SPCA's investigation ongoing
Hanna Rhodin, National Director of SPCA Namibia, writes:
Please see the SPCA's response regarding the case referenced in the letter of Mrs Ahrens.
The SPCA relies on members of the public like Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens to report animal complaints. Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens came to the SPCA Windhoek on January 11, 2021 and reported that the people living at the garden refuse dump had several dogs and that she was worried that the dogs would be attacked by baboons. We registered her complaint and informed her that both inspectors were out at the time, but as soon as they returned, we would dispatch an inspector to investigate the situation. We often start the day with 10 to 15 call outs pending before we even begin. These requests range from stray animal pickups and house checks to cruelty investigations and emergency cases. Our two inspectors need to navigate and prioritize all requests and complaints daily. We always prioritize any emergencies as a matter of urgency to ensure animals do not have to suffer.
The complaint was passed to our inspectors who only had time to attend after 14h00. When they arrived at the dumping site no dogs were to be found. They returned the next morning with the City Police to once again not find any dogs there. It was ascertained that because there were several people roaming there in the morning searching for dogs demanding they be handed over, the vagrants living at the location hid the dogs from the inspectors and the police. We are still working on the issue to do what we can under the Animal Protection Act.
At this time, the baboons that are at that dumping site have to our knowledge not been a threat to people or animals in the area.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Please see the SPCA's response regarding the case referenced in the letter of Mrs Ahrens.
The SPCA relies on members of the public like Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens to report animal complaints. Mr. and Mrs. Ahrens came to the SPCA Windhoek on January 11, 2021 and reported that the people living at the garden refuse dump had several dogs and that she was worried that the dogs would be attacked by baboons. We registered her complaint and informed her that both inspectors were out at the time, but as soon as they returned, we would dispatch an inspector to investigate the situation. We often start the day with 10 to 15 call outs pending before we even begin. These requests range from stray animal pickups and house checks to cruelty investigations and emergency cases. Our two inspectors need to navigate and prioritize all requests and complaints daily. We always prioritize any emergencies as a matter of urgency to ensure animals do not have to suffer.
The complaint was passed to our inspectors who only had time to attend after 14h00. When they arrived at the dumping site no dogs were to be found. They returned the next morning with the City Police to once again not find any dogs there. It was ascertained that because there were several people roaming there in the morning searching for dogs demanding they be handed over, the vagrants living at the location hid the dogs from the inspectors and the police. We are still working on the issue to do what we can under the Animal Protection Act.
At this time, the baboons that are at that dumping site have to our knowledge not been a threat to people or animals in the area.
Please let us know if you have any other questions.
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