Dog stabbed during break-in
WELTEVREDEN PARK – Paramedics and reaction companies rushed to the scene to help the dog.
A female-cross German Shepherd dog was stabbed during a break-in at a house in Madeliefie Street.
The incident occurred around 1pm on 20 September.
Honeydew Police and other security companies rushed to the house where the break-in occurred.
Nick Frost from Londoloza Protection Group was contacted in connection with the dog that had been stabbed. “When I got to the scene the police were already there. I wrapped the dog in a blanket and then contacted ambulance services to assist with the dog that had been stabbed.”
According to ER24 spokesperson Chitra Harduth, “Upon arrival at the scene, paramedics took over treatment and rushed the dog in an ambulance to a veterinarian in Randpark Ridge.”
She added, “Paramedics hope efforts by everyone on scene including the veterinarians contribute to the dog’s recovery.”
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The group first went to Allen’s Nek vet where the dog was stabilized. She was then transported to the Johannesburg Specialist Veterinary Centre in Randpark Ridge. According to the Centre the dog arrived in stable condition with a stab wound to the chest. At the time she was being prepped for surgery.
This is the third confirmed incident at a house in Madeliefie Street in three weeks. The first occurred on 16 September, the next on 19 September and this incident being the most recent.
Comment has been requested from Honeydew Police.
