Fast facts about your local SPCA
SPCA inspectors are highly trained people who can manage both abused animals and cruel and difficult people. Their job can be emotionally challenging, but extremely rewarding at the same time. They need to be emotionally strong and confident.
SPCA stands for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Inspectors focus on cases where the Animal Protection Act is being contravened, as their mandate is to prevent cruelty.
It is dependent on public funding and donations. The SPCA receives no government funding.
The job of an SPCA inspector is to ensure all animals are treated with kindness. They make sure that no animal is neglected or abused.
SPCA inspectors are highly trained people who can manage both abused animals and cruel and difficult people.
Their job can be emotionally challenging, but extremely rewarding at the same time. They need to be emotionally strong and confident.
What does an SPCA inspector do?
•Inspects circuses, livestock sales yards, farms, pet shops, private homes etc.,
•Investigates animal cruelty or abuse
•Rescues animals when needed
•Lays criminal charges against those committing animal abuse or neglect,
•Educates members of the public about correct animal care
•Sensitises children to compassion for animals.
What the SPCA is not responsible for:
* Complaints regarding animals causing a nuisance or disturbance of peace. Those complaints are the responsibility of the local municipality and the police, where you can lodge a formal complaint regarding barking dogs etc.
* The removal of dead animals. Contact your local municipality in this matter.
* Selling of animals. It is not illegal to trade with domestic animals, and the SPCA, therefore, has no jurisdiction to intervene unless there are welfare concerns.
Why is there sometimes a delay in response time?
Parys SPCA is responsible for the Heilbron, Koppies, Parys, Vredefort and Lindequesdrift areas, adding up to about 3,000 km they have to travel monthly to attend to complaints with only one vehicle available.
They also have to follow up on complaints. A lot of time (and costs) goes into veterinary visits as Parys SPCA does not have its own vet but has to use private vets. The closest state vet is in Heilbron, and it is impractical to take all injured animals there.
Donations help a lot, but the SPCA also needs money for its day-to-day running costs
Parys SPCA has seven personnel members and three personnel in the SPCA charity shop. All proceeds from the charity shop go to the SPCA but are not enough to cover all expenses without government funding or other sources of income besides donations and fundraising events. Fuel, water and electri- city, vet bills, stationery, salaries, pet food (about 350 kg dog food a month), etc., must still be paid for. Be assured that the NSPCA audits each SPCA branch, ensuring it can account for each donation it receives. The SPCA committee also keeps a watchful eye on the local SPCA’s finances.
How can you help the SPCA?
If you find a lost animal in the street, bring the animal to the SPCA premises instead of phoning the SPCA for help, or keep the animal in your yard till the SPCA can attend to your call. Support your local SPCA in any way you can, and tell people about the valuable work the SPCA does instead of spreading unverified information
Why do you have to pay to adopt an animal from the SPCA?
Remember that in line with the SPCA policy, it strives to prevent animal cruelty and unwanted animals. Therefore, dogs and cats adopted from the SPCA must be sterilised. At a total cost of R1,550 for a dog, or R1,000 for a cat, you can help give one of our pet friends a lo-ving home. The fee is much cheaper than if you should have to take your animal to the vet for sterilisation, as the SPCA has a good relationship with veterinarians willing to help the SPCA. Besides sterilisation, the cost includes deworming, tick and flea treatment, vaccination, taking the animal to the vet, and a home visit to ensure that your new friend can adapt and be safe at your home.
Please consider a donation towards your local SPCA to keep them mobile and fighting daily injustice to animals in our communities as their first priority.
Bank :Standard bank
Account holder: SPCA Parys
Account number: 040947882
Branch code: 051 001
Thank you for your continued support!
How to contact the SPCA
Office hours – (056) 811 3671 (For all
