Tshwane SPCA’s mission is to protect neglected animals

The SPCA Tshwane has shed some light on the work they do and called on the public to help them.

According to Waltloo General Manager Dewald Wahlstrand, in Waltloo the SPCA has almost 250 animals and in Centurion almost 200.

“Our mission is to maintain a high profile within the community through visibility and interaction.

“We strive to do so by deploying competent personnel who project enthusiasm and commitment, supported by education and community outreach programmes,” he said.

Wahlstrand said their inspectorate is the heart of the SPCA and works to prevent animal cruelty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

“This year our inspectorate responded to over 14 928 cruelty complaints and inspections as well as issued 451 warnings and fought several court cases.

“The inspectorate further conducted close to 954 home-checks resulting in 817 successful adoptions. “We also had 152 animals reunited with their owners,” he said.

Wahlstrand said the SPCA has a team of four dedicated inspectors and two field officers.

“Our inspectorate and animal welfare staff travelled close to 272 000 kilometres this year, and attended to over 32 596 animals in terms of our mandate and as part of our day-to-day duties.

“We are fortunate to have a dedicated and committed veterinary staff at both our Waltloo and Centurion branches that attend to our kennels and offer affordable, professional veterinary services to the community.

“Our volunteer network has also grown from strength to strength,” he said.

Wahlstrand said many of their animals need the warmth and touch of a caring person as much as they need food, shelter, and veterinary care.

“And our volunteers are always there and ready to help.

“But they go beyond that too, many of our volunteers provide much-needed assistance in maintaining our facilities and supporting our staff.

“The SPCA would wilt without the steadfast commitment and support of our volunteers, and I hope that you know that you are valued, respected, and admired for all that you do,” he said.

Wahlstrand said their greatest need is to feed the animals in their care.

“What the public doesn’t know is that we do not receive any funding from the City of Tshwane or government.

“This means that all operational costs are generated by our projects and donations from the public,” he said.

Wahlstrand urged Tshwane residents to report all animal cruelty, neglected and lost animals to the SPCA Tshwane on 012 803 5219 (Waltloo Branch) or 012 664 5644 (Centurion Branch) or after-hour emergency numbers 083 453 3863 (Waltloo) or 082 807 5671 (Centurion).

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