SPCA Amanzimtoti has also closed its doors for the duration of the Covid-19 lockdown period, however, strays and injured strays can be brought into the facility.
The organisation will not be open for vaccinations, animal boarding, adoptions, or dog walking.
Michelle Hannan of the SPCA said, “All of our charity shops will be closed. We will still respond to reports of animals cruelty or animal-related emergencies. But keep in mind, we will be spread very thin during this time. If you need to report animal cruelty, contact our reception on 031-904-2424, or email us on info@spcatoti.co.za. Ensure there is physical evidence of the cruelty that can be seen, either by looking at the animal or in video or photographic evidence.”
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No members of the public will be allowed onto the premises unless they require assistance for one of the following reasons:
* You are handing in a stray, or surrendering your pet.
* You need to buy pet food or medications (Monday to Friday only).
* You would like to donate pet food.
They are urged to press the buzzer at the gate and wait to be attended to.
“Contact us if you know of anyone who has caught the virus, who needs assistance with their animals. This shutdown is going to be devastating for us. The loss of revenue from our charity shops and boarding facilities is going to hit us extremely hard. The animals continue to pour in, even more so now, due to misinformation that animals carry the virus. We know this is a tough time for everyone, but if you can spare even a small donation, it will make a difference to us,” she added.
The SPCA emergency number is 072-122-7288. Do not use this number to query adoptions, boarding or vaccinations. To assist the organisation using the following bank details, Amanzimtoti SPCA, First National Bank, current account, account no, 62807184552, branch code: 220127.
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