SPCA confiscates dogs in Rynfield

SPCA to the rescue in Rynfield

July 4, 2018

Rivelle Govindsamy 1 minute read

Shiven Bodasing (23) is an inspector at the Benoni SPCA.

Two miniature dachshunds were confiscated from a Rynfield residence by the Benoni SPCA on Monday.

The owners were initially served with a written warning because of the concerning conditions the animals were living in.

After failing to respond to the legal notice, Benoni SPCA inspector Shiven Bodasing and his team obtained a court order to enter the property and remove the dogs.

The oldest dachshund was found thin, weak, deaf and blind which may be due to illness or lack of food.

One of the dogs being rescued by the Benoni SPCA.

The younger dachshund is currently suffering from an undiagnosed condition and symptoms include an enlarged abdomen and anaemia.

On Tuesday morning the owners attempted to claim back their animals from the Benoni SPCA and were denied the request.

The SPCA will be laying criminal charges of animal cruelty against the owners.

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Both dogs are currently in the care of a local veterinarian.

Anyone wanting to donate funds for the confiscation and veterinary bills can SMS the words “SPCA RESCUE” to 49040 at R15 an SMS. (Network and admin fees apply)