Two dog brothers found hope in an unexpected place: a forgotten stretch of the R513.
Cullinan, South Africa (30 April 2025) — Hope can be found where it is expected least. This was the case for two dog brothers left to fend for themselves on a forgotten stretch of the R513 who, thanks to the effort of different humans, have a real shot at a good life.
The Ridgeback and the Africanis dogs had become brothers but had no family to care for them. They had been left in an area that the Tshwane SPCA describes as something of a ‘dumping ground’ for dogs, and had become skin and bone, consequentially.
Despite attempts from different people who tried to catch the dog brothers, the roadside duo did not have enough trust in humans to go with any of them.
However, this all changed recently when a grey bakkie stopped; armed with family buckets (one with fried chicken and one with water) and patience.
After the dogs tucked into the meal as if it were their last, the bakkie Good Samaritans attempted to catch the two to no avail. Not giving up and determined to watch over the young pooches, they waited for help.
Said help first came in the form of NSPCA Inspector Veronica van Greunen. However, not even the inspector could catch the two. This, of course, didn’t mean giving up. Rather, it meant that it was time to call for back-up.
The Tshwane SPCA entered the chat; eventually succeeding in securing the two and taking them to the SPCA. This is likely the closest thing to a home the two had enjoyed in a while.
“At this moment, the two brothers are in the care of the Tshwane SPCA, where thy are receiving the love, nutrition, and medical attention they so desperately need,” the Tshwane SPCA said.
“With time, dedicated care, and patience, they will flourish and rediscover the joy they were so cruelly denied.”
The Tshwane SPCA emphasizes bringing a dog to them before even considering abandoning them on a road.
“Dumping an animal is an act of cruelty and betrayal—they are left confused, broken, waiting for someone who will never return.”
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