Collaboration in the Animal Welfare Sector is vital to saving lives.
A critical component of the training we offer to our successful Animal Welfare Officer/Inspector candidates is field work. This ensures that our apprentices are competent and effective when confronted with real life distressing challenges in the field.
Public education and assistance where possible forms a large part of the role Animal Welfare Officers/Inspectors play. We always allow owners opportunity to correct contraventions to ensure the safety and welfare of their animals.
We understand that life can bring about challenging circumstances for anybody at any time, but there is no excuse for blatant negligence and we will not tolerate it.
Last week Inspector Hanrie de Bruin lawfully secured the surrender of 7 Bullterrier puppies (one with a severed foot) from dire circumstances with a final warning issued to the owner. Failure to comply will result in criminal charges. We reached out to Louise Brolly from Bull Terrier, Adora-Bull Rescue and Rehabilitation, who did her thing and put us in touch with Samantha. Our sincere appreciation to Samantha from Kitty and Puppy Haven who opened their doors and assisted us to save the lives of these babies.
Inspector de Bruin also responded to an emergency call regarding a white and brown pitbull type dog that had clearly been involved in a terrible fight. The severely injured and bleeding dog was being dragged along the side walk on a length of blue wire attached to her collar. She was exhausted and weak.
On arrival Inspector de Bruin removed the dog (believed to have possibly been stolen) from the accused and rushed it to Valley Farm Animal Hospital in Faerie Glen where the dog received emergency care. The dog was released to us and transported to secure holding facilities. This is an ongoing investigation and we will update as and when possible.
Our sincere appreciation to the amazing staff and professional veterinarians who assisted us and saved the life of this lovely dog who sadly happens to be possibly the most misunderstood and grossly exploited breed.
Our sincere thanks and appreciation to Celia from Pretoria Dog Rescue NPC 2015/416285/08 who assisted us with hunting for, and securing a soft landing for these lovely animals.
Another pitbull type dog with similar injuries that was also treated and held at Valley Farm Animal Hospital was released to AHAWE Candidate Animal Welfare Officer/Inspector Alani Schutte and transported to secure holding facilities.
We are always encouraged when we do follow up inspections and we find great improvement.
A young Labrador type pup, about 4 months old presented very depressed, matted and dirty on our first inspection. Warnings were issued to the owner. When we returned we were happy to see a happy bouncy pup, bathed and brushed.
We assisted the owner by facilitating primary health care and sterilisation at a reduced fee.
Your kind donations, no matter how small, goes a long way. It puts fuel in our vehicles and pays for veterinary care and reports. Without public support we can not respond when and where needed.
Please consider contributing to our operational and veterinary expenses.
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