Our inspectors are on call 24/7 – responding to hundreds of reports of cruelty and neglect every month

Whether the animals are domestic pets, farm livestock or wildlife, every case is investigated thoroughly.

Inspectors also respond to calls for help from owners whose pets get trapped in drains, between fences and up trees. They conduct routine checks on pet shops, security firms, abattoirs, hatcheries and circuses, and monitor livestock transportation.

The Animals Protection Act (APA) no. 71 of 1962 empowers SPCA Inspectors to instigate legal action against abusive and neglectful owners. If found guilty, the perpetrator could face up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine of R60 000.