Missing dog found 60km from home

Almost two months later and some 60km from home, a missing dog named Shaka, was finally reunited with his owner.

On December 4, 2023, Louise Jordaan started her frantic search for her beloved boy Shaka who managed to break out of her property, not far from the SPCA premises in Uvongo during a heavy thunderstorm.

Mike Davis of the Lower South Coast (LSC) SPCA said that after weeks and no sign of him, and futile daily checks for him in the kennels, they were all beginning to wonder how this large boy could just vanish.

But more than a month later, Pumula residents Tommy Koekemoer and his wife, Ester were travelling on the N2 from Durban back to the South Coast during another torrential downpour.

While between Ifafa and Mtwalume, Tommy noticed a very drenched and tired-looking large dog walking on the side of the highway.

Koekemoer immediately checked where he could safely stop, pulled over and called out to the dog who responded to his call and jumped into the vehicle like he knew he had just been saved.

After spending a night with the Koekemoers getting pampered and having a good meal, Tommy made contact with the SPCA informing them he had found a lost dog.

Davis said they advised the couple to bring him in to be scanned for a microchip, and to see if his owner could be located.

“Lo and behold, the search for Shaka was over! Shaka was microchipped and we immediately made contact with his owner Louise who met with Tommy and Ester at the SPCA to be finally reunited with her boy.”

Davis thanked the couple for their selfless act of compassion and kindness, and for not hesitating to rescue Shaka who is now safely back home with his mom, Louise.

Contact the LSC SPCA on 039 312 0962 or 083 2226355 (animal related emergency number).
Don’t forget to donate any second-hand items to the popular charity shops.

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