Animal lovers call for action after tied-up dog dies in Chatsworth
Residents of Chatsworth, Durban, have called for the arrest of a Moorton man after his dog was tied to a gate, allegedly by him, leading to its horrific death.
Rising Sun reports that, according to the senior director and founder of the Blue Bundu Brigade, Karen Janisch, the dog stood outside for over 11 hours, exposed to the weather, without food or water, and unable to lie down.
'It is alleged that the dog was out on the road. The owner beat him for this, and in the dog's defence, he bit his owner. He tied the dog to the security gate on a short rope with no food, no water, and no shelter. He was exposed to the cold during the night, exposed to full sun during the day. He was exhausted. Many people let this boy down, from his owner, the owner's family, the neighbours, and all those who saw and turned a blind eye, simply because they do not want to get involved.
'This was also a case where the SPCA was phoned numerous times, people knew the circumstances, and nobody helped. Why did someone not climb into the property and assist? If this were a child, would the result be the same? This behaviour is unacceptable and should not be entertained. The death of this dog could have been avoided and should not be accepted or tolerated. From what I have heard, this is a family man who was part of a political party. This individual has violated a number of animal cruelty laws, and he needs to be punished for his crimes,' Janisch alleged.
Local animal activist Pat Naidoo spoke about the high number of animal cruelty cases in the area.
'There are countless cases of cruelty, neglect, and abandonment we are facing daily due to owners taking on dogs for guarding purposes or as a companion for children, but are not prepared for the commitment towards that animal. There are countless deceased, unclaimed animals on the Higginson Highway. Animals are dumped late at night in isolated areas. Animals are chained for guarding purposes with no shelter – they are even fed scraps. There is no socialisation, which is the biggest contributor to vicious dogs.
'Many sick and injured animals are suffering in pain with no vet care, and that is cruelty. The community is urged to report incidents of animal cruelty to the SPCA through a phone call or email. Please do not ignore animal suffering. Residents wanting to contribute to the welfare of animals in the Chatsworth area can enlist on our working committee and volunteers list, as Chatsworth is a vast area and cases are countless. We can voice for the voiceless, but it's not much without action,' Naidoo said.
The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals took the dog away after its death and is investigating the case.
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