Give a helping hand for Scottish Animal Week

Published 18 Aug 2010 14:30

The Scottish SPCA is calling on animal lovers in Ayrshire and South West

Scotland to help raise desperately needed funds to care for abused,

abandoned and injured animals in the region.

The charity is seeking fundraising volunteers to support Scottish Animal

Week, which runs from 6 - 12 September.

Ayrshire and South West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Manager Marion Hainey said, "Last year our Centre cared for 387 animals

and we're as busy as ever this year as well.

"As an animal welfare charity we receive no government or lottery

funding which means we rely entirely on the generosity of the public to

continue or vital work.

"During Scottish Animal Week we have opportunities to fundraise across

the country. Even if someone can only spare an hour or two to shake a

collection tin, their help would be greatly appreciated by us and all of

the animals in our care.

"It's something we always say because it's true, every pound and penny

raised really does make a difference and helps give animals in desperate

need of our help a second chance in life."

The Scottish SPCA is also appealing to local supporters to donate pet

food to help feed the thousands of animals in its care. This could be

anything from tinned or dried food to pet treats. Food can be donated at

the Ayrshire and South West Scotland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

at Mainholm, Ayr, or at selected supermarkets and pet stores locally.

If you would like to help fundraise or for more information on pet food

donation collection points please contact Sharon Meiklejohn on 03000 999

999 or email fundraising@scottishspca.org.

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