The Midrand SPCA recently received a complaint from the public with regards to a chicken run, and after arriving at the scene, found chicken carcasses lying among live chicken, and subsequently opened an animal cruelty case.
Inspector Jerry Seemise said, “We had an emergency slaughter of 99 chickens and removed 119 dead ones. We ordered the people responsible, to give food and water to the rest of the chickens that were left.”
Spokesperson for Midrand SPCA, Brenda Lucas confirmed, “Cruelty charges have been filed with Midrand police and the location of the chicken farm cannot be revealed as investigations are ongoing.”
In a Facebook statement, Midrand SPCA said inspectors Jerry Seemise and Theo Mokgatle responded to the complaint and were shocked at the conditions that they found the chickens and facilities in.
The statement further read, “Together with the assistance of our kennel manager, Renny, and our kennel assistant, Zachary, they started checking crates and facilities and the welfare of all the chickens. No water or feed was to be seen and the staff was instructed to provide water and food immediately.
“The chickens could not wait to get some water and a warning was issued onsite by the inspectors.
“We are appalled at this situation and cannot imagine the suffering that these animals have gone through. Cruelty charges have been made and further action will be taken. Thanks go out to the public who remain vigilant and we urge the public to always come forward with any information pertaining to animal cruelty. All info is kept anonymous.”
Midrand SPCA also thanked its inspectors, kennel staff and the NSPCA for their assistance and guidance in the matter.
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To report any form of animal cruelty, contact your local SPCA.
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