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Sunday, 05 February 2012 09:50 |
We are turning 40 years old in April 2012 - The Empangeni spca has been caring for Abandoned, Abused, Neglected, animals since its inception in April 1972 when it was the only SPCA in Zululand. With your help, we have gone from strength to strength, and today have a well run society that complies with the National SPCA Act, taking on numerous prosecution cases and fighting for the welfare of all animals in this town and going even further if there is no existing SPCA.
We will be thanking the community for their support and would love you to join us in either supporting the day or by having a stall of your own, on the 12th May, 2012
A Float procession though the town,
Music - The Senile Sisters (Greta Moore, Sharon Schwartz, Sue Robinson)
Pizzazz Model: "Little Miss SPCA" will be chosen on the day. (Berdette Down)
Line dancing:
Old fashioned cars will be on show (Carl Enslin)
Bikers ride: Starting point from: Fiveways SPAR ride to the field....
Kiddies entertainment: Jumping castles, popcorn, candyfloss
Flea Market: Fresh produce, Books, crafters stalls, Jewellery, makeup
Food and drink Stalls
Live Music
Cake raffle: Our 40th Birthday Cake very kindly donated by Mandy Nel...Another chance to win one of Mandy's fabulous cakes.....to be drawn on the day.
We are inviting you to join in on the celebrations, If you would like to have a stand, stall, build and enter a float please contact us,
Flea market and Stalls: Di Cadman: 035 7726515
Floats: Office (Roland) 035 7929129
Email us:
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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.
Rabies case 3 for 2012 for Uthungulu District
3) 26/01/2012 - KwaMthethwa area - inland from Kwambonambi.
The Richards Bay SPCA was called out to look at a dog that was confused and disorientated. It was also covered in bite marks. The dog was euthanased and found to be positive for rabies.
There were no human contacts as far as is known.
Plans for the mass rabies vaccination campaign are proceeding and the start at Ngwelezana area will be 5th March 2012 - slowly moving to Eshowe by month-end.
The KwaMthethwa area will be getting attention later in the year.
 Rabies cases 4 and 5
30/01/2012 -
4a) ESHOWE: KwaKhoza Reserve in the Eshowe district.
A dog was found to be positive. It had been aggressive, attacking other dogs and humans, salivating and howling. It had bitten the owner - who is receiving treatment.
4 b) ESHOWE: KwaSqwanjana Reserve in the Eshowe district
A cow found to be positive for rabies.
It showed the following signs: aggressive, salivating, bellowing, change of behaviour, not eating or grazing but drinking water!
As far as is known there were no human contacts.
The animals in the affected areas will be vaccinated this week.
The mass rabies vaccination campaign will start on the 5th March 2012.
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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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Please support this Valentine fundraiser..
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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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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.
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Monday, 23 May 2011 21:56 |
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Sponsors for our very own "NUF 10 TOES" - (Donations banked so far:R 7200.00)
Linda Vivian, will once again be running the Comrades Marathon, and this year she will be dedicating her run to the many abandoned, abused, and neglected animals at her local Empangeni SPCA.Supporters and friends can sponsor her any amount per kilometer.....
We will have a sponsors board on this page for everyone who joins in and supports this worthy cause; Be warned, Linda always crosses the finishing line which is 87kms.
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Saturday, 19 February 2011 16:56 |
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SPCA 600 Club winners by month
When we reach our target of 600 members we will have a 3rd prize winner. Until then our prizes will remain at:
1st prize - R1500.
2nd prize R500.
January 2011
1st prize winner - Ann Wood (No: 262)
2nd prize winner - Louise Miller (No: 334)
February 2011
1st prize winner - Gavin Anthony (No: 329)
2nd prize winner - Damian Louw (No: 382)
March 2011
1st prize winner - R Brits (No: 54)
2nd prize winner - Dave Whittaker (No: 295) (prize donated back to SPCA)
April 2011
1st prize winner - Pam Daniels (No: 306) (prize donated back to SPCA)
2nd prize winner - Hayley Macintosh No: 141)
May 2011
1st prize winner - E Marais (No: 145)
2nd prize winner - Marilyn Muller (No 139) (prize donated back to SPCA)
June 2011
1st prize winner - Julie Davies (No: 71)
2nd prize winner - Toni Pelser (No: 220)
July 2011
1st prize winner - Anne Brown (No: 277)
2nd prize winner - Annie Nicholson (No: 303)
August 2011
1st prize winner - Greta Moore (No: 13)
2nd prize winner - Bernie Geach (No: 216)
September 2011
1st prize winner - St Catherines high school (No: 107)
2nd prize winner - Odette Allan )No: 8)
October 2011
1st prize - Ricky Bell (No 3)
2nd prize - Trish Winterboer (No 208)
November 2011
1st prize - Louis Fourie Jnr. (No 149)
2nd prize - Soois van derVenter (No 38)
December 2011
1st prize - Karen Scruby (No: 90)
2nd prize - Michael Schenk (No: 162) (donated back to SPCA to spay fund)
January 2012
1st - L. Rippon No: 172
2nd - S Yeld No: 336
February 2012
1st - D Holtshauzen No: 113
2nd - B Thole No: 201 (donated back to spay fund)
March 2012
1st - C Whittaker No: 148
2nd - L van den Heuvel No: 17
April 2012
1st - MM Strydom No: 51
2nd - Ann Wood No: 262
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