Keeping dogs on short chains or ropes is a heart-wrenchingly common trend in Cape Town. Chaining dogs is one of the most common welfare problems encountered by the SPCA. Whenever a dog is kept continuously chained or tethered, the dog becomes neurotic, unhappy, anxious and often aggressive. It is also common for dogs to endure physical ailments as a result … Continue reading SPCA rescues dog from a life enchained in Cape Town suburb