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East Auckland’s many animal lovers are encouraged to back an annual event staged to raise vital funds for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
The Doggy Day Fundraiser is on from 2pm-5pm on Sunday, February 16, at The Good Home in Howick.
It’s organised each year by the gastropub’s food and beverage manager April Campbell.
Last year’s event raised $1900, all of which was donated to the SPCA to help it carry out its work to protect animals from harm.
“This is our eighth annual event,” Campbell says of this year’s fundraiser.
“I started it when I was volunteering at the SPCA, so decided to bring a fundraiser to work and now we do it each year.
“We bake dog treats, there’s lots of raffles and spot prizes, we do pet photo shoots and have lots of give aways.
“We always give the dogs a goodie bag to take home.”
The homemade dog treats will be for sale and the pet photo shoot costs $15.
The photos can be of the pet by itself or with its owner.
Keko’s Cakes will be on-site as will staff from Howick Village Vets, who will speak to people and give out general pet care advice.
“Last year we had over 50 dogs and owners come along, which was really exciting,” Campbell says.
“The pet photo shoots are done under the tree in the courtyard.
“I’m just really passionate about raising money for the SPCA.
“When I was volunteering I worked in the animal recovery centre with cats that had cat flu.
“I ended up with two cats from volunteering there, so seeing what they do first-hand and how they help sick animals [is inspiring].”
People can book a table at the Doggy Day Fundraiser. To book and for more information, phone 09 534 3199.
