Recent Articles
Find all the latest news about the JHB SPCA as well as other interesting articles here.
JSPCA in time to save Angel’s life [GRAPHIC CONTENT]
On Sunday, the 5th of April, our duty inspector got a call from a resident in Noordgesig about a stray dog that was wondering the street. Upon arrival, our inspector stopped his vehicle and opened the door to get his leash out. Without a word, the dog just jumped into his vehicle and sat there waiting for him to leave. Strange you would say as to how many stray animals just jump into an SPCA vehicle?
Coronavirus and What It Means For Your Pets
With people and businesses grinding to a rapid halt this week after Rhamaposa’s announcement on people to people contact restrictions on Sunday, and the rate of infected people increasing drastically within a matter of a week, it is evident that South Africa is going into lock down.
The Risks of Chaining Up Dogs
In some cases, chained dogs may be tethered for days, months, or even years. Dog chaining poses serious threats to a dog’s physical and psychological well-being. Due to the inhumane nature of continuous dog chaining, many cities and counties are passing local laws to ban the practice. However, we still see dogs being chained up around South Africa.
Inspector Ronald to scale Kilimanjaro
JSPCA Inspector Ronald Ramalata is no stranger to challenge. He spends most of his waking hours dedicated to the prevention of cruelty to animals and to rescuing those animals who have been abused, abandoned, injured or lost.
This is how YOU help prevent cruelty
If you’re like most animal lovers we know, even the thought of an animal being mistreated is enough to upset you. So imagine what it’s like to live the neglect, day in and day out – and be completely powerless to change your destiny.
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Meet Our Mascot, Lola.
Lola was rescued from a storm water drain in Soweto a few months ago. She was in a terrible condition and we really didn’t think she would make it as she was extremely underfed, malnourished and scared of people.
But her spirit was determinded and somehow she made it, blossiming into this beautiful girl full of confidence we have come to know and love.
Please contribute to the search and rescue of animals like Lola.
Willing to Adopt a Pup or Kitten?
Our animals at the Johannesburg SPCA are always looking for a new home, see how to adopt and more below.
