SPCA Inspector Jeffrey Mfini comforts the dog, whose torn off ear was super glued back on, in the SPCA Theatre.
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The founder of K9 Patrol Pet Army, a non-profit organisation purporting to enhance animal care, and his co-accused will appear in court again on April 15.
On Thursday, Jamie Pieterse and Marizelle Swanepoel appeared in the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court, where they face a total of 11 criminal charges.
The duo faces five counts under the Animals Protection Act, two counts under the City of Cape Town Animal Keeping By-Law for keeping unsterilised dogs over six months of age, and keeping more animals than permitted on a residential property. They also face a count under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), two counts of fraud, and one count for contravening their bail conditions.
The investigation into the accused was strengthened by video footage captured during the incident, which shows the distressing treatment of the injured dog. In the video, the dog can be heard crying in pain as it was restrained and its mouth held shut while Jamie Pieterse applied super glue to its ear.
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The investigation into the accused includes video footage which captured the distressing treatment of the injured dog. In the video, the dog can be heard crying in pain as it was restrained and its mouth held shut while Jamie Pieterse allegedly applied super glue to its ear
The matter was postponed to allow further investigation and enable the accused to consult with their newly-appointed legal representatives.