Animal Cruelty

How to report cruelty to animals.

"The question is not, Can they reason?, nor Can they talk?, but Can they suffer?" ~ English philosopher, Jeremy Bentham.

How to report animal cruelty.

The City police and Windhoek SPCA Cruelty Investigation Staff greatly depend on the community for information concerning animal cruelty. Please provide as much detailed information as possible about the following.

• What- Describe the incident of cruelty that you think you have witnessed,including description of the animal involved.
• Who- Describe the person or people involved.
• When- Date and time of the incident
• Where- Location of incident,street address and land marks.

If possible take photos which can be used as evidence for possible prosecution. Any accurate details provided increase the chance of seeing the law upheld and that the animals can be rescued.

We never release the identity of the complainant!

What constitutes animal cruelty?

If you are concerned that an animal may be in distress, do not ignore it. Your actions could help save a life. In addition to protecting the animal, you may also be protecting children or adults at risk of being harmed. An injured or stressed animal especially dogs may bite or attack.

An animal maybe being abused if

• Deprived of adequate food, water, shelter, ventilation, space, care or veterinary treatment;
• Injured, sick or in pain or suffering; or
• Abused or neglected.
  

How to recognize an animal in distress.

1) Thin and emaciated

Extremely thin, rib bones and hip bones are visible. This could indicate starvation or illness.

2) Little or no access to shelter,food or water.

All companion, farm and captive wildlife should have access to food, water and shelter from the elements.

3) Wounded or injured

May have an obvious wound or be limping either from lack of care or direct physical abuse.

4) Coat in poor condition

Could indicate a flea or tick infestation.

5) Hair badly matted

Can cause distress to an animal.

To report cruelty to animals contact:

Windhoek Dog Control
061-302302

Windhoek SPCA
061-238654 or 0811244520

Cat Protection Society
061-233378

Swakopmund SPCA
064-404419

Walvis Bay SPCA
064-204041

Tsumeb SPCA
067-220464

Otjiwarongo SPCA
0812272758 or 0813139294

Luderitz SPCA
063-202114 or 0811287416