{"id":271404,"date":"2025-07-23T13:23:01","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T11:23:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=271404"},"modified":"2025-07-23T14:17:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T12:17:49","slug":"boiling-water-attack-on-puppy-in-dunoon-cape-town-leaves-rescuers-shattered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/boiling-water-attack-on-puppy-in-dunoon-cape-town-leaves-rescuers-shattered\/","title":{"rendered":"Boiling-water attack on puppy in Dunoon, Cape Town leaves rescuers shattered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Cape Town &#8211;<\/strong> A horrific act of animal cruelty has shocked animal-welfare advocates after an eight-week-old female puppy was discovered tied to a fence in Dunoon, barely alive and suffering from severe burns, believed to have been inflicted by boiling water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The alert came via an anonymous tip-off to Cheryl-Lyn\u2019s Rescue Organisation. Its founder, Cheryl-Lyn Potgieter, immediately dispatched community member Francis Cinyama to locate the injured animal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m still shaken by the call,\u201d Potgieter said. \u201cThe pup had been tied up and doused with boiling water. Her tiny paws were raw and she was struggling to breathe. The cruelty was unimaginable.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer: These pictures and video may upset sensitive readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-videopress\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label='VideoPress Video Player' width='421' height='750' src='https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/P69WctP8?cover=1&amp;preloadContent=metadata&amp;useAverageColor=1&amp;hd=0' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow='clipboard-write'><\/iframe><script src='https:\/\/v0.wordpress.com\/js\/next\/videopress-iframe.js?m=1770107250'><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the puppy was safely transported to her farm Potgieter rushed her to Vet-Clin for emergency care. Despite the urgent intervention the prognosis was grim; her condition was such that the decision was made to put her down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe vet was deeply disturbed by her condition,&#8221; Potgieter related. &#8220;She was fading fast, suffering more than any creature should. I made the heartbreaking decision to have her euthanised to end her pain. She didn\u2019t die from her injuries; she was dying because she had no strength left. It was the kindest option left.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-who-s-responsible\">Who&#8217;s responsible? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The organisation is now working to trace the person responsible, although leads remain scarce. \u201cWe don\u2019t know who the owners are,&#8221; said Potgieter. &#8220;Dunoon is large and densely populated and, unfortunately, no-one has come forward with information. But whoever did this must be held accountable. This is not just cruelty; it\u2019s criminal.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She has since reported the incident to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and is urging the public to stay vigilant and act when they witness any form of animal abuse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIf you see something say something. Report it to the SPCA. Take videos or photos if you can. Evidence makes all the difference in bringing perpetrators to justice. Too many animals suffer in silence. We can\u2019t let this continue.\u201d<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-creating-awareness-on-animal-cruelty\">Creating awareness on animal cruelty<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Potgieter hoped the suffering of this unfortunate pup would lead to greater awareness and action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cShe mattered. Her pain mattered. Let\u2019s honour her by fighting for the ones who can\u2019t speak for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cheryl Lyn\u2019s Rescue Organisation continues to appeal to anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward. Tips can be reported anonymously to the SPCA or directly to the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To report cruelty or abuse contact the Cape of Good Hope SPCA on <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-contact-info\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-phone\"><a href=\"tel:0217004158\">021 700 4158<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-email\">or email <a href=\"mailto:inspectorate@spca-ct.co.za\">inspectorate@spca-ct.co.za<\/a> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer: These pictures and video may upset sensitive readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dog2_38463.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Disclaimer: These pictures and video may upset sensitive readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">The final moments of mercy \u2014 a vet at Vet-Clin eases the suffering of the badly burned pup.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/dog1_38445.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\"><strong>Disclaimer: These pictures and video may upset sensitive readers<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-large-font-size\">Boiling water burns and raw paws \u2014 this puppy\u2019s body bore the brutal marks of abuse.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/woman-drives-off-bridge-at-canal-walk\/\">Shock as car plunges off bridge near Canal Walk entrance<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A puppy was found in Dunoon tied to a fence and severely burned. 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