RSPCA is holding multiple Santa Paws events across Australia this Christmas, to raise vital funds to help animals in need. While the majority of us are off on holidays or are celebrating Christmas within Australia, the summer season is one of the busiest times of the year for RSPCA throughout Queensland. Hence, RSPCA are holding multiple fundraising events via Santa Paws to help them make sure they continue to provide the best care possible for their animals in RSPCA shelters over Christmas.
Some food for thought.
With locations all over Queensland, there is bound to be at least one within driving distance from your house, on a date that suits you. For those living up north, there will be a Santa Paws event in
Mackay on
20th November 2016 (9am - 12:30pm),
Kingaroy on
26th November 2016 (9am - 12pm),
Townsville on
27th November 2016 (12pm - 5pm),
Rockhampton on
3rd & 4th December 2016 (10am - 4pm both days), and
Gladstone on
26th November 2016 (1:30pm - 5:30pm) and
11th December 2016 (8am - 12:30pm). For those living in the Brisbane area, RSPCA is hosting a
Christmas Markets & Festival in Wacol on 12th & 13th November 2016 (9am - 5pm both days), where you will find plenty of gifts and treats to share with your family (and your pooches) this Christmas. Other Santa Paws events in the area are in
Springwood on
19th November 2016 (9am - 4pm) and on the
Gold Coast on
25th & 26th November 2016 (9am - 5pm both days).
A snapshot of the work that RSPCA has done to date in 2015/2016.
Each Santa Paws event invites all dogs (as well as their owners) to come along and have their photos taken with the man in red himself - Santa! It's the paw-fect way to capture a family photo this Christmas, while supporting the RSPCA and the animals in their care at the same time; it's a win-win situation. Give back this festive season and rack up some good karma to get yourself on the 'good' list!
Note: The price and booking requirements differ between locations.
Santa Paws (Wacol) - part of
RSPCA Christmas Festival & Markets
Location: RSPCA Wacol Animal Care Campus, 139 Wacol Station Road, Wacol, 4076
Date: Saturday 12th November & Sunday 13th November 2016
Time: 9am to 5pm (both days)
Bookings and pre-payment are essential, as spots are likely to fill up due to this particular Santa Paws being part of a much larger Christmas Festival and Market. There are a range of photo package options between $35 to $55 to choose from (booking fees apply). Photographs will be taken by
Zoo Studio, who are kindly donating their time to help raise vital funds for RSPCA.
Santa Paws (Springwood)
Location: RSPCA World For Pets Springwood, Springwood Centre, Cnr Lexington & Logan Roads, Springwood
Date: Saturday 19th November 2016
Time: 9am - 4pm
There are a range of Photo Package options to choose from:
Pack 1: 1 x 5"x7" photo 1 x 8"x10" photo digital image - $45.00
Pack 2: 1 x 8"x10" photo - $30.00
Pack 3: 1 x 5"x7" photo - $20.00
Bookings can be made
now, with a $5 World For Pets voucher to use in store on the day for every booking made! Walk-ins are also acceptable. Shopping at World for Pets stores is a great way to support the RSPCA. As a 100% RSPCA owned supplier of pet products, this means that all the proceeds on items you buy go straight back to help animals in need.
Santa Paws (Mackay)
Location: Queens Park, Goldsmith Street, East Mackay
Date: Sunday 20th November 2016
Time: 9am – 12:30pm
Booking is not required for Santa Paws Mackay, just turn up on the day to get your photos taken! Photos cost $10 for one animal in the photo, and an additional $5 per animal after that.
In addition to Santa Paws, there will also be market stalls, including
Vintage Kiss Barista coffee,
Barking Mad treats for the pooches, and everyone's favourite dessert - cake!
Santa Paws (Gold Coast)
Location: RSPCA West Burleigh Op Shop, 18 Township Drive, West Burleigh
Date: Friday 25th November & Saturday 26th November 2016
Time: 9am – 5pm (both days)
Bookings are essential, although payment will only be made when you arrive at the event. Walk-ins are also welcome.
There are a variety of Photo Packages to choose from:
Pack 1: 1 x 5"x7" photo & 1 x Xmas print - $20
Pack 2: 2 x 5"x7" photo & 2 x Xmas prints - $30
Pack 3: 5 x Xmas prints - $35 ($20 if purchased with another package)
Digital image via email: $10 (only available with the purchase of a package)
Date: Saturday 26th November 2016
Time: 9am – 12pm
To book in for your Santa Paws photo session, please get in contact with the Kingaroy Shopping World by calling 07 4162 5745 or email enquiries@kingaroyshoppingworld.com.au.
There are a range of Photo Package options to choose from:
Pack 1: 1 x 4" x 6" photo - $9
Pack 2: 1 x 5" x 7" photo 1 x 6" x 8" photo 1 x 8" x 12" photo - $20
Pack 3: 1 x 5" x 7" photo 1 x 6" x 8" photo - $15
Date: Sunday 27th November 2016
Time: 12pm - 5pm
Bookings are essential, and can be made
here now. Photographs will be taken by the talented
Lane Photo studio, and cost $25.
Santa Paws (Rockhampton)
Location: RSPCA World For Pets Superstore Rockhampton, 391 Yaamba Road, Park Avenue, North Rockhampton 4701
Date: Saturday 3rd December & Sunday 4th December
Time: 10am – 4pm
Bookings can be made now
online, although walk-ins on the day are also permitted. There are a range of Photo Package options to choose from:
Pack 1: 5" x 7" photo - $15
Pack 2: 8" x 10" photo - $20
Pack 3: 5" x 7" & 8" x 10" photo - $30
Date: Saturday 26th November 2016
Time: 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Location #2: PCYC Gladstone Christmas Markets (outside BBQ area), 53 Yarroon Street, Gladstone
Date: Sunday 11th December 2016
Time: 8am – 12:30pm
Bookings can be made now online for both
Canoe Point Beach and
PCYC Gladstone Christmas Markets, although walk-ins on the day are also accepted. Photos at Canoe Point Beach will be taken by
Sarah Warry Photography, in the form of Aussie Santa beach portraits, whereas photos at
PCYC Gladstone Christmas Markets will be taken by Tiny Gecko Photography, in the form of formal Santa family portraits.
For those attending Santa Paws events in locations that require booking, book early to avoid disappoint! Eddy and I have booked in for the RSPCA Christmas Festival and Markets at Wacol, and are looking forward to having our photo taken for a good cause. We hope to meet some of you there, do say hi if you see us!
Book now to avoid disappointment.
Supporters of RSPCA!
