The Cape of Good Hope SPCA rescues four chickens that were found tethered and abandoned outside a primary school in Maitland. The chickens are reported to have been discovered in broad daylight, tied up outside the school grounds. After the animals are located, SPCA staff remove them and take them in for care. The reports describe the animals as having been left outside while tethered, prompting intervention by the animal welfare organization. The incident highlights concerns about animal abandonment in public areas and the SPCA’s role in responding to cases where animals are found in distress or at risk. The available information does not name suspects or provide details about how or why the chickens were tied up. The SPCA’s rescue action ensures the chickens receive immediate attention and veterinary care as required following the incident.