SPCA Nelspruit struggling to feed the animals in its care
The supply of food at the Nelspruit SPCA is averaging about 35 per cent, while the staff are trying their best not to send the animals to bed without a full tummy.
MBOMBELA – The organisation says that its supplies are so low due to the fact that they are running a shelter packed to more than capacity the whole time.
“The number of animals we need to take in or that people surrender has increased, while our adoptions have gone down drastically,” vice-chairman of the shelter, Ludi Botha said.
According to him, the adoption rate is only 50 per cent of what it should be in order for them to operate effectively.
Botha pleaded with the community to stay clear of breeders and to rather call on the shelter to adopt pets. He also encouraged people to donate money or food to the shelter if it is within their means.
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“So far we are getting a steady stream of small donations. We ask that the community sign a Pledge a Paw debit order form to help us,” Botha said.
For donations and adoptions the shelter can be phoned on 013-753-3582 or visited at 6 Meidlinger Street.
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