This is the story of two Ridgeback crosses, brother and sister, Blue and Sadie. They were adopted last year in June by a lady called Vanessa B, who lives on a farm in southern Matabeleland, Zimbabwe. She has been a top supporter of the SPCA, adopting animals from all over
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Unusual Pet Names
A recent post on the Bulawayo SPCA Facebook page asked visitors to list their unusual pet names in the comments. Below are responses from some of the over 50 people who shared their pet names. Cats Black Jack – Black tail-less cat who looks like a black Jack Russell Bug
A Typical Day for an SPCA in Zimbabwe
From a post on the Harare SPCA Facebook page. Reproduced with permission. In the short few hours we were open today we were bombarded with calls about cruelty and neglect. Our inspector responded to multiple calls for help from members of the public. Sick, emaciated , abused and abandoned dogs
DOUBLE TROUBLE – why you shouldn’t get two puppies
By Julie Tobiansky Fielding all the incoming calls about training, as I do, I get to chat to all the new and prospective members inquiring about puppy class. More and more of the calls I seem to get lately are from people who want to bring more than one puppy
CANINE PARVOVIRUS OR PARVO
Canine parvovirus is a highly contagious virus that can affect all dogs, but unvaccinated dogs and puppies younger than four months old are the most at risk. Dogs that are ill from canine parvovirus infection are often said to have “parvo.” The virus affects dogs’ gastrointestinal tracts and is spread
The Work of an SPCA Inspector
The core purpose of any SPCA is the prevention of cruelty to animals, and in order to achieve this aim, qualified Inspectors are employed to enforce the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (Chapter 19:09). Our Inspectors each respond to and investigate, an average of 40 cases of cruelty per
RAINY SEASON
Remember, in the rainy season set up sod in a kiddie pool, other bin or tarp to allow your pets to continue to potty appropriately on a covered patio, in a garage or indoors during hurricanes or other severe weather. Hopefully we have some great rain coming this rainy season.
Transmissable Venereal Tumor or TVT
Transmissable Venereal Tumor or TVT is transmitted from dog to dog during mating. The tumor cells are themselves the infectious agents. Spay/neuter your animals to prevent them contracting the condition. From the Harare SPCA comes the story of Barky, an unneutered male with TVT. His story was posted time back
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