Argentina shelter seeks funding via charity bingo event
A charity bingo event to raise funds for unpaid veterinary bills is being organized as donations, adoptions and volunteer support continue to decline.
An animal rescue shelter in General Roca, in Argentina’s Río Negro province, is organising a charity bingo event to raise funds to cover outstanding veterinary bills.
The shelter, Ranhu, said it is facing financial pressure due to the cost of medical treatment required for rescued animals and is relying on community fundraising initiatives to maintain operations.
Veterinary care represents a significant portion of the organisation’s expenses, particularly for animals requiring surgery, long-term treatment or emergency care. Organisers said proceeds from the bingo will be used exclusively to pay down veterinary debts.
An organizer from Ranhu said donations have declined in recent years, while adoptions and volunteer support have also dropped: “Many people used to help. That is no longer the case. People now prioritise paying for their own food rather than donating to support a dog,” the organiser said.
The group also reported fewer adoption offers, a decline in foster homes and reduced availability of volunteers to transport rescued animals.
The financial challenge becomes more acute during the summer months, according to the shelter. They added: “January is especially difficult. It is harder to find veterinarians and harder to secure services in general because many people travel during this period. That is why we need to maintain a reserve fund to respond quickly in case of emergencies.”
Nonprofit organizations across Argentina commonly use charity bingo events as a method of raising funds through low-stakes, community-based gaming activities.
Ranhu has not disclosed the total amount of its outstanding veterinary debt or a specific fundraising target for the event. Ticket pricing and scheduling details had not been published at the time of writing.
The shelter continues to accept animals in need of assistance while seeking funding to support ongoing medical care and operating costs.
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