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Oriel W

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04 Nov 2019, 21:57

SPCA unkindness

My parents pets were reported to the SPCA IN Vereeniging because of a skin disorder that flared up during their move from durban to.the free state. We have purchased skin emollients and medication that would heal their skin after treatment ...SPCA lady insists that if pets are not taken to a vet,,she will pick all the animals up and probably incinerate them.our dogs are old and are part of the family.we have all grown up with them and even have our family surname.My mom is devastated by the SPCA decision.her animals are her life. What happens if a vet is unaffordable for pensioners?Is not the SPCA a service that should suggest an alternate action ,in preserving the lives of animals? The lady is adamant that the dogs will be picked up by Friday if not taken to a vet.how do we afford these payments?is this compassion and love for animals?they are not even prepared to check on what lengths my parents have gone to ,to insure the well-being of their animals. I am very disappointed at the lack of compassion and common kindness.... This will definitely affect my moms health as well , as her dogs are her children as well. I will have faith that a miracle will happen before Friday.....

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SPCA
SPCA's reply05 Nov 2019, 07:59
Official
We at the National Council of SPCAs will forward your complaint to the Vereeniging SPCA asking for a response. Their response shall be posted within 7 days. Kind regards Society Liaison UnitNational Council of SPCAs

Best regards,

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Oriel W's update05 Nov 2019, 08:52
Reviewer Update
Thank you for looking into this matter.we bare no offense but would appreciate a show of compassion.
Thank you once again.
SPCA
SPCA's reply06 Nov 2019, 15:18
Official
Dear Oriel  The mandate of the SPCA is to uphold the provisions of the Animals Protection Act. When an animal is sick or has a skin condition, then such animal must be examined and treated by a veterinarian. This is to ensure that the animal does not suffer unnecessarily and that the Animals Protection Act is not contravened. Contravening the Animals Protection Act is a ******** and prosecutable offense. Our main concern is the well-being of the dog. We sympathise with your financial position, however this cannot detract from the fact that your dog requires medical intervention. We trust this clarifies. 

Vereeniging SPCA

Best regards,

OW
Oriel W's update06 Nov 2019, 23:00
Reviewer Update
Thank you for the clarification.

Please note that I have no dispute with the SPCA as a whole and neither would I contravene the Act in any way .I respect and hold this body in very high esteem.
My dispute was with the service received .
I was given an ultimatum , not any suggestions ,no advice , and no assistance at all from the SPCA IN question. What held my attention were the words , court or animals will be picked up if not taken to a Vet for proper medical attention, at the specified date given. In my text above "if" , (hypothetically )was used , worse case scenario .
Compassion and kindness is so lacking in today's world. Acts and prosecution are so quickly and easily given out.
I have an appointment with a Vet tomorrow and will have the official paper you require as proof ,available for you , upon your next inspection.
Thank you National Council of SPCA , once again , for taking the time to respond .

I hope and pray that others less fortunate than me ,with animals that they adore , will be given the "time of day" , not mandates ,and maybe even an extended effort....when it comes to man's best friend..