Randburg SPCA hosts wellness day for neighbourhood pets

The Randburg SPCA is dedicated to ensuring the welfare of all animals.

December 18, 2023

Ashtyn Mackenzie 1 minute read

Lizzy Kok and Robyn Eva with their friendly pups.

The heatwave did not deter pet owners ensuring their animals are well looked after thanks to the Randburg SPCA.

SB Security provides drinks for free to the community.

Making sure your animals are vaccinated is imperative as this helps to prevent deadly diseases such as rabies. With the recent outbreak of biliary, (a disease from tick bites which destroys red blood cells in animals), a flea-and-tick dip (where dogs take a dip in a chemical bath to kill any ticks or fleas), is a must.

The Community Group of Firefighter Association watches over the visitors on the day.

Hundreds of locals made their way to Newton House in Boskruin on November 25.

A dog gets a flea-and-tick dip on the Randburg SPCA wellness day.

Leanne Bentley with her adorable pup, Harley.

The SPCA team had a 5-in-1 vaccine (including a dewormer) at R200 per animal, an Identipet microchip for R150, a flea-and-tick dip at R20, as well as nail cutting from Superpets Spa for R60. The society also offered bookings for sterilisation.

Superpets Spa gives a dog a well-need nail trim.

Randburg SPCA’s general manager Kaylie Henderson gives a dog a flea-and-tick dip.

Inspectorate controller Aimee Baxter said, “It has been such a successful day; we did not expect such a turnout but it shows how great the need is.”

Emmanuel Mashaya watches over his big, fluffy dog.

Two kitties are ready for their vaccines.

Bowring Properties made sure everyone’s tummies were full by selling yummy boerewors rolls while SB Security kept everyone hydrated. Community Group Fire Association (CGFA) and Beagle Watch kept a close eye on the security of the visitors too.

Randburg SPCA kennel manager Cynthia Bezuidenhout readies a vaccine for a dog.

The day was about more than just vaccinations – it was pet-care education. Owners had many questions for the SPCA staff, such as medication to treat certain ailments and grooming.

SPCA Randburg’s general manager, Kaylie Henderson said, “We are delighted with the positive response from this initiative. We are hoping to run a wellness day four times a year. Today we vaccinated 106 pets and microchipped 29.”