Parys
SPCA
WHAT IS THE PARYS SPCA'S MISSION?
Our mission is the prevention of cruelty to animals, by making use of education, law enforcement, and pro-active and reactive activities.
We are concerned with the welfare of all animals and their well being, whether domestic animals, farm animals, working animals, traction animals, animals reared for food, wild animals, animals used for entertainment and exhibition, animals used in sport, hunting animals, animals placed in danger, animals used for research and so on.
The Parys SPCA is responsible for supporting the SA Police Service in enforcing legislation including but not limited to the Animal Protection Act and the Performing Animals Protection Act.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM PARYS SPCA
To uphold the standards of the SPCA movement at all times.
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To be treated with courtesy and respect by the staff and volunteers.
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To know that staff and volunteers are handling the animals correctly with care, dignity and compassion and that they are setting an example to you.
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To respond immediately to an emergency.
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To respond within 24 hours to a cruelty complaint.
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To receive a telephonic report back if you lodged a cruelty complaint.
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Not to refuse admission to an unwanted, abandoned, or stray animal.
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To be vigilant and responsible when finding homes for animals.
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To be given the reason if you are refused for adoption of an animal.
Our community service has succeeded in using education to assist in the prevention and to promote understanding of animal welfare at all levels.
THE SPCA'S HISTORY IN SOUTH AFRICA
The first SPCA in South Africa was started approximately 125 years ago, and today there are 97 SPCA'S throughout South Africa, ranging from very small in size to very large.
Over the years, as the number of SPCA'S grew, their management teams realised that a forum was needed to address common issues as well as ensure uniformity, the maintenance of high standards of welfare and quality service to the community. The result was the Federation of SPCA'S (now the National Council of SPCA'S) founded in 1955 The NSPCA movement subsequently negotiated to have its own self-governing Act of Parliament in the early nineties. This was promulgated and enacted as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, No. 169 of 1993.
Something to think about....
Thousands of animals are euthanased annually in animal welfare organisations throughout South Africa. Spaying your female would help to reduce this tragedy. The cost in terms euthanasia, burial, incineration and even human stress are enormous.
One female cat, not spayed, and her offspring can produce 450, 000 cats in seven years!
One female dog, not spayed, and her offspring can produce 67,000 dogs in six years!
Pets not spayed or neutered can pick up and contract deceases, fight and stray and get lost. This could become expensive for the owner as vet fees are high and the inconvenience and stress unbearable.