{"id":53941,"date":"2014-02-26T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2014-02-26T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/53941\/spca-tackles-more-cruelty-casesorlook-after-your-animals-appeals-spcaormore-animal-abuse-in-the-city\/"},"modified":"2014-02-26T11:17:09","modified_gmt":"2014-02-26T09:17:09","slug":"spca-tackles-more-cruelty-casesorlook-after-your-animals-appeals-spcaormore-animal-abuse-in-the-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2014\/02\/26\/spca-tackles-more-cruelty-casesorlook-after-your-animals-appeals-spcaormore-animal-abuse-in-the-city\/","title":{"rendered":"More animal abuse in the city"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Germiston SPCA is urging all pet owners to take good care of their animals.<\/p>\n

The appeal comes after staff at the SPCA had to attend to a number of cases of extreme neglect and cruelty to animals over a four-day period (between February 10 and 13).<\/p>

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In the first case, on February 10, staff were called out to Castleview, where they found a female cross-breed dog, named Tina.<\/p>\n

Tina was in an horrific condition and was totally emaciated.<\/p>

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The owner surrendered her to the SPCA and she had to be humanely euthanased due to her condition.<\/p>\n

In the second incident, on February 12, two dogs from Albemarle were surrendered to the SPCA after they were found to be neglected and deprived of medical care.<\/p>\n

Snoepie, a female cross-breed, was suffering severely due to an extreme cancer growth, and the second dog, a Maltese terrier, was very ill and had a deep gash\/cut on her head.<\/p>\n

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These dogs were surrendered to the SPCA by their Albemarle owner ,who did not seek medical attention for them.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The third case took place in Katlehong, on February 13, at about 11am.<\/p>\n

The SPCA was called to come and rescue a stray dog who was running around a school property.<\/p>\n

“After a brief chase we managed to catch the dog and discovered that the poor animals had a huge amount of skin and flesh missing,” said manager of the Germiston SPCA Laurence Kingston.<\/p>\n

“We suspect boiling water was the cause of the dog’s injuries.”<\/p>\n

Due to the extreme trauma, agony and suffering of the dog, the SPCA said it had no option but to have the animal humanely euthanased.<\/p>\n

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The Germiston SPCA suspects this dog’s injuries were caused by boiling water. The dog was found in Katlehong.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“We urgently appeal to all responsible pet owners and animal lovers to immediately visit their local veterinary hospital to seek medical treatment or advice if anything troubles their pet,” said Kingston.<\/p>\n

“People can also contact the SPCA on 011 825-5033 or spcagermist@polka.co.za for assistance or advice.”<\/p>\n

Cases of cruelty can also be communicated to the SPCA using the contact details above.<\/p>\n

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