Cape of Good Hope SPCA lash out over International American Bully Show
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has expressed concern over an International American Bully Show held in Milnerton on Saturday.
According to the animal welfare, several contraventions were broken at the event and this includes cropped ears of the dog breed.
The Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962 prohibits maiming of
any animal. Offenders could face severe penalties, including fines up to R40 000
per charge and/or imprisonment for up to 12 months with a criminal record.
Supplied: Cape of Good Hope SPCA"We would like to send a strong message out to those cropping ears of dogs - this will not be tolerated. If you are caught, you will face the full might of the law,’’ said Jaco Pieterse, Chief Inspector at Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
Supplied: Cape of Good Hope SPCAFurthermore, it is alleged that several dogs were denied
access to drinking water.
‘’SPCA inspectors had to repeatedly instruct owners to
provide water, encountering hostility and resistance. Some owners even refused,
claiming that giving water to the dogs would cause bloating. Our Inspectors
ensured that each and every dog had access to drinking water throughout the
event. Our Inspectors ensured that each and every dog had access to drinking
water throughout the event,’’ said Pieterse.
Supplied: Cape of Good Hope SPCAThe Cape of Good Hope SPCA also lashed out at the City of
Cape Town as the event was held allegedly without a permit.
‘’The event organisers failed to secure the necessary
permits for the show. Section 12 of the City of Cape Town Animal Keeping By Law
mandates that any public display or exhibition of animals requires a permit
from the City, involving consultation with an Animal Welfare Inspector
authorised under the Animals Protection Act. Unfortunately, neither
consultation nor a permit was obtained for this dog show.’’
‘’Despite alerting the City to these contraventions, the SPCA encountered resistance and a lack of enforcement. The City insisted that no permit was required, even though there were more than 200 attendees with various non-permanent structures erected, food stalls and amplified sound. Our Inspectors were even threatened with arrest by City officials,’’
‘’The SPCA expressed deep concern over apparent double
standards in the City’s approach to event permits. While some organisers face
scrutiny and strict adherence to legislation, others are seemingly allowed to
proceed without the necessary permits. This inconsistency jeopardises the
welfare of animals and the integrity of events within the City,’’ added Jaco
Pieterse, Chief Inspector at Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
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