Animal lovers required BYSSPCA

The Scottish SPCA are looking for new volunteers to join their Lanarkshire Supporter Group – and help raise funds for Scotland’s abused, abandoned and injured animals.

Sharon Meiklejohn, the charity’s senior community fundraiser said: “We are looking for kind-hearted people to be involved in the Lanarkshire Supporter Group to raise funds for the society throughout the year by arranging and taking part in various activities. These might include can collections, bag packing, fairs and more.

“It’s a great way to spend time with friends and meet new people. We’d really love to hear from anyone who would like to lend a hand to help the animals in desperate need of our care.

“The Scottish SPCA’S Lanarkshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre rehomed over 1160 animals last year, which is fantastic, but clearly shows how busy we can be.

“Fundraising is a great way of helping Scotland’s animals and it also raises awareness of the charity in the local area.”

The Scottish SPCA doesn’t receive any government or lottery funding therefore they rely solely on the public to be able to continue their vital work rescuing and rehoming animals.

Anyone interested in joining the group or who would like more information should email fundraising@ scottishspca.org or call fundraising on 03000 999 999 (option 4).

And turn to page 28 for more on how the Hamilton centre will be celebrating the upcoming Animal Week.