Locals are being encouraged to help out the SPCA and those that cannot speak for themselves.
The SPCA Annual Appeal started on Monday, and this year the SPCA is hoping to raise more than $350,000 nationwide.
For the appeal, the Rotorua SPCA has a prize hamper valued at more than $500, with raffle tickets selling for $2 or 3 for $5.
Raffle tickets will be available at Countdown Fairy Springs today and there will also be a sausage sizzle at the Agrodome and Agroventures Open Day today from 10.30am to 2pm.
Rotorua SPCA centre manager Sue Kinsella said so far the appeal had gone well and they were hoping to raise $1000 this weekend.