Help Save the Rhino on World Rhino Day - 22 September With all five species of the rhino under threat, Time Pet and Rogz will support Austra...
With all five species of the rhino under threat, Time Pet and Rogz will support Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors through their “Save the Rhino” campaign and raise much needed funds for the Warriors’ animal conservation programs.
To help raise awareness and fight for the preservation of the Rhino, Time Pet will donate 50 cents from every sale of Rogz’s bestselling dog toys to Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors.
Time Pet Director, Heinrich Westenraad, said: “As an Australian with deep roots in Africa, I want Time Pet to play its part in animal conservation.
“While Rogz, who are based in Cape Town, have been supporting rhino preservation activities in South Africa for many years, this is the first time we’re doing something in Australia. If we can’t save majestic animals such as the rhino, how can we care for our pets?
“I cannot think of a better cause or charity to launch our inaugural fundraising campaign. It’ll be the first of many!”
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| Kingston, Southern White Rhino calf born at Australia Zoo (Qld) - Photo: Australia Zoo |
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors support conservation projects at home and abroad, including a Black Rhino project in East Africa. The 90,000-acre Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya started with 20 black rhinos and has now grown to 120 with the Warriors’ ongoing support.
Time Pet’s “Save the Rhino” campaign runs between now and the 20th of December 2019. Rogz toys can be found all over Australia, in all participating pet specialty stores.
World Rhino Day is on Sunday 22 September.
For more information
Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors – based on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, the Wildlife Warriors are committed to the protection of injured, threatened or endangered wildlife. Established by Steve and Terri Irwin in 2002, the Warriors finance conservation projects at home and abroad.
Rogz – based in South Africa, Rogz is an active supporter of anti-poaching and conservation initiatives for endangered wildlife, including Black Rhino programs in Africa. Rogz is a leading manufacturer of pet products.
Time Pet – based on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Time Pet has been distributing Rogz since 2000.
The Rhino – all five species of rhino are under threat; three are critically endangered (Black, Sumatran and Javan), one is vulnerable (great one-horned) and one is near-threatened (White).
MEDIA RELEASE, 17th September 2019
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