Dogs taken to safety after they were chained to vehicle chassis
“One of the dogs was tied down with a hook through the skin of its neck connected to a chain.”
An animal rescue centre is set to open a case of animal cruelty after three Africanis dogs were found in appalling conditions at a backyard chop shop in Bronkhorstspruit last week.
“One of the dogs was tied down with a hook through the skin of its neck connected to a chain,” said Kobus Nel of the Wetnose Animal Rescue Centre.
“Two of the three dogs had been chained up. They were badly underfed and there were no blankets or any shelter for the dogs to sleep in.
“It seems that these dogs were just there to guard all the car parts and chopped up vehicles and got abused for their loyalty,” he said.
The rescue centre removed the dogs from the premises and named them Chance, Destiny and Hope.
“They are now being cared for and recovering quickly.
“Chance’s wound is almost healed, but they are all doing much better and is getting healthier by the day.
“Charges of cruelty to animals will be added to the list of criminal charges already being laid against the owners.
“We are only awaiting the necessary reports in order to open a case,” said Nel.
As soon as Wetnose give the thumbs up, the dogs will be up for adoption.
“They need a home that can take care of them properly.
“They suffered immense pain and no animal deserves this kind of treatment.
“Sadly, we get a lot of similar reports of pets that are underfed and mistreated by their owners.”
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