The Browns Plains store has joined the Petbarn Foundation as it kicks off its annual Tree of Hope Appeal.
The Petbarn Foundation, which is the charitable arm of Petbarn and Greencross Vets, was established by Australia’s leading pet care company, Greencross Group Limited, to raise funds to actively support pet welfare programs.
It aims to raise $1 million through the Appeal.
Browns Plains Assistant manager Luke Demnar said animals were affected every year, partiuclarly for those owners struggling with funds.
“There is a higher demand for shelters and then there are those Christmas puppies and kittens that surrendered,” Mr Demnar said.
“There are currently thousands of animals across Australia in need of a new home which is why we are encouraging locals to drop into their local Petbarn store and purchase a Tree of Hope Christmas decoration. It’s a simple and easy way to help those animals less fortunate this Christmas,” Logan Store Manager Ryan McKenzie, says,
The appeal raises funds via the purchase of a $3, $5 or $10 Christmas decoration. The ornament comes in two separate parts – one to hang on the Petbarn Tree of Hope and one to take home to place on your own Christmas tree.
All profits from the Appeal will go directly to helping local animal rescue groups to continue their work. Since launching the Petbarn Foundation in 2012, more than 7.3 million dollars has been raised for animal welfare initiatives.
