AFTER receiving a call about a dog stuck in a drain in Umgababa on May 6, Amanzimtoti SPCA, with the help of the Umkomaas fire department, worked swiftly to bring it to safety.
The SPCA’s manager, Tracey Girling, said inspector Luke Keyser and field officer Delani Mncwengi went straight to the scene after the call was received.
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“After assessing the situation, they realised they would need help from the fire department. After about 30 minutes, the poor dog was safely rescued from the drain,” she said.
The SPCA’s Michelle Hannan said since it was a stray dog, and they would check for a microchip and the lost book to see if she had been reported missing. “If no luck, then we will keep the dog as a stray for a week to see if someone claims her. If not, we can assess her for adoption,” she said.
Girling thanked members of the public for bringing these situations to their attention instead of turning a blind eye and letting an animal suffer. She also thanked the Umkomaas Fire Department for always being willing to help as well Keyser and Mncwengi for never giving up.
For more information, or to report an injured, stranded or missing animal, contact the Amanzimtoti SPCA on 031 904 2424.
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