The movie star style trailers sponsored by Fleetstar arriving at the SPCA
From the back Simon Mabenghu , Jessica Nhlapo and Brian Arendse on the steps of the Fleetstar trailer they will be sleeping in
Inspector Jeffery Mfini , picks up an unresponsive badly injured Snoopy
We were met with many ooooh ’ s and aaaaah ’ s and our animals had a great time too ! We also made use of the opportunity to speak to children of all ages about caring for their pets and dropped in on a few e-learning classes too !
While most of the world united in compassion and kindness , there were those who thrive on violence who carried on regardless . A fluffy little cross breed called Snoopy was attacked at night at his home in Kleinvlei , Eersterivier and severely beaten with a golf club . His 26-year-old attacker had already been convicted of murder was found to be in violation of his parole conditions . He was detained by the Kleinvlei SAPS and will remain in custody in Pollsmoor until his case is heard by the courts . Inspector Jeffery Mfini and Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse responded to the call for help at 7:00 pm and we couldn ’ t have been more grateful that our services were regarded as essential at that time . Not only could we be there for Snoopy who received the best possible veterinary treatment and has since made a full recovery , but we could help make the streets a little safer by ensuring that a violent offender got what he deserved .
Also , within days of lockdown , a member of the SANDF deployed to enforce the Disaster Management Act , shot and killed a dog named Bonzo . With thanks to those brave enough come forward with information on this incident and our bit of super sleuthing , we were able to trace the location of the incident shown in video footage , exhume Bonzo ’ s remains and send these to the State Veterinary Services for a post mortem . We also managed to find eyewitnesses to the shooting and we have opened a case of animal cruelty against the SANDF .
For so many people we work with , the shadow cast by the pandemic will be long and for those struggling with illness , salary cuts and job insecurity the impact will be greater and the shadow will be longer . With this in mind , it is worth reflecting on the outstanding heroes of this pandemic – our supporters and people in our communities who have continued to give despite their own financial distress . We saw the coronavirus crisis bring out the best in many people , driving generosity and community spirit in a way we had never seen before . Our hearts were touched by the kindness we witnessed many , many times . It ’ s been a year like no other . It has tested our hospitals , our welfare system and our economy . It has pushed many charities to the brink and some to closure , we owe you a debt of gratitude for helping us to keep our doors open .
Statistically , there has been an overall 24 % increase in animals in need of our services when we compare the current period to the same period from the previous year . Over and above this increase , since lockdown level 1 came into effect in September , the SPCA has seen a more than 20 % increase month on month , in the number of animals in need of our urgent intervention . Based on this trend , we expect this number to escalate to more than 30 % in the coming months . Thank you for being a constant in uncertain and trying times , you ’ ve kept us going with your contributions and you ’ ve kept us encouraged with your messages of support . We know we can take on whatever 2021 brings us with you at our side .
A Zoom ( ie ) meeting underway
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