Animal lovers move into shelter for S. African lockdownAfter a nationwide lockdown in South Africa, five staff members at an animal shelter decided to move in to prevent the dogs, cats and horses from being abandonedBRONKHORSTSPRUIT (SOUTH AFRICA) - Dedicated staff at a South African animal shelter have gone into lockdown with dozens of dogs, cats and horses to make sure its four-legged residents are not left to fend for themselves during the coronavirus crisis. Despite the outbreak, it's business as usual for the team at the WetNose Animal shelter outside the capital Pretoria where they continue to walk, exercise, feed and care for its unwanted pets and farm animals. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa imposed a nationwide lockdown late last month in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus. "It’s been hard for the staff because they have been on lockdown on this property," said shelter manager Veronica van Greunen, stroking a ginger cat. South Africa is the worst-affected country on the continent by the virus, with more than 2,000 confirmed cases of the disease and 24 recorded deaths so far.

Source: Bangkok Post April 11, 2020 21:22 UTC