Be their voice

As a society we have a collective responsibility to protect our pets against cruelty. Don’t turn a blind eye to animal abuse, use your voice to stand for every pet in need. Report animal cruelty to your local SPCA. Include as much detail as you can possibly give the inspectors (including physical evidence of the neglect or abuse in the form of photos where possible). Report animal cruelty via telephone to your nearest SPCA. click here for a list of phone numbers of your nearest SPCA

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The Animal Anti-Cruelty League (AACL), which has been protecting and caring for animals since 1956, is another channel you can use to report animal cruelty. They are the second largest independent Animal Welfare Organization in South Africa and get involved with all aspects of animal welfare. They provide shelter for abandoned animals, promote an efficient adoption programme, prosecute animal cruelty cases, run welfare hospitals for lower income groups, visit underprivileged areas with fully equipped mobile clinics and regularly address schools and clubs on the challenges of animal welfare.

To report animal cruelty to the AACL, you can simply click here: http://www.aacl.co.za/report-animal-cruelty/ or alternatively phone them on 011 435 0672.

What happens after your report?

A trained inspector will visit the scene and investigate the complaint or report. Should it be found that there is a case of animal neglect or abuse, the owner will be issued with a warming to take corrective action. This will be followed-up with a second visit to check on the animal’s welfare. Within the parameters of the Animals Protection Act, no 71 of 1962, no animals may be confiscated without a warrant obtained from a magistrate. Should it be found that an animal is outright being abused or wilfully neglected, the inspector will instigate criminal charges against the owner.

We can make the world a safer place for animals, by coming together to combat cruelty against animals!

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