JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary is a non-profit organisation located in Ocean View township in Jeffreys Bay, where over 80 animals are sterilised each month in the Jeffreys Bay Loerie, Thornhill, Kareedouw and surrounding areas.
According to manager, Cindy Muller, spay days are very busy because pet owners have no means of dropping their pets off at their clinic.
“Jbay Animal Rescue must collect each pet, do the sterilisation, and physically drive them back to their home,” said Muller.
“Advice is then given to the pet owner as to how to care for their recovering pets.”
Muller said that they focus on educating as many pet owners as possible to make the lives of the animals better.
She said that this information includes tick and flea control, mange, diet and inoculations.
To further add to the good work done in the community, Muller said that they have an outreach at their clinic each Thursday afternoon, and then once a month in the outlying areas, where the public can bring their pets if they have any concerns or can dip their pets to prevent fleas.
“We are really trying to make a difference in the lives of the animals by helping people gain access to affordable dog food and treatment for their animals,” said Muller.
“There are so many people out there who love their animals dearly, and all they need is a little helping hand to be able to provide them with food and shelter.”
Muller said that they do have many instances where animals are abused by their owners, which are sad cases that they must deal with.
She said that they also spend time taking animals off chains and advising people that chaining animals is cruel.
Muller further said that there are cases where animals are left at their gate, or they are asked to fetch unspayed dogs and their puppies.
She said that they were recently asked to pick up Lulu, who was caged alongside her seven puppies since her owners were moving and could not take her with them.
Thankfully, Muller said that all seven puppies have found homes.
Lulu, however, is still in their care and they are hopeful that a loving family will come along and give her a good home.
Also in their care is Scuffy, an 11-month-old male dog found on the side of the road, with no hair and in a terrible condition.
Muller said that Scuffy is a loving dog and is ready to be a very loving, loyal companion.
She said that they also have two cats, Tom cat, who previously stayed on a farm but had to be removed since there were big dogs on the premises, and Smokey, a beautiful grey, female cat whose owner did not want her any more.
Muller said that Tom cat is loving and playful, while Smokey is a relaxed and happy cat who, like many other older cats and kittens, is looking for a home.
She further said that all animals have been spayed.
“We are so grateful to everyone who supports us. Without this support we would not be able to do what we do,” said Muller.
For more information, or to visit their clinic, contact Cindy Muller on 083 320 4173, email jbayanimals@gmail.com or visit the JBay Animal Rescue Sanctuary on www.Jbayanimalsanctuary.co.za.
