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After spending several days trapped in toxic sewage water in Dunoon a severely injured dog was pulled to safety by Cheryl Lyn Potgieter, founder of Cheryl Lyn\u2019s Rescue Organisation. Despite her courageous efforts the rescue ended in heartbreak when the dog\u2019s condition proved too severe to recover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rescue unfolded on Monday afternoon after Potgieter had received a distress call from residents. \u201cWhen I arrived I could only see his black head sticking out of the filthy water,\u201d she recalled. \u201cAll I could think was, how did he survive since Friday? The sewage and oil were so bad his poor body must have absorbed the poison.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With no time to lose Potgieter waded into the contaminated water armed only with her catch pole. \u201cHe was about 20 kg, dead weight and there was no other way to get him out. I was drenched and exhausted, but I couldn\u2019t leave him there.\u201d
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Cheryl Lyn rescued the dog and took him to the vet.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Community comes together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Potgieter received help from Karen and Blessings from the nearby Green Storage building. \u201cKaren helped fetch my car to park closer while Blessings recorded the rescue,\u201d she said. \u201cTheir quick action made all the difference.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After pulling the dog to safety, Potgieter rushed him to Vet-Clin, where Dr Kate confirmed his front leg was severely broken and that he had been severely weakened after days of suffering. \u201cEven if we tried to pull him through I doubt he would have survived,\u201d she said. \u201cHis body had just been through too much.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She also thanked Nichola and her domestic worker, who first called for help. \u201cIf it weren\u2019t for them that poor dog would have died a terrible death,\u201d she said.
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After days trapped in sewage water, this brave Dunoon dog fought to stay alive until help arrived.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A final act of kindness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although the rescue ended in tragedy Potgieter ensured the dog\u2019s final moments were filled with love. \u201cI held him and made sure he knew kindness before he passed,\u201d she said. \u201cSometimes euthanasia is a rescue; when an animal has endured so much pain it\u2019s the most humane thing we can do. The veterinarian always knows best.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potgieter said what broke her most was knowing how many people had walked past the dog over the weekend without helping. \u201cThat\u2019s the heartbreaking part; if I\u2019d known about him sooner we may have saved him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She urged residents never to ignore a suffering animal. \u201cIf you see a dog in distress seek immediate help. The Cape of Good Hope SPCA will never turn an animal away. We must be their voices; they can\u2019t speak for themselves.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potgieter\u2019s organisation continues to rely on public support to rescue and rehabilitate animals in crisis. \u201cThere are many kind people in the community who donate, but it\u2019s a constant battle to find funds,\u201d she said. \u201cEvery bit helps us save another life.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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