In the midst of the recent storm, Inspectors Rowan Davids and Lwazi Ntungele waded into a body of water alongside the busy N2 freeway near Old Faure to rescue a distressed dog trapped on a water hyacinth.
Following his rescue, the dog we named River wasn’t just dripping with water, he was also dripping with ticks! After being dried and warmed, River received immediate treatment to relieve him of the parasites and then enjoyed a bowl of warming food which he gulped down with relish. Unfortunately, just days after his rescue, River went off his food and retreated to his bed. Our vigilant Senior Animal Welfare Assistant MK Dyanti quickly noticed this change and rushed River to the hospital for urgent care.
River was diagnosed with Babesia, a severe tick-borne disease that attacks red blood cells and can be life-threatening. Thanks to the expertise and compassion of our kennel and hospital teams, River is now on the mend. He’s enjoying special treats and care, and he’s steadily regaining his strength.
It is your continued support that allows us to not only rescue animals like River but also provide the life-saving treatment they need to recover. River’s fight for survival—first against drowning and then against a life-threatening disease—was made possible by you. Thank you for saving River!
