Virtual campaign for the SPCA needs residents to get active

BARRIE, ONT. -- A new virtual campaign for the Ontario SPCA hopes to get people outside to active while raising money for local shelters.

During the five-week Sweat for Pets campaign, the SPCA wants people to create personal fitness challenges and then get friends, family and co-workers to make a financial pledge.

All money raised will provide the critical funds to help give animals a second chance.

Jennifer Yapa, centre manager with the Barrie Animal Centre says getting active "will have a big impact for vulnerable animals" and donations will support the work done at local shelters.

The SPCA hopes to raise $7,000.

To register to participate, click here.

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  The Ontario SPCA and George the dog are encouraging people to get out and get active in the Sweat for Pets Campaign. It started May 25th and runs for five weeks. (KC Colby/CTV)