Thanks for the update Bev it has been worrying me. Marge On Mar 16, 6:38 pm, Bev <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi All > > I called in at the SPCA this morning [Wed 16.3.2011] to query the > outcome of the report on the abused Jack Russell owned by someone in > Neath Road..... > > The SPCA Inspector (Gareth) who spoke to the owner of the dog said > that he looked for signs of abuse in terms of the dog's responses to > him (Gareth) as well as any physical signs on the dog's body. On both > counts he found no evidence of abuse. > At some point he also purposefully handed the dog back to the man > alleged to have been abusing him to check the dog's response to its > owner. The dog showed no fear on being handed over (to its owner) and > appeared relaxed and happy when held by him. > > The SPCA Inspector called for a veterinary report on the dog's > condition. > The report showed no evidence of an abused dog. > > The owner of the dog has been informed that the SPCA will do periodic > checks on the dog and is okay with this. > The owner of the dog was using a hockey stick (and not a golf > club)........just to get this detail right. > > The inspector said : "There 'appears' to have been some > misunderstanding in relation to the treatment of the dog but we will > watch the situation........although we are not unduly concerned...." > Or words to that effect. > He also said that when Jack Russells "rush around" at play they can > make a heck of a lot of noise..... > > Thank you Guy for your concern and for getting involved. > Thanks too to the SPCA and SAPS who investigated. > > Personally, I have let go and am no longer worried about the > situation..... > I'm hugely relieved i.r.o. the doggie's wellbeing..... > > Bev
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