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Monday, 09 January 2012 20:38 |
Positive rabies cases from January 2012 onwards:
1). Rabies case 1 for 2012 in Uthungulu Empangeni District:
A dog was found to be positive with rabies on a farm about 16km north of Empangeni.The stray dog was very aggressive. It attacked the owner's dogs. It was salivating excessively. There were no human contacts as far as is known. The dogs in the area will be vaccinated this week by Statevet personnel.
Rabies case number 2 for 2012
2.) 17/01/ 2012 - MTUNZINI TOLL PLAZA: Some tourists from Gauteng picked up the stray near the Mtunzini Toll Plaza and brought it to the Richards Bay SPCA. The first day it seemed to be normal but the next day it stopped eating and drinking, it howled the typical rabies howl, it was aggressive and bit one person, it bit the cage and was disoriented. |
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Monday, 09 January 2012 20:34 |
Our senior Inspector Roland Fivaz, was called out to assist this South American Iguana, that had obviously escaped from a nearby house. It could also have been abandoned on purpose, when it became too difficult to keep..
It ran into someone's house in Empangeni, causing such commotion, and fear to people in the house that they tried to lock the animal out - As they did so, they slammed it's tail in the door, injuring it rather badly. The animal was treated and moved to a rehabilitation centre.
Note how dehydrated the reptile is. Just another example of why exotic animals should not be kept as house pets.
If you would like any information on exotics please contact our Senior Inspector at the SPCA on 035-7929129
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Monday, 09 January 2012 20:17 |
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Give your "Heart to your Best Friend"
Order now to avoid disappointment.
(We will pack them in any amount from 3 to 200)
Plain or Mint flavour
R8.00 each
To order contact the SPCA office 035-792 9129
Regret - Local orders only....
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Friday, 16 December 2011 13:46 |
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Monday, 17 October 2011 14:52 |
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SPCA 2012 Calendar Launch
Berdette Down of Pizzazz Modelling, together with the Empangeni Dog Club and Rissiepit Photography, have been putting together our very own SPCA 2012 calendar.
The calendar will be launched on the 12th November, 2011 at The Umfolozi Casino in Empangeni @ 18:30hrs
The "Teen Machine" dancers (Carolyn Frara) will entertain you with their dance routines, and then the models will take to the ramp.
Tarryn Murphy – who competes nationally in "Dancing with Dogs" will also be taking part in the show with her two dogs.
The tickets cost R150.00 each and include your dinner - A cash bar with waiters circulating at the tables, will be available through the evening.
This spectacular show has been put together with endless love and compassion for the animals in our community and promises to be an evening to be remembered..
Tickets are now available
Lynne 083 635 5351 email:
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Berdette: 083 415 3482 email:
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The 2012 Calenders will be available at the launch.. and sold by the models.
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Wednesday, 05 October 2011 11:12 |
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National Animal Week is from the 4th - 10th October 2011
To mark "World Rabies Day", which was on the 28th September, 2011, we held a rabies clinic in Empangeni at the Fire Station between 4pm - 8pm
We vaccinated 166 dogs and cats in the space of 4hrs.
Our Senior Inspector and Kennel Supervisor will be going to Kwadlangeswa and Vulindlela on Thursday the 6th October, 2011 to do an Outreach Program, for the animals in those communities who cannot get to the SPCA for treatments..- We hope to be able to reach 400 animals.
The treatments will include:
Rabies vaccinations
Deworming dipping and injections of Ivermec for internal and external parasites
Mange treatments
Any minor wounds that we can attend to if the animal has not been seen by a veterinarian, because the owner is unable to afford to go to a vet.
Any animal who needs urgent veterinary care, or is in a poor condition of neglect, or injury will be seen to. .
This will give our SPCA officials the chance to educate the community on the care of their animals and who to contact in the case of emergency.
So often when we go into the rural areas, we find animals whio have been badly injured by vehicles dogfights, or other and they are simply left to fight the battle alone.. Often this is due to ignorance and in cases of deliberate cruelty, the Inspectorate will intervene and may even prosecute, depending on the situation.
Each animal will cost our SPCA approx R15. to treat, so if you would like to sponsor one or more animals, please contact our office to arrange this, 035-7929129.
Econo Cartridge in The "SPAR 5 Ways Mall" will collect your donation - speak to Judy Blakeman or leave it in an envelope marked with your name & the reference: "NAW outreach" at one of the vets in Empangeni. (Dr Fourie or Dr Morkel)
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Thursday, 04 August 2011 13:26 |
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What do you do with those unwanted newspapers, and magazines ?
The large orange recycle bin, has been moved from SPAR, and is now situated at The Shell Garage, Assegai Motors on Kerk/Old Main Rd.
Please use this facility for all your unwanted newspapers, papers and magazines. The Management of Assegai Motors, Empangeni has very kindly allowed us to use their premises for this purpose, and the Empangeni SPCA will benefit from all revenue generated from your recycled papers......
Please help us to keep this area tidy and do not place anything other than paper in this bin - When it is full, the bin will be collected and weighed and the money will be deposited to our SPCA account.
Just another easy way to support your local SPCA...... Dont forget that we also collect empty cartridges that also bring us in much needed funds.. That collection point is at Kenarts in Union Street Empangeni
The Bin is situated ais now situated at the Shell garage Assegai Motors, Old Main / Kerk street Empangeni. -
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Saturday, 16 July 2011 15:15 |
Empangeni SPCA is now a stockist/distributor of the very popular Montego Classic Dog and Cat food.
The food is available from our SPCA kennels - Please contact 035- 7929129
Current Price List:
Adult
25kg: R265.00
10kg: R119.25
5kg: R72.60
Seniors
25kg: R295.00
10kg: R132.50
Puppy (small bites)
25kg: R295.00
10kg: R132.50
Puppy (large bites)
25kg: R295.00
10kg: R132.50
Cat Food
5kg: R160.
3kg: R105 .
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Friday, 15 July 2011 23:39 |
Committee Members for the 2011 - 2012 period.
Chairman: Karen Scruby
Vice Chair/Kennel liaison: Cheryl Whittaker
Secretary: Cheryl Kingon
Treasurer: Kerry Hunter
Lynne van den Heuvel
Shelley King
Di Cadman
Irene Liversage
Estelle du Bruyn
Kennel Manager: Senior Inspector: Kennel Supervisor:
Janet Hardcastle Roland Fivaz Mandla Dube
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Tuesday, 28 June 2011 21:47 |
The AGM will be held on:
Date: 14th July 2011
Place: Empangeni Country Club, Frontier Room
Time: 18:30 hrs
Guest Speaker: Daniel Stewart will be giving an overview on what is required from volunteers, committee members and how you can assist us in our work.. as well as the role of the Managing Committee, and what an SPCA is meant to be oing in it's community.
Please join us for this event, especially if you feel the need to be part of a fully committed team of volunteers whose aim is to enhance the welfare of animals in our community.
Don't run off after the meeting, Snacks will be provided.
NB: All welcome, but only paid up members (including members of the SPCA 600 Club) will be entitled to have a vote.
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