Jacqui Dewar is chosen one of South Africa’s “Heroes of 2007”
We always knew it, of course, but now so do a great many other people: Jacqui Dewar is a national hero… now ... more»

One of the worst ever!
In the view of the Inspectorate, 2007 was one of the worst years yet in terms of widespread neglect of, and cruelty to, animals. ... more»

A tribute to the inspectors
Jacqui pays tribute to inspectors Alfred, Cyprian and Henry who often work very long hours, are called out at any time, and are uncomplaining, no matter how tired they are. “They never give up,” she says. Alfred recently did a particularly long stint.

The worm under the tongue myth
This really bizarre old story causes dogs untold misery. When dogs are found to have worms, it is widely believed that they have a “worm under the tongue” and that ... more»

Animals caught on spikes
As security spikes proliferate in our society, the number of dogs impaled on them grows as the animals, when distressed, try to ... more»

Razor wire tragedy
In this case, a ginger and white semi-feral cat was caught up in razor wire. Her head was thoroughly entwined, and her intestines ... more»

Wall falls on dog
Cyprian rescued a dog when a garage wall in Phoenix collapsed and fell on it. Fortunately it had been raining, and the ground was soft. The Fire Department had to be called to lift up the wall. The dog was released unharmed.

Roadside puppy sales
This is another sad practice that is becoming all too common. Sometimes the pups do not even have their eyes open. There appears to be no specific municipal by-law to prevent this practice. . ... more»

Phoenix security dogs
Two security dogs were found locked in filthy back toilets. A security company had hired the dogs out to the owner of a superette ... more»

New goat facility for uMlazi
Twenty goat traders at Ezimbuzini in uMlazi are greatly pleased with the new facility that is being provided for them by the... more»

Vast improvements in conditions for chickens
Good news. Enormous progress has been made at Unit 3 in Chatsworth in providing facilities for the holding and selling of live ... more»

Qurbani
This is always a traumatising time for the Inspectorate, and they are kept busy checking and monitoring the huge transporting ... more»

Monkey ensnared
A little vervet was caught in a snare at Chatsworth. Five or six strands of wire were wound around her body. The inspectors tried... more»

Chatsworth case
A black dog that had been well looked after was found to have calcification of the spine. It was a young dog, but there was no ... more»

Festive season a nightmare
From Guy Fawkes and Diwali to Christmas and New Year was unbelievably awful as far as fireworks were concerned. And what ... more»

Overport case
A cage with a kennel attached to it was found standing in the sun in Cope Road, Overport. There was no roof to the cage, and a white German ... more»

Cat up palm tree
Cats have a habit of getting themselves up to high places and then feeling incapable of getting themselves down! A cat 20 metres up a palm tree ... more»

Tragic puppies
Four little puppies, along with their little crossbred mother, had been thrown out in a cardboard box with the garbage ... more»

Trolley transport
A little cross was brought in for treatment from Chesterville. She had been pushed all the way in a trolley. She was treated and taken home again, happily riding in her wire vehicle!  

IMPORTANT NOTE
Vets should contact the SPCA when animals are brought in with conditions that their owners cannot afford to treat. These animals cannot simply be left to suffer.
   It would be helpful if members would tell their domestic workers that, even if they have no facilities for bathing their dogs, they can dip their dogs quite effectively by spraying them with a mixture of dip properly diluted with water and just leaving them to “drip dry”.