WORK OF S.P.C.A.

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 29, 29 October 1919, Page 3

WORK OF S.P.C.A.

A HINT TO TILE PUBLIC. "Ono of the difficulties the S.P.C.A. has to contend with in the investigation of eases brought under their notice is tlio meagre description given by the person who reports the case," said jilr. P. Meadou-croft, in addressing the annual meeting of the society yesterday. "Sometimes no address ifi Riven, or the address is so raguo Hint tlie of the society finds it difficult, if not impossible, to get into touch with (ho writer as, for insta.nc?, a person complaining' of cruelty to a 'dog and giving his address only as Wellington and no indication as to where the animal complained of is to bo found; nlso. from places as far norWims Taihape, mid signing themselves 'Sympathiser' or a 'Lover of Animals.' The society would like to impress on tlio public that all reports and complaints aro received and treated confidentially, aij(l they need not have the slightest anxiety p; to their identity being disclosed villi' respect to any Pennine case of cruelty that comes under their notice, iin'lw thev express a wish to the contrary. Those who wish to promote the fuller and kindlier understanding between men and animals, which is so much in Oho interests of both, cannot do better than join the R.P.C.A, A contribution of .05 secures a life membership, XI Is. annually secures an activo membership, winln ss. secures an associate membership."