When a Manenberg woman left her alleged abusive partner, he retaliated by attempting to set her home on fire and viciously stabbed their family dog in the neck. CapeTimesSA
Cape of Good Hope SPCA spokesperson Belinda Abraham said the organisation responded to the call for help on Friday.
Abraham said SPCA inspector Jeffrey Mfini found the dog, named Sametime, lying on a blanket and bleeding profusely from a deep wound to his neck. After assisting the dog, Mfini then lodged a complaint against the man in terms of the Animals Protection Act. “We are grateful to the members of SAPS who assisted us with this arrest and thank them for recognising the suffering of an animal.”“Often an intimate partner will use animal maltreatment as a coercive tactic when their partner has a valued bond with an animal, or an emotional attachment that can be exploited.
“We will assist you with the removal of your pet for safekeeping, the compilation of a criminal docket, formulation of charges and the representation of any pet injured by your intimate partner in a court of law,” she said. “Often the abuse itself has shattered the survivor’s sense of self-worth, resulting in her believing that she has no alternative and cannot leave.”
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