Vryheid SPCA – Rescued from the bowels of the earth
According to her condition, she may have given birth recently, but the whereabouts of her puppies is unknown.
ON Saturday, April 11, Cornè Slabbert of the Vryheid SPCA responded to a call from the National Council of SPCA.
Residents near Pongola had alerted the NSPCA about a dog who was in distress in the area. NSPCA then alerted the Vryheid branch of the SPCA to assist. It is believed that the dog had possibly been in search of food and had inadvertently stumbled into a ‘long-drop’ in the area.
According to Mr Slabbert, who had to break open the wall of the ‘long-drop’ to gain access to the frightened and traumatised canine, she had been trapped there for approximately a week before Vryheid SPCA was notified of her predicament.
Upon her rescue it was noted that the distressed animal was dangerously undernourished and covered in ticks. It is believed, given the condition of the animal, that she had been mistreated and neglected prior to her misadventure. Evidence of this can be seen by cuts on her ears.
According to her condition, she may have given birth recently, but the whereabouts of her puppies is unknown.
Had it not been for Mr Slabbert’s quick response, this may have turned into another animal tragedy, but instead, through the care and dedication of Slabbert and the Vryheid SPCA staff, this lucky pooch is well on her way to recovery and will hopefully be ready to adopt in approximately two weeks.
