The Cape of Good Hope SPCA dealt with a patient named Mercy who came in with a broken leg. The shelter suspects that Mercy was a victim of a hit and run incident. This post contains graphic imagery.
No leads as to what happened have been released, however, it’s a serious offence in terms of Section 2 of the Animals Protection Act No. 71 of 1962, to fail to seek veterinary care for an injured animal.
This also applies to anyone who accidentally or intentionally drives over animals and leaves them to suffer and die in agonising pain. The criminal offence is punishable by law and may result in either a 12-month prison sentence and/or a maximum fine of R40 000.
If you happen to be a witness to a hit and run, please take down the make, model and registration of the vehicle and report the incident as well as any injured animals you see on the side of the road to our Inspectorate on 021 700 4158/9 or after hours on 083 326 1604.
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Picture: Cape of Good Hope SPCA / Unsplash