Dog survives cruelty by school children
Admitted to the AACL’s veterinary hospital, she was treated for head trauma.
The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL) was called by a staff member of a primary school in Kibler Park on October 19, to collect a dog that had been hurt and was lying under a prefabricated building at the school. Apparently, the children had been throwing stones and bricks at the dog, who had been so badly injured that she was unable to walk. When the inspectors arrived to collect her, she was in a severely traumatized state, with apparent head injuries. Admitted to the AACL’s veterinary hospital, she was treated for head trauma.
Luckily, and thanks to the compassionate and dedicated care of the veterinary staff, she has recovered to the extent that on October 27, she was admitted to the AACL Kennels. AACL Inspector, Denton Infield is hopeful that she will be adopted into a loving new home, as she will soon become available for adoption. “Although she is still quite nervous, she is a really good natured, lovable dog, who more than deserves some tender loving care”.
Following the incident, the AACL Johannesburg’s Education Officer has visited the school in question on two separate occasions, addressing the younger and older learners and introducing them to responsible pet care, ownership, and the importance of showing kindness and compassion to all animals. The children were receptive to learning about the programme and hopefully with positive reinforcement, this will have the long term desired effect of influencing their choices regarding animals in the future.
Should you be interested in adopting this dog or any other pet from the AACL, please call the Kennel Supervisor, Miriam Bezuidenhout on 011 435 0672, or should you wish AACL Education Officer Johann Steenkamp to visit your school, call 011 435 0672, and if you wish to report cruelty to animals, please call Inspector Rulof Jackson on 011 435 0672.
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