Hounds to pound pavement on Million Paws Walk

• Dogs, big and small, take to the streets on Sunday morning for RSPCA’s Millions Paws Walk
• Eight events around the state raising funds for the RSPCA
• Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk announced a donation of $100,000

Dog lovers and their hounds will be out in force on Sunday when the RSPCA’s Million Paws Walk hits streets and parks throughout Queensland.

Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and her beloved groodle Winton today announced a $100,000 donation from the government, at the start line of the Brisbane event.

The Millions Paws Walk has been instrumental in raising funds to fight animal cruelty and provide care for dogs in RSPCA shelters.

Over the past three years, the state has contributed $500,000 each year towards the RSPCA’s animal welfare work, increasing to $825,000 this financial year.

The Palaszczuk Government has provided the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital with more than $2.4 million in funding since 2019. The RSPCA will benefit from a further $2 million throughout this financial year and next (22-23 and 23-24). 

More than $1.3 million has also been granted towards wildlife response initiatives, including the RSPCA 1300 Animal Hotline, since 2019.

The largest event on the canine calendar, the Million Paws Walk is the RSPCA’s largest annual fundraising event and has been running for 29 years.

The inaugural Walk was held in 1994 at Brisbane’s New Farm Park to raise vital funds and community awareness for animals in need.

It’s since grown to be a popular annual event in every state and territory throughout Australia, including nine Walks in Queensland.

As well as the Brisbane event, starting at the University of Queensland, the RSPCA is holding local Walks in Cairns, Mackay, Rockhampton, Hervey Bay, Noosa, Dakabin and Toowoomba.

Quotes attributable to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk:

“It’s incredible to see the support for RSCPA and the Million Paws Walk grow each year.

“The RSPCA does stellar work in protecting pets and wildlife and our government is proud to help support them in their pet-saving endeavours.

“Even if you don’t have a dog, don’t let that stop you. Anyone can take part and help raise funds to help rescue, rehabilitate and rehome dogs in need.”

Quotes attributable to Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities Mark Furner:

“The Palaszczuk Government takes the welfare of our furry friends seriously, and there is no better partner to have in protecting pets than the RSPCA.

“I’m proud to be part of a government that is actively supporting the RSPCA’s efforts to rescue and rehome animals right across Queensland.”

Quotes attributable to Environment Minister Leanne Linard: .

“The RSPCA, through the RSPCA Wildlife Hospital, plays an important role in helping to protect our natural environment, particularly fauna.

“I can think of no better way for the community to show its support for this iconic organisation than taking part in the Millions Paws Walk.”

Further information:

To treat your dog and join in the fun at any of the eight Queensland events, visit RSPCA’s Millions Paws Walk webpage at Million Paws Walk : Find A Walk.

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Media contact: Bryce Heaton (Minister Furner's Office) - 0427 781 920