Rspca Nsw Accepts Interstate Challenge!

RSPCA NSW Accepts Interstate Challenge!

23 April 2009

RSPCA NSW has 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!

Sydney animal lovers are urged to get out to Sydney Olympic Park on Sunday 17 May to take part in the event and help NSW win the nation-wide challenge.

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

"We're 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."

Registrations for this year's Walk are now open and the RSPCA is urging all supporters to book their spot now to ensure they can be involved in a fun day for animal 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 hosted by television personality Mike Goldman. With over 5,000 animal lovers expected to attend, supporters are urged to register in advance.

"This year we are hoping to beat last year's turnout of around 5,000 people at the Sydney event. While the initial target of a million paws (250,000 animals) is yet to be reached country-wide, we hope that the community will get out there and make this year's Walk bigger and better," said Coleman.

To register for the Walk visit www.millionpawswalk.com.au

What: Million Paws Walk
When: Sunday 17 May 2009
Where: `The Overflow' Sydney Olympic Park
Who: Mike Goldman, Bianca Dye, Jodhi Meares, Lincoln Lewis, Bulldogs Rugby
League Players, and many more celebrities!

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

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.

For further information or to arrange an interview with a local Inspector
attending the Walk, contact:
Michelle Minehan, RSPCA NSW Media Officer
E: [email protected]
P: 8666 0116 M: 0413 622 020

www.millionpawswalk.com.au

SOURCE: RSPCA NSW