Most animal lovers in B.C. already know that Marcie Moriarty, general manager of cruelty investigations for the BC SPCA is a hero to homeless, injured and abused animals. On August 26 she reaffirmed her hero status by being locked in a kennel at the Vancouver shelter in an effort to raise awareness and much needed funds for the cruelty investigations department.

Her goal original goal was to raise $2,500 in donations before she could be "freed" from her kennel. Thanks to a many generous gifts submitted by friends and supporters, Marcie not only reached her goal but beat it four times over!

We are delighted to announce that Marcie raised just over $10,000 in support of the 2010 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause… Walk for the Animals.

A very special thank you goes to everyone who made a donation and joined us for a veggie burger BBQ, Ask a Vet and Ask a Trainer activities. Marcie and Bogey spent two hours in a kennel as promised, but were incredibly happy to be set free knowing that their "time" helped to raise so much for BC's most vunerable animals.

If you wish to support Marcie's Paws for a Cause page and help the cruelty investigations department, please visit spca.bc.ca/marcie to make a donation.

For more information, read our original news item.

The BC SPCA is the only animal welfare organization in the province with the authority to investigate animal cruelty and yet we do not receive any funding from the government to carry out our life-saving work. Last year alone, the BC SPCA spent more than $2 million to perform cruelty investigations and bring abusers to justice. This work was entirely supported by our generous donors. 

You can join Marcie and help raise money to support the nearly 37,000 animals receive care and protection from the BC SPCA each year. Register today at spca.bc.ca/walk. Your support could save a life.

The 2010 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause… Walk for the Animals takes place in 36 locations across the province. The Vancouver, Burnaby and West Vancouver branches have teamed up to present a showcase event, scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 12 at Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park. To find an event near you, visit spca.bc.ca/walk.

Photo caption: Marcie poses for a promotional photo with Donavan, who was later adopted through our Vancouver Branch.

The BC SPCA is a non-profit organization funded primarily by public donations. Our mission is to prevent cruelty and to promote the welfare of animals through a wide range of services, including cruelty investigations, emergency rescue and treatment, sheltering and adoption of homeless and abused animals, humane education, advocacy, farm animal welfare, spay/neuter programs, and wildlife rescue and rehabilitation.