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Christine G
1 reviews | Active since Sept 2018
21 Nov 2019, 02:28
********* practice at the SPCA ,please do not send animals there ,they will be put down!!
The SPCA delivers very bad service. The only advice they give is to put animals down. Even in the case of snuffles (cat flu). With kitten season upon us, an acquaintance found 5 kittens in her garden. She called me and I tried to contact many organizations for help. I found a foster eventually but she had called the SPCA for assistance , the SPCA promised to home the cats. When I called them to inform them.that I had found a home they told me the cats were already put down. This was an hour after picking them up. They literally picked them up to **** them. They gave them no chance of survival. The kittens were healthy. They were running and playing. I can't believe they took 5 lives like it was nothing.
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SPCA's replyOfficial
21 Nov 2019, 09:12Kindly provide more information / name of the SPCA or contact us directly at *** / *** so that we may address your complaint / query more efficiently. Kind regards Society Liaison Unit National Council of SPCAs
SPCA's reply21 Nov 2019, 09:12
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Kindly provide more information / name of the SPCA or contact us directly at *** / *** so that we may address your complaint / query more efficiently. Kind regards Society Liaison Unit National Council of SPCAs
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Christine G's updateReviewer Update
21 Nov 2019, 09:31It's the SPCA springfield park in Durban. This isnt the first time . The first time I contacted the SPCA for help was a few years ago . I was feeding a cat who had a litter of kittens and did not know what to do with them . I called the SPCA to ask them to take them they were very willing to pick them up but when I asked what would happen to the kittens the receptionist told ne directly that they would probably be put down because theres too many cases of kittens. I was so tramatized. I'm a student and I care for a colony of feral cats. I could not hand over the kittens knowing that they were going to be ****ed. I did not want to play any part in that.
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Christine G's update21 Nov 2019, 09:31
Reviewer Update
It's the SPCA springfield park in Durban. This isnt the first time . The first time I contacted the SPCA for help was a few years ago . I was feeding a cat who had a litter of kittens and did not know what to do with them . I called the SPCA to ask them to take them they were very willing to pick them up but when I asked what would happen to the kittens the receptionist told ne directly that they would probably be put down because theres too many cases of kittens. I was so tramatized. I'm a student and I care for a colony of feral cats. I could not hand over the kittens knowing that they were going to be ****ed. I did not want to play any part in that.
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Christine G's updateReviewer Update
21 Nov 2019, 09:41But why are animals so easily put down ??? I have only interacted with the SPCA springfield. It is truely heartbreaking. I know it is a case of lack of funds etc however there are many other NPOs which can be reached out to in the case of the SPCA not having the funds to deal with a case. There should be more proactive solutions.put in place. It seems that the only solution the SPCA is keen on is putting animal down and will look for any reason to do so. Actually healthy animals (like in the case ive mentioned) are picked up for the sole purpose of putting then down. There is no efforts made to save lives . It seems that the SPCA is keen on.eradicating the problem by putting animals down. So so sad and heartbreaking.
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Christine G's update21 Nov 2019, 09:41
Reviewer Update
But why are animals so easily put down ??? I have only interacted with the SPCA springfield. It is truely heartbreaking. I know it is a case of lack of funds etc however there are many other NPOs which can be reached out to in the case of the SPCA not having the funds to deal with a case. There should be more proactive solutions.put in place. It seems that the only solution the SPCA is keen on is putting animal down and will look for any reason to do so. Actually healthy animals (like in the case ive mentioned) are picked up for the sole purpose of putting then down. There is no efforts made to save lives . It seems that the SPCA is keen on.eradicating the problem by putting animals down. So so sad and heartbreaking.
SPCA's replyOfficial
21 Nov 2019, 09:46We at the National Council of SPCAs will forward your complaint to the Durban & Coast SPCA asking for a response. Their response shall be posted within 7 days. Kind regards Society Liaison Unit National Council of SPCAs
SPCA's reply21 Nov 2019, 09:46
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We at the National Council of SPCAs will forward your complaint to the Durban & Coast SPCA asking for a response. Their response shall be posted within 7 days. Kind regards Society Liaison Unit National Council of SPCAs
SPCA's replyOfficial
21 Nov 2019, 11:22We are unable to respond to the specific incidences mentioned but can confirm that sadly feral, underage, diseased kittens are euthanased as per policies which apply to every SPCA in the country. We cannot treat and rehome these felines. Please be assured that our qualified Veterinarian ascertains the difference between healthy and unhealthy animals; you mention snuffles which is a highly contagious disease and puts all other healthy felines being sheltered at the SPCA at risk. All our policies are in place not because of lack of funds – but are in the best interest of animals. During one month of kitten season, 1800 cats and kittens were admitted to our facility. That is just one branch! This is the tragic reality SPCA staff has to face every single day, and we have the unenviable, heartbreaking task of euthanasia in order to end suffering. This is not an easy job for our people who have dedicated their lives to helping animals. The fault lies with the public - people who abandon and do not sterilise their pets. The fault does not lie with the SPCA who are the last resort for these animals. Please refer to our Annual Report so that you can see positive statistics of excellent work carried out by our team in rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming, treating, sterilizing, and vaccinating thousands of animals.
Durban & Coast SPCA
Durban & Coast SPCA
SPCA's reply21 Nov 2019, 11:22
Official
We are unable to respond to the specific incidences mentioned but can confirm that sadly feral, underage, diseased kittens are euthanased as per policies which apply to every SPCA in the country. We cannot treat and rehome these felines. Please be assured that our qualified Veterinarian ascertains the difference between healthy and unhealthy animals; you mention snuffles which is a highly contagious disease and puts all other healthy felines being sheltered at the SPCA at risk. All our policies are in place not because of lack of funds – but are in the best interest of animals. During one month of kitten season, 1800 cats and kittens were admitted to our facility. That is just one branch! This is the tragic reality SPCA staff has to face every single day, and we have the unenviable, heartbreaking task of euthanasia in order to end suffering. This is not an easy job for our people who have dedicated their lives to helping animals. The fault lies with the public - people who abandon and do not sterilise their pets. The fault does not lie with the SPCA who are the last resort for these animals. Please refer to our Annual Report so that you can see positive statistics of excellent work carried out by our team in rescuing, rehabilitating, rehoming, treating, sterilizing, and vaccinating thousands of animals.
Durban & Coast SPCA
Durban & Coast SPCA