ANIMAL lovers in Dumbarton and the Vale are being encouraged to give their time to help raise funds for the SSPCA over Halloween weekend.
From Friday 28 to Sunday October 30, the charity are recruiting helpers for Pets at Home stores across the country, including Dumbarton.
The organisation receives no government or lottery funding and desperately needs extra assistance with all cash raised going towards helping abused or injured animals.
Scottish SPCA Senior Community Fundraiser Sharon Meiklejohn said: “We’re calling out to all of animal lovers with a bit of spare time during the Halloween weekend to get in touch.
“With support from our Halloween helpers, we'll be able to rescue animals in danger and distress, find animals new homes, investigate cruelty, help take people responsible for abuse and neglect to court and prevent cruelty through our free education programme for Scottish schools.”
Would-be volunteers are also encouraged to get into the seasonal spirit by dressing up as their favourite animal and canine companions are welcome too.
John Murasev, a regular volunteer for the Society, added: “It's a great way to chat to people in my local area and you'll be surprised at how generous people are!"
To find out more about volunteering with the Society, email fundraising@scottishspca.org.
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