank three more bowls of water, and our inspectorate team worked hard to free her from the snare around her waist which was deeply embedded and had made a large laceration on each side,” explained Ferguson.
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Using bolt cutters, the inspectorate team were able to give Brows immediate relief and some more water.
“She was transported to our clinic where she was treated and cared for and given the freedom to find her confidence again – with daily walks, lots of treats and love from our clinic team,” said Ferguson.
Brows has made a full recovery and is now looking for her new home.
The SPCA described Brows as a special soul who loves every person she meets.
“She greets everyone with a gentle lick on the hand, and she gives a nudge for some ear scratches,” said Ferguson.
To meet Brows, email the SPCA’s adoption department at adoption@kloofspca.co.za.
Help the Kloof and Highway SPCA reach more people:
Make a donation online at www.kloofspca.co.za/online-donations.
Alternatively, make an EFT:
Name: Kloof and Highway SPCA
Bank: FNB
Account number: 50730485741
Account: Cheque
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