Businesses have thrown their weight behind the Lower South Coast SPCA.
The new committee, led by chairman, Scott Kvalsvig, is working to install a much-needed water reservoir, together with a high pressure pump, as the water pressure at the Uvongo premises is very low and at times the society has no water at all.
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Last week Scott and a hardworking team of workers laid the eight concrete slabs for the water tanks.
A couple of days later, their prayers for water tanks were answered by Wesley and Claire Paul, owners of Wy-Go who donated two water tanks, and Jeremy Smith of Buco in Ramsgate who donated four tanks, two pumps and has given the SPCA a massive discount on building materials. Pieter and Janine Strydom of the Engen Mall Convenience Centre in Margate have also donated a tank.
It’s important that the SPCA gets this system up and running, as kennel staff will then be able to clean and hose the kennels efficiently in less time, improve hygiene and have plenty of back-up water in storage.
It currently takes staff four hours to clean the kennels due to the low water pressure.
Why are these businesses backing the SPCA?
“Firstly, I love dogs and my wife, Elizabeth and I have always supported the SPCA,” said Jeremy.
Wesley says he believes if everyone does a little bit it will make a big difference.
A lot is happening at the SPCA.
Stacey Beck, who matriculated from Port Shepstone High in 2001, has come back to the coast after working abroad and has taken over the reins as supervisor.
Stacey studied at Rhodes University and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in zoology.
Her impressive resumé includes working at the Alain Zoo in the United Arab Emirates from 2010 to 2012, serving as senior herpetologist at the Johannesburg Zoo, and as a curator at the Montecasino Bird Gardens.
Her wealth of experience with captive and exotic animals over the years will be used to improve and enrich the lives of the animals at the SPCA.
Some of her ideas include providing toys for the animals to play with, more exercise time and to pair dogs in a kennel in order to make them more sociable.
Stacey plans to increase the bio-security on the premises, be transparent with the public, roll out and stick to National SPCA’s rule book and most importantly make the lives of dogs and cats waiting for homes a happy time at the SPCA.
“To look after the number of animals we do, we needed a specialist like Stacey, as the health and welfare of the animals is paramount,” said Scott.
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Top on their priority list is to complete the renovations at the adoption block, as they need the space for the busy Christmas period.
The community’s support is needed, and the public is asked to please donate paint, shade cloth, toys, cat food and their time to either play with or walk the dogs.
There will be an open day on November 18 between 9am and noon, and a ‘maintenance day’ will be held on December 1 from 9am, when everyone is urged to come and help spruce up the SPCA premises.
If you can assist phone Dalene Erasmus at 072 8785721.
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