SPCA RadioThon tally tops $81k

West Seneca, N.Y. (WBEN) - The day-long radiothon to benefit the SPCA Serving Erie County raised $81,102.15.

The tally was announced at 6pm Thursday as the radiothon concluded on WBEN, Star 102.5 and The Wolf, marking the 20th consecutive year of the agency's largest annual fundraising effort.

The SPCA receives no funding from Erie County and largely relies on support from the community for it's 24/7/365 mission to shelter, adopt, and provide care for animals while also carrying out an important law enforcement arm.

During the radiothon event, the SPCA was busy with adoptions that were being offered at half price and fees were waived for active military and veterans and their immediate families.