GEORGE NEWS - The devoted work of the Garden Route SPCA (GRSPCA) foot soldiers and the power of social media were once again highlighted by the reunion of the Muteyi family from Thembalethu with their beloved cat, Kietie, who was tragically separated from them earlier this year.
The Muteyi family of George were driving from Mossel Bay on 30 January when they were involved in a car accident just outside Mossel Bay.
The family survived the ordeal, but Kietie, who was travelling with them, was flung from the vehicle and became separated from the family.
Some weeks later however, Kietie was spotted by GRSPCA's Mary-Ann Chordnum, roaming one of the housing complexes opposite the SPCA in Mossel Bay.
She noticed the cat was in bad shape and brought her in as a stray. The cat received biliary treatment and made a complete recovery.
"As per protocol, Kietie stayed on as a stray for a period of seven days, during which time her owners were free to claim her," said adoption officer, Amber du Preez. "But with the family still reeling and recovering from the accident, Kietie went unclaimed and entered the SPCA's adoption process."
Nearly two months later, still heartbroken with the loss of their cat but finally finding their feet again, the Muteyi family began browsing the local SPCA's Facebook pages where they found Kietie with her unmistakable green eyes.
Overcome with joy, they hired a taxi to go to Mossel Bay to identify the cat and explain the tragic circumstances that had led to their separation.
"In consultation with the George SPCA, a property inspection was swiftly arranged and approved and Kietie, now fully vaccinated, sterilised and microchipped, was returned to her family. The Muteyi's dog, Ginger, was also sterilised at the same time, free of charge," said Du Preez.
The GRSPCA is proud to be part of this happy family reunion and would like to send a heartfelt thank-you to the local community for all the help and support they receive to make stories like these possible.
As part of its ongoing commitment to keeping the community's animals happily homed and healthy, the SPCA is striving to increase its feet in the field with a team of new recruits who are as qualified and right for the job as they are passionate about this important cause.
If you would like to volunteer your help or services to the SPCA, please get in touch on www.grspca.co.za.
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