The Hazyview Pets in Distress (PID) received some much-needed donations to assist the organisation in the last three months.

The organisation did not only receive food, but also funds. All of this went to the welfare of homeless pets. The staff at PID thanked all the community members and local businesses who donated towards the organisation.

“Our community and PID are really committed to improving the lives of the voiceless and homeless animals. None of this would be possible without our local businesses, our community, and social clubs being willing to hold hands with our organisation,” said PID’s staff.

They urge pet owners who wish to sterilise their animals to bring them to Hazyview’s animal clinic from January 23 to 25. About seven veterinarians will be available to assist with this momentous task.

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“We are overrun by the number of kittens being born, domestically and ferals. Some are helping us catch stray and feral cats, and others are helping with extra cages. A cat can have up to six or more kittens per birth cycle. Their gestation time is two months. This means that cats can have up to 30 plus kittens every year. If we must catch and sterilise their little kittens, it will cost us R33 000 per year.

“If they are not sterilised, kittens are being put in plastic bags and thrown into the rivers, or the dump site. Those that survive become feral and continue producing more kittens. Others put the little ones in boxes and drop them off in some unsuspecting person’s yard. In these cases we need to find a ‘foster home.’ They need to buy kitten formula and other supplies, and the most important thing is, we need to find a forever home for the animals. This all costs more money that the PID does not have.

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“If nobody is willing to adopt the kittens, they unfortunately must go to the SPCA. There, if not adopted, they are euthanised. And here comes the most shocking part of it all, the mommy cat is usually kept, not sterilised and the whole vicious circle starts over.”

Pets in Distress helps owners to sterilise their cats for only R550. A deposit of R100 is expected and the balance can be paid off over three months.
“We, as the community of Hazyview, need to be more responsible. We need to sterilise our cats. This can be done at four months old. Can we put a challenge out to our community? Can we be the first town in our beautiful country that has all our stray animals sterilised and the numbers under control?

“To all our responsible animal owners, thank you. Please spread the word and get others on board and become donors and helpers.”