Kliprivier Dierekliniek

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

Thank you Shadow, for donating blood to a good cause! 🩸

Shadow is a healthy 2-year old greyhound, whose owner has allowed him to donate blood, which will be used to help the lives of other furries.

Greyhounds make good donors because they have a very high red blood count compared to that of some other dog breeds.
Most greys have a negative blood type which makes them universal donors.
They also have a gentle temperament, and relatively easily accessible veins.

Shadow has passed a full health check and his blood is already being used to try to save another’s life ❤️‍🩹

Some quick facts about our candidates for blood donation:

Blood is only collected from animals that have never had a blood transfusion of any kind themselves.

🩸Donor dogs are typically up to eight years in age.

🩸 Only larger breeds are allowed to donate, because donor dogs must weigh more than 25 kilograms.

🩸 They can donate every eight to 12 weeks, with up to 450 millilitres being collected at a time.

10/09/2026

👾 BABESIA/BILIARY/TICK BITE FEVER 👾

PLEASE let us make sure that we keep up with ectoparasiticide (flea/tick/mites/external parasite) treatment.

In the last three days alone, we have encountered NINE cases of Babesia! 👾
This is a disease that CAN be avoided, and our animals are particularly at risk if they spend lots of time outdoors/on small holdings/plots/farms etc…

For more information on how babesia works, please feel free to follow the link below:

https://clunyanimaltrust.co.za/biliary-warning/
Cluny Animal Trust PBO No. 930039295

PS. With Summer (and the rains) approaching, please also make sure deworming is also up to date!

10/09/2026

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07/09/2026

Good morning all, and happy (even though its rainy) Monday!

We've been putting out posts sharing when we have closed here and there on some weekends, and we wanted to share our "why" with you, in the spirit of transparency:

Our vets need some semblance of work-life balance.
We are a TWO-PERSON MIXED PRACTICE, which constantly functions at high-client volume. On the odd day or two where things are not so crazy, we welcome that time to catch up on even more work- admin! We strive to answer each and every call, text or WhatsApp, and we try to give our level best to each client and pet who have taken the time to come to us.

However rewarding this job may be, it also takes its toll- mentally, physically and emotionally.

This practice goes as above and beyond as far as it possibly can for each and every one of you.
Having to say "no", when we absolutely have to, and drawing boundaries between us and clients, is hard.
Having to be the ones who perform euthenasia, is hard.
Having to deal with patients dying, and still having to communicate this to owners, that their family furries have passed on, is hard.
Knowing that most days, we will never finish work on time because we do our best to see to patients after-hours, knowing we forsake our own personal lives and time with loved ones because we have a responsibility to our patients, and suffering the effects of that, is hard.
Having to be screamed at or talked down to by emotional clients and having to still exercise grace, is hard.

This is just a taste of the sour part of life as a veterinarian.
Yes, we've chosen this life, but we also have only one life to live, just like you do. Health, in every way, should be a priority to everyone, and we are now finally starting to make that a priority here at Kliprivier Dierekliniek, as well.

With September being su***de prevention month, we have made the decision to start phasing in the practice of closing on Sundays.

Veterinary professionals face severe mental health risks, including elevated rates of depression, anxiety, burnout, and su***de risk compared to the general population. Key risk factors involve long working hours, heavy student debt, demanding client expectations, and performing euthanasia.

We will continue to make sure that we can continue to provide veterinary care that makes a difference, and the only way to do that is to make sure that we (try to) have healthy vets, who can help you!

Keep well and chat soon!

05/09/2026

🚨 REMINDER FOR SUNDAY 05/09/2026!!! 🚨

🚨 Please note! 🚨
Closed on Sunday 06/09/2026

04/09/2026

𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 𝐕𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐣𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝

In 2014, the Vereeniging SPCA was requested by the National Council of SPCAs to take over the running of the Vanderbijlpark SPCA. This intervention followed serious concerns and non-compliance with the SPCA Act and the Society’s Constitution.

In August 2015, during a Special General Meeting, a formal decision was taken to amalgamate the two societies. From that point forward, the organisation continued operating as the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA, with both offices functioning and inspectors servicing the broader region.

For the past decade, the Vereeniging branch has worked tirelessly to ensure that animal welfare services in Vanderbijlpark continued despite several challenges.

Unfortunately, despite these efforts, the Vanderbijlpark community has provided little to no financial support to sustain the operations of the Vanderbijlpark office. For many years, the Vereeniging branch has effectively carried the financial burden of maintaining both facilities. This situation has placed immense strain on the resources of the Vereeniging branch and has increasingly drained funds needed to continue animal welfare work across the region.

After careful consideration and with special permission obtained from the NSPCA, the difficult decision has been made to close the Vanderbijlpark office and sell the Vanderbijlpark property.

This was not a decision taken lightly. However, it became clear that continuing to operate two facilities without adequate support was no longer sustainable.

It is important for the community to understand that animal welfare services in Vanderbijlpark will not stop. Our inspectors will continue to service both the Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark areas from the Vereeniging branch. This includes covering the Midvaal Municipality, Emfuleni Municipality, and parts of the Metsimaholo area, including Sasolburg and Deneysville. This is an exceptionally large service area, but our team remains committed to protecting animals wherever they are needed.

Our inspectors will continue to:

• Respond to cruelty complaints
• Assist injured and stray animals
• Conduct inspections and investigations
• Carry out community outreach and welfare interventions where possible

We also encourage members of the public to continue reporting cases of animal cruelty or neglect. If you witness an animal in distress or suspect cruelty, please report it to our office by calling 016 422 1505 or by sending an email to [email protected]. Community reporting plays a critical role in helping us protect animals and ensuring that inspectors can intervene where animals are suffering.

While this change allows us to stabilise operations, our financial challenges remain very real. Covering such a vast area means that operational costs, particularly fuel, are extremely high. Our inspectors travel hundreds of kilometres to reach animals in need, and these costs continue to rise.

For this reason, we appeal to our community for support.

Your donations allow us to continue:

• Preventing cruelty to animals
• Rescuing injured and neglected animals
• Providing veterinary care
• Rehabilitating animals
• Rehoming abandoned pets into loving homes

Without the continued support of our community, this vital work simply cannot continue.

We ask our supporters, residents, and businesses across the region to please stand with us and help us combat animal cruelty and helping those in need by making regular donations. Together, we can ensure that animals who suffer abuse, neglect, or abandonment always have someone to speak for them.

Every donation makes a difference. Every act of support helps us save lives.

04/09/2026

𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐁𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭

Animals cannot tell us when they are suffering, but they often show us through their condition and behaviour.

Recognising the signs of neglect early can make the difference between an animal continuing to suffer and receiving the help it needs.

Here are five common signs to look out for:

1. Poor Body Condition

If an animal's ribs, spine or hip bones are clearly visible, or the animal appears weak and underweight, it may not be receiving enough food or proper care.

2. No Access to Clean Water or Suitable Shelter

Every animal needs fresh drinking water every day and protection from the weather. Animals left without shade in summer, shelter in winter, or clean water may be suffering unnecessarily.

3. Untreated Injuries or Illness

Open wounds, severe skin conditions, limping, heavy parasite infestations, persistent coughing, discharge from the eyes or nose, or obvious pain should never be ignored.

4. Living in Unsanitary Conditions

An area heavily contaminated with faeces, urine, rubbish or hazardous objects can seriously affect an animal's health and wellbeing.

5. Signs of Distress or Fear

Animals that appear extremely frightened, withdrawn, aggressive through fear, or are constantly tied up without proper care may be experiencing neglect or poor welfare.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼?

If you believe an animal may be suffering, don't ignore it.

Report your concerns to the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA as soon as possible. Even if you are unsure, it is always better to report your concerns so that they can be assessed.

📞 Contact us: 016 422 1505

Our Inspectors will investigate every complaint and take the appropriate action in accordance with the law.

Together, we can give vulnerable animals the protection they deserve.

04/09/2026

𝗔 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗣𝗖𝗔 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿

When most people think of the SPCA, they think of rescued cats and dogs waiting for loving homes. But before many of those animals arrive safely at our SPCA, there is an SPCA Inspector working behind the scenes.

No two days are ever the same.

An Inspector's day can begin with a report of an injured animal, followed by a cruelty investigation, checking on the welfare of neglected animals, educating pet owners, assisting the South African Police Service with an animal-related matter, and ending with an emergency rescue long after normal office hours.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗹𝘆

Our Inspectors respond to a wide range of complaints, including:

- Animal cruelty and neglect.
- Injured or distressed animals.
- Animals without adequate food, water or shelter.
- Abandonment.
- Welfare concerns involving livestock and other animals.

Every complaint is assessed and investigated in accordance with the Animals Protection Act and other applicable legislation.

𝙀𝙙𝙪𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙨𝙩

Many cases are resolved through education and guidance.

Where owners are willing to cooperate, Inspectors work with them to improve the welfare of their animals by providing advice, issuing welfare notices where necessary, and conducting follow-up inspections to ensure compliance.

Our goal is always to improve the lives of animals wherever possible.

𝙒𝙝𝙚𝙣 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧 𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙙

Where serious cruelty or neglect is found, SPCA Inspectors have legal powers under the Animals Protection Act. These powers may include:

- Opening criminal cases.
- Seizing animals when permitted by law.
- Applying for warrants where required.
- Arresting offenders in specific circumstances provided for in the legislation.

Every decision is made in accordance with the law and with the welfare of the animal as the highest priority.

𝘼 𝙟𝙤𝙗 𝙙𝙧𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙮 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣

Being an SPCA Inspector is not an ordinary job. It requires dedication, resilience and compassion.

Our Inspectors witness both the worst and the best of humanity every day. While they often see heartbreaking cases of neglect and cruelty, they also experience the joy of seeing rescued animals recover and begin new lives with loving families.
The work is demanding, but every animal helped makes it worthwhile.

Thank you to the dedicated Inspectors of the Vereeniging & Vanderbijlpark SPCA, who work tirelessly to protect animals and give a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves.

01/09/2026

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