On Sunday, 2 January, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA received a call regarding a young seal in Kalk Bay that had a fishing hook stuck in its back. At first, they were unsuccessful, but returned again on Monday morning, 10 January. Thankfully, wildlife Officer Bryan Arendse finally managed to remove the hook.
The young seal was free from pain with the Cape of Good Hope SPCA thanking to the public for reporting animals in need of assistance.
Meanwhile, later that day, in a separate incident, the Fire and Rescue department assisted the Cape of Good Hope SPCA with a cat that had been stuck on a telephone pole.
When Inspector Rudolph Philander was dispatched to investigate the report, he found he didn’t have a ladder long enough to reach the distressed, trapped cat.
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA called on the City of Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service, who responded by assisting Inspector Philander with safely and swiftly reuniting Shadow with his grateful owner.
Here’s a big thanks to the Fire & Rescue for their quick response and for always being willing to assist the SPCA with animal matters!
If you would like to report any incidents regarding an animal, use this number, 021 700 4158/9 during office hours and after hours on 083 326 1604. You can also report cruelty via their website: https://capespca.co.za/report-cruelty.
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