Pitbulls: ‘In many instances, aggressive animals have been subjected to extreme abuse’ Photo: Stock Image / Pixabay
NSPCA warns locals about TWO new scams involving Pitbulls
The NSPCA has warned Pitbull owners about two new scams that are going on including the impersonation of SPCA staff.
Pitbulls: ‘In many instances, aggressive animals have been subjected to extreme abuse’ Photo: Stock Image / Pixabay
There are two scams going around online regarding Pitbulls that the NSPCA has warned locals about.
NSPCA warns of scam offering a reward for Pitbulls
The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) stated that a post is circulating on Twitter offering a reward to people.
In the post, from an unverified government account, the poster says those who report the addresses of where pit bulls are kept will receive a reward of R1 500.
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The NSPCA stated that this post appeared to be a scam. The Public Relations officer for the NSPCA Keshvi Nair told IOL that the post was highly questionable.
Locals are urged to report the post
Nair explained that not only does it come from an unverified account but it has no contact information attached.
She added that the viral post does not state why there was a reward for the Pitbulls or why they were being so urgently sought.
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“The post places Pitbulls and their owners at risk. If you have come across the post, please report it,”
said Nair.
People are also attempting to impersonate SPCA staff to take the dogs
Nair also spoke about people trying to impersonate SPCA staff.
She stated that these impersonators demand that people hand their Pitbulls over. Nair says that this is also a scam.
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“This is also a scam. The SPCA is not going door to door and demanding that people hand over their Pitbulls,” she said.
She further urged pet owners to be both vigilant and safe. Nair cautioned people against handing their animals over to unknown people.
In addition to the above, the NSPCA says that people who are unable to care for their pets should take the animal to their local SPCA or animal welfare shelter.
New petition challenges ban on Pitbulls
In related news, it was previously reported that a new petition challenging the ban on Pitbulls is gaining momentum online.
South Africa remains torn apart with regard to what needs to be done about the domestication of Pitbulls.
Following vicious attacks by Pitbulls – mauling family members and other dogs to death, the Sizwe Kupelo Foundation came out to say they’ve had enough. The Sizwe Kupelo Foundation created a petition which has garnered over 40 000 signatures.
Their aim is to get citizens to rally behind their call for Pitbulls to be banned as domestic animals in the country. Read the full story here.
