A terrified porcupine, injured and fleeing the Tokai fire was spotted by a compassionate family in the Tokai Forest, who called the Cape of Good Hope SPCA.
SPCA Inspectors raced to the scene, where Chief Inspector Jaco Pieterse, who commits to both human and animal safety during times of crisis, was ready and waiting.
The porcupine was safely contained and rushed straight to a veterinarian for urgent care.
As smoke drives more wildlife from their natural homes, the Cape of Good Hope has called for residents to roll up their sleeves.
“Please place shallow dishes of water in your gardens with stones inside for smaller animals to safely perch. It’s a small act of kindness that can mean the difference between life and death for survivors desperate for a drink of water.”
The Animal Welfare Society of SA, said its teams are also on the ground.
Firefighting efforts were scaled down. This was confirmed by Jermaine Carelse, Spokesperson of the City of Cape Town’s Emergency Services, on Wednesday morning.
He also said the area along Boyes Drive into Kalk Bay, around Clovelly and along Ou Kaapse Weg into Noordhoek is now safe.
This is despite flare ups at Klein Constantia.
Volunteer organisations -VWS and NCC, attended to hotspots overnight and are expected to work in the area, until safe.
Important number to call in the case of injured wildlife: 083 326 1604.
To supportsearch and rescue efforts: https://pulse.ly/
Donations of pet food, Silbecor wound ointment, bandages, blankets, towels and newspapers can be dropped off for the Animal Welfare Society, at Forest Drive Vet Clinic in Pinelands, the Pelican in Hout Bay, 10 Wherry Road, Muizenberg, 13 Uxbridge Road, Lakeside.
Contact: 0826011761