Almost 200 Dogs: Spca Exposes Cruelty Within Registered Rescue Shelters

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In its most recent and largest intervention yet, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA seized a total of 163 dogs and 29 tortoises from a registered animal shelter outside Atlantis, raising the alarm on the prevalence of animal cruelty within what should be safe havens for animals in need, reports Cape town Etc .

The rescue operation in Atlantis is one of four shocking incidents involving animal neglect and harm within NPOs soliciting public donations that the SPCA successfully intervened in since August 2024.

According to the animal welfare organisation, 31 dogs - who were in dire need of urgent care - were removed from HAWK Riverlands under a court order, while the facility was ordered to reduce overcrowding.

In October 2024, 63 cats and eight rabbits were seized from Kitty Rescue Rehome in Ruyterwacht due to severe welfare concerns.