<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1"?> <docID>330128</docID> <postdate>2024-10-02 09:56:48</postdate> <headline>Every donation will be doubled in RSPCA fundraiser</headline> <body><p><img class="size-full wp-image-330132" src="https://citynews.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Screenshot-2024-10-02-at-9.30.10-am-e1727826087894.png" alt="" width="941" height="628" /></p> <caption>RSPCA ACT is urging Canberrans to use their annual fundraiser as a chance to double their donation.</caption> <p><b>RSPCA ACT’s biggest annual financial fundraiser of the year, where each donation on the day is doubled, will be held on Thursday.</b></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Multiple partners have donated a pool of funds to </span>Give to Get them Home, and all d<span style="font-weight: 400;">onations will be doubled until the base pool of funds has been exhausted.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">CEO Michelle Robertson says the telethon-style event is vital in allowing RSPCA ACT to combat animal cruelty and homelessness.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“As many people are doing it tough, so are our animals in the ACT,†she says. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It has been a challenging winter and we have been over capacity for practically the entire year, with more animals coming in and also staying longer than average. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Support from the ACT community is what predominantly funds us, and this support is mission critical.â€</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">RSPCA ACT helps thousands of animals each year to find new homes or get reunited with their owners, in addition to socialisation, training, desexing, vaccinations and other necessary veterinarian treatment.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Fundraisers like these directly help us care for animals where costs surrounding treatment and care continue to rise†says Ms Robertson.</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Donate at rspcagivingday.com or call 6287 8100.</span></em></p> </body>