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For close to 150 years the Cape of Good Hope SPCA has been offering its services to the province to ensure animals are protect from cruelty, neglect and ill treatment. And their hard work was recognised when they landed the Global Excellence Award as the best animal welfare non-profit organisation in the country at the LUXlife Pet Product and Service Awards
Pet Product and Services Awards honours and rewards those who are innovating the pet services industry and rewards those who champion extraordinary care for pets and what better candidate than those who have been in service for the past 147 years.
People from various academic backgrounds such as economic, politics, media, history and education form part of the judging panel. Cape of Good Hope SPCA, spokesperson, Shane Everts said that the organisation was delighted to receive such high honour. 

“We are delighted to receive international recognition. The organisation and its staff are often subjected to trying and challenging circumstances. Our inspectors face intimidating and often threatening situations where animals are at risk or in distress. This award means a great deal to know that our work and effort to prevent cruelty to animals are recognised,” added Everts.

Everts added that the SPCA largely depends on the support of donors as they are not government funded.

“We hope this awareness will draw foreign investment and funding from international markets to continue our work on the front line in the fight against animal cruelty,” added Everts.

The LUXlife Pet Product and Services Awards were launched in 2018 and acknowledges individuals, organisations and enterprises who make exceptional contribution to the pet industry, representing the most dedicated of pet caretakers and providers.

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