Local humane society raising funds through Cupcake Day

Written By Paula Brown

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre is encouraging the community to “bake” a difference for animals in need this month by participating in National Cupcake Day (Feb. 27). 

The Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre kicked off its annual National Cupcake Day fundraiser on Monday (Jan. 30), which looks to raise critical funds for animals in need across the province throughout February. 

“Set your timers because the countdown is on to Cupcake Day, which truly is the sweetest day of the year,” said Dawn Lyons, manager for the Ontario SPCA Orangeville & District Animal Centre. “It's a piece of cake to get involved and change the lives of animals in need in your community.” 

Changing the life of an animal in need is a piece of cake through the National Cupcake Day fundraiser. All participants have to do to help raise donations is get their mixing bowls out, pre-heat the oven and begin planning a Cupcake Day party at home, work or school anytime throughout February. Participants can register for free at www.cupcakeday.ca to collect donations. 

As a registered charity that does not receive government funding, the Ontario SPCA depends on donations to help support animals in need. Funds raised locally through National Cupcake Day will remain local and go towards the cost of care for the animals, including spays and neuters, vaccinations, and their entire stay with the Orangeville & District SPCA. 

The Ontario SPCA has a goal of raising $70,000 through the National Cupcake Day fundraiser for shelters and animal centres across the province. 

Those interested in making National Cupcake Day (Feb. 27) the sweetest day of the year for animals in need can register or donate at www.cupcakeday.ca.