| Animals in distress |
 It should be established at the outset that The Society for Animals in Distress (SAID) is not a 'homing' organization. And only by visiting our special farm is one able to appreciate the uniqueness of our dynamic Society. As a major non-profit provider of professional veterinary services since 1958, we strive to create a safe and healthy environment for all animals within educated and prosperous communities north- and north-east of Johannesburg.
The Coal-yard ProjectPutting the Horse before the CartProbably our greatest success story is our Coal-Yard Project. Launched in 2004 in Tembisa, this sustainable initiative has resulted in the ongoing health and well-being of more than 365 working horses and donkeys. Our Coal-Yard Policy is based on empathy, understanding and mutual respect between horse owners and our trained Fieldworkers. Tended to by equine-proficient veterinarians and support staff, the condition of these animals is exemplary. Each working animal has an "ID Book" enabling our staff to catalogue gender, markings, vaccinations, de-worming treatments and farriery records. Horses that fall victim to injury or illness are transported to our headquarters, The Paddocks, for professional diagnosis, treatment and surgery if required. *This information was taken from: www.animalsindistress.org.za |
Teams of Animal Welfare Assistants (AWAs), in vehicles equipped with two-way radios and veterinary supplies, are dispatched daily to Tembisa, Winnie Mandela Park, Ivory & Ebony Parks, Diepsloot, Olievenhoutbosch, Mooiplaas, Zevenfontein and Cosmo City.
