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Paws walks raise $4,800 to help homeless animals

Submitted by Lisa Pineault-This year's Paws for a Cause walks in Queen Charlotte and Sandspit had great turnouts and the weather was fantastic.This year we raised $3,823 at our Queen Charlotte walk and $1,048 at our Sandspit walk for a grant total of $4,871, which is slightly under last year's total, however pledges are still coming in.All funds remain on island to support homeless, abused and neglected animals.Our royal challenge against Prince Rupert was a great success for both SPCAs - we issued a challenge to businesses that have outlets in both locations to participate by competing against each other. The Northern Savings Credit Union jumped on board and did a great job with our first ever Paw Print fundraiser and deserve a huge thank you! Next year we hope to persuade a few more businesses to join in.The Masset NSCU branch raised $189.22 and the Queen Charlotte branch raised $431.93 for a total of $621.15 - completely amazing!The Prince Rupert NSCU branch sold paw prints, had a team collecting pledges and did a bake sale. Their total was $2,065.The Prince Rupert Paws for a Cause total was $11,000 so they kind of kicked our royal challenge butts. Next year we should include a per capita clause!Thanks again for supporting our branch - we really could not continue without it!