Munsieville dogs and others need homes
The two dogs that were picked up next to the road close to Munsieville have still not been adopted, but they are only two of many who need loving homes.
When two abandoned dogs were picked up on the side of the road, it seemed that their future could be brighter. But these two pups have not been adopted yet.
In July the News reported that Ina Morris and and her grandson picked up the two abandoned dogs next to the road in Munsieville, but Mandy Cattanach, the manager at the Roodepoort/ Krugersdorp SPCA confirmed that the dogs were still in their care.
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She explained that they did try to reunite them with their owner, but when the inspectors went to check if the dogs would have shelter and everything they required, they found the owner passed out from some substance in a roofless shack.
“The area looked like a junk yard; no kennel or any form of shelter, obviously no fencing. The dogs cannot be returned to these disgusting conditions.”
She added that most of the dogs in squatter camps are in acceptable condition if they are allowed to roam because there is always old food or something they can scavenge for to eat.
She jokingly said the dogs are of a ‘pure canine’ breed, and that she had no idea what breed they are, but they are cross-breeds.
“It is difficult to say if they are good dogs. They are untrained, never been in a garden environment, never been on a lead. It is difficult to access them in a kennel environment.”
But the story of these two Munsieville dogs is not unique, and Mandy said they have many animals who need good homes.
She urged people to adopt and not shop, and said that supporting backyard breeding increases the unwanted pet population.
“Ninety nine percent of backyard-bought pets do not get sterilised,” she said and added that the SPCA receives daily calls from people who have purchased a puppy or kitten from a backyard breeder and that it had fallen ill.
“Only irresponsible pet owners support backyard breeding.”
Mandy said the SPCA understands that times are tough and not everyone can support a family and their pets.
“All we ask is that pet owners hand their pets over to the SPCA.”
Pets should not be given to a ‘good home’ as these animals can land up in the wrong hands, and their lives could become hell on earth.
“We will never judge a pet owner who is responsible and hands their pets over to the SPCA. The SPCA will find a safe, secure and loving home for their pets.”
All adoptions are done by appointment, and available pets can be viewed on the Roodepoort Krugersdorp SPCA Facebook page. If you would like to adopt you can contact 011 672 0448 to find out if the pet is available and make an appointment to view it.
“The pet may not like the person wanting to adopt them, which has happened.”
