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Africa-Press – South-Africa. <\/strong><\/span>Two Husky-type dogs have been confiscated from their owners after the killing of 19 endangered penguins at Seaforth Beach in Simon\u2019s Town over the weekend.<\/p>\n

Numerous signs at the beach and parking lot warn visitors that off-leash dogs are not allowed.<\/p>\n

Cape of Good Hope SPCA (CoGH SPCA) chief inspector, Jaco Pieterse, said their wildlife department was alerted to the incident on Friday 28 October.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe dogs were impounded today (Monday) in terms of the Animal Keeping By-law by the City of Cape Town, assisted by CoGH SPCA inspectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe SPCA will ensure that justice is served for these penguins, who suffered a traumatic death because of irresponsible dog owners.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe don\u2019t believe that the dogs are to blame, but will hold their irresponsible owners accountable,\u201d said Pieterse.<\/p>\n

CoGH SPCA and the City of Cape Town Law Enforcement Animal Control Unit removed the two dogs from a residential property in Simon\u2019s Town, with the dogs impounded, the City now has a process to follow in terms of the Animal Keeping By-Law.<\/p>\n

He says the owner also has the right to appeal any decision made by the City..<\/p>\n

According to an eyewitness, who tried to stop the carnage on Friday, the dogs were seen attacking multiple penguins.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe SPCA has an affidavit from an eyewitness who witnessed the incident. It was reported that two husky-type dogs were seen at Seaforth beach attacking various penguins.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Southern African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds (SANCCOB) has since confirmed that the birds\u2019 death appeared to be caused by dog bites.<\/p>\n

Seaforth Beach is a prominent nesting site for around 150 endangered African penguins and is on the border of Boulders Beach \u2013 the world-famous African penguin breeding colony.<\/p>\n

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