OUR SERVICES
PRIMARY HEALTHCARE
INSPECTORATE
The SPCA Act No 169 of 1993, together with the Animals Protection Act No. 71 of 1962 means that SPCA inspectors are certified to a high standard and hold specific powers under South African law to act on behalf of an abused animal.
UNWANTED / STRAY ANIMALS
Wellington SPCA will never refuse admission of a lost, stray, sick or injured animal.
STERILISATION DRIVES
We are committed to sterilising every animal that comes through our doors in order to contribute to reducing the number of strays. The number of unwanted adult and young animals that are euthanised each year in South Africa is staggering. The only viable method to reduce this trend is large-scale sterilisation supported by continuous education. Currently we run bi-monthly steri drives in partnership with Vetsol where 20 – 30 animals are sterilised per drive. Sterilisations are scheduled by appointment only. To make an appointment please contact info@wellingtonspca.co.za
Upcoming Vetsol Steri Dates
EDUCATION
On-going education initiatives are undertaken at schools, mobile clinics and public events.
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ADOPTION PROGRAMME
24/7 ANIMAL EMERGENCY RESPONSE
Our Inspectorate & field officer team respond to calls for any animal in distress, including injured strays, dog fighting and animal abuse.
LOST & FOUND
When an animal is brought in/collected as a stray, Wellington SPCA, as per Drakenstein By-Law nr 4/2007, must admit the animal to the municipal pound kennels for a specified pound period of 7 days. Should the dog/cat be reclaimed by its owners before the Pound period (7 days) has expired, the owner must positively identify the animal in person and provide proof of ownership in the form of photos, vet card, affidavit, markings e.g. tattoos, brand marks, etc. to claim the animal. When a stray animal is claimed or adopted after the expiry of the Pound period (7 days), the standard adoption procedure, agreement and fees apply. Wellington SPCA will also gladly share lost/found posts on our social media pages to assist with reuniting lost pets with their owners.
FERAL CAT SERVICE
Groups of cats may be found living on factory sites, at dockyards, on hospital grounds, in public parks and the gardens of private houses. Previously owned, these cats are stray, lost or abandoned and they, and their offspring, are almost always shy of people and difficult to handle. The National Council considers that one of the most effective and humane methods for dealing with groups of feral cats is population control. We recommend trapping, sterilisation, vaccination, marking by ear tipping and returning to supervised sites where the long-term care of the cats can be assured. The type of trap utilised by Wellington SPCA is self-springing, in which the door shuts automatically when a cat steps on the plate or pulls a baited release mechanism. Self-springing traps work very effectively for feral cat operations. Trap and release programmes is coordinated and supervised by SPCA personnel.
DRAKENSTEIN MUNICIPAL POUND
The Wellington SPCA is a registered & designated service provider for the management of small animal pound services and ancillary functions for the Drakenstein Municipality.
