Traumatised pets flood SPCA
Nine stray or lost animals were brought onto the Durban & Coast SPCA over the weekend.
Only one of the nine animals had some form of identification, however, Concer said the details on the microchip was not updated,
“It makes it extremely difficult for us to reunite pets with their owners if they do not have proper identification. We once again appeal to the public to consider micro-chipping their pets and keeping the information updated,” she said.
Pet owners whose animals have gone missing during the festivities are also urged to make the SPCA their first port of call.
“Local vets have already contacted us with animals that have been brought into their care, and we expect these animals will be brought to us as well. Every year we also deal with animals lovers, who come across stray or lost animals, keep them for a few days in the hopes of reuniting them with the owners, and if this not transpire they eventually bring the animals to us. While this might seem kind we ask that people rather bring the animals straight to us. The majority of people turn to the SPCA when their pets go missing, but if the animals are at a random house it makes the task impossible,”said Concer.
All animals brought into the SPCA are kept for seven days, to give owners a chance to claim their pets. Contact the SPCA on 031 579 6525/6.