- South Africa -
On Friday, August 26, 2022, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA and the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement Animal Control Unit rescued seven dogs from dogfighting in Tafelsig, a neighborhood in the City of Cape Town.
In a joint statement, the agencies said that they acted on a tip received the same day.
The dogfighting took place behind the Swartklip Indoor Sports Center. Officials found the organizers to be all minors between 15 and 17 years of age.
Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA said the dogs rescued were still young and in the process of being trained for fighting. He added that their future is unclear but did not elaborate on that statement.
He then said: “Dogfighting cases always make my heart drop into my stomach. I cannot understand how any person can find pleasure in watching dogs rip each other apart. What is even scarier, these were minors! What is happening to our society?”
Charges have been filed at the South African Police Service against the minors whose identities have not been released.
Cape of Good Hope SPCA said that dogfighting is illegal in South Africa and anyone found guilty of any involvement in dogfighting is liable for a fine of R80,000 (approximately $4,600) and/or imprisonment of up to only 24 months with a criminal record.
Pieterse also said that this was not an isolated incident so, to spread awareness surrounding dogfighting, two days after the dogfighting bust, the Cape of Good Hope SPCA set up a “dummy” dogfighting pit at the Sea Point Promenade.
The nonprofit said the dummy pit drew a lot of attention from passersby, many being shocked and horrified that this barbaric activity is happening in modern society.
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Excellent visuals to reach all people. This was done in a way that forced people to see the cruelty that dogs endure on a daily basis. Blood and tears. Please help these precious souls survive outside the ring. They deserve a chance. As far as the individuals involved, once proven, jail them, then keep an eye on them, they most probably will return to what they know, what’s easiest. Show them they will not succeed.