The Nigel SPCA is appealing to members of the community to open their hearts and homes to dogs and cats currently available for adoption.

A number of friendly and well-cared-for dogs and cats are available to be placed in permanent homes. The SPCA has outlined a clear adoption process to ensure the well-being of both the animals and their future owners.

Judy Adams, a committee member for PR and marketing at Nigel SPCA, encourages everyone in the community to consider adopting a pet.

“Prospective adopters are required to complete an in-person meet and greet with the animal before an adoption can be accepted.

“A pre-home inspection is also mandatory and must be approved before the adoption can be finalised.

“For adoptions that fall outside the Nigel SPCA’s jurisdiction, all relevant documentation is forwarded to the SPCA operating in the receiving area.

That SPCA will then be responsible for conducting both the pre- and post-home inspections.

“We also want to inform adopters that no pre-home checks will be done based solely on a telephone conversation.

“The adoption fee must be paid before we book a sterilisation with a veterinarian. Adoption fees are R900 for cats and R1 000 for dogs, and include sterilisation, vaccination, and a microchip,” she said.

Residents interested in adopting may contact the Nigel SPCA via WhatsApp on 084 485 7029 or 084 485 7020 during office hours only.

Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 9am to 4pm, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 12pm. The SPCA is closed on Sundays and public holidays.