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Robyn B

1 reviews | Active since Jun 2019

03 Jun 2019, 22:22

SPCA abuse of power!!

About a week ago the SPCA that operates in eldoradopark came to confiscate 5 of our pitbulls who are all registered and 2 pet rabbits. No one was home when they came so they entered, broke open the locks, and loaded the dogs including the rabbits into their van. The neighbors called and when we got home they were about to leave with all our animals. They said they had a court order which they REFUSED to show us and also REFUSED to advise on what grounds the dogs are being removed, where they will be taken and what steps we could follow to get them back. When we wouldn't let them leave with our pets because they refused to show us the court order (which we were supposed to get a signed copy of) they became physically violent with my boyfriend and enraged the community who then got invloved. After the situation got out of hand they then left and had a nerve to lay an assualt charge when they are the ones who started the physical violence, having a statement consisting of lies trying to justify their heinous behaviour. They abused their power and in no way did they follow protocol. Entering peoples yards and removing their animals and damaging their property without them being present CANNOT BE ACCEPTABLE. Not having a police escort present is not following protocol. Refusing to show any compassion and presenting us with a piece of paper for removal which we were supposed to sign they signed themselves is **********. Refusing to advise why they are taking our pets and what the process is to get them back and using physical violence is a clear ABUSE OF POWER. The next day one of the members working for the SPCA came with 2 people posing as private police to escort him to the police station, he cooperated and went with them. They then drove pass the police station and when he asked where they are going he was beaten and held at gunpoint. He was taken to an area he does not know and had to jump out of their moving car to escape them. This will now be an official case against the SPCA for assault and attempted ******! Their ****gish behaviour and clear abuse of power is sickening. This matter will be handled in court but this review is to expose the SPCA operating in eldoradopark as vile ****s who think they are above the law!! Absolutely horrible for people who are supposed to be loving and compassionate. IF YOU CANNOT TREAT PEOPLE WELL I HAVE NO CONFIDENCE IN YOU TO TREAT ANIMALS WELL!!!

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SPCA
SPCA's reply04 Jun 2019, 08:31
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We at the National Council of SPCAs will forward your complaint to the Johannesburg SPCA asking for a response. Their response shall be posted within 7 days.  Kind regards Society Liaison Unit National Council of SPCAs  
SPCA
SPCA's reply04 Jun 2019, 15:49
Official
Johannesburg SPCA response:
 We do not wish to enter into trial by correspondence other than to say that this matter is sub judice and ******** charges were laid last week on several accounts, including obstructing and hindering our Inspectors in their line of duty as Police Officers.