The Cape of Good Hope SPCA and the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement: Animal Control Unit rescued 7 dogs from dog fighting in Mitchell's Plain on Friday.
PICTURE: Cape of Good Hope SPCAThe team received a tip-off about The
dogfighting that took place behind the Swartklip Indoor Sports Centre in
Tafelsig. The culprits, all teenagers between 15 and 17, are now facing charges
of dogfighting, under the Animals Protection Act.
In a joint statement, it was revealed that all
of the dogs were still young and in the process of being trained for fighting.
PICTURE: Cape of Good Hope SPCA Dogfighting is illegal in South Africa. A
person found guilty for any involvement in dogfighting is liable for a fine of
R80,000 and/or imprisonment of up to 24 months with a criminal record. It is a
crime to be involved in any way with the fighting of animals or to own, keep,
train or breed animals used for fighting. It is also illegal to buy, sell or import
these animals.
“Moreover, it is a criminal offence to incite,
encourage or allow any animal to attack another animal or proceed to fight. It
is a crime to promote animal fighting for monetary gain or entertainment,” read
the statement.
“It is also considered a crime to allow any of
these activities to take place on a property you own, live on or have control
of.”
According to the City, it is a crime to watch
dogfighting as is being on the same property where dogfighting is taking place.
The City's Mayco member for safety and
security, JP Smith has condemned the incident.
“Dogfighting is not a sport or entertainment. It’s cruel, illegal and those who participate are lacking in basic humanity. The law should punish those who inflict cruelty on any human or animal knowingly and willfully with the maximum penalty.”
Done By: Mitchum George
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