Roanoke, VA – The Roanoke Valley SPCA is thrilled to announce their entry into the National Rescue Dog Day To the Rescue! Campaign. As one of only ten selected participants, the shelter has the opportunity to win up to $10,000. Winners will be selected through public voting April 20 - May 10. Votes can be cast by visiting:
https://www.nationalrescuedogday.com/rescue-the-rescues and selecting “Roanoke Valley SPCA” near the bottom of the page.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for our shelter,” said Denise Hayes, Chief Executive Officer of the Roanoke Valley SPCA. “We have a one in ten chance of winning the top prize of $10,000, which would make a tremendous impact on the lives of the pets we care for - and all it takes is a simple vote!”
The Roanoke Valley SPCA submitted a short two-minute video to enter the competition detailing the history and mission of the organization. The awards money will be used as funding to care for pets who need sheltering and for a variety of pet safety net programs designed to keep people and pets together. The public can help by voting and sharing the website so that others can vote. Voters do not need to enter an email address or any other personal information to vote, and only one vote, per person will be accepted.
For more information about the Roanoke Valley SPCA, contact Julie Rickmond at 540-339-9513 or jrickmond@rvspca.org. To see the national press release, please visit: https://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/oc-author-dog-lover-comes-to-the-rescue-of-the-nations shelters
About the Roanoke Valley SPCA
Since 1916, the Roanoke Valley SPCA has provided a safe environment for lost, abandoned, and homeless animals. Over 25,000 cats and dogs have been adopted since opening our new building in 2004. Annually we provide food, shelter, rehabilitation, and medical treatment for over 1,500 homeless animals, ensuring they are altered, microchipped, and healthy prior to adoption. Our Pets Eat Too program feeds the pets of homebound seniors receiving Meals on Wheels as well as hospice patients, local food pantry participants, and families struggling to feed their pets, distributing over 80,000 pounds of food annually. The Mobile Clinic provides access to veterinary care and spay/neuter services throughout our community and we have expanded our offerings to include transitional fostering of pets whose owners are fleeing domestic violence, may be experiencing temporary homelessness due to fire, or need to spend time in a rehabilitation center following surgery.
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The Roanoke Valley SPCA is a community resource that provides pet adoption, retention, and education services in Virginia’s Blue Ridge.
