The last time we posted about
Brajana and her SPCA charity drive over on Mend Pet, she'd only just started it and was revving up to get a nice list of prizes going. Nowadays, she's got a great list of prizes (including
a free FigurePets set, a few good loot cards, some
custom-made character artwork, and even
a custom-designed UI -- you can make yours look
just like Turpster's if you want), and she's rolling into the last few days of the drive. It all ends on Friday, July 31st, so if you haven't
gotten your donation in to the SPCA International yet (the money will go to volunteer programs, including animal shelters all of the world, and help out with food, shelter, and vaccination costs), do so right away. And make sure to follow
the instructions on Brajana's site -- for every donation you make, no matter how big or small, you'll get two chances to pick up some of that great loot, and you'll be helping out real-life pets all over the world.
It's a great way to help out a worthy cause, give some back to the
Warcraft community and the hard work that bloggers like Brajana do, and maybe even win some free stuff. Remember, she's asking for your donation before Friday, July 31st, so head over there and get it in as soon as possible.
Tags: brajana, charity, charity-drive, community, contest, donation, donations, figurepets, giveaway, mend-pet, prizes, spca, spca-international, warcraft
Filed under: Events, Fan stuff, Odds and ends, Contests, Making money
Jul 27th 2009 at 7:00PM 
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Sleutel Jul 27th 2009 7:49PM
To stop for a moment to nitpick:
It's not a custom UI, it's a custom UI SKIN. The difference is subtle, yet key.
Robert Jul 27th 2009 8:18PM
With all due respect to Brajana and Mend Pet, the SPCA is NOT the charity you want to support if you love animals. The SPCA kills over 95% of animals that are left with them, most of them adoptable. To really help animals, this support should go to one of the many local No-Kill shelters around the nation.
Sleutel Jul 27th 2009 8:20PM
Did you mean: PETA?
Not all SPCA shelters are no-kill, but a decent number of them are, and their kill percentage is nowhere near 95%.
Kevin Jul 27th 2009 9:15PM
OP: source please?
Keyra Jul 27th 2009 11:19PM
You're confusing the SPCA (international) with the ASPCA (United States, which does tend to have more euthanasia than not); however, the figure you quoted of "over 95%" is more than a little harsh and could stand some supporting documents I think.
Dboy Jul 27th 2009 10:22PM
I would much rather help mistreated human beings rather than mistreated animals.
I don't know how organisations like this can draw so much sympathy and support when the global financial situation has caused a 'global food crisis' in Africa (http://www.worldbank.org/html/extdr/foodprices/) and children are still being trafficked and sold as slaves (http://www.worldvision.com.au/ourwork/Solutions/DontTradeLives.aspx).
As a father, I would consider myself immoral if my money went towards helping an animal when someone's child starves to death in another part of the world.
blacklamb Jul 27th 2009 10:48PM
There's room for both kinds of charities, Dboy.
I would imagine this charity is for animals because Brajana runs a hunter website, it only makes sense. Animals are, in many ways, even more helpless and defenseless then people in need. They have zero control over bettering their situation, much like a child. Not that contributing to human based charities isn't a wonderful thing, it is, but animals need our help to.
Anyway, if we're talking about immorality, I find it a bit immoral to try and guilt people who are donating to a good cause.
artifex Jul 28th 2009 12:42AM
Blacklamb is correct. It's kind of like saying, the FBI shouldn't go after white collar criminals as long as there are still terrorists, bank robbers, etc., around. Clearly all need attention.
Wither Jul 28th 2009 6:03AM
"As a father, I would consider myself immoral if my money went towards helping an animal when someone's child starves to death in another part of the world."
This is not very well thought out. How about the money you spend on all the luxuries in your life? Unless you a living with the restraints of a Mormon, a vast amount of money you spend is being selfishly wasted. Do you work 7 days a week? If not, why are you resting when there is so much suffering? Also, if they can, most parents take the decision to bring their own child into this world as opposed to adopting parentless underprivileged children.
Choices, choices. The incredibly overpopulation of this planet, the copious wars, excessive greed, the incredibly abundance of goods in wealth in some areas, despite the shortages in others, they are all down to human choices. Meanwhile, humans, in an effort to promote their own well-being, will inevitably rape the planet of resources, decrease biodiversity and spare little thought for "inferior beings" like animals.
So it's not entirely unsurprising, that many people look at this situation from a longer perspective and say "I would rather help those who cannot help themselves". I feel we are custodians of this planet and all it's biological residents and our greatest responsibility is to protect them, rather than protect our own self-interests. There is also an astute argument for claiming that protecting the planet and maintaining biodiversity is also, ironically the best way to protect mankind's self-interests.
I'm not a religious man, but the quote "Judge not lest be judged" seems appropriate here. Let everyone give to the causes they believe in.
Dboy Jul 28th 2009 8:47AM
Regarding my choices, all I'm saying is that when I have money to give to a cause, I am not going to choose to give to animals over humans.
Pardon if I offended with my "I would consider it immoral" line - that was a little harsh. Clearly this act of compassion is a valuable and worthwhile thing.
For me though, human life is more valuable than animal life.
Dboy Jul 28th 2009 8:41AM
If there is room for both, why are there people still starving?
Guilt is a good thing if it leads to a good result. Why are we afraid of guilt?
Syggy Jul 28th 2009 1:01PM
"If there is room for both, why are there people still starving?"
- This strikes me as troll-bait.
"Guilt is a good thing if it leads to a good result. Why are we afraid of guilt?"
Guilt is a natural response, but using it to "reach a good result" is called manipulation.
sayling Jul 28th 2009 3:45AM
Hmmm
How does one get an invite to your blog, Ferarro? My wife plays a Retadin, and I'm always looking out for guides, hints and tips for her...