Pony rescued by Cape of Good Hope SPCA car chase through Mitchells Plain
An abused cart pony was rescued in Mitchell’s Plain on the 7th of July after a dramatic chase involving the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, Metro Police and City Law Enforcement officers.
The pursuit unfolded in Mitchells Plain when an SPCA officer noticed a pony struggling to haul a cart overloaded with vehicle scrap. When the officer attempted to intervene, the handlers refused to cooperate and fled.
Starting a high-speed car chase that continued on foot through Sweet Home settlement.
According to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, the pony was whipped in an attempt to speed up, veering into oncoming traffic and nearly causing a collision.
‘They thought they could outrun us…They tried to bury that broken pony deep in the Sweet Home settlement so no one would find him. But we did find him.‘ the SPCA said in a statement.
The rescue team eventually located the pony hidden in a shack, drenched in sweat and visibly injured, with raw wounds and signs of prolonged abuse.
The animal is now in the care of the SPCA, receiving medical treatment.
One suspect was arrested and taken to the Philippi police station. He faces charges of obstruction and attempting to evade justice. Meanwhile, two additional suspects remain at large.
The SPCA says it will continue working closely with law enforcement to track down the remaining individuals involved.
To support the SPCA’s ongoing fight against animal cruelty, visit capespca.co.za
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Picture: Cape of Good Hope SPCA / capespca.co.za
