Gallant dog rescue on N1
MIDRAND – General manager, inspector Pam Pretorius said this incident had once again highlighted the need for emergency lights to be fitted to their vehicles.
A Midrand SPCA inspector and his colleague risked their own lives to save that of an abandoned dog after the animal was seen on the N1 south in heavy traffic.
Inspector Jerry Seemise and Sam Thobejane responded swiftly to several reports of a dog seen in the fast lane on the highway on November 13.
Midrand SPCA’s general manager, inspector Pam Pretorius said, “The inspectors flew out the office, rushed to the scene, and fortunately there was a policeman there to slow down the traffic.
“Because of their [inspectors] training, our inspectors managed to get it safely off the highway even though they were terrified that the dog was going to run off into oncoming traffic and cause an accident.
“Once the dog was rescued, they brought it to the Midrand SPCA. The dog was limping, it had a few bite wounds on one of its legs which was swollen.
“The dog has been on treatment for a few days and is doing very well. It has put on weight and we will be putting it up for adoption very soon.”
Pretorius said this incident had once again highlighted the need for emergency lights to be fitted to their vehicles. She added that even though their cars were marked, it was still difficult for motorists to be alerted of the SPCA’s presence on roads and highways.
Thobejane said it was a terrifying experience for him and his colleague, especially because the dog was in the fast lane of the highway.
He added that they were lucky the police officer saw them trying to save the dog and assisted them. “The officer stopped and helped control traffic while we were busy picking up the dog and putting it in the car,” Thobejane concluded.
Details: Midrand SPCA 011 265 9935.
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