After a horse was found collapsed in Delft, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA stepped in to provide urgent care, addressing misinformation surrounding the incident on Friday afternoon.
The initial alert came from the Cart Horse Protection Association, but they were unable to provide assistance due to safety concerns in the area after dark, reports Cape {town} Etc.
The SPCA’s after-hours team responded immediately, arriving to find the horse in a critical and unresponsive state, having been down for hours. Disturbingly, the animal was struggling to breathe and unable to move the situation was dire and, as described by the SPCA, the horse was ‘actively dying,’
‘No life should end that way. We stepped in because no one else could or would. Decisions like this are never taken lightly,’ SPCA said. Guided by internationally accepted humane protocols, the team made the heart-wrenching decision to end the horse’s suffering.
In the wake of this incident, the organisation sought to clarify misinformation circulating online, asserting that rumours claiming the horse was decapitated are completely unfounded.
These kinds of inflammatory messages don’t help animals; they only cause confusion and further distress in an already emotional situation. We urge the public not to share unverified images or commentary that can cause fear or spread misinformation,’ the SPCA implored.
They encouraged concerned individuals to reach out to them directly for accurate information, affirming their commitment to accountability.
People can contact the organisation at 0217004158/9 or via email at [email protected].
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