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BC SPCA City Challenge competition heats up for May The Kamloops and district branch of the BC SPCA is preparing for the May City Challenge and the second annual FurBall Gala! This event is perhaps the most anticipated in all the City Challenge competitions. The City Challenge is back and this year boasts a full month of events to benefit homeless animals in Kamloops and Prince George. The two communities are competing against each other once again and the competition promises to be fierce. After all, bragging rights are high stakes and full rights will be granted to the one who raises the most cash for their local SPCA. “Kamloops and Prince George haven’t faced off since 2005, when of course Kamloops won,” says Risa Leake, assistant manager of the Kamloops SPCA branch. “Like a dog before a flea treatment, Prince George is itching to win the rematch but they really shouldn’t get their hopes up”. Risa may talk tough but it is all in good fun because the true winners are the animals in both communities. The theme of this year’s City Challenge, which runs from May 1 to 31, is “Old Rivals Meet Again.” The event officially kicked off on May 1 with a barbecue and silent auction at the Kamloops shelter, 1211 8th St., from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Mayor Peter Milobar was on hand to help get things started and offer words of encouragement to local animal lovers.
Contestants for 2015 “Pet of the Ball” can be viewed and voted for at the FurBall Gala with many new categories.
The official launch will also include a free draw for an oversized stuffed animal, a cheque presentation and raffle tickets for a motorized Yamaha scooter from Schultz Motorsports. “But that’s not all,” stresses Risa. “This is a monthlong challenge so we’ve got activities going on throughout May.” The second annual FurBall Gala is the key event in the challenge this year and will be held on May 9
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at the Coast Conference Hotel and Conference Centre. Last year’s inaugural event was the crowning triumph that enabled Kamloops to annihilate Prince George in the City Challenge, which admittedly was a great comeback from the loss in 2013. “We’re counting on the FurBall Gala to allow us to reach our fundraising goals for the City Challenge,” invites Michelle Virdee,
vice chairperson of the Community Council and one of the main coordinators for the FurBall Gala. “Not only does our shelter benefit greatly from the funds we raise but we are thrilled to be celebrating our successes in such a fun event. On top of all the great things we had last year, we also have a trip raffle and each guest will take home a swag bag full of fun free products - continued on page 2
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