Our dedicated team of Inspectors will go to any lengths to protect the innocent.

Our SPCA Inspectors are commitment to protecting all animals, we are their voice.

Empathy and compassion for animals is an Inspectors strongest quality.

SPCA Inspectors are on the frontline in the fight against animal cruelty. It is mentally and physically very demanding. Daily they come up against challenges and difficult situations. Where education fails SPCA Inspectors must be prepared to enforce the ANIMALS PROTECTION ACT and ensure the abuser is held accountable for their actions.

The function of a SPCA Inspector is broad-based, requiring commitment, the ability to be objective and the willingness to learn. SPCA Inspectors regularly attend courses to ensure they are kept up to date with the various Laws which are in place to protect all animals.

The SPCA Inspector has a key role in animal welfare, and carries out a variety of functions :

• Educating children on compassion for animals,
• Educating the community on how to correctly treat animals and care for animals. Good understanding and animal husbandry is the key to preventing animals being abused.
• Inspectors carry out inspection circuses, livestock saleyards, auctions, zoos, petting farm, stable yards, abattoirs, pet shops, grooming parlours, and all places where an animal may be found.
• SPCA Inspectors are always ready to jump into action to rescue animals who may find themselves in situations where humans assistance is required
• SPCA Inspectors are trained and qualified to investigate animal cruelty Blatant or deliberate acts of animal cruelty are dealt with according to the Country’s Laws.

If the perpetrator is found guilty, they can be imprisoned, given a hefty fine and denied ever owning an animal again.

• SPCA inspectors are on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year should animals need our help and assistance.

Investigating animal cruelty complaints

SPCA Inspectors investigate hundreds of alleged animal cruelty complaints every year.

The Animals Protection Act No.71 of 1962 empowers SPCA Inspectors to obtain warrants where necessary to confiscate animals and to initiate legal action against abusive and neglectful owners.

If found guilty, the perpetrator could face up to 3 years imprisonment and/or a fine of R60 000.

SPCA Inspectors are the voice for the voiceless

ANIMALS HAVE RIGHTS

The SPCA believes that an animal’s well-being should be considered in terms of the Five Freedoms which form a logical and comprehensive framework for the assessment of animal welfare:

• Freedom from hunger and thirst – by ready access to fresh water and a diet to maintain full health and vigour.
• Freedom from discomfort – by providing an appropriate environment including shelter and a comfortable resting area.
• Freedom from pain, injury, or disease – by prevention, rapid diagnosis, and treatment.
• Freedom to express normal behaviour – by providing sufficient space, proper facilities, and company of the animal’s own kind; and
• Freedom from fear and distress – by ensuring conditions and treatment which avoid mental suffering

Prevention is better than cure

Proactive inspections are an important part of any SPCA Inspectors daily duties. Wherever animals are found, that is where a SPCA Inspector will be found ensuring the highest standard of animal care is being provided.

Rescue

Very often an animals inquisitive nature gets them in to situations where human intervention is required to help them. SPCA Inspectors are on duty 24 hours a day 365 days a year to help any animal in need of help.

Education

We strongly believe that the best tool to ensure a brighter future for our children and the environment is Education. Education empowers people.

Our Inspectors give talks on how to care for your pet and animal welfare at schools, colleges, any place where people want to learn more about animals and the SPCA movement.

There are no bad pets only bad owners.