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International Animal Week 2010 |
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International Animal Week begins on the 4 October 2010, which is World Animal Day! World animal day was started in 1931 at an ecology convention. The purpose of this annual event is to dedicate time to the animals which are so important in our day to day lives.
During this week, the Johannesburg SPCA aims to promote empathy compassion and respect for all sentient beings.
Whats happening at the JSPCA during this week.
- First 200 dogs will be micro-chipped at no charge. A big thank you to Identipet who have been so kind as to donate 100 microchips.
- Show your support by visiting our static display at Trade Route Mall on Saturday 2 October 2010 (09h00-16h00). There will be face painting, colouring in worksheets for the children as well as SPCA inspectors to answer any questions you may have regarding your animals.
- Pensioner Specials during Animal Week (4 - 10 October 2010): First 10 animals owned by pensioners that have booked their animals in for sterilization during that week, will be free sterilized at no charge. Free consultations for animals of pensioners during animal week. First day hospitalization of pensioner’s animals will be free of charge.
- The Education and Outreach Department will be vaccinating and de-worming domestic animals in an identified informal settlement. Sterilization of these animals will be organised for 2 weeks after the vaccination date.
There are various ways that you can become involved in International Animal Week at the Johannesburg SPCA. If you are able to contribute in any way or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to contact us on 011 681 3600 or
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In light of the recent confirmed rabies cases in various areas of Gauteng, the Johannesburg SPCA urges members of the public to ensure that your dogs and cats vaccinations are up to date. The rabies vaccination is an annual vaccination.
Please remember that it is illegal not to have your dog and cat vaccinated against Rabies, as it is a fatal disease to both animals and humans.
All Johannesburg SPCA veterinary hospital clients are to kindly bring their animals in for the Rabies vaccination if the vaccinations are not up to date.
The vaccinations for Rabies is free to welfare qualifying clients up to and including the 10 November 2010. Kindly come through during our consulting hours:
Monday to Friday: 09h00-12h00 & 16h00-17h00
Saturday: 09h00-12h00 |
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Krugersdorp SPCA and MCCI Golf Day |
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Krugersdorp SPCA in conjunction with Mogale City Chamber of Commerce and Industry invites YOU to take part in our Golf Day!
DATE: 11 NOVEMBER 2010
VENUE: KRUGERSDORP GOLF CLUB
GAME: 4 BALL
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT OUR EVENTS SECTION! |
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20 Years or Longer Service |
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The Johannesburg SPCA would like to Thank and congratulate the following staff members for their dedicated service to the Johannesburg SPCA for 20 Years or Longer. Patson Mulaudzi has been with us for 38 years and David Mogatlhe was awarded his 20 year - Long Service Award on Saturday 31 July 2010 at the JSPCA AGM.
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The World Cup Soccer event that our country hosted has come and gone. Not only should all South Africans give themselves a pat on the back for the manner in which we welcomed our guests, but very importantly, we should feel proud of the example we set in terms of the standard of our animal welfare that was observed by our quests.
 
“My comment stems from a discussion I had with a journalist / reporter from El Salvador covering the 2010 World Cup event who requested a TV interview with us. I was told that the interview material will be used as part of a documentary on South Africa. The reason why we were approached was that they (TV crew) were very surprised not to find stray / feral dogs roaming the streets and they wanted to establish what we do to control the stray / feral dog population” says Dirk van Niekerk, JSPCA CEO.
 
“From our discussion it was clear that cruelty to stray / feral animals is prevalent and is directly associated with the absence of animal welfare societies and the lack of control of the stray / feral animals in and around Mexico, Honduras and El Salvador. We were praised for the work that we do in South Africa.”
The staff of the Johannesburg SPCA, took time to show their support of the Bafana Bafana team on Wednesday the 9th June 2010 at 12h00. Staff joined the crowds on the Corners of Benray Road and Turf Club Street, waving the South African Flag, the Johannesburg SPCA banners and blowing the vuvuzelas.
 
It was great fun Well done Bafana Bafana you did your best! |
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