The Kloof and Highway SPCA are appealing to pet owners whose animals have gone missing due to the fireworks over this last weekend.
Owners with missing pets must please come through to the Kloof and Highway SPCA as soon as possible and check for their animals in our kennels; an owner is the best possible person to identify their own pet.
In total 43 stray animals came to the Kloof and Highway SPCA over the weekend, of those animals; 32 were dogs, 10 were cats and 1 stray duck. 11 of these animals have been owner claimed and happily re-united with their families and only 1 of the dogs had a microchip.
Over 20 lost reports have been made by concerned owners whose animals have gone missing over the weekend due to fireworks.
The Kloof and Highway SPCA Inspectors were on standby this weekend and the emergency phone received over 50 calls regarding stray animals. We are very sad to report that 3 animals were hit by cars; 2 of which are unfortunately deceased and the third dog’s owner was located and the dog was rushed to a vet.
We appeal to those using fireworks to be mindful of animals – not forgetting wild life, their neighbours and community members who may also suffer and to abide by the laws and regulations pertaining to the use of fireworks.
The Animals Protection Act clearly states that “it is illegal for any person to terrify any animal”. Any deliberate act of frightening or harming animals involving the use of fireworks may lead to prosecution under the Animals Protection Act, 71 of 1962.
Stray and lost animals can be brought through to the Kloof and Highway SPCA Standby kennels 24 hours a day.
For injured animals or emergencies please call 031-7641212/3 office hours or 073 335 9322 after hours.
Attached is a photograph of Mike Kirk with his female Boerbul, Clio, who were happily re-united this morning at the Kloof and Highway SPCA.