Five Black-Backed Jackal pups were rescued by two incredible police officers recently and they are now being cared for by the team from the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.
Johannesburg, South Africa (26 September 2022) – Five young Black-Backed Jackal pups were recently rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. Two South African Police officers played a vital role in getting the pups to safety. The jackal pups were taken to the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital.
The Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital treats indigenous species free of charge to ensure they each get the very best care needed to recover fully and hopefully live a life back in the wild where they belong.
They recently took in the Black-Backed Jacal pups, and while they treat the animals for free, they rely on support from the public. They have their “one meal” programme that allows people to donate towards one meal for any animals in their care.
“These five gorgeous Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) puppies were rescued from the illegal wildlife trade. Thin and dehydrated they were in desperate need of veterinary attention, but now safely under our care, these pups are recovering well.
Massive thanks to Warrent Officer Lizelle Boshoff and Warrant Officer Marlene Slabbert of the South African Police, Orkney Station, for rescuing these pups. A case has been opened and supporting evidence submitted by our hospital.
In the interim, these 5 pups are eating up a storm. On an optimal diet of a nutrient-rich milk formula, and finely chopped-up protein sources, #OneMeal per pup costs R24. Feeding four times a day means that it costs us around R480 per day to feed all five of them!
The pups would LOVE it if you would please consider donating toward the cost of their meals.”
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The wildlife vet treats indigenous species free of charge. We always love seeing the little patients that arrive at the vet and are later released back to the wild.
If you would like to support the Johannesburg Wildlife Veterinary Hospital’s treatment and care of wildlife, you can find out how here. The organisation treat indigenous animals free of charge, relying solely on the donations and support of the community.
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