NATIONAL NEWS - Twenty-seven donkeys were last week rescued by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty against Animals (SPCA) in Polokwane, ending a state of existence in which they have undergone unimaginable cruelty.

According to SPCA manager Selma Landman, the donkeys were rescued from the donkey skin trade and from other cruelty cases, and she wishes to thank all involved for their help in saving these animals.

“A big shout out to our inspectors who are always quick to respond and often have to drive long distances to load these animals under difficult circumstances. Also a big thank you to the community who report these cases and to the police who waited with our latest two donkeys until we arrived,” she says.

She explains that two donkeys had sustained serious injuries while pulling heavy loads using the wrong tack. These animals have experienced immense pain and were most probably worked up to the point of collapse.

Read more on the Caxton publication, The Citizen.