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Animals

Irwins – let them suffer and be killed.

The Administrator February 17, 2012 Animals

Despite offers from rescue clubs and “pro-life” animal groups to take dogs from the Irwins Animal Rescue Centre for care and re-homing, Ann Cronje decided that she would rather have them killed.

This is tragic

The National Council of SPCAs and the SPCA Brakpan assisted the SPCA Vereeniging at the “no-kill” Irwins Animal Rescue Centre on [...]

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Attitudes!

The Administrator December 20, 2011 Animals

ANIMALS ARE NOT COMMODITIES OR DISPOSABLE ENTERTAINMENT is the message from the National Council of SPCAs as more issues come to light that indicate a callous, uncaring and reckless attitude towards animals.
“Animals are sentiment creatures,” affirms Christine Kuch, spokesperson of the NSPCA. There is no question that they feel pain and can suffer, including fish. [...]

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Qurbani (Eid-ul-Adha)

The Administrator November 3, 2011 Animals

The National Council of SPCAs, on behalf of the SPCA movement in South Africa, extends good wishes to all our citizens of the Islamic faith who will be celebrating or partaking in Qurbani which begins this year on 06 November 2011. This festival is celebrated annually and involves the slaughter or sacrifice of animals for [...]

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New report reveals serious disease risk from keeping wild animals as pets

The Administrator October 27, 2011 Animals

The National Council of SPCAs forwards the media release of the Euro Group for Animals below.

Eurogroup for Animals

A Eurogroup for Animals report released today illustrates the high risk of zoonoses from wild animals kept as pets. Zoonoses are diseases which are passed from animals to humans with sometimes fatal consequences. With an ever growing [...]

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International animal week

Editor September 27, 2011 Animals

World Animal Day falls on Tuesday 04 October and it marks the start of International Animal Week. SPCAs throughout South Africa will be participating.
International Animal Week runs from 04 to 10 October annually.

Friends

The whole purpose of the week is to draw attention to animals in a celebratory way.
The public and media are [...]

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Rodeo – bull dies for ‘entertainment’

The Administrator August 2, 2011 Animals

Another animal has died in the name of sport and entertainment. According to the NSPCA, rodeo is a cruel exploitive activity.

Photo credit: The Kind Life

A bull broke its rear right leg in the second “event” of a rodeo at an agricultural show in Thabazimbi in Limpopo on Saturday 30 July. The veterinarian in attendance [...]

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Weather advisory for animals

The Administrator July 26, 2011 Animals

The National Council of SPCAs issues an urgent advisory with regard to the current adverse weather conditions that have resulted in snowfalls over parts of our country, plummeting temperatures and animals being affected: domestic, farm and wild animals.

Photo credit: SAWDIS

With snow blanketing vast areas and resultant road closures, an urgent appeal is made to [...]

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Global Mandela Day

The Administrator July 7, 2011 Animals

Our Honorary Patron, Nelson Mandela, turns 93 on 18 July. The National Council of SPCAs, on behalf of the SPCA movement in South Africa, wishes our Honorary Patron Nelson Mandela everything of the very best for a very happy birthday.
Calls have been made for everyone to mark his birthday by doing something meaningful ahead of [...]

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Support your local SPCA!

The Administrator June 10, 2011 Animals

The bitterly cold weather, unseasonable rains and the economy generally has affected SPCAs who appeal for assistance with regard to food, blankets and other items to assist animals in their care.

Photo credit: Animal Connection

An appeal is also made for financial assistance: – what are often dismissed as overheads or running costs are in fact [...]

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How to help animals in Japan

The Administrator March 24, 2011 Animals

The National Council of SPCAs asks South Africa to join us in considering the plight and safety of animals in Japan as well as being mindful of deep concerns for the human population. Animals too are involved and suffering. As our hearts go out to the Japanese nation, let us not overlook the impact on [...]

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