Keep animals safe during winter
As severe weather conditions grip parts of our country and a winter freeze is expected throughout South Africa, the National Council of SPCA appeals to everyone to be vigilant and to undertake special care with regard to animals.
Individual SPCAs have been asked to make contact with traffic services and disaster management so that they can be alerted if any roads become impassable and vehicles transporting animals become snowed in or trapped.
According to the NSPCA, all animals are after all affected by the continuing harsh weather conditions throughout the winter.
It has also been highlighted to make sure all animals should have access to potable water, while sick, weak or injured animals must be brought under or preferably into shelter.
The public is asked to be extremely cautious as tragedies have occurred in the past such as a small animal seeking warmth, finding its way under a vehicle engine and losing its life.
Checking under vehicles and inside engines, if need be, to avoid tragedies of this nature is urged.
Boksburg SPCA manager, Wilma Steynbergh urge the public to be responsible and caring towards their pets and all animals.
Steynbergh motivates the public to contact the Boksburg SPCA with any concerns on its emergency number at 083 763 6311.
– @IschkeBoksburg
