The Cape of Good Hope SPCA has received a donation of burn wound creams and gels to the value of R330,000 which will go a long way in saving lives..
Cape Town, South Africa (21 April 2021) – The first animals have been rescued from the Cape Fire and the Cape of Good Hope are in need of many things to save their lives.
Wound care specialists, Medika SA have committed to donating 1 500 tubes of their Melcura HoneyGel and 1 500 tubes of their Melcura HoneyPlus to the SPCA to assist with their burn wound treatment of fire-affected animals. This donation is worth over R 330 000!
The Jacaranda Good Morning Angels team were asked to assist the SPCA. They invited Cape of Good Hope SPCA spokesperson, Belinda Abraham onto the show to receive a donation of R20 000 from the Good Morning Angels Fund. It was then that they introduced Danielle de Villiers on behalf of Medika SA who announced the donation of the burn wound treatments.
As the fires die down, the SPCA team will have more chance to check the area and collect any injured animals.
“Some areas are still actively burning or smouldering and the ground is so hot, the soles of our Inspectors shoes are melting. Amongst the carnage the Cape Town Fire has left in its wake we have found only one snake that could be saved…”
“but this first sign of life has given us the hope we needed to continue believing and continue searching. Our past experience has taught us that wild animals will often return to their area’s of origin, where they had burrows or nests and we are looking out for these animals too whose feet no doubt will burn on the hot ground” – Belinda Abraham
They will need continued support for some time to come as the animals recover. In a statement released to the public they asked for the following:
“As soon as we can, we will be combing the fire-ravaged areas for any injured animals who will be brought back to our short-term wildlife care facility for treatment. Donations of dressings, bandages, Silbecor ointment, cool packs, fresh fruit and vegetables for the animals and supplies like energy drinks, energy bars, water and eyedrops for the team in the field will be highly appreciated.
We also are calling on the public who reside in an area close to the site of the fire, to please place shallow plastic containers filled with water in their gardens for the animals who will be in desperate need of a drink. If you come across an injured animal and it is safe to do so, please try to confine larger animals and place smaller animals in a covered cardboard box to minimise their stress and call the SPCA on 083 326 1604. We are available on this number 24/7.”
Absolute Pets have opened their doors to donations for the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
“With thanks to Absolute Pets who have agreed to co-ordinate donations for us, donations can be dropped off at the following Absolute Pets Stores:”
- Flamingo (Tableview)
- Welgemoed
- Cape Gate
- Gardens
- Constantia
- Cavendish
You can also donate financially via the following avenues: you can do so via their website here or via EFT.
THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPE SPCA
BANK: Standard Bank
BRANCH: Constantia 025309 / 051001 (internet banking)
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 071832858
ACCOUNT TYPE: Cheque
BENEFICIARY REFERENCE: Your name and surname and FIRE
E-MAIL: Wendy dbadmin@spca-ct.co.za
We have omitted photos from this article as some are heartbreaking and not suitable for sensitive viewers.
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