In Kraaifontein, a dog was tethered to a tree and made to fight.

 

Scar has since been transferred to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA’s animal hospital, where he is being treated by veterinary staff.

 Cape Town _ Two adolescents have been detained, according to the Cape of Good Hope SPCA, for instigating a pack of six dogs to attack a dog that was chained to a tree in Kraaifontein last week.

Scar, the dog chained to the tree, suffered severe injuries and was sent to the animal hospital of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.

He was saved by a neighborhood animal rescue organization, which also reported the event to the SPCA and sought medical attention for him at the nearby private veterinarian clinic.

“Scar, outnumbered and tied to a tree, had no chance at all. With nowhere to run, he faced the brutal onslaught of six other dogs who were goaded to attack him.

“The two suspects, both minors, were arrested on charges of animal cruelty in terms of the Animals Protection Act No. 71 of 1962 and were taken into the custody of the Kraaifontein SAPS.

“The six dogs, essentially victims too, and a badly injured Scar were seized by Inspector Lee Prins in terms of the Animals Protection Act and criminal charges were laid,“ the SPCA said.

“The Child Justice Act aims to set up a child justice system specifically for children in conflict with the law. In terms of this act, children over the age of 14 have criminal capacity and can be arrested.”

The SPCA said Scar was recovering well.

Two suspects, both minors, were arrested on charges of animal cruelty.

“Things are looking up for Scar, who although still visibly traumatised after his ordeal is doing so much better. His wounds have been tended to and he is warm and comfortable. A little bit of love is going a long way towards mending his broken heart as well.”