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The Cape of Good Hope SPCA responded to a distress call from a concerned Delft resident on Sunday, 2 July 2023. The caller had seen a dog take shelter under a concrete slab after which a group of individuals filled in the exit and completely covered the area under a mound of sand.
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Understanding the urgency of the situation, the SPCA team immediately started on the daunting task of digging through the imposing sand, determined to rescue the trapped dog.
Inspector Lee Prins said, ‘It was taking too long but I had to keep reminding myself that if I start to panic, I won’t be of any use to the dog that needs me now.’
‘When I finally reached him, he was curled up in a ball and he didn’t move, I thought I was too late,’ said Inspector Prins. ‘Fortunately, this wasn’t the case, Courage was still alive, it seems he had just resigned himself to his fate.’
Back at the vet, Courage underwent a thorough evaluation by the veterinary team. He tested negative for several diseases that were initially suspected due to his extreme lethargy and the poor condition of his skin. Fortunately, Courage’s condition was attributed to neglect, dirtiness, and severe malnutrition.
The committed SPCA team wasted no time in initiating Courage’s treatment, which included the administration of a liquid nutritional supplement and vitamin B to boost his immune system, stimulate appetite, aid digestion, and enhance overall vitality.
Remarkably, in just a few days since his rescue, Courage has already shown great improvement. Although he still faces a challenging road to recovery, this brave canine is not ready to give up and has effortlessly captivated the hearts of those around him.
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