Justice for Ali: Animal rights activists rally outside Randburg Magistrates’ Court
The alleged abuse took place at the owner's home in Bryanston. The protesters are demanding the end to all animal abuse.
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Animal rights supporters have gathered outside the Randburg Magistrates’s court on October 9 to demand justice for the abused dog, Ali.
A man was recently arrested in Bryanston in Sandton for allegedly abusing his dog to an extreme degree. The owner is facing charges related to the Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962.
Protesters are holding signs and banners demanding justice for Ali and to end animal abuse.
This follows the South African Animal Welfare Inspectorate Association (SAAWIA) receiving a distress call from a rescue group on August 31, over a dog that had been beaten with a brick in Bryanston.
SAAWIA trainee inspector Eugesh Haricharan said that he and Lee-Anne Ramalho, from The Dogs Trust, were responding to the anonymous tip-off at the house where the visible brutality is alleged to have taken place.
“She had extensive injuries to both paws from being beaten; major trauma to the left side of her face; wounds in her mouth, possibly caused by an object being inserted and yanked out,” Haricharan reported. “Ali was rushed to a vet.”
Upon inspection, it was found that Ali had numerous new wounds on top of old wounds from her life of continuous beatings.
If you are in a position to contribute towards the cost of Ali’s treatment, contact Petite Paws Veterinary Clinic on 011 702 1453, or post your donations anonymously to their bank account, with ‘Ali’ as reference.
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