LOST & FOUND
What to do if you’ve lost YOUR Pet
If you have lost your dog, cat or other pet, ask your neighbours if they’ve seen it, and post the details on social media and neighbourhood WhatsApp groups, with a photograph of your missing pet to make him or her easier to indentify.
Contact all the veterinary pracitices in your neighbourhood, in case your pet has been injured and taken to a vet for treatment.
Visit SPCAs in your area and further afield in case it has been brought to us. Whilst you are welcome to phone us, it can be difficult to describe animals and identifying your pet face-to-face is more successful.
Remember, sterilised pets are less likely to wander – and having your pet micro-chipped increases the chances of finding him or her.
Did you know?
You can get your pet microchipped for as little as R220 at our SPCA.
Call us on 031 579 6547 to make a booking.
FOUND A STRAY ANIMAL?
While it’s human nature to want to rescue, calm and care for a lost or frightened animal, be cautious about approaching an unknown dog or cat. You could be bitten or scratched, or exposed to a potentially fatal disease.
Rather call your nearest SPCA to collect the animal. Our inspectors are trained and have the necessary equipment to handle the situation. You can also help by asking around the neighbourhood to see if anyone is missing their pet.
We keep a ‘lost and found’ registry and we’ll check to see if the animal has been microchipped in order to try and trace the owner.
By law we must shelter a stray animal for 7 days before offering it for adoption.
