Bay SPCA adoption corner

SOME beautiful dogs and cats, puppies and kittens are up for adoption at the Richards Bay SPCA.

Anyone wanting to adopt one can contact the SPCA on 035 7532086 or visit them at their premises in Bayview Boulevard, Meerensee.

A strict adoption procedure applies. Prospective owners must complete an adoption application form, after which SPCA inspectors undertake a property inspection.

Adoption fees apply.

This is a once-off fee which includes your new pet’s first 5-in-1 vaccination, a rabies vaccination, it will be de-wormed, sterilised (if older than six months) and given an SPCA identification tag.

For pets adopted at younger than six months of age, a sterilisation contract applies.

The SPCA is always in need of donations, whether food, money or items that can be sold in their shops on the monthly market days.

Their food store is running very low on food and, in the midst of breeding and following a busy festive period, they are experiencing a high volume of stray and unwanted puppies and kittens coming through the gates. ‘Those who would like to donate food, we ask if they could please donate soft food for puppies and kittens,’ said SPCA Vice Chairperson Elizabeth Cordiglia.

‘Puppies and kittens are unable to chew and sometimes digest hard food, so we really need soft food.’

Anyone who wants to donate can take their items to the SPCA premises in Meerensee.

The SPCA is also looking for more volunteers to work in the shops at the monthly market day, and to consider joining the committee.

These female kittens are about two months old and are looking for a loving home

Tamlyn Jolly This beautiful ginger kitten was recently surrendered to Richards Bay SPCA and is looking for a loving home. He is about four months old and is loving and affectionate.

This young adult male was surrendered to the SPCA as his owner could no longer keep him. He has a loving personality and would make an ideal family pet

This female fox terrier was dumped at the receiving kennels at Richards Bay SPCA with her two young puppies. All three are up for adoption and looking for loving homes. The puppies are about eight weeks old

These beautiful, energetic cross-breed puppies are between eight and ten weeks old and are ready to be adopted

One male and one female kitten are about two months old and would make lovely family pets.

This ‘tuxedo’ cat has a gentle, loving personality and would be a good family pet