Imagine being hit by a car and suffering the agony of a fractured pelvis

But, instead of being rushed to hospital … given medication to ease the pain, and treatment to stabilise the fracture … you have to pull yourself to your feet and limp home.

We don’t know for sure that Mia (as we named her) was hit by a car. But, judging from this little dog’s x-rays, it’s the most likely explanation. What we do know is that her pelvis was fractured in four places. And her owner did nothing to help her.

In severe pain, unable to put any weight on her left hind leg, this sweet little dog was just left to suffer.

Fortunately, a concerned neighbour tipped us off. Inspector Nyaweni rushed to the premises and saw that, not only was the dog in pain, she was also underweight and covered in ticks and fleas. The owner claimed that she ‘hadn’t had time’ to take her dog to a vet for treatment. Despite receiving two written warnings from our SPCA, she continued to ignore Mia’s plight.

So, on 24 December last year, we obtained a warrant to confiscate the dog and bring her to our SPCA. Our vet gave her a thorough examination and estimated that her injury was at least 3 weeks old. Imagine the pain and suffering she endured!

Now, after two months of strict rest and pain control, she has recovered well and is pain-free. Soon, she'll be ready to go to a new home where she’ll be treated with all the love and kindness she deserves.

But, without support from animal lovers like you, her story could have had a very different ending.

So please, will you consider renewing your support now?

You may not be there in person when a dog like Mia needs help. But your donation – made online right now – makes you an important member of our SPCA team.

Thank you for being a voice for animals in distress.