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EDITOR: BETTIE GILIOMEE
Assistance for hostel fire victims Following the recent devastating fire at the hostel of Gamble Street Secondary School in Uitenhage, the Shoprite Group reached out and donated blankets, bath towels, stationery, school bags and clothing to the 80 learners who were affected. From left are LuMarsha Isaacs (teacher), Darryl Goliath (Shoprite), Manus Witbooi (Shoprite), Bernadette Windvogel (learner) and Elwina van Sensie (learner). PHOTO: CHARLES PULLEN
Animal shelters seek metro’s help THANDI SETOKOE
“A
LL dogs deserve a loving home, but when these dogs become commodities, and are bred for profit, it doesn’t matter how well meaning or qualified the breeders are. “If we wish to put an end to the gross pet overpopulation problem and provide loving forever homes for dogs in
need of them, there is no real justification for the perpetuation of dog breeding.” These are the words of Beverley Rademeyer from the Animal AntiCruelty League (AACL). Following the plight of the overpopulation of dogs due to illegal breeding throughout the metro, which results in animal cruelty and neglect, the local animal organisations have come together to plea with the Nelson Man-
dela Bay Municipality to help them in their fight against the scourge. According to these organisations, imposing fines on the illegal dog breeders could assist in bringing the transgressors to book. “No matter how you look at the issue, breeding remains problematic and results in overflowing shelters,” Rademeyer said. She added that in most animal shelters every cage was full and dogs kept
coming. “The dogs come in as strays or are abandoned while many others are surrendered. “What really breaks my heart is that in as much as we would love to rescue all the dogs, it’s just not possible.” Rademeyer explained that one of the biggest misconceptions that people had was that domestic animals could be bred for sustainability.
“This cannot be further from the truth. Domestic animals do not serve that purpose. “It is only commercial animals – sheep, cattle, chickens and more – that can be bred by means of ensuring sustainability.” She also emphasised that education is key. “People need to be educated on what the law requires of them and also about the health aspects that are involved.” Continued on page 4
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