Spca Lower South

04/01/2025

Precautions for Animal Owners During the Heat Wave we are experiencing in our area 🥵

Keep your animals safe and comfortable during the extreme heat:

1.⁠ ⁠Provide Plenty of Water: Ensure your pets always have access to fresh, clean water to stay hydrated.

2.⁠ ⁠Limit Outdoor Time: Walk your dogs early in the morning or late in the evening when it’s cooler. Avoid exercise during peak heat hours.

3.⁠ ⁠Never Leave in a Hot Car: Temperatures can soar to deadly levels within minutes, even with the windows slightly open🐕.

4.⁠ ⁠Create a Cool Space: Keep pets indoors in a cool, ventilated area. Use fans or air conditioning, and provide a damp towel for them to lie on if needed.

5.⁠ ⁠Watch for Signs of : Look out for heavy panting, drooling, lethargy, vomiting, or collapse. Seek immediate veterinary care if you notice these symptoms.

6.⁠ ⁠Protect Sensitive : Hot pavements can burn your pet’s paws. Test the ground with your hand before walking or stick to grassy areas 🐾.

7.⁠ ⁠Groom Responsibly: Brush pets regularly to remove excess fur but avoid shaving them unless advised by a vet, as fur can provide some protection from heat.

8.⁠ ⁠Provide Shade for Outdoor Pets: If your pet must be outside, ensure they have access to shade and plenty of water.

9.⁠ ⁠Avoid Hot Surfaces: Keep pets off tarred, paved and metal surfaces, which can become extremely hot and cause burns.

10.⁠ ⁠Be Mindful of Small and Elderly Pets: Puppies, kittens, senior pets, and flat-faced breeds like Bulldogs and Persians are more vulnerable to heat-related illnesses.

For any animal emergencies or advice please call the LSC SPCA Emergency line 👉 083 222 6355

31/12/2024

🐾✨ Happy New Year from the Lower South Coast SPCA! ✨🐾

As we step into 2025, we want to thank our community for your incredible support and love for animals. Every adoption, donation, and act of kindness has made a difference in the lives of countless furry friends.

Here’s to another year of compassion, hope, and happy tails! Together, we can continue to protect, care for, and find forever homes for the animals who need us most.

🌟 Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, prosperous, and paw-some 2025! 🌟

29/12/2024

🌟 Empathy: The Key to a Kinder World 🌟

Did you know teaching children to treat animals with compassion has lasting benefits for society? 🐾💖 Empathy shapes values, strengthens families, and fosters pro-social behavior. Studies show that children who grow up caring for pets are more nurturing, responsible, and emotionally resilient.

Let's nurture the next generation to value life over material possessions and embrace kindness in every interaction—whether human or animal. 🌍💞

https://lscspca.org.za/why-it-matters-to-treat-your-pet-empathetically/



*This lovely child was so worried about us hurting his puppy and the pain of the injection he couldn't bear to watch.

25/12/2024

🎅 This Christmas, we at the SPCA are reminded of the humble beginnings of the newborn King, Jesus Christ. As the story goes, He was laid in a manger, surrounded by the gentle creatures of the stable. It's said that the animals shared their manger with Him, considering Him worthy enough to be among them.

As we reflect on this heartwarming scene, we're also inspired by the words of Saint Francis, who saw represented by a lamb - a symbol of innocence, compassion, and kindness. May we, like the animals in the stable, open our hearts and homes to those in need, and may we treat all creatures with the same love and respect that they showed to our newborn King.

🎄 As we celebrate the festive season, let's not forget the animals who bring joy and companionship to our lives. Let's honor their worth and dignity, and strive to create a world where all creatures can thrive.

From our furry friends at the , warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this . May your hearts be filled with love, kindness, and compassion for all beings.

21/12/2024

🎁🐾 Thinking of gifting a pet this Christmas? Animals are not objects—they're lifelong commitments. Make responsible choices and consider the pet’s needs and future. Choose love, not impulse.

https://lscspca.org.za/pets-as-xmas-presents/

🐕🐈

Pets are lifelong commitments, not holiday gifts. This festive season, make thoughtful choices and avoid treating animals as commodities.

19/12/2024

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A massive shout out and thank you to for not hesitating to come to our aid when needed.

We greatly appreciate the ongoing support and professionalism from you and your Team.




🐾 Donate today and be a part of the change.
🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://lscspca.org.za/

12/12/2024

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Every day we are so grateful for the and ongoing support we receive.
This Wednesday we say thank you to all these amazing individuals and businesses:

🐾 David & Edith Steyn for donating the solar panels, and Gustav and Team from A&G Electrical & Solar for installing the panels at the Clinic.

🐾 Dru & Ty for their ongoing dedication and support in their recycling initiative to raise funds for the LSC SPCA. These fine young gentleman recently raised a wonderful R1450.

🐾 David and Edith Steyn for their ongoing support and monthly donations of dry and wet cat/kitten food. They also donated various maintenace items.

🐾 Izotsha Primary School for the wonderful donation the school put together for the Christmas season for the Animals in our care.

🐾 Lynelle Leslie for the blanket donations and ongoing support.

🐾 The Red Hat Ladies for the food and monetary donations.

🐾 An Anonymous Donor for the donation of five new hose pipes for our Kennels.

Thank you 🌹




🐾🐾 Donate today and be a part of the change.
🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://lscspca.org.za/

10/12/2024

24/11/2024

🚨 Event postponed, watch this space for new dates. 🚨

20/11/2024

🐾 SAVE THE DATE! 🐾
We’re excited to announce our Vaccination Day at LSC SPCA, Uvongo! This is a fantastic opportunity to ensure your beloved pets are protected against common diseases and stay healthy.

📅 Date: 7th December (Saturday)
🕣 Time: 08:30 AM to 12:30 PM
📍 Place: LSC SPCA, Uvongo

Why Vaccination is Important?

Vaccinating your pets is crucial for their health and the well-being of the entire community. Vaccines help:

💉 Prevent Serious Diseases: Protect your pets from illnesses like rabies, distemper, and parvovirus.

💉 Ensure Community Health: Vaccinated pets help reduce the spread of diseases to other animals and even humans.

💉 Save on Future Vet Bills: Preventative care can save you money in the long run by avoiding costly treatments for preventable diseases.

What to Bring?

To make the most of this event, please remember:
Dogs must be on leashes 🐶
Cats should be in carriers 🐱

🌧️ Note: The event will be held weather permitting.
Let’s come together to keep our furry friends healthy and happy!

We can’t wait to see you there!

13/11/2024

Request for Information
R1000 Reward

The Lower South Coast is deeply saddened and disturbed by the recent barbaric act of animal cruelty in , where a dog was tragically hung to death. We are urgently appealing to anyone with information that could lead to the identification and arrest of the person or persons responsible for this cruel act.

A reward of R1,000 is being offered for any information that results in an arrest. We strongly believe that with the support of our community, we can increase this reward amount and encourage someone to come forward. We invite members of the public who wish to help increase the reward amount to make a donation, as we know a higher reward may greatly enhance the chances of justice being served.

If any members of the community have information or would like to contribute to the reward fund, please contact the Lower South Coast SPCA. All information received will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and anonymity.

Together, let us stand against animal cruelty and ensure that justice is done.

📲 083 222 6354
https://lscspca.org.za/contact/

07/11/2024

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Every day we are so grateful for the and ongoing support we receive.
This Thursday we say thank you to all these amazing individuals and businesses:

🐾 Port Shepstone High's Interact Club for the awesome donation of food, blankets and treats collected. The Interact Club learners also spent a full morning at the SPCA helping in the kennels, gardening, and giving the animals in our care lots of cuddles and kisses!

🐾 Ryan Tedder's heart-reaching story made such a positive impact when he chose to auction off his complete Checkers Mini Shop to raise funds for our SPCA. An incredible amount of R4000 was raised! Seeing such a young child give back selflessly is wonderful to see, and to his parents for raising such a lovely young man.

🐾 Naveen Moodley from VNH Precasting for the much needed food donations.

🐾 Midlands Veterinary Wholesalers for the incredible donation of puppy and adult dog food.

🐾 David and Edith Steyn for your continued support and monthly donation of dry and wet cat food.

🐾 Aquella Education Centre for the ongoing collections of food for our Animals.

🐾 Nadine and SPAR Hibberdene for the ongoing support and donations.

🐾 Guy Yeadon for your continued support and donation of blankets for our Animals.

Thank you 🌹




🐾🐾 Donate today and be a part of the change.
🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://lscspca.org.za/

04/11/2024

🐶 ADOPTED 🐱

😀 It's our Sunday Smile 😀

Happiness is animals going home 🏡 ❤

Our adoption number is 0832226354.

Thank you to our Community for the continued support, shares, love and adoptions. Without YOU our Rescues would not have the second chance they all so deserve 🩷


Please browse our page and let us now if you would like to meet with one of the animals listed. If you do not see what you are looking for, you are also welcome to message or pop in - we might have just not posted yet.

Adoption page: https://lscspca.org.za/animals-for-adoption/

04/11/2024

Some more of our dogs currently up for .

We have some seriously awesome dogs at the moment. Someone to suit everyone, from the active family right through to the home bodies. Young dogs and old dogs.

Unfortunately we have not tested all of them with cats but we'll keep checking.

Some of our dogs are for breed specific owners.

Please note we do not hold any animal.
The first person to meet them and do the paperwork will have first option.

Should you like to meet with them just pop into our premises.

Please call or whatsapp 0832226354 for more information on any of our Rescues.

📍 If you can't adopt and would like to donate:
Bank: Nedbank
Bank Code: 198765
Account: 1184618100
Ref:
Credit Card: https://lscspca.org.za/donate/

31/10/2024

Fireworks expose animals, not just pets, but also wildlife and livestock to immense stress, which in extreme cases can prove fatal.

Please take heed of the advice below regarding fireworks:
1. It is always advisable to purchase calming tablets for your pets.
The LSC SPCA Clinic stock Nutricalm at R10 per capsule.
2. Where possible keep cats and dogs indoors.
3. Create a safe space for your pet.
Creating a safe space in your house gives your pet somewhere calm and familiar to retreat to when they get scared. Fill a room or corner with food and water bowls, their favourite toys, and bedding to create a pet-friendly environment.
4. Close windows, curtains, and blinds.
Keeping your windows closed can help muffle loud noises and prevents your pet from escaping if they decide to flee. You may also want to close any curtains or blinds to further soundproof your home.
5. Turn up the radio or TV.
Turning on the radio or TV not only helps mask the loud bangs and crackles of fireworks, but also provides a familiar noise to help distract your dog or cat. Play calming music or turn on a programme you watch regularly to help reassure your pet that everything is alright.
6. Give rabbits extra bedding.
Rabbits tend to burrow when they get scared, so popping some extra bedding into their home gives them plenty to hide in and helps them feel protected against the noise.
7. Stay at home.
If at all possible, try to ensure that somebody is at home, this will help soothe your pet’s fears.
Remember to keep talking to your pet and give them plenty of love and attention during the fireworks. Knowing you’re there to protect them will reassure them and keep them calm.
8. Give them a treat
A tasty treat can make a world of difference to your pet’s stress levels.
9. Make sure your pets are Microchipped.
This helps identifying and re-unite you with your pet should they be lost.

🐾 The LSC SPCA offers boarding facilities for your pet/s throughout the year, please contact the Reception on 039 312 0962 for boarding enquiries 🐾

Should you encounter any animal emergency, an animal in distress or stray animals, please try and keep them safe and confined and call the SPCA Emergency line on 083 222 6355 immediately.

For any violations related to the use of Fireworks and the relevant By-Laws, please contact Protection Services Law Enforcement on 039 682 5555.

28/10/2024

We start a new week giving our heartfelt gratitude to Barbara Patrick and Kloof and Highway SPCA for the overwhelming donation of dog, puppy, cat and kitten food for the Animals in our care.
This large donation could not have come at a better time when we were so low on food that receiving such a generous amount from a sister SPCA helped get our food room back to where we so needed it!

On average, we use in the region of 110kgs of food daily (this does not include soft/wet food) to feed the precious souls in our care.
Being able to provide two meals per day for these souls would not be possible without the ongoing support and donations from our Community.

We are so grateful for this donation, and the donations that we receive.

24/10/2024

🐾 Support the SPCA – Your Donations Save Lives! 🐾

Every contribution helps us rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. By donating, you provide essential medical care, food, shelter, and a second chance for animals waiting for their forever homes. Together, we can make a real difference in their lives!

🙏 Donate today and be a part of the change.
🔗 Visit our website to learn more: https://lscspca.org.za/

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