THE four-legged residents at the West Vancouver branch of the BC SPCA will be getting some high-profile roommates as local TV personalities take part in the BC SPCA's 2013 Kennel Lock-In to raise funds to fight animal cruelty.
The Kennel Lock-In, in support of the upcoming Scotiabank and BC SPCA Paws for a Cause fundraising walk, takes place at both the West Vancouver and Vancouver branches this month with a goal of raising $18,000.
On Monday, Aug. 19, Erin Cebula, TV host and reporter for Global TV and ET Canada, and Kristina Matisic, executive producer and host of Anna & Kristina's Grocery Bag and The Shopping Bags, will be locked in kennels at the West Vancouver shelter, located at 1020 Marine Dr., where they will reach out for pledges to meet their fundraising goals before being "freed." The event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. "It is a fun way to raise awareness and funds for the thousands of abused, neglected, injured and homeless animals we care for each year. We encourage people to drop by to visit and help free our temporary kennel residents with pledges," said Farrah Rooney, BC SPCA manager of fundraising events.
Individuals can also donate online at support.spca.bc.ca/goto/kennellockin2013.
