Open Letter to the Luderitz Community

Dear Friends and Fellow Stakeholders,
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) of Luderitz has been in existence since 1996. It has endeavoured in all these years to provide a supporting role and presence to the Luderitz Community and the Local Authorities, and whilst there were always numerous challenges to contend with, it [...]

SPCA June

Barking Dogs
People talk, cats meow, ducks quack, and dogs bark. That’s what they do. But when dogs bark excessively, it’s enough to create neighbourhood uproar. Assuming all parties are reasonable in their expectations, that’s the last thing anyone wants. So what is to be done if your furry pal barks like there’s no tomorrow? [...]

HOUSE TRAINING A DOG

You will need:
• A crate only large enough for the dog to stand up and turn around comfortably in
• Schedule for going outside
• Treats for whenever you go outside with the dog
• Good observing skills to prevent accidents
• Patience!

A) Crate
The dog/puppy must be crated whenever you’re away or can’t actively supervise (e.g., when you’re busy [...]

SPCA

People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
Chocolate, Macadamia nuts …these foods may sound delicious to you, but are actually quite dangerous to our animal companions.
Chocolate, Coffee, Caffeine: These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee and in the nuts of [...]

SPCA: Dont Litter- Spay or Neuter

Every year thousands of animals must be euthanized/killed because they are unhealthy, born into poor conditions and not cared for properly or because there are no homes for them. You can help! Be a responsible pet owner! Spay and neuter your pets. Contact a veterinarian for professional advice – the sooner the better. Your veterinarian [...]