Services
The Durban & Coast SPCA's mission is to improve the welfare of, and to prevent cruelty to, all animals in the Greater Durban Area
We achieve this by:
Responding to reports of cruelty, rescuing animals in distress and prosecuting those guilty of cruelty;
Sheltering strays and unwanted dogs and cats until they are claimed by their owners or new owners can be found for them;
Treating sick and injured rescued animals;
Providing subsidised veterinary services for pets of underprivileged and unemployed people, and pensioners;
Educating children and others with regard to the basic rights of animals, responsible pet ownership;
Offering affordable boarding kennels for dogs;
Promoting respect and concern for all living creatures.
Inspectorate
Our inspectors are on call 24hrs a day, 7 days a week, responding to hundreds of reports of cruelty and neglect every month. Whether the animals are domestic pets, farm livestock or wildlife, every case is
investigated thoroughly.
Inspectors also respond to calls for help from owners whose pets get trapped in drains, between fences and up trees; they conduct routine checks on pet shops, security firms, abattoirs, hatcheries and
circuses; and monitor livestock transportation.
The Animals Protection Act (APA) no. 71 of 1962 empowers SPCA Inspectors to instigate legal action against abusive and neglectful owners. If found guilty, the perpetrator could face up to 3 years
imprisonment and/or a fine of R60 000.
Lost & Found
If you have lost your dog or cat, please visit our SPCA in Springfield Park in case it has been handed in to us. Whilst you are welcome to phone us, it can be difficult to describe animals and identifying
your pet face-to-face is more successful. Remember, sterilised pets are less likely to wander – and having your pet micro-chipped increases the chances of finding him or her.
If you find a lost dog or cat, please bring it to the SPCA or keep it safely in your home or yard and call us to come and collect it. We keep a ‘lost and found’ registry and we'll check to see if the animal
has been micro-chipped in order to try and trace the owner. You can assist by asking around the neighbourhood in which the animal was found to see if anyone is missing their pet. By law we must shelter a
stray animal for 7 days before offering it for adoption.
Veterinary Clinic
Although veterinary services are NOT provided free of charge by the SPCA, we do offer discounted rates for pets of underprivileged owners and pensioners who would otherwise not be able to afford veterinary
care. In addition, every animal admitted to the SPCA undergoes a stringent health check to ensure that contagious and fatal diseases do not endanger the lives of other animals.
Our animal hospital has a fully equipped theatre in which essential surgery and sterilisations are performed by a team of qualified veterinarians. Additional veterinary services are provided at our clinic –
from simple health checks and vaccinations to severe illness. Most animals are sent home with the necessary drugs and treatment; however, seriously ill animals are kept at the SPCA for further treatment.
Boarding Kennels
We offer temporary boarding facilities for dogs at very reasonable rates. Your dogs receive the best possible care, including regular walks and play in our exercise yard.
| Size |
Weight
|
Rates
|
Female on Heat
|
| Mini |
2-5kg
|
R120-R150
|
R250-R280
|
| Small |
5-10kg
|
R120-R150
|
R250-R280
|
| Medium |
10-20kg
|
R120-R150
|
R250-R280
|
| Large |
20-40kg
|
R180-R200
|
R250-R280
|
| X-Large |
40kg+
|
R200-R250
|
R250-R280
|
PLEASE NOTE: Proof of vaccines must be produced. Animals that are not fully vaccinated will not be admitted under any circumstances. Dogs under 10 months of age cannot be accommodated. Please call 031 579-6510 for more information.
Animal Care Centre
Our modern kennel block and cattery provide emergency shelter for unwanted, abandoned and stray dogs and cats. Healthy strays are kept for a 7 day period, during which the rightful owner may claim their
pet. If the pet has not been claimed after this period, he/she will be offered for adoption.
Although we actively try to find new homes for all the cats and dogs in our centre, this may take weeks and the reality is that only a small percentage are re-homed.
If you are looking for a furry addition to your family, please consider adopting from us rather than buying from breeders or pet shops. You'll not only save an animal, you'll also free up space to give
another dog or cat a second chance of a happy life.
