Midrand SPCA urges locals to refrain from dumping animals
"We need to stop uncontrolled animal breeding. Animals fall pregnant, and owners cannot take care of all of their animals," says the SPCA general manager.
Following the article SPCA advocates for animal safety [week ending May 19], the Midrand SPCA continues to receive calls regarding dumped animals.
During the organisation’s ongoing struggle to comprehend the circumstances surrounding the dumping of puppies in a dumpster in Ebony Park in early May, the organisation came across a similar case on May 19.
According to the SPCA general manager Pam Pretorius, they received a call from a member of the public who had spotted three puppies dumped in the bushes in Clayville.
Inspector Theo Mokgatle responded to the call, and it was another heart-wrenching experience for the inspector.
He discovered that the puppies were underaged, had rotten wounds, and could not eat.
“One puppy’s jaw was dislocated, and maggots ate its rotten flesh,” said Pretorius.
“Another one was battling to breathe as its nose was so rotten. Our team witnesses sickening and devastating cruelty out there. Due to the severity of their injuries, all three puppies were humanely euthanased to end their suffering.”
As a result of these two cases occurring in as short a period, the SPCA has been prompted to reiterate the importance of sterilisation measures.
“We need to stop uncontrolled animal breeding. Animals fall pregnant, and owners cannot take care of all of their animals. We continue to advocate for responsible pet ownership and to stop the dumping of unwanted animals. The SPCA will not turn an animal away – please end this suffering of our sentient beings,” added Pretorius.
Pretorius highlighted that some pet owners are approaching SPCA because they need sterilisation for their animals, but they cannot afford even the welfare rates being offered.
“Sadly, we do not have an overflow of funds to assist each and every case as we also need to pay a private veterinarian to do these procedures. We plead with the community to help us make a change. Help us break this cycle. The more animals are sterilised, the fewer unwanted animals there will be.”
Details: To help the SPCA with donations residents can call the SPCA at 011 265 9935 or email admin@midrandspca.co.za
Related Article:
https://www.citizen.co.za/midrand-reporter/321277/spca-advocates-for-animal-safety/
