The NSPCA said it was unfortunate that all the attention had been given to Sheba, the rogue tiger that was shot dead in Walkerville, while little was said about the dead chickens.
“Are some animals more important than others?,” the NSPCA asked, labelling he deaths a tragic week for animal welfare.
“Every major radio, TV station and newspaper covered the story of the female tigress that escaped her enclosure and was eventually shot and killed. While the media sensation around the tigress resulted in national and even international outrage and sympathy from the public, the same cannot be said for the 50 000 chickens that suffered slowly as they suffocated to death in their chicken house on a farm in Lichtenburg,” the group said.
“For many years animal welfarists and activists have raised the debate about how certain animals are generally more valued than others, and the greatest example of this is the comparison between animals that are used for food and animals that are used for companionship. “In this case the tragic death of 50 000 chickens appears to have been overlooked in the face of the case regarding the tigress. It shouldn’t be this way. Both the tigress and the chickens deserve to be recognised and fought for.”ventilation systems stopped due to prolonged stages of load-shedding.
“Each and every animal has intrinsic value. Any animal that reacts to stimuli certainly has the capacity to feel pain and this fact should not be overlooked. The National Council of SPCAs deeply values and remains dedicated to protecting all animals.”
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