SPCA representatives stationed at City of Cape Town Joint Operations Centre (JOC) in Goodwood are aiding animals impacted by the ongoing severe weather conditions.
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Current storms significantly affect animal welfare, with the JOC serving as a crucial hub for sharing information on the disaster’s scope, affected areas and available resources for rescue and relief operations.
The SPCA said that, in collaboration with the JOC and the City of Cape Town, they are effectively utilising more of their resources in order to help the animals affected.
‘By being present at the JOC, we’re able to effectively mobilise our resources to the worst affected areas and help as many animals as possible.’
‘We’re extremely appreciative of the collaborative approach of the City of Cape Town, who by working hand in hand with the SPCA and other agencies show compassion to humans and animals alike.’
SPCA teams are actively in the field, offering proactive assistance to animals without shelter. Additionally, their mobile clinics have been deployed as response vehicles to the areas most in need of aid.
The SPCA team was on-site to aid displaced animals in the aftermath of a fire in Kayamandi over the weekend. The fire, fuelled by gale-force winds, devastated 1 500 homes in the Kayamandi informal settlement.
The SPCA concluded by saying, ‘As the storm rages on, know that the SPCA is here, standing strong, and committed to helping animals regardless of the weather. We thank our generous donors and supporters for their support that makes our disaster response possible.’
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