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The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) says it has registered a large number of stray and injured animals at their branches across the country.
This is as a result of New Year’s fireworks.
The National Council of SPCAs spokesperson Jacques Peacock has appealed to anyone who sees a stray animal to contact their nearest SPCA office.
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“Despite years of public education, fireworks were once again widespread last night. This morning, we woke up to countless reports of lost animals, many injured or terrified. Across the country, SPCAs have been on the streets since the early hours responding to emergency callouts and helping animals caught in the fallout. This is the hidden cost of fireworks,” says Peacock.
VIDEO | NSPCA sounds the alarm on fireworks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGIGlZQkZ8U
