Puppies at Amanzimtoti SPCA desperately need homes
There are currently four puppies between the ages of four to five months that desperately need to find loving homes before their time runs out.
AMANZIMTOTI SPCA appeals for the adoption of puppies facing euthanasia, stressing the importance of choosing shelter animals over backyard breeders.
The SPCA’s Stacey Wall said that while puppies are often the first to be adopted, some are left behind as they grow older.
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“They’re still beautiful, loving and healthy, but growing up in a kennel isn’t natural. We find that if these puppies finally get adopted, they struggle to adapt to life in a home. They often have behavioural issues and often get returned, which is traumatic for them. It’s also simply not fair to keep them kennelled for months on end. For this reason, when they reach six to seven months old, we are faced with the soul-destroying decision to put healthy, young dogs to sleep,” she said.
Currently, four puppies, Tara, Tamara, Lindie and Sid, ages four to five months, with so much potential to be amazing family dogs, are at risk.
The SPCA urges the public to consider adopting these loving puppies, highlighting that adoption saves lives and breaks the cycle of backyard breeding.
“The reason the SPCA receives a lot of puppies is because breeders flood the market with cheap or free puppies. However, there’s no guarantee that they’ll be healthy, and the cost to vaccinate, deworm, sterilise and microchip at a vet is more than double our adoption fee. The harsh reality is, every new puppy brought into the world by breeders means one less chance for a dog in a shelter to find a forever home. By choosing to adopt and refusing to support breeders, you’re standing up for the voiceless and helping break the cycle of neglect, cruelty and abandonment. Please choose compassion over convenience,” said Wall.
She added that there seem to be misconceptions that dogs at the SPCA are ‘damaged’ in some way, however, they are all evaluated for health and temperament.
Wall said, “They are all healthy, friendly and affectionate dogs, with so much love to give. People also think they won’t find the breed they’re looking for in a shelter, but we often have purebreds and close to purebreds of various sizes.”
With the influx of animals through its doors, the SPCA is facing financial strain and relies on the community for its support to continue its essential work.
For more information, or to find the perfect companion for your family, call the Amanzimtoti SPCA on 031 904 2424 or pop in on weekdays from 08:30 to 16:00 and Saturdays until 12:00.
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