Midrand SPCA

The Midrand SPCA was established in 1991 as there was a great need for assistance especially taking into consideration the rapid development of Midrand and the influx of animals into residential areas. The SPCA investigates all cruelty complaints, inspects pet shops and exhibits, takes in all stray, abandoned and unwanted animals and we have a small clinic to assist with minor wounds and sterilizations and castrations. The SPCA’s in South Africa also inspect all Abattoirs, Hawking sites, Cole yards, Security companies and any areas where animals are used as working animals to ensure that all animals are treated in a respectful and humane manner. The SPCA movement works on prevention of cruelty to all animals – we investigate dog fighting, rodeos, pigeon racing and any other events where animals are used for sporting purposes. The Midrand SPCA constitutes of 10 staff members who provide shelter, love, care and food to between 120 and 150 animals at any given time. The ...