Meet the eyes and ears of the local SPCA
SPCA's Jerod Ndlovu speaks to the Herald about man's best friend and adoption.
We are all familiar with man’s best friend; the one with a tail, four paws and a furry coat. But, when abandoned, who is their best friend?
Chances are good it’s Jerod Ndlovu, field officer of the Randfontein SPCA.
For seven years and counting Jerod has been a committed and passionate employee at this animal shelter.
In 2009 he started working at the SPCA as a kennel hand, after which he became a field officer two years ago.
Jerod’s job includes responding to complaints of animal cruelty in the area and taking all dogs off the streets and to the shelter in hopes of finding a new home for them.
“If we get complaints we go out to see if everything is okay.
We pay attention to various things such as whether the animals have food and shelter, and whether the animals are free from pain or hunger,” he explained.
Despite all the gory situations he has come across regarding animal cruelty, he is positive about the future of these rescued animals.
“I am positive about the adoption of the animals as our current success rate is quite good,” Jerod said.
He would also like to advise all residents looking to adopt a pet to take the responsibility seriously.
“If you own a pet, it’s a long-term commitment. You should feel in your heart that you want to adopt a pet; you should treat it as you would your very own child. Take them to the clinic to make sure their are all right and never forget about their injections,” he concluded.
He also warned every potential adopter to never adopt a pet impulsively as it should be well thought through. One has to be prepared to care for the pet for as long as it’s alive and to ensure it has a happy life.
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