{"id":284526,"date":"2025-11-06T12:28:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/?p=284526"},"modified":"2025-11-06T12:30:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T10:30:56","slug":"fireworks-fears-fade-cape-towns-pets-enjoy-calmer-guy-fawkes-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/fireworks-fears-fade-cape-towns-pets-enjoy-calmer-guy-fawkes-night\/","title":{"rendered":"Fireworks fears fade: Cape Town\u2019s pets enjoy calmer Guy Fawkes night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>CAPE TOWN<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>\u2013<\/strong>\u00a0The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has reported a significantly calmer Guy Fawkes Night for animals in Cape Town compared to previous years, primarily due to the collaborative efforts of Law Enforcement officials and the SPCA team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Operating between 04:00 on 5 November and 07:00 on 6 November, the SPCA Inspectorate received 51 calls, of which only seven were directly linked to fireworks incidents\u2014showing notable progress from prior years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-incidents-still-occurred\">Incidents still occurred<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the overall reduction in fireworks-related issues, a few concerning incidents occurred.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>in Delft, SPCA Inspectors rescued a dog trapped between a wall and a Wendy house<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in Claremont, children were reported throwing fireworks at a dog<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In Seawinds, a dog attacked family members after being startled by fireworks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>in Mitchells Plain, particularly Tafelsig, and Bishop Lavis, there were multiple reports of firework-related disturbances, including a dog that attacked its owner due to fear caused by the explosions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ALSO READ: <a href=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/no-guy-fawkes-in-bonteheuwel\/\">https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/no-guy-fawkes-in-bonteheuwel\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-law-enforcement-makes-the-difference\">Law enforcement makes the difference<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>City Law Enforcement officials played a critical role by confiscating fireworks and issuing fines in several cases, which helped deter malicious behavior and minimise harm to animals. Additionally, the SPCA\u2019s 24-hour line received routine welfare calls concerning sick or injured animals, not directly linked to fireworks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abraham expressed gratitude for the support from Law Enforcement, highlighting their essential role in allowing the SPCA to operate amidst the chaos. She also acknowledged that concerted enforcement and community awareness seem to be yielding results, as suggested by Cape Animal Welfare Forum\u2019s consensus that fireworks-related complaints have declined significantly compared to previous years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/novanews.co.za\/tygerburger\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/2311_48200.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">All unwanted, abandoned, stray, seized, confiscated and impounded cats and dogs from the greater Cape Town area are admitted to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-animals-still-missing\">Animals still missing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>However, Abraham voiced ongoing concerns regarding terrified animals that may have run away and are still lost. \u201cTerrified animals can cover great distances, and animals from the hardest-hit areas could be anywhere by now,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The SPCA urged residents to stay alert for displaced or frightened animals. 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