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Minister and Councillor Save Life of ACHI

NSRI has commended the Department of Agriculture, Minister John Steenhuisen, his staff at DoA, and local Eastern Cape (East London) Ward 18 D.A. Councillor Jason Mc Dowell, for their 11th hour intervention that has played the culminating role that saved the chocolate Labrador dog ACHI from being put down on Tuesday, 19 August.

We have 100% confirmation that dog ACHI will remain alive and healthy and our gratitude, to all involved, including the local community and media, is greatly appreciated.

Dog ACHI was rescued, with his owners, a Swiss dad and his German daughter, after they were forced to abandon their sailing yacht that was floundering in rough seas in a dramatic sea rescue operation led by NSRI East London on the 2nd of August at sea off the Eastern Cape coastline.

Sadly there remains no signs of their sailing yacht and the life-raft that appears to have been lost to the sea.

Dog ACHI has tested negative to any risk. While formal procedures to follow are still being ironed out the way forward is positive and well received.

Local Vet, Dr Wood, at Nahoon Veterinary Clinic has been commended for caring for dog ACHI since the rescue operation that unexpectedly landed ACHI on our shores.

We will keep everyone updated as this matter progresses.

Thank you.

UPDATE:

On Thursday, 21 August, we have managed to intervene to prevent dog ACHI from being euthanised.

In cooperation with authorities and the Department of Agriculture Ministers office we are working tirelessly to resolve this matter and save dog ACHI.

We are overwhelmed by the immense support being received both locally and internationally.

We are appealing to public who have offered donations to use …. Nahoon Animal Clinic, Dr. Pete Wood, as the source.

Dr. Wood, will manage all costs incurred to satisfy State Animal Health testing and the way forward in this immense effort to save dog ACHI.

Account Name: NAHOON ANIMAL CLINIC
Bank: NEDBANK
Account Number: 1017439680
Branch Code: 198765
Swift Code: NEDSZAJJ

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