How to get rid of your dead animal
Even though there are only two ways in which to dispose of a dead animal, many residents remain uninformed.
Over the past few years, the number of dead pet dumpings has increased drastically and according to experts, the growing tendency to dump these animals in a nearby field is a cause for great concern.
Even though there are only two ways of which to dispose of a dead animal – via Pikitup’s refuse removal service or Legacy Animal Crematorium – many residents remain uninformed. This concern was voiced after one of the Roodepoort SPCA’s most recent visits to a West Village residence.
On Wednesday, 22 November, the SPCA received a complaint regarding two dead dogs that had been dumped behind a house in West Village, the one a pregnant female, and the other an allegedly poisoned female. According to the complainants, the smell was unbearable.
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Upon arrival, Senior Inspector Taljaard found just that. During further investigation he found one German Shepherd male, a crossbred German Shepherd/ rough Collie female, and eight underfed puppies, approximately ten days old.
When the inspector asked about the puppies’ mother, the owner said she had died and was buried on their property along with another poisoned dog. However, this was not true, as the inspector had already seen the carcass of the Husky female and another cross-bred female dumped in refuse bags on a pile of rubbish a couple of meters away from the house.
“The puppies appeared to be very underweight and extremely hungry. The owner said they were feeding the pups human baby milk, which obviously was not sufficient as the pups were crying with hunger.
“Due to the puppies’ poor condition, the inspector requested the puppies be taken to a vet within the next 24 hours,” Mandy Cattanach, manager of Roodepoort SPCA explained.
“The owner refused but told Inspector Taljaard to take two adult dogs as she was given the dogs some time ago and did not really want them. The owner was also eventually convinced to hand the pups over to the 9th Day Animal Shelter.”
It is alleged the pups had an eye infection and were extremely hungry and dehydrated, which can kill a puppy within hours.
Daniela Heres, a supporter of the 9th Day has taken the pups into her care for the time being. They will be rehomed within a few weeks.
“If someone hadn’t told us about this situation, the puppies could’ve died and the bigger dogs could’ve suffered,” said Mandy.
She went on to say that this was not the first time someone was called out to inspect the property. She would like to use this incident as an example to urge residents to report any form of animal negligence.
“It is the responsibility of the neighbour to keep a watchful eye regarding animal cruelty. We rely and react solely on the complaints we receive from members of the community,” Mandy said.
She would like to inform the residents of Krugersdorp that the Roodepoort SPCA has been commissioned to inspect complaints in Mogale City, since the local SPCA has closed down.
If you are aware of any form of animal cruelty, feel free to contact the Roodepoort SPCA on 011 672 0448.
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