A 22-year-old suspect facing charges of bestiality has been remanded into custody by the Mossel Bay Magistrates’ Court in the Western Cape.
The suspect was out on warning for allegedly abusing a dog in June this year, when he failed to appear in court on Monday.
The court then ordered his arrest and it was effected on Friday. However, he allegedly committed the same offence with another animal.
Garden Route Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) regional manager, Cheri Cooke, says the animal is being treated by a vet.
“What was done to Caesar and Tyson was absolutely horrific. Our inspectorate team is working closely with SAPS and we will provide every available piece of evidence in order to pursue the strongest sentence.”
Cooke adds: “We were only able to act because somebody spoke up for these animals and we urge the public, if you witness or suspect animal abuse, report it to your local SPCA. These animals cannot speak for themselves and they depend on us and on you to speak for them. “