The Bahrain Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (BSPCA) is facing a financial crisis and is at risk of closing its Animal Welfare Center (AWC).

BSPCA has been a registered charity for more than 40 years and has contributed to the betterment and humane treatment of animals in the Kingdom.

Over that period, the organisation has made considerable and constructive efforts by providing numerous services to the community including governmental consultation, spaying and neutering programmes and educational initiatives for children as well as providing food, shelter, medical care and adoption services to animals in need.

The unfortunate situation of rising costs combined with reduced donors is making it extremely difficult for the BSPCA to continue operations. Without the centre, hundreds of needy animals would be left without a home or other support.

At the moment, free adoptions to good homes are being offered for those animals that have been in the care of the BSPCA for over two years. These animals have all been spayed or neutered, vaccinated and assessed for their physical and mental health.

The BSPCA desperately needs your help and support during this most difficult time to keep the AWC open.

Commenting on the situation, Mahmood Faraj, Chairman, said: “We are currently heading towards closure and the amount raised so far isn’t even 10% of what we want. We need financial help, if any company can take care of the electricity bills, we will be grateful. If anyone can provide food for the animals, it will help. Anyone who can help in any way is welcome.

“We have announced the animals [with the BSPCA for over two years] can be adopted for free until we can find them good homes.”

Those willing to contribute can help in numerous ways, details for which are available on the BSPCA’s website and social media accounts. They can be reached on Instagram @bspca, Twitter @BSPCA_BH and Facebook @BSPCA – Official Page. A little goes a long way! ✤

GO: CALL 3995 5001 OR EMAIL BSPCA@BATELCO.COM.BH FOR MORE INFORMATION.