Over €8,000 raised for Kildare animal charity through donations of cans and bottles for Re-use Scheme

Over €8,000 has been raised for the KWWSPCA through local businesses and school's donating cans and bottles for the Re-use scheme. 

The charity explains below of the importance of this fundraiser. 

The KWWSPCA are unique to the Re-turn Deposit Return Scheme as the first animal rescue to start using this recycling initiative to raise funds. As with most successful initiatives, it began with an idea.

Cattery Manager volunteer Elaine Reville suggested we ask the public to donate their empty bottles and cans to the shelter so we could avail of the return deposit, and so the Bottle Bank appeal was born.

There is a specific goal for the funds we are raising — to procure veterinary cages for our quarantine area in the cattery at our planned new shelter.

These cages are essential equipment to provide a safe and secure environment for animals separated or in isolation.
Each cage costs €4,500 and we will need at least four. They are a long term investment and will not need replacing.

We have engaged local schools, creches, businesses and individuals who are thrilled to help. We usually collect the bottles and cans from people so they have a personal experience with the rescue.

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It has been an excellent way to educate the younger generation on recycling and animal welfare, and we have even provided a small tour and talk for a TY year showing the students the work we do, and the need for more financial resources.

We have become something of a talking point at Tesco Monread as we arrive with our van laden with bottles and cans! This initiative has brought together members of our community, young and old.

Lots of businesses around Kildare have been hugely supportive of the scheme

From the pensioner at Tesco’s stopping for a chat to children in the local schools who contribute their cans and bottles weekly. All united in supporting a common cause — the welfare of rescued animals in County Kildare by raising funds through the Re-turn Scheme.

At the last count we had raised €8,000. A lot of hard work, arranging collections and administration has gone into managing this, but it’s been well worth it. This goes to show that sometimes, small ideas can create big results.

Dunleas has also been a keen supporter of the initiative