By Belinda Abraham | Communications, Fundraising and Education Manager
Covid-19 hasn't stopped cruelty to animals but unfortunately it has slowed the wheels of justice! With the pandemic reaching a peak in South Africa and with Khayelitsha being identified as a hotspot with an escalating rate of infection, all the courts in the area have been closed.
While times are uncertain, we remain certain of one thing! Animal Cruelty Must Stop! No Animal Should Suffer - not during our Lockdown, not during the Covid-19 pandemic - not ever!
Benji's killer will get his day in court and we can't wait! In the meantime Our inspectors haven't stopped investigating cruelty and haven't stopped putting the wheels in motion that will see perpetrators of animal cruelty punished.
Snoopy is one such case. He was beaten about the head with a golf club until blood ran from his nose and mouth and all because his attacker had a disagreement with his owner. Snoopy was admitted to our hospital in the early hours of the morning following a panicked call by his owner. Our inspector tracked down the man responsible and had him arrested with the help of the local police department. Imagine our surprise when we discovered that Snoppy's attacker had just been released from jail and was on parole for murder. Based on his assault on Snoopy, our Inspector ensured that his bail was revoked and that he was returned to jail where he belongs.
We see very many acts of violence of which animals are the victims and we know it’s highly likely that perpetrator will eventually direct their violent actions towards person.This is what makes an investment in the work of the SPCA so much more than an investment in animal health and well being. Our efforts may be directed towards animal rescue and protection via education and punitive means but our work almost certainly results in kinder and safe communities for all to share.
Thank you for supporting the work of our Inspectors and for believing that every animal victim of violence also deserves to have their voice heard in a court of law. It is an honour and a privilige to be that voice for them.
We hope that Covid-19 infection rates begin to decline soon and that our courts will soon be operational again. In fact, we can't wait!
Please take care and stay safe, wear you mask and keep washing your hands. We will be back in the witness box before you know it.
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