Harvey dog named Cupcake a fitting ambassador for RSPCA WA’s annual fundraiser

A Harvey dog named Cupcake has inspired the RSPCA WA to encourage pet owners to raise cash to help more dogs like her. Cupcake Day is an annual RSPCA WA fundraising initiative now in it’s 16th year, with this year’s ambassador sporting a fitting name. Cupcake — a 2½-year-old mastiff— was reunited with RSPCA WA inspectors Peta and Candy last week after being saved by a Shire of Harvey ranger. She was on the verge of euthanasia, but was sent to the Animal Care Centre at Malaga. Cupcake had a severe skin disease and ear infections requiring serious care, but after some time she was placed in foster care with her now-owner Laura Roberts. She was coined a “foster fail”, but according to Ms Roberts, Cupcake was now the “best thing to come home to”. RSPCA WA spokesperson Lou Rowe said dogs like Cupcake are the “embodiment of RSPCA’s work”. “Her recovery and rehoming could not have been done without the generosity of our donors,” she said. “It costs us around $12 million each each year to care for the 2500 animals that come through our doors. We rely on donations for around 80 per cent of that funding. “Last year, our supporters raised $61,000 for WA’s most vulnerable animals and we’re certainly aiming to beat that figure this year.” People can host a Cupcake Day this month by registering for the event then throwing a bake-sale, with more information on the RSPCA website.