All paws up at Newcastle SPCA AGM

Around 1 600 animals have been rescued by the Newcastle SPCA over the past financial year.

At the society’s recent Annual General Meeting, Leighton Chetty, the newly elected chairperson explained the role of the SPCA was to prevent cruelty being perpetrated by man against any animal, and not serve as an animal shelter or a rehabilitation centre.

The Newcastle SPCA officially welcomed its new inspector, Suveshin Naidoo who has been in this position for the past eight months.

Treasurer, Heather Gero delivered the financial report and highlighted the expenses and incomes received.

“With the funds received from the Lotto Board, we were able to sterilse 133 animals.”

The Newcastle SPCA also has an agreement with the Ncandu Veterinary Clinic, where a percentage of animals referred to by the society are sterilised free of charge.

The women of the Lions Club were thanked for the renovations of the boarding kennels, which is an on-going project.

What is on the cards for the Newcastle SPCA in 2019/2020?

The SPCA aims to host more awareness campaigns and fundraisers in the future.

“We encourage the community to drop off their unwanted items, which the organisation can refurbish and sell at a fundraiser,” said Gero.

The re-establishment of the society’s Facebook page was also mentioned, and the community is encouraged to like the page to keep up to date with the society’s latest developments.

One of the main functions of the SPCA is to increase community support and widespread knowledge of animal care.

The evening concluded with the handing out of Certificates of Appreciation to members of the community.

A special award was presented by the SPCA to the community of Newcastle, for its support and involvement towards the society.

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