Rspca's Million Paws Walk This Sunday!

Walk for a Great Cause!

Animal lovers will be out in force at Sydney Olympic Park this Sunday, 17 May, taking part in the annual RSPCA Million Paws Walk - a fun day out for pet lovers and an important fundraising event for the RSPCA.

Twelve walks will be held across NSW with the main event taking place at The Overflow in Sydney Olympic Park- which will be co-hosted by Mike Goldman and Bianca Dye. Thousands of supporters have already registered to take part in the event with over 8,000 expected on the day, including a host of celebrities, sport stars, and politicians.

"Every year the Million Paws Walk is a huge hit with animal lovers in Sydney. As well as the walk there will be entertainment, displays, stalls, giveaways and a host of other activities," said RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman.

"The Walk is a fun day out for pets and their owners while raising awareness of responsible pet ownership at the same time."

RSPCA NSW has also eagerly accepted a challenge set down by the charities sister society in Western Australia- to see which state gets the most people and animals attending this year's Million Paws Walk!

"We were already really looking forward to this year's Walk however now theres even more reason to show the other states that NSW has the most animal lovers in Australia," said RSPCA NSW CEO Steve Coleman.

"Were definitely not afraid of some friendly competition but in order to win we need all our supporters to get out to the Sydney event to prove we are the leaders."

What: Million Paws Walk
When: Sunday 17 May 2009
Time: Walk starts at 10am (Registrations open from 8am- activities running all day)
Where: 'The Overflow'- Sydney Olympic Park
Who: Lincoln Lewis, Axle Whitehead, Mike Goldman, Bianca Dye, Dr Katrina Warren, Bulldogs Rugby League Players, and many more! Federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke, will officially start the Walk.

Media interviews and photos with the celebrities will be available at the beginning of the Walk and throughout the day.

The RSPCA is a charity with objectives to:
* Prevent cruelty to animals
* Amend and develop legislation to protect animals
* Provide education and training about the care, protection and treatment of animals
* Operate veterinary clinics to care for animals.

Hyundai is the major sponsor of the Million Paws Walk in NSW and they have generously donated a new i30 Wagon for raffle in celebration of this years event. Tickets will be available on the day or online at the Million Paws Walk website.

Media Contact: Michelle Minehan, RSPCA NSW Media Officer
E: [email protected]
P: 8666 0116 M: 0413 622 020
www.rspcansw.org.au

SOURCE: RSPCA NSW