A brave dog in the rubble

The sad tale of a two-month-old dog who was found at a local dump site has no happy ending.

Inspector at Midrand SPCA, Jerry Seemise said the puppy had broken its spine. “That’s why he couldn’t walk when we found him,” said Seemise. He said that the SPCA was alerted by a man named Quintin to the dog’s whereabouts.

“He was walking past a dump site when he noticed a dog that was lying in the rubbish nearby an informal settlement,” said Seemise.

“The following day he saw the dog again with signs of life.”

The man is said to have approached the dog to confirm that the dog was indeed breathing. He then contacted the SPCA to inform them of the situation. Seemise went to the site and rescued him. However, after it was tended to by the veterinarian, they found that the dog had broken its spine.

“The dog has been put to sleep,” said Seemise.

“We suspect that he was hit by a car and a person dumped him at the rubbish site to die as no one had come forward to claim him,” he said.

Seemise said that the dog’s fate could have been avoided. “People must not be scared to bring their animals to the SPCA. We are providing a public service.”

He said, should anyone feel that they cannot afford the medical costs associated with treating a pet or animal, they can approach the association as their rates are well below those of private practices. “Our charges are not as extensive and we have a veterinarian that can advise of other procedures as well as putting down an animal with dignity.”

Seemise extended his gratitude to the man who came forward for his compassion for the dog and advised people to come forward should they be aware of stray animals in the area.

On 11 May Midrand SPCA also rescued a little kitten from a manhole in Midrand.

Details: Midrand SPCA 011 265 9935.

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