Cats doused with acid in West Ruimveldt area
Some of the dogs and cats at the GSPCA
Some of the dogs and cats at the GSPCA

…GSPCA says it is cruelty to animals

 

THE Guyana Society for The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (GSPCA) has received reports from residents of West Ruimveldt, Georgetown, of cats being doused with acid to the extent that they had to be euthanized (put down).The non-governmental organisation views the act as cruelty to animals and is urging person(s) guilty of this to desist and take the animals to GSPCA where they will be cared for until they are adopted.

“These incidents left the cats with such severe injuries that they had to be euthanized. We have now been made aware that this was not an isolated incident and as such we would like to alert residents of the West Ruimveldt area, especially those that own pets, to be on the lookout for such incidents. Persons with information on these incidents may make a report in confidence to the GSPCA on telephone number 226-4237 or to the nearest police station,” the organsation noted.

An official of GSPCA on Wednesday told the Guyana Chronicle that since they spoke about the incident on their Facebook Page they have not received any more reports but the search is still on for the perpetrators. According to the official, cats and dogs brought into the GSPCA will not incur any charges except a donation and the animals are treated and cared for.

“Every day dogs and cats are either left at GSPCA by their owners or are picked up by our staff and concerned citizens. Sadly many of these animals are in horrible condition due to neglect and abuse and the most humane thing is to euthanize them,” the official noted.

However, when they can,staffers try to rehabilitate as many of them, despite their horrible condition and numerous ailments. Meanwhile, the GSPCA will embark on their spayed and neutered campaign, which will run from March 17-22 free of cost at its Robb Street location with just a donation.

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