Craig Foss visits local RNZSPCA
May 13, 2010
Wednesday morning May 12th saw local MP Craig Foss visit the Hastings RSPCA.
“I took the opportunity to learn firsthand about the great job our local RNZSPCA is doing” Craig said.
RNZSPCA stands for the Royal New Zealand Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Their mission is to advance the welfare of all animals in New Zealand by:
Preventing cruelty to animals, alleviating suffering of animals and promoting their policies through education and advocacy.
“This is a voluntary organisation which provides help to animals and owners 24 hours a day, seven days a week. I am very impressed by the work this group of keen staff and volunteers do to help our more vulnerable friends” said Craig.
As a charity, the Society receives 2% of its funding from the New Zealand government, with this funding ear-marked for rural cases only – those involving animals on farms around the country. As a result, the RSPCA rely almost entirely on the generosity of the public to carry out their life-saving work. The majority of income comes from donations, bequests and fundraising efforts.
“Some of the stories that were shared would bring a tear to even the hardest of persons. This is a great sanctuary for animals and I congratulate the team for the wonderful job that they do. I encourage people to help out where possible even if it’s donating that can of cat food at the supermarket” Craig said.
Craig said “This was another great experience that I’m sure helps me be more aware of what’s going on in the Tukituki Elec
