MOSSEL BAY NEWS - The Mossel Bay branch of the Garden Route SPCA is offering a R5 000 reward to anyone with credible information leading to the identity of the person responsible for the grave neglect of a small Maltese cross dog found in Dana Bay.
According to Morgane James, an Inspectorate Manager of the Garden Route SPCA, the dog, which the SPCA named Mickey, is a stray the organisation found and rescued in Dana Bay on 23 October.
He is one of the worst cases of animal neglect the organisation has seen, says James. “He was in an appalling condition, and his fur was severely matted.”
The Mossel Bay SPCA decided to offer a reward as a way of seeking justice for the little animal.
James confirmed that if the individual responsible for Mickey’s neglect is found, the organisation will pursue a criminal case in terms of the Animals Protection Act.
Since his rescue, Mickey has been intensively treated and is healing well under the care of the Mossel Bay SPCA, located in Bill Jeffery Drive.
“He has a heart of gold, a sense of humor, and is very loving. He is especially fond of older people, and he will soon be available for adoption once he has fully recovered,” says James.
Anyone with information can contact the Mossel Bay SPCA directly on 044 693 0824 or 072 287 1761.
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