Rabies awareness campaign for PA pets

The Port Alfred and Ndlambe District SPCA in partnership with Kowie Veterinary Clinic have announced a Rabies Awareness Day.

“September is Rabies month and on the 28th we celebrate World Rabies Day. The Port Alfred & Ndlambe District SPCA and Kowie Veterinary Clinic will have a Rabies Awareness Day and a vaccination drive on September 10.”

The campaign will take place opposite the Town Library between 9am and 12pm on Saturday morning. An amount of R50 per animal will be asked.

Non-vet clients are welcome and a donation of R50 per animal will be asked.

“All monetary donations will be used to purchase more rabies vaccinations to have a drive later in the month to vaccinate the animals of the community,” the SPCA said. “Any other donations would be welcome.”

Port Alfred and Ndlambe District SPCA Senior Inspector

Anel Slabbert said although owners from other parts of Ndlambe are welcome to bring in their dogs for vaccination, it is focused on Port Alfred residents and their pets. Dates for the surrounding areas would be announced soon.

“World Rabies Day is on 28 September, but the whole of September we go out and do rabies vaccinations all over the place,” Slabbert said.

“Due to lockdown we have not been able to do campaigns. Usually we have Rabies Day at the SPCA and everybody comes and does vaccinations on the 28 September.

“We decided this year to collaborate with Kowie Vet because they also want to give back to the community. ”

Slabbert said together with one official from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, they had already started with farming areas.

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