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HUMANSDORP – SPCA Assisi was founded in 1982 by Frank Richter, who recognised the need for an animal welfare organisation in the Kouga region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As one of over 70 SPCAs in South Africa and eight in the Eastern Cape, SPCA Assisi is uniquely named after St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of domestic animals.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPCA Assisi’s mandate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While they may receive requests to intervene in various situations, their focus is on preventing animal cruelty and enforcing the Animals Protection Act. With limited resources and a vast territory to cover, their inspectors prioritise cases that involve contraventions of the Act, ensuring they make the most impact in protecting animals.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their area of authority is the Kouga in the Eastern Cape, which covers 2,700 km\u00b2. SPCA Assisi has one inspector covering this area.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their committee of seven passionate animal lovers put their heart and soul into the sometimes ungrateful work they do.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Their dedicated team, led by Inspector Marisa Kruger, works tirelessly to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Attend to lost and abused animals,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Investigate cruelty cases,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Promote sterilisation programmes,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Collect potential sterilisation candidates, return them home,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Provide community outreach initiatives.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At SPCA Assisi, they are dedicated to giving animals a second chance in life. Their perfect matchmaker, Jayne Wright, is passionate about finding forever homes for their furry friends. Between April 2024 and March 2025, Wright successfully rehomed 91 dogs, 35 cats and even a goat!\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPCA Assisi’s veterinary clinic, led by Dr Ardri Kriel, is dedicated to providing essential healthcare to animals in need.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some key statistics showcasing SPCA Assisi’s hard work:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Sterilisations: 881 procedures performed,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Cat spays: 138,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Cat neuters: 104,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Dog spays: 426,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Dog neuters: 213,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7Treatments: 424 cases managed, including wound care, Parvo and Distemper cases, vaccinations, and more,\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Vaccinations: 1,100 doses administered (925 dogs and 175 cats),\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7 Other procedures: deworming, microchipping, surgeries, and more.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPCA Assisi works tirelessly to provide critical care and services to animals in their community.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisation has thanked all their loyal supporters who generously contribute to its cause, making their work possible.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPCA Assisi has further indicated that the kindness and trust from their supporters mean the world to the organisation and the animals they care for.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The organisation currently has delightful dogs and cats up for adoption.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adoption fees and home checks apply for each adoption.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People are welcome to visit the kennels in Humansdorp each day from 09:00 to 16:00.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more info, contact Jayne at 082 894 8521.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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