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The SPCA is calling for justice after a dog was fatally stabbed during a home invasion in Grassy Park.
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Angel, the dog, intervened to protect her owner after she was stabbed by a man, who then forced his way into the family home on 8 March. She leapt to the defence of the already wounded woman at her home on Perth Road in a desperate bid to protect her from further harm.
She was gravely wounded in the attack, which only came to an end when resident Omar Joseph entered the room to confront the attacker and find the knife lodged in Angel’s head.
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The suspect managed to flee the scene.
‘We shudder to think of how events may have played out that morning had Angel, in the face of horrific injury, not shown incredible courage and loyalty to her family regardless of the cost to her,’ said the SPCA.
‘Admitted to our animal hospital panting heavily and in terrible pain, Angel received immediate medical attention including the administration of IV Fluids and pain control to allow our veterinary team time to assess the extent of her wounds. Unfortunately, her injuries were too severe, and we couldn’t save her. Angel was peacefully put to sleep surrounded by the family she essentially died to protect.’
The SPCA added that the attack on Angel’s owner was not an isolated incident.
‘The same knife wielded by the same perpetrator had allegedly taken the life of a man in a separate, earlier act of violence,’ they said in a statement. ‘There is an unsettling reality to acknowledge here – the sobering connection between animal cruelty and human violence.’
‘The suffering of animals aside, combating animal cruelty is crucial to fostering safer communities. When people treat animals well, it’s not only good for us and the animals, it’s good for them and the world around all of us for very many reasons including the fostering of compassion.’
‘It’s too late for this victim though. All that’s left is for our Inspectorate to seek justice for her.’
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Picture: Cape of Good Hope SPCA