{"id":91735,"date":"2015-06-15T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2015-06-15T07:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/91735\/help-to-make-it-a-happy-ending-for-stompie\/"},"modified":"2015-06-15T09:50:15","modified_gmt":"2015-06-15T07:50:15","slug":"help-to-make-it-a-happy-ending-for-stompie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2015\/06\/15\/help-to-make-it-a-happy-ending-for-stompie\/","title":{"rendered":"Help to make it a happy ending for Stompie"},"content":{"rendered":"

He was alone on the streets and injured, but life is looking up for Stompie.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the care of local veterinarians and staff at the Germiston SPCA, the cross-Staffordshire terrier is now healthy and looking forward to finding his forever home.<\/p>

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Stompie found his way to the SPCA after he entered an Elsburg homeowner\u2019s garden and a fight broke out between him and the dogs on the property.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe homeowner called us for help, as Stompie was terribly injured and needed to see a vet straight away,\u201d said Michelle Falgate, chairman of the Germiston SPCA.<\/p>

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\u201cHis injuries were severe, with a gaping wound on his neck, but Stompie refused to give up.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter numerous trips to the vet and a daily routine of tablets and wound cleaning, he slowly started healing and his beautiful personality emerged.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith tender love and care, time and patience, and dedication from our staff, his awful physical wounds have healed and his playful, fun and loving personality has come out.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stompie\u2019s sheer determination to survive and willingness to trust again has amazed all who have had the pleasure of meeting him.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in adopting him, visit the SPCA\u2019s kennels in Junction Road, Driehoek, to meet him in person.<\/p>\n

He’s currently in Kennel 16.<\/p>\n

The public can assist more animals like Stompie.<\/p>\n

The society frequently receives calls from concerned members of the public for help with injured or sick stray animals that need immediate medical treatment.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur teams are on call 24\/7 to help in these emergencies, and we will never turn any animal away,” said Falgate.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe expenses incurred for veterinary treatment to help these animals run into monthly amounts exceeding R30 000.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are completely dependent on donations from the public and, to allow us to continue to offer this service, and give animals such as Stompie a second chance, we need the community\u2019s help.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease help us help them.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo gift is too small, and every cent makes a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Germiston SPCA\u2019s banking details are as follows: First National Bank; Eastgate branch; Branch code: 257705; Account number: 51112716150; Reference: VET.<\/p>\n