‘Thanda Inja’ makes a difference
Every two weeks, animals from Daveyton are visited by members of Pug Rescue SA for their much-needed veterinary services.
Pug Rescue started its outreach programme, “Thanda Inja”, in February 2014, after a need for animal welfare assistance was noticed.
The base areas that are serviced include the Gabon and Chris Hani Informal Settlements, in Daveyton.
Since there is a great need for sterilisation, every two weeks Pug Rescue, with the assistance of the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, allows pet owners to bring their pets for veterinary services.
Before an animal is sterilised, pet owners are required to sign a permission form as consent for treatment to be conducted.
The animals are then provided with a pre-medical check up, to check if the animal is healthy, as, if it is not, no surgery will be performed, but the animal will be treated.
A sedative is injected into the animal and it is then cleaned.
It is important that animals are ”starved” the night before surgery, because it helps the surgery to go smoothly.
Dr Bernie Eales, who assists Pug Rescue, conducts the sterilisation procedure.
After surgery, the animals are given time to wake up and are then taken home by their owners.
Pet owners are given food, collars, leads and a blanket when they leave.
Pug Rescue also provides rabies vaccine and de-warming services.
Owners are also taught how to take care of their animals by feeding them and monitoring them for ticks and fleas.
About 30 animals are sterilised every month.
Cheryl Gaw, a member of Pug Rescue, said an improvement in the condition of the animalsis often seen.
“Pug Rescue feels privileged to be working with the Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development,” she added.
Pug Rescue houses 96 animals at its shelter in the Benoni North Agricultural Holdings.
If you would like to adopt a pet friend visit www.pugrescue.co.za, to fill in an application form.
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