SPCA Amahlathi

03/09/2026

Come meet some of our residents looking for their forever home. They are all beautiful, healthy and so ready to accept you as their family. Call the office on 04368 31414 and make arrangements to meet.

01/09/2026

Thank you for always making yourself available to assist us. Your support is appreciated

28/08/2026

Staff travelled to Keiskammahoek to assist a goat that had wondered into a garden and was bitten. Goats is being treated and hopefully will stay on owners property in the future.

28/08/2026

Traveling to a case in Keiskammahoek, Thando stopped this donkey owner and did some education on compassionate donkey care, he checked the donkeys for injuries and educated owner on the correct way to transport goods. We are planning to revive our 50 SHADES OF BRAY project whereby we educate regarding health and care of working donkeys, show owners how to make safe bridles and carts. Donkeys are always overlooked as they are such stoic creatures. They are used especially in poor rural communities for transport of water, wood and other produce.

28/08/2026

Thank you so much to Dean Palmer for always assisting the SPCA when needed.
Your support is appreciated.

27/08/2026

The first time shouldn’t be when you HAVE to do it.

There’s something stuck in between their toes.
An ear that suddenly droops and they’re shaking their head.
There’s a sore patch buried under all that fur that you need to get a proper look at.
Maybe that eye needs a bit of an inspection.

But right now?
The vet needs you to keep their head still for just a moment.

That’s a pretty difficult time to discover your dog really doesn’t like having their head kept still.
Or their ears lifted.
Or somebody looking closely at their eyes.

Maybe they’ve never really had any handling?

Because now it matters.
And perhaps it hurts too.

We practice so many things with our dogs that they'll use throughout their lives.

Sit.
Wait.
Come.

But there are other crucial skills that might sit in our minds that we don’t act on, but know we should.

Handling is one of those “I really should start” skills to have.

It can literally be seconds.
Lift an ear. Reward. Finished.
Hold a paw. Reward. Finished.
Part the fur and have a quick look at the skin. Reward. Finished.
Briefly hold the muzzle. Reward. Finished.

Then, once those things are easy, we can gradually make them a little more realistic.

Hold for slightly longer.
Look between the toes.
Bring a warm damp cloth near an ear maybe even make contact.
Reward.
Finished again.

All these wee rehearsals for things that may one day matter.

And there's another important bit.

Your dog doesn't need to prove they can tolerate it.
If they're becoming uncomfortable, stop.

Go back.
Make the next attempt much easier.

Because the goal here isn't to see how much handling they'll put up with all at once.
It's to make the handling itself increasingly familiar, predictable and normal.

Because if the day comes when you really do need to help them?
Or they need to see the vet?

It won't be the first time.
It’s just “another” time.

Every dog seems to have their own “absolutely not” bit, sometimes for reasons we’d never have guessed.

27/08/2026

Please help us find ABBY, she has gone missing in area below the ADM water works(near SPCA)
If you see her contact Donne on 0716245053 or the SPCA on 0723564565

27/08/2026

So important to steralise

PYOMETRA IN DOGS

The silent, life-threatening infection every dog owner should know about

Pyometra is a serious and potentially fatal infection of the uterus (womb) that can affect unsterilised female dogs.

Although pyometra can occur in a younger dog, the risk increases as an unsterilised female gets older and goes through repeated heat cycles. It is particularly important to be aware of the risk in females from around 4–5 years of age onwards. (Cornell Vet College⁠)

WHAT HAPPENS?

After a female dog has been in heat, hormonal changes cause the lining of the uterus to thicken. This can create an ideal environment for bacteria to multiply.

The uterus can then become filled with infected fluid and pus.

And this is where pyometra becomes extremely dangerous.

The bacteria and their toxins can enter the bloodstream, potentially causing sepsis, organ failure, shock and death if treatment is delayed. (Cornell Vet College⁠)

WATCH FOR THESE WARNING SIGNS:

• Drinking much more water than normal
• Urinating more frequently
• Loss of appetite
• Lethargy or depression
• Vomiting
• Fever
• A swollen or painful abdomen
• Weakness or collapse
• Cream, yellow, bloody or foul-smelling discharge from the v***a

But there is an important warning:

NO DISCHARGE DOES NOT MEAN NO PYOMETRA!

With an open pyometra, infected material can drain through the va**na and may be noticed by the owner.

With a closed pyometra, the cervix is closed and the infected material remains trapped inside the uterus. There may be no visible discharge at all — and this form can become extremely dangerous very quickly. (Cornell Vet College⁠)

WHEN DOES IT HAPPEN?

Pyometra commonly develops a few weeks after a heat cycle, so if your unsterilised female dog becomes unwell after being in season, pyometra should always be considered. (Merck Veterinary Manual⁠)

HOW IS IT TREATED?

Pyometra is a veterinary emergency.

The usual and most effective treatment is surgery to remove the infected uterus and ovaries — essentially an emergency spay. Dogs may also require intravenous fluids, antibiotics and intensive monitoring.

Emergency pyometra surgery is considerably more complicated and risky than a routine spay on a healthy dog. (Cornell Vet College⁠)

CAN IT BE PREVENTED?

Yes.

Spaying a female dog prevents the vast majority of pyometra cases because the uterus and ovaries are removed before the infection can develop. (Cornell Vet College⁠)

If your female dog is not intended for breeding, speak to your veterinarian about the most appropriate time to have her spayed.

PLEASE DON’T WAIT.

A dog with pyometra may initially appear simply “a little off”.

But pyometra can progress rapidly.

If your unsterilised female dog is lethargic, not eating, vomiting, drinking excessively, has va**nal discharge, or simply doesn’t seem right — especially after a recent heat — contact your veterinarian immediately.

Pyometra is painful.
Pyometra is dangerous.
Pyometra can be fatal.
But pyometra is preventable.

27/08/2026

Let's respect nature

26/08/2026

🐾💗 HAPPY INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY! 💗🐾

Today we celebrate the incredible dogs who bring so much love, loyalty, laughter and unconditional companionship into our lives. 🐶❤️

At JMAW, we know that every dog deserves to be treated with kindness, cared for responsibly and loved as part of the family. 🏡🐾

So today, give your four-legged best friend an extra cuddle, a special treat and plenty of attention! 🥰

And remember — the best gift we can give our dogs isn't just a treat… it's a lifetime of love, proper care, good health and responsible ownership. ❤️

Here's to our faithful companions and the unconditional love they give us every single day!

🐶 Happy International Dog Day from all of us at JMAW! 🐾💗