In April there was a call for residents to be part of a meeting that would decide on the future of the local animal shelter after the entire management committee resigned in March.

At the time the SPCA was in a dire financial situation and was facing closure.

The NSPCA had confirmed that R165 300 was owed to SARS and an overdraft of R62 380 on their bank account.

Fortunately, the community responded well and attended the meeting in April and new members joined the committee with the aim of improving the condition of the shelter.

Wrolien Rabie, NSPCA inspector, was deployed to the branch to assist the facility to stand on its feet again.

Despite all the efforts, it seems there is still a need for new blood at the facility.

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“Since the national body’s takeover of the local branch, the community has provided their ongoing support for which we are extremely grateful.

“Over the last three months the NSPCA, with the help of the community, has achieved various successes, including, settling debts incurred over an extended period of time, prior to the takeover.

“Unfortunately, we now are again in a position where despite community support, the Phalaborwa SPCA lacks a full committee of suitable community members with the ability to go forward.

“The facility is in imminent danger of closure should suitable members fail to volunteer, to serve on the Phalaborwa SPCA committee,” explained Rabie.

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She added that a decision was taken to not accept former committee members of the shelter, based on the history of the facility in the past few years.

“The Phalaborwa SPCA needs people who not only share in the movement’s passion for animals but are honest and business-minded individuals dedicated to taking the shelter forward.

“If you feel you are fit for this description and are willing to do what it takes to ensure the Phalaborwa SPCA succeed, please send your one-page CV to: liaison6@nspca.co.za or liaison7@nspca.co.za,” she concluded.