NANAIMO — It’s once again that time of year where dedicated pet owners walk a mile in their furry friend’s paws.
The BC SPCA’s Lock-in For Love event is once again accepting donations from now until Saturday, June 14, the day when volunteers will get “locked up” in cages with an animal in care until they raise enough to be released.
Alin Wilson with the BC SPCA said a ton of volunteers province-wide are already asking for donations, with fundraising starting on May 28.
“You would sit with an animal for maybe an hour, and spend quality time with them while you make a final push to raise funds and meet your goal…and then once you raise enough funds, you get unlocked and freed from jail.”
SPCAs across B.C. are hoping to raise $250,000 this year, with money raised going directly to help the animals in their care.
Jeff Benvin sits with a friendly shelter dog during the 2019 Lock-In For Love event in Nanaimo. (Submitted/Nanaimo SPCA)Last year, over $15,000 was raised at the Nanaimo and District SPCA, and you can donate locally here by searching ‘Nanaimo’.
Wilson said animals often arrive at their branches with complex health issues which need to be addressed in order to get them healthy, happy, and ready for their forever homes.
She said they see more and more cases coming in every year across the province, and community support is always a critical part of their operation.
“There’s more animals who need behavioural support or long stays, or extensive medical care. Having the support of the community to raise funds so that we can make sure that every animal gets the care that they need and deserve is something that we’re really grateful for.”
You can donate to the Nanaimo and District SPCA here, or any other SPCA across B.C. by visiting lockin.spca.bc.ca.
The Nanaimo branch will be open from noon until 4:00 p.m. on June 14 for their in-person Lock-in for Love event.
Over $15,000 was raised at the Nanaimo and District SPCA, and you can donate locally here, just search ‘Nanaimo’.
— with files from Jon De Roo/97.3 The Eagle.
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