The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has emerged as a beacon of hope for animals in distress.

The organisation is working tirelessly to prevent cruelty, provide medical care, and secure loving homes for countless furry companions.

As the year draws to a close, the organisation reflects on its impactful initiatives.

One of the SPCA's primary focuses is rescuing animals from neglect and abuse.

The organisation's dedicated teams work diligently to rehouse animals, offering them a chance at a better life.
 
Providing medical care and treatment is a cornerstone of their mission.
 

"Our mission is to prevent animals from cruelty as well as rescue animals and take care of them; we also rescue them from abuse and provide a home if they do not have one," says veterinarian Dr. Shalom Phiri.

The SPCA goes beyond rescue efforts, engaging in educational programmes that run in schools and outreach initiatives aimed at raising awareness about responsible pet ownership.

Their message emphasises treating pets as lifelong commitments, akin to caring for children.

"We have educational programmes for school-going children to educate them about pet ownership and how to take care of your pet. We also have a working animal welfare project, so animals get well taken care of."

However, the SPCA faces a recurring challenge: the weekly overflow of animals seeking refuge.

The organisation urges the community to consider adopting pets.

"We have an overflow of dogs and cats, animals that are astray that the public brings as well as those that we receive from owners; these are medical bills that you need to have when you own an animal."

As the New Year approaches, the SPCA also addresses a critical issue: the impact of fireworks on pets.

"Animal safety should be taken as seriously as child safety: let's keep our dogs calm, walk them so they get relaxed, and desensitise your animals to these loud sounds."

As the SPCA continues its unwavering commitment to animal welfare, the organisation looks towards 2024 and the not-so-distant future, hoping for a community that cherishes and protects its four-legged members.