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Bizou and Baci - my two girls helping to celebrate cupcake day!

I am pleased to report that my family and friends raised a total of AUD 272.10 for the RSPCA.  (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).  We had cupcake day at Mort Bay in Balmain on Sunday (16th of August) which also corresponded with my dog’s 4th birthday (Baci).  Along with raising a decent amount of money (also toys, beds and treats), I am also happy to report that we had lots of great fun and managed to create awareness for this organization.   All dogs must really go to heaven because we were blessed with great weather and an amazing number of people turned out (we sold out in 30 minutes!).  Note to self:  Start Early and make more cupcakes next year!

The pink dog - don't worry I was told it was food colouring

The cupcake day is really a great way to raise awareness for this organization.  Unfortunately, sometimes even I am guilty of using it as a way to practice my baking skills so I thought instead of sharing with you a recipe for my cupcakes I’ll use this airtime instead to share with you the five reasons I think the RSPCA is truly a worthy cause.

1.  Animals love us unconditionally – well, not sure if all of them do – but definitely my dogs do.  They are always waiting at the door ready to give me a big tail wag and kiss, no matter how late I come home.

2. They provide second chances – the RSPCA rescues, rehabilitates, and rehomes unwanted animals.  They receive over 144,000 animals each year and these animals deserve a second chance at having a better life.

3. They make me uncomfortable – sometimes the way we change things is to be uncomfortable with the way things really are.  The RSPCA raises awareness for some of the following causes:

DUCK HUNTING – Unfortunately, there are four states in Australia that still allow duck hunting, despite strong evidence of the extreme suffering involved. The RSPCA opposes the recreational hunting of ducks because of the high level of cruelty. Every year, during the government-declared ‘open season’ many thousands of ducks are shot over the wetlands of Australia in the name of this ‘sport’. Some of these ducks will be killed outright. Some will be wounded, brought down and killed on retrieval. Many others will be crippled or wounded and will die within a few hours or days. Some will suffer prolonged pain before they die.

LIVE EXPORT – Every year some five million Australian sheep, cattle and goats are sent on gruelling voyages overseas just to be slaughtered once they get there. This meat may then sit on the supermarket shelf right next to Australian meat that was sent there in a box.

4. They get me active – The RSPCA has teamed up with the Heart Foundation to encourage people to walk their dogs.  I absolutely hate it when people get dogs and don’t even bother walking them.  They sometimes think that having a big yard is enough – well guess what – a big yard is nothing but a big cage… please, take your dog for a walk… or don’t get a dog at all.

5. They are non-profit – These guys are volunteering their time and effort for a worthy cause – so should we!

Okay… now on to the great Cupcake Day pics!

Baci helping out by giving moral support...

The cupcakes all decorated for the big day!

Bizou, Misty and Digger all waiting for some leftovers