SPCA at Core of Fundraising Challenge

Monday, April 26, 2010 10:59 AM

"Holly" and her human friend Kathi Travers, join Ann Gough and "Tia" as Mayor Dan Rogers officially proclaims May as Be Kind to Animals month

Prince George, B.C. – Consider it “game on”!

The City of Prince George has officially challenged the City of Kamloops to see which community can raise the most amount of money for its SPCA branch.

The challenge will last for the full month of May which is “Be Kind to Animals” month.

Prince George Mayor Dan Rogers issued the challenge this hour along with Ann Gough, the Manager of the North Cariboo Branch of the SPCA here in Prince George. The goal is to raise $40 thousand dollars. The city that loses the challenge must have its Mayor do some volunteer work at that City's SPCA.

"Last year we had more than 2,600 animals come through our doors" says Ann Gough, "This is our major fundraiser for the year, as we don't get any government funding."

All of the money raised in the Prince George region will stay in this region.

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Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 10:59 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: He spoke on April 26 2010 11:57 AM

I think the dog representing us, is a bit overweight.

Posted by: gus on April 26 2010 12:16 PM

It' the camera lens the picture was taken with. :-)

Posted by: He spoke on April 26 2010 12:20 PM

Possibly, the poster is at an angle. ;-)

Posted by: shesmiles on April 26 2010 3:40 PM

Shouldn't everyday and every month be "kind to animals"? I think this challenge is fantastic and you can bet your bottom $ that I'm going to double my $28/month donation this month! I would love to be an SPCA investigator but i would likely end up in jail for assault.

Posted by: shesmiles on April 26 2010 7:01 PM

It looks like a bulldog and I think they are rather large, wide dogs...are you thinking that if they took a picture of a dog that has just been rescued and is still imaciated it would have a bigger impact?

Posted by: shesmiles on April 26 2010 7:01 PM

Posted by: Eagleone on April 26 2010 10:56 PM

I'll donate money to this good cause. I like it when I can donate money that does good like this and stays in our community. Can't go wrong donating to the SPCA IMO.

Posted by: duffer on April 27 2010 8:56 AM

You could always donate to the Salvation Army to help people out too. A lot of people pay more attention to and spend more money on animals than they do humans.

Posted by: opinionated on April 27 2010 2:18 PM

duffer, the SPCA gets no government funding at all and relies totally on donations from the public.They do a lot to help people as well as the animals.
Pets add to the quality of life for humans.

Posted by: duffer on April 27 2010 2:53 PM

Yes, except when they won't accept certain kinds of food. Obviously they get money from some food companies.

And my quaality of life is really added to when the dogs all around the neighborhood wake me up in the middle of the night with their incessant barking.

Posted by: shesmiles on April 27 2010 7:07 PM

Call the city and they will talk to the owners of these barking dogs and give them a warning, the next time it's a fine - it's not the dogs fault...it's the owners. And if you want to donate to the salvation army fly at er', I chose to donate to the spca and the world wildlife fund. I can't afford to donate to all good causes so I chose animals, I actually like animals better than most humans.