Report Cruelty or Abuse

To report animals being abused (eg: dog fighting), please contact Clarke Peterson on 071 438 4945 or you can email him. 

NAWTT - NATIONAL ANIMAL WELFARE TASK TEAM
Report suspected dog smuggling, baiting and/or fighting.  Please also report all lost and stolen dogs to the following departments using the SAPS theft case number:  Code to be utilised is 57304
Department Managing Task Team:  Wynberg Cluster Detectives  WynbergCluster@saps.gov.za
SAPS Investigating Officer & Task Team Leader:  Capt William Dreyer  0824692549/0214678233  wc.investops@saps.gov.za
SAPS Investigating Officers:
Const Brown  0764714774  brownandre9@gmail.com
Const van Loggerenberg  0789669773
NAWTT Manager:  Marietta Hopley  0832545523/Office 0215317815  MARIETTEHOPLEY@aol.com
NAWTT Administrative Coordinator:  Francis Saul  0742043947  francis@pancorph.com

REPORT A CRIME
You can report any animal cruelty or abuse cases that have already happened- this site is to make people aware of past incidents.  For currents crime incidents please call:
SAPS 10111
SPCA You will find a list of all local numbers here.
You can visit their site to read news on the latest incidents of animal cruelty and to perhaps help by forwarding and sharing information.  Please consider signing their PETITION and making a difference.
We are aware that a huge amount of petitions have been sent out regarding animal rights BUT this petition is one with a difference and will be submitted to parliament once we receive your signature, showing your support for something that really is quite bizarre…. .
Did you know that animals in South Africa are not recognized as sentient beings. This means they are classified as objects, and therefore have no rights. 
- See more at: http://www.reportacrime.co.za/OurPetition.aspx#sthash.FOa3SC3V.dpuf
NB: Please DO NOT report crime that have not happened yet or that needs action immediately such as Animal Cruelty cases! This site is ONLY here to make people aware of past incidents and we can not help you out with any items that needs attention, we can only give advice on what to do. - See more at: http://www.reportacrime.co.za/ReportAdd.aspx#sthash.J7IxrJK5.dpuf
NB: Please DO NOT report crime that have not happened yet or that needs action immediately such as Animal Cruelty cases! This site is ONLY here to make people aware of past incidents and we can not help you out with any items that needs attention, we can only give advice on what to do. - See more at: http://www.reportacrime.co.za/ReportAdd.aspx#sthash.J7IxrJK5.dpuf
NB: Please DO NOT report crime that have not happened yet or that needs action immediately such as Animal Cruelty cases! This site is ONLY here to make people aware of past incidents and we can not help you out with any items that needs attention, we can only give advice on what to do. - See more at: http://www.reportacrime.co.za/ReportAdd.aspx#sthash.J7IxrJK5.dpuf
To report animal abuse or dog fighting activities in your area, please call 078 893 7582.
You can also fill out an online form anonymously here.
Report stolen dogs to police - Cape Town

Cape Town - If you see a dog in distress call the AACL inspectorate emergency 24 hour hot-line on 073 404 2435.
Should you see a dead animal call the 24-hour hot-line on 021 957 4700 and they will arrange removal.

 Strays - Cape Town
Please contact the Law Enforcement Animal Control Unit on 021 596 1999 to report free roaming strays.
Alternatively, if the animal can be confined, please contact the SPCA on 021 700 4158 or 021 700 4159 (083 326 1604) to come and collect them.
It would also be hugely appreciated if you could take them to your closest shelter if you can capture them yourself.

HIGHVELD HORSE CARE UNIT - Meyerton 
Please report any abuse to HHCU. 

CART HORSES - Cape Town
Cart Horse Protection Association - Call 082 6599 599 
Cart Horse Abuse can be classified as one of the following: overloading, whipping, untreated injuries/lame horse, horses in terrible condition (eg: underweight) reckless driving, ill-fitting harnesses or the horse needs new shoes.
These are the best details to keep an eye out for when reporting a case of abuse: 
: Colour of horse & name or ID number 
: Any distinctive markings on the horse such as a blaze, a star, white socks 
: How many men are on the cart 
: What colour tshirts are the men wearing, are they wearing anything distinctive such as hats or beanies 
: On what road did you see the horse and in which direction was the horse going 
: What is the closest intersection 

Other information: If you are reporting a case of abuse, don’t let the cart horse drivers know. Once they suspect you have reported them, they are adept in disappearing down side roads so that the inspectors or CIDs will not find them.
If there is any chance you are able to take a picture – PLEASE DO! Pictures of abuse are invaluable when it comes to court cases and a history of abuse would just make our case stronger. A picture also says a thousand words. With one picture – Cart Horse Protection will know who the horse is, who the horse’s owner is and who the drivers are.
In terms of the Animal By Law there is no legal age specified to drive a cart. The Road Traffic Act also has no age specified but it does say that the animal drawn vehicle has to be operated by a competent driver. This is something that we need to change in the By Law. We are not issuing E53 permits to anyone under the age of 16 years.
If you do see a horse that looks like the driver is not controlling properly, please send us the ID# and we will contact the owner to find out more about the driver.

Reporting (please always call the emergency cell number first, if that is unavailable then move down the list): 
: Call or SMS 082 6599 599 
: Call 021 535 3435 
: Call 082 6566 599 
: Email all the information to veterinarychpa@gmail.com
To report abuse, please email Nina

OWL RESCUE CENTRE - Nationwide
Should you find an owl that you suspect might be injured, please call us on 082 719 5463 (24/7 Emergency Line)

SPCA - Cape Town
Please contact us if you know of any animal that is being neglected or treated badly. By reporting cruelty, you help to free them from suffering.
We will act - but we can only do so if we know about it. We depend on people like you to be our ‘eyes and ears’ in your community.
You can remain anonymous when you call – you don’t have to give your name if you’re afraid – but even if you do, the SPCA will NOT let anyone know who you are.
Contact our inspectorates on our control number: 021 700 4158/4159, or in emergencies call 083 326 1604.
The Cape of Good Hope SPCA responds to cruelty complaints within the Greater Cape Town metropole. To report animal abuse or neglect outside of this area please visit www.nspca.co.za to find details of your nearest SPCA.
inspectorate@spca-ct.co.za

SPCA - Durban
Although our inspectors do carry out spot checks, they rely on tip offs from the general public. Don't stand by while an innocent animal suffers. They can't speak for themselves - they need caring, compassionate people to speak for them.
You don't have to give your name when you report cruelty, if you are worried about adverse repercussions from your neighbours or community.
To anonymously report animal cruelty after hours, please phone, don't email.
If you know of any animals that is being neglected or treated badly, please contact us on 031 579 6500 or on our emergency after hours number, 083 212 6103.
 
SPCA - Tshwane/Pretoria & Centurion
REPORT CRUELTY TO ANIMALS  inspectors@spcapta.org.za
Weekdays 08h00 - 16h30  and  Saturdays 08h00 - 12h00  
Pretoria (Waltloo Office)  012 803 5219
Centurion  012 664 5644  /  076 889 2585

After Hours Only (incl weekends) 
Pretoria (Waltloo Office)  083 453 3863  
Centurion  082 807 5671
Kungwini  083 290 7498

SPCA Toti - Amanzimtoti 
Our inspectors do random checks throughout the communities in the area, but with your help we hope to rid the area of animal neglect and abuse. If you know of any animals that are being neglected or treated badly, please contact us on tel. 031 904 2424. These animals need your help as they cannot speak for themselves. Please do the right thing and report cruelty. Please give your name or number when reporting an incident so that we can report back to you.  This information is treated in the strictest confidence so there is no need to be worried about the affects it will have on you in your community.
 
WETNOSE - Pretoria
If you know of any animal abuse or neglect, please report it to us so that we can help the animal as soon as possible. Your name will not be provided to the person in question, however WE need all your details to follow up on any cases of cruelty. Your report will go directly to our inspector, who will handle the case.  
Please click here or email wetnose.kennels@absamail.co.za
Tel  0861 wet nose or 013-9323941/2
Emergency Tel  082 677 8084
Email  wetnose@absamail.co.za
Inspector:  Insp. Jacques van der Merwe

Preventing Animal Cruelty 

Visit World of Animal Welfare - eventhough based in Australia, they have some great advice if you are concerned about the way a child you know is treating animals.
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