Cruelty never takes a vacation. That’s why staff and volunteers at the East Kootenay BC SPCA Branch are hoping the community will rally behind this year’s Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause Walk.

“We’re hoping community residents will come on out and support a great cause,” says branch manager Brenna Baker. “The BC SPCA conducted 8,849 cruelty investigations last year and Jeremy Irons, our regional animal protection officer, covers a huge area all by himself – the East and West Kootenay.”

Funds raised by the Paws for a Cause walk go toward areas like cruelty investigations, Baker notes, and helps cats like Nelson, who was found by the highway in Cranbrook last year, emaciated, shot several times with a pellet gun and horrible gash in his neck. While Nelson has since recovered and is happily living out the rest of his nine lives with a loving family, so many more need help, every day, Baker says.

This year, the walk is happening in more than 30 B.C. communities in September and October, and Baker wants Cranbrook to be among the most supportive communities in the province.

“Come and show your support! Sign up today – it’s easy online – or come on out and help us at the walk. Every little bit helps animals in need. It is going to be a fantastic day for the entire family. After the walk there will be a fun dog show, a BBQ, raffle and silent auction table, and our infamous hot dog eating contest for dogs!” Baker said.

A non-profit organization, the BC SPCA relies on public donations to help the province’s most vulnerable animals. To sign up for this year’s Paws for a Cause event in Cranbrook, which happens on Sunday, Sept. 20 starting at 10 a.m. at the East Kootenay BC SPCA Branch (3339 Highway 3 and 95, Cranbrook), visit spca.bc.ca/walk or register the day of the event.

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