This is the time of year that we try to set aside our differences and extend love to all our earth mates. No matter how many legs we have, or how long our ears are, we are all here to share this planet in a peaceful and loving way. Everyone of us has redeeming factors, and a few issues that somebody else might think are less than perfect. But it all comes down to one bottom line.
We want to be loved. We want to be respected. We want to be cared about. We want a safe place to sleep. We want food to nourish our body. We want love to nourish our soul. Sometimes it's hard to remember that every one of us deserves this basic right.
Spend a little bit of extra time this season reaching out to help someone. Someone who's down on their luck, has lost their home, doesn't know where their next meal is coming from, or has suddenly lost their whole family.
It doesn't matter if they have two legs, three legs, or four legs, or even no legs. Skin or scales. Fur or feathers. Stripes or splotches. Just reach out and help someone.
And every time you do, it makes your soul grow, it makes you a happier person, and it makes your life more worthwhile. It's amazing what a day of service to those less fortunate than you can do for you. More than any gift anyone else could give you.
Lend a hand, or send a buck, to your favorite homeless shelter - regardless of the species they house.
If you'd like to help the 1200 animals of 18 different species who live at Rikki's Refuge you can making a donation of food or money or come out to volunteer.
Cash, Check, Credit or Paypal - The choice is yours. Please, just make the choice to help. Stop by the refuge if making a cash donation. Write a check and mail it to Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Call me with your credit card information 540-854-0870 x5. Go to www.paypal.com and make a donation thru mail@rikkisrefuge.org
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All of us at Rikki's Refuge pray that your holidays are filled with love, respect, caring friends, a safe home, good food, and enough love to fill your soul.
Happy Holidays from Vincent and Duke Thomas Peabody and their 1,198 friends at Rikki's Refuge !!!!
HELPING ANIMALS AT OUR SANCTUARY AND AROUND THE WORLD!
RIKKI’S REFUGE IS A MULTI-SPECIES LIFE-CARE NO-KILL SANCTUARY
FOR THE MEDICALLY AND SOCIALLY CHALLENGED
SUPPORTED BY DONATIONS FROM KIND AND GENEROUS PEOPLE LIKE YOU !
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Meet Vincent, Spokes Cat for the Physically Challenged
Vincent is one of the happiest little boys you'll ever meet. Nothing seems to ever get him down. Many years ago a serious accident claimed one leg, severely injured a second, claimed a portion of his tail, left him incontinent and seriously handicapped for life. He could've chosen to spend the rest of his life down in the dumps, bemoaning his losses.
But instead, he chose to lead a life of service, helping others to see they can always find a sunny day, if they just take the time to look. He especially enjoys meeting classrooms of able-bodied children, and teaching them, that he's no different, he can be their friend, and play right along side them, if they will just help him out a little bit. He also spends a lot of time counseling those who are feeling down. After a good long snuggle with Vincent, a few nose rubs, and some sharing of secrets, Vincent's bright sunny attitude never fails to wear off on his friends.
Vincent wishes you the merriest of holidays, filled with love and lots of good friends, and invites you to be his friend.
But instead, he chose to lead a life of service, helping others to see they can always find a sunny day, if they just take the time to look. He especially enjoys meeting classrooms of able-bodied children, and teaching them, that he's no different, he can be their friend, and play right along side them, if they will just help him out a little bit. He also spends a lot of time counseling those who are feeling down. After a good long snuggle with Vincent, a few nose rubs, and some sharing of secrets, Vincent's bright sunny attitude never fails to wear off on his friends.
Vincent wishes you the merriest of holidays, filled with love and lots of good friends, and invites you to be his friend.
Meet Duke Thomas Peabody, Spokes Dog for the Visually Challenged
Meet Duke Thomas Peabody, Spokes Dog for the Visually Challenged
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge
Thankfully, someone intervened, and he came to Rikki's Refuge. Loving, trusting, the sweetest, most gentle personality you will ever meet, Duke has joined our program to help others appreciate the handicapped. He loves to go on walks, and keeps his head close to your knee to know which direction to turn. Blindness wasn't the only challenge handed out to Duke, he also has a bleeding disorder and must be very careful how hard he plays, and a seizure disorder which requires homeopathic medication twice a day.
Duke Thomas Peabody has a seeing eye dog. His name is Boomer. Though Boomer is a young dog, a friendly dog, and has no mental or physical problems, he will remain a resident at Rikki's, because it would be a terrible injustice to separate the two.
Duke Thomas Peabody wishes you the happiest of holidays and the best ever in the new year.
Meet Little Rob, Spoke Pig for the Grocery Challenge
A little over a year ago, a poor little, underfed, baby piglet joined Rikki's Refuge. Big Rob was one of those special humans who loved to help out at Rikki's Refuge. This little baby piglet took a special liking to Big Rob, and before you knew it they were sharing pizzas. They only shared a few months together at Rikki's Refuge, when Big Rob, much too soon, crossed the Rainbow Bridge. The poor little baby piglet soon was christened, "Little Rob", in honor of his two legged friend.
Little Rob's goal in life is to prove that nothing in a grocery store is inedible, one can ever be too large, one's belly can never be too close to the ground, what's one more chin, and that, yes, pigs can keep growing to fit their enclosure. We hope Little Rob is a bit misguided in some of his beliefs.
Little Rob wishes you Happy Holidays and lots of leftover goodies that you would like to bring out for him to eat !!!
Little Rob's goal in life is to prove that nothing in a grocery store is inedible, one can ever be too large, one's belly can never be too close to the ground, what's one more chin, and that, yes, pigs can keep growing to fit their enclosure. We hope Little Rob is a bit misguided in some of his beliefs.
Little Rob wishes you Happy Holidays and lots of leftover goodies that you would like to bring out for him to eat !!!
Meet Nanny Goat, Spokes Goat for the Nutritionally Challenged
Nanny Goat has spent many long years at Rikki's Refuge. She says they feel even longer, since she is fed a woefully inadequate diet. She continues to insist, that if I will allow her to use my computer to do some Internet research, she can prove to me that Oreo cookies are the best diet for goats. I took her up on her challenge once, but hooves are very hard on keyboards, and I haven't let her touch the new one. I have also seen the amazingly disgusting mess the day after she has eaten a bag of Oreos.
Poor Nanny Goat is forced to eat unappetizing things like hay, nutritionally complete goat pellets (without chocolate), fresh fruits and vegetables, no, chocolate covered cherries are not in the fruit category, whole wheat bread, and occasionally a few cookies as a snack.
Nanny wishes you a happy and chocolate filled holiday, and says, "Won't you share just a little bit?"
Poor Nanny Goat is forced to eat unappetizing things like hay, nutritionally complete goat pellets (without chocolate), fresh fruits and vegetables, no, chocolate covered cherries are not in the fruit category, whole wheat bread, and occasionally a few cookies as a snack.
Nanny wishes you a happy and chocolate filled holiday, and says, "Won't you share just a little bit?"
Meet Peepers, Spokes Emu for the Holiday Dinner Challenged
So many of her cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles and even her mom met their fate at a Thanksgiving or Christmas feast that she turns in horror and runs at the thought of the holidays. Even though she's been safe here at Rikki's since she was ten days old, she still can't trust human kind around the holidays.
She wants to remind you that Tofurkey is an excellent choice this time of year. And that like you, her kind only want peace, love and the ability to live out their natural lives with their friends.
She wishes you a happy holiday where the only bird in your household is one who gets to eat with you.
She wants to remind you that Tofurkey is an excellent choice this time of year. And that like you, her kind only want peace, love and the ability to live out their natural lives with their friends.
She wishes you a happy holiday where the only bird in your household is one who gets to eat with you.
In Memory of Kelly, Rikki's Animal #12
Kelly came to Rikki's Refuge December 1, 1998, the 12th animal to join our family. She was a very sweet and gentle little girl. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 25, 2001 from medical complications. She had been the Spokes Cat of Cat House Number One, adorable and charming, and never complaining about all the medical treatment she needed - including daily baths.
Nicole, Animal Number 3,000 Arrives at Rikki's Refuge
She's a cute little thing. At first glance, you would assume she is a highly adoptable, lovely little house kitty. But as you get to know her, you learn about her medical problems. Cats without tails are often called Manx cats. Manx are a specific breed, that not only has no tail, but has a depression where the tail should be. The last vertebrae is missing. Your spinal cord runs through your vertebrae, and connects to nerves all over your body. When nerves are damaged, or nonexistent, you lose sensation and or the use of parts of the body. Because of this abnormal body structure, Manx cats, are very prone to nerve problems near the end of the spine. Without grossing you out with too much medical detail, this is the area that controls one's bowels and one's bladder. Deformities in this area leads to issues such as incontinence, inability to go potty by oneself, and constant leakage.
Gilda & Steve were caring for Nicole at their home in Pennsylvania. They foster and do adoptions through Stray Cat Blues, www.petfinder.com/shelters/straycatblues.html. I met Gilda & Steve at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah in 1998, after acquiring the land for Rikki's Refuge, while I was still in the "oh my gosh, what have I gotten myself into !!!" mode. I spent two weeks out there studying, and begging all of their directors for every last little bit of helpful information that could give me. Gilda & Steve were there visiting and volunteering, and we hit it off.
They were so excited to hear at Rikki's Refuge would soon become a home for un-adoptable animals. A few months later they picked up a precious little girl off the streets who was a Manx. She was named Kelly, and her medical problems were far more severe than Nicole's. Kelly was animal number 12 at Rikki's Refuge. She came to join us on December 1, 1998, long before we have built anything. Her condition required constant medical attention. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 25, 2001 from medical complications. She had been the Spokes Cat of Cat House Number One, adorable and charming, and never complaining about all the medical treatment she needed - including daily baths.
Gilda & Steve were caring for Nicole at their home in Pennsylvania. They foster and do adoptions through Stray Cat Blues, www.petfinder.com/shelters/straycatblues.html. I met Gilda & Steve at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary in Utah in 1998, after acquiring the land for Rikki's Refuge, while I was still in the "oh my gosh, what have I gotten myself into !!!" mode. I spent two weeks out there studying, and begging all of their directors for every last little bit of helpful information that could give me. Gilda & Steve were there visiting and volunteering, and we hit it off.
They were so excited to hear at Rikki's Refuge would soon become a home for un-adoptable animals. A few months later they picked up a precious little girl off the streets who was a Manx. She was named Kelly, and her medical problems were far more severe than Nicole's. Kelly was animal number 12 at Rikki's Refuge. She came to join us on December 1, 1998, long before we have built anything. Her condition required constant medical attention. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge on July 25, 2001 from medical complications. She had been the Spokes Cat of Cat House Number One, adorable and charming, and never complaining about all the medical treatment she needed - including daily baths.
2,988 Animals Later
Gilda & Steve needed our help again with little Nicole. An adorable little silver tabby with a little tuff of a tail, and more energy than one can usually packed in one cat.
She's a live wire, literally climbs the walls, bounces off the other cats, and is a real joy to play with.
She's a live wire, literally climbs the walls, bounces off the other cats, and is a real joy to play with.
Ceiling Fans Were New for Nicole
and she desperately wanted to leap onto the blades for a ride. She tried from every angle. Leaping into the air, and plopping down on some poor old thing asleep in the 9th Life Retirement, Assisted Living and Psychiatric Center. Not many of the old folks are very fond of Nicole. But Alley Cat, Jacqueline, Bumble, Little Charlie, Joey and Vincent are having a blast with their new playmate.
Finally, Nicole Got Her Ride
and discovered it wasn't as much fun as she thought it was going to be. Fortunately, there was a ledge high up on the wall, where she could rest, until the dizziness wore off.
Nicole and the other 2,999 animals that you have saved thru Rikki's Refuge over the last 9 years thank you from the bottom of their hearts. Without you, everyone of them, would have lost their lives. You have made so much possible, for so many animals. It's something you should really be proud of yourself for. Not only have 3,000 domestic and farm animals called Rikki's Refuge home over the last nine years, 1,200 of them sleep here every night, are fed here every day, and are loved here every minute. Hundreds of others have been referred to new forever homes, have been able to stay in their own home because of the assistance we could offer, or have been moved to other organizations who were able to help them. Thousands of wildlife have found new, safe and protected homes in our woods and our wetlands. And this has been the best gift you could ever give. Life, home, warmth, security, food, love, medication. Thank you, all of you, for saving the little Nicoles of the world.
Nicole and the other 2,999 animals that you have saved thru Rikki's Refuge over the last 9 years thank you from the bottom of their hearts. Without you, everyone of them, would have lost their lives. You have made so much possible, for so many animals. It's something you should really be proud of yourself for. Not only have 3,000 domestic and farm animals called Rikki's Refuge home over the last nine years, 1,200 of them sleep here every night, are fed here every day, and are loved here every minute. Hundreds of others have been referred to new forever homes, have been able to stay in their own home because of the assistance we could offer, or have been moved to other organizations who were able to help them. Thousands of wildlife have found new, safe and protected homes in our woods and our wetlands. And this has been the best gift you could ever give. Life, home, warmth, security, food, love, medication. Thank you, all of you, for saving the little Nicoles of the world.
Precious, This Poor Ancient Poodle
joined us from a pound, where she had been left by her beloved owners, to be euthanized. Alone, scared, blind, unloved, very matted, and terribly thin, she patiently awaited her fate. When her time was up, she got to come to Rikki's Refuge. Clipping, washing, medicating, loving, and holding is what she needed. Soon she began to pick up weight. She is on five medications for her heart every day. Drops for her eyes, to keep them comfortable, even though she's blind. Medication to help heal her gums until she is strong enough to undergo dental surgery. Medication to keep her digestion working. And several little tins of special Little Caesar's dog food.
Precious Bundles up to Go Home for the Night
Lena, our Chief Medical Officer & Sanctuary Manager, takes home so many dogs at night, that she recently had to buy a larger SUV. Now if these aren't spoiled dogs !!!!!!
Precious may not be with us for long. Maybe a month, maybe two, maybe six. But we think she has the right to be happy, comfortable, and loved every possible day she can. And that is what you have made possible for her, by supporting Rikki's Refuge. The Precious-es of this world, should spend their last days in a loving, warm and wonderful environment. You make this possible. Thank you, for everything you have done for all the animals who have passed through Rikki's Refuge.
Precious may not be with us for long. Maybe a month, maybe two, maybe six. But we think she has the right to be happy, comfortable, and loved every possible day she can. And that is what you have made possible for her, by supporting Rikki's Refuge. The Precious-es of this world, should spend their last days in a loving, warm and wonderful environment. You make this possible. Thank you, for everything you have done for all the animals who have passed through Rikki's Refuge.
Sunday, December 09, 2007
Nine Lives Original Print, Available Now
Rikki’s Refuge is home to over 600 cats. Many of them come to us because they are ill or injured. Most come to us because they are unwanted.
Photographer Kerri Williams spends much of her time at the Refuge creating evocative portraits of these animals, capturing as many individual personalities as possible. Kerri has been photographing Rikki’s animals for four years, sharing her photos in Rikki’s Reflections. Now you have the opportunity to share in her wonderment of these beautiful creatures with a full colored, limited edition print, aptly entitled Nine Lives.
For this piece, the artist has selected nine of her most compelling studies to produce a truly unique montage of nine distinctive feline lives. Through Kerri’s generosity, Rikki’s is able to make this memorable work, suitable for framing and hanging with pride in your home, available for only $47 (plus $6.95 shipping and handling).
With the purchase of your print, you will contribute to the care and well being of the cats at Rikki’s Refuge. It costs $47 a month to care for one of Rikki’s cats; $47 a month to save one life. Now you can help save the life of one of these gorgeous creatures.
Not only will your purchase of Nine Lives help care for the cats at Rikki’s, it will capture the heart of every cat lover. Each 11”x14” glossy print is personally signed and numbered by the artist and will make the perfect holiday gift for that special someone who appreciates the magnificence of feline life. This is a limited edition print with only 200 copies available.
To order your Nine Lives print, simply send in the coupon with the requested information or email Rikki’s with the information on the coupon. You can also phone in your order to (540) 854-0870 x5. To receive your print before the holidays, all orders must be received by 10 pm, December 16, 2007. Holiday requests are guaranteed for the US only. Orders may be shipped to a different address as a gift in your name complete with a gift tag from you.
Please print the coupon in the next entry and send today to order your Nine Lives Print
Photographer Kerri Williams spends much of her time at the Refuge creating evocative portraits of these animals, capturing as many individual personalities as possible. Kerri has been photographing Rikki’s animals for four years, sharing her photos in Rikki’s Reflections. Now you have the opportunity to share in her wonderment of these beautiful creatures with a full colored, limited edition print, aptly entitled Nine Lives.
For this piece, the artist has selected nine of her most compelling studies to produce a truly unique montage of nine distinctive feline lives. Through Kerri’s generosity, Rikki’s is able to make this memorable work, suitable for framing and hanging with pride in your home, available for only $47 (plus $6.95 shipping and handling).
With the purchase of your print, you will contribute to the care and well being of the cats at Rikki’s Refuge. It costs $47 a month to care for one of Rikki’s cats; $47 a month to save one life. Now you can help save the life of one of these gorgeous creatures.
Not only will your purchase of Nine Lives help care for the cats at Rikki’s, it will capture the heart of every cat lover. Each 11”x14” glossy print is personally signed and numbered by the artist and will make the perfect holiday gift for that special someone who appreciates the magnificence of feline life. This is a limited edition print with only 200 copies available.
To order your Nine Lives print, simply send in the coupon with the requested information or email Rikki’s with the information on the coupon. You can also phone in your order to (540) 854-0870 x5. To receive your print before the holidays, all orders must be received by 10 pm, December 16, 2007. Holiday requests are guaranteed for the US only. Orders may be shipped to a different address as a gift in your name complete with a gift tag from you.
Please print the coupon in the next entry and send today to order your Nine Lives Print
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Rene Luther decorates the all new and improved Cat House #1
THANKSGIVING DINNER AT RIKKI'S RETREAT
Animal Friendly - all Vegetarian
Sunday November 18th 4 pm or so
Our Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner is brought to you by our very own Chef Mariza Soliman. Something to make you and all the animals happy. If you haven't tasted Mariza's goodies yet, you'll just have to take my word for it that she does an outstanding job on anything she cooks.
This is at Rikki's Retreat - NOT the Refuge. Less than 15 miles from Rikki's Refuge.
e-mail for directions if you'd like to attend. Kerry@RikkisRefuge.org
Mariza will probably be there most of the day. I'm going to try to get there as soon as I can get out of Rikki's, hopefully well before noon.
Mariza says come on out 4, 5 pm or so and dinner will be ready when it's ready.
If you want to socialize, mow grass or mop floors, feel free to come early.
Mariza will be providing all food. And when she cooks - she cooks!!!! If you have something special you really want to bring (vegetarian) you certainly may, but there is no necessity to.
I will be providing soda, beer and wine. If you want something else, please bring it.
Mariza is cooking for the 30 RSVPs..... However this means she will have food for 90 !!!!! So if you were late and didn't RSVP in time or if you want to bring a friend or two --- no problem.
See you Sunday. Kerry
ps It's really hard to find in the dark if it's your first visit - so come early
Animal Friendly - all Vegetarian
Sunday November 18th 4 pm or so
Our Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dinner is brought to you by our very own Chef Mariza Soliman. Something to make you and all the animals happy. If you haven't tasted Mariza's goodies yet, you'll just have to take my word for it that she does an outstanding job on anything she cooks.
This is at Rikki's Retreat - NOT the Refuge. Less than 15 miles from Rikki's Refuge.
e-mail for directions if you'd like to attend. Kerry@RikkisRefuge.org
Mariza will probably be there most of the day. I'm going to try to get there as soon as I can get out of Rikki's, hopefully well before noon.
Mariza says come on out 4, 5 pm or so and dinner will be ready when it's ready.
If you want to socialize, mow grass or mop floors, feel free to come early.
Mariza will be providing all food. And when she cooks - she cooks!!!! If you have something special you really want to bring (vegetarian) you certainly may, but there is no necessity to.
I will be providing soda, beer and wine. If you want something else, please bring it.
Mariza is cooking for the 30 RSVPs..... However this means she will have food for 90 !!!!! So if you were late and didn't RSVP in time or if you want to bring a friend or two --- no problem.
See you Sunday. Kerry
ps It's really hard to find in the dark if it's your first visit - so come early
Rene Luther makes Doggy Downs an artistic adventure!
COME TAKE A HIKE AT RIKKI'S REFUGE THANKSGIVING OPEN HOUSE
DON'T MISS THE LAST OPEN HOUSE OF THE YEAR !!!!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Experience the pristine woods and wetlands during a guided nature trail hike at 1 P.M. Dress for the weather and with good hiking shoes. Bring your binoculars and camera.
Guided Refuge Tours are every half hour from 11:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Tours run about 1 1/2 hours. Dress for the weather as it's all outdoors and wear "outdoor" shoes.
Pet, feed, and love the critters ranging from naughty pygmy goats to mesmerizing emus.
Refreshments and hot cider will be served.
Rikki's Wear, Distinctive pottery and Christmas crafts will be available for sale. Great Christmas Gifts.
Admission donation is a can of cat or dog food per person (please be as generous as most folks bring a case).
We must ask you to leave your pets at home, our mascots are very protective of their home.
Please keep in mind that animals come with built-in weaponry (horns, hoofs, fangs, claws) which they can and will use, sometimes without warning! Children must be supervised by their parents or guardians (no more than four children under the age of ten per adult). Parents or guardians must sign for all minors.
For more information call 540/854-0870 (ext 2).
DON'T MISS THE LAST OPEN HOUSE OF THE YEAR !!!!
Saturday, November 17, 2007
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Experience the pristine woods and wetlands during a guided nature trail hike at 1 P.M. Dress for the weather and with good hiking shoes. Bring your binoculars and camera.
Guided Refuge Tours are every half hour from 11:30 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Tours run about 1 1/2 hours. Dress for the weather as it's all outdoors and wear "outdoor" shoes.
Pet, feed, and love the critters ranging from naughty pygmy goats to mesmerizing emus.
Refreshments and hot cider will be served.
Rikki's Wear, Distinctive pottery and Christmas crafts will be available for sale. Great Christmas Gifts.
Admission donation is a can of cat or dog food per person (please be as generous as most folks bring a case).
We must ask you to leave your pets at home, our mascots are very protective of their home.
Please keep in mind that animals come with built-in weaponry (horns, hoofs, fangs, claws) which they can and will use, sometimes without warning! Children must be supervised by their parents or guardians (no more than four children under the age of ten per adult). Parents or guardians must sign for all minors.
For more information call 540/854-0870 (ext 2).
Thursday, September 27, 2007
October Feral Spay-Neuter Clinic in Charlottesville, VA
Rikki has learned that a high-volume Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Day will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2007 in Charlottesville, Virginia.
All services provided -- sterilizations, vaccinations, and health treatments -- will be free regardless of the income of the cats' caregivers.
Two more feral cat spay/neuter clinics will be held on November 17 and December 8, 2007.
Details about October's Clinic:
Approximately 100 feral cats will be sterilized at the October 20 clinic.
A team of volunteer veterinarians will sterilize the cats, vaccinate them against rabies and distemper and eartip them for identification purposes. Veterinary technicians and trained volunteers will apply a flea and tick preventative and ear mite medication and treat the cats for any obvious ailments or infections. Following surgery, the cats will be returned to their volunteer caregivers.
Only feral cats will be accepted at the clinic. (Feral cats are the untamed offspring of stray or abandoned cats.)
Making Spay-Neuter Appointments
Appointments are required. Drop-ins will not be allowed. Cats must be brought to the clinic in humane traps, which can be borrowed from the clinic cosponsor, Voices for Animals. To make spay/neuter appointments, reserve humane traps, and get details about the location of the clinic, call 434-979-1200 or e-mail feralcats@voicesforanimals.org.
Appointment spaces are filling up quickly, so call or e-mail soon to ensure that your ferals get added to the schedule.
Volunteers Needed for Clinic
Over 50 volunteers are needed for jobs such as admissions assistant, trap transport, anesthesia assistant, bladder express, spay boards assistant, shaving, pre-surgical monitoring, fluid administration, post-surgery ear and wound cleaning, administration of flea/tick and ear mite preventatives, recovery room monitor, instrument cleaning, and discharge assistant.
Please e-mail clinic volunteer coordinator Dian Howe at dian1021@hotmail.com if you would like to help. Quite a few volunteers are still needed.
Donations Needed for Future Clinics
Clinic sponsors Voices for Animals, the Companion Animal Fund of Old Dominion Animal Hospital, and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA donate thousands of dollars of equipment, supplies, and labor so that several feral spay/neuter clinics can be held each year. However, donations from individuals are also needed. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to defray clinic costs, you can mail it to Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project, Voices for Animals, P.O. Box 4466, Charlottesville, VA 22905.
All services provided -- sterilizations, vaccinations, and health treatments -- will be free regardless of the income of the cats' caregivers.
Two more feral cat spay/neuter clinics will be held on November 17 and December 8, 2007.
Details about October's Clinic:
Approximately 100 feral cats will be sterilized at the October 20 clinic.
A team of volunteer veterinarians will sterilize the cats, vaccinate them against rabies and distemper and eartip them for identification purposes. Veterinary technicians and trained volunteers will apply a flea and tick preventative and ear mite medication and treat the cats for any obvious ailments or infections. Following surgery, the cats will be returned to their volunteer caregivers.
Only feral cats will be accepted at the clinic. (Feral cats are the untamed offspring of stray or abandoned cats.)
Making Spay-Neuter Appointments
Appointments are required. Drop-ins will not be allowed. Cats must be brought to the clinic in humane traps, which can be borrowed from the clinic cosponsor, Voices for Animals. To make spay/neuter appointments, reserve humane traps, and get details about the location of the clinic, call 434-979-1200 or e-mail feralcats@voicesforanimals.org.
Appointment spaces are filling up quickly, so call or e-mail soon to ensure that your ferals get added to the schedule.
Volunteers Needed for Clinic
Over 50 volunteers are needed for jobs such as admissions assistant, trap transport, anesthesia assistant, bladder express, spay boards assistant, shaving, pre-surgical monitoring, fluid administration, post-surgery ear and wound cleaning, administration of flea/tick and ear mite preventatives, recovery room monitor, instrument cleaning, and discharge assistant.
Please e-mail clinic volunteer coordinator Dian Howe at dian1021@hotmail.com if you would like to help. Quite a few volunteers are still needed.
Donations Needed for Future Clinics
Clinic sponsors Voices for Animals, the Companion Animal Fund of Old Dominion Animal Hospital, and the Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA donate thousands of dollars of equipment, supplies, and labor so that several feral spay/neuter clinics can be held each year. However, donations from individuals are also needed. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to defray clinic costs, you can mail it to Feral Cat Spay/Neuter Project, Voices for Animals, P.O. Box 4466, Charlottesville, VA 22905.
Feral cat summit: October 14 in Forestville, MD
Hey everybody, did you hear about the Feral Cat Summit in Maryland in October? Here's the news:
Prince George's Compassion Project will be hosting a Feral Cat Summit in Forestville, MD on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 9am to 5pm. Voices' for Animals board member Mary Ellen Drayer and Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Executive Director Susanne Kogut will be speaking at the Summit, which will cover topics of interest to anyone involved in feral cat advocacy, humane alternatives for helping homeless animals, and the nuts and bolts of TNR programs.
Registration includes a delicious hot vegan lunch, a copy of "Implementing a Community Trap-Neuter-Return Program" by Bryan Kortis, and other materials. The Summit will be held at the Prince George's County Educators' Association Center at 8008 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. For directions, a detailed event program, and online registration, visit www.FeralCatSummit.org.
Prince George's Compassion Project will be hosting a Feral Cat Summit in Forestville, MD on Sunday, Oct. 14, from 9am to 5pm. Voices' for Animals board member Mary Ellen Drayer and Charlottesville-Albemarle SPCA Executive Director Susanne Kogut will be speaking at the Summit, which will cover topics of interest to anyone involved in feral cat advocacy, humane alternatives for helping homeless animals, and the nuts and bolts of TNR programs.
Registration includes a delicious hot vegan lunch, a copy of "Implementing a Community Trap-Neuter-Return Program" by Bryan Kortis, and other materials. The Summit will be held at the Prince George's County Educators' Association Center at 8008 Marlboro Pike, Forestville, MD 20747. For directions, a detailed event program, and online registration, visit www.FeralCatSummit.org.
Friday, July 13, 2007
4,931 Cans of Cat Food Arriving
But when you divide it between 638 cats, that's only 7.73 ounces each. About the equivalent of one can of regular cat food plus one can the size of the Fancy Feast. Most of the cats here consider that far less than a full day's meal.
But the cupboards are bare of dry and at approximately 1:57 p.m. on Monday one of the 638 cats will reach into the food bowl for a bite, and get the last morsel. Where will dinner come from? 1,257 little eyes are looking at you (we have 17 one eye-ed cats, and Little Charlie was born with none) and pleading for salvation.
The dog pantry is full of dry and they have offered to share with the cats. Especially since Vincent forfeited his spoils as the winner of the Spring Fundraiser, and donated it all to the dogs. Who by the way, have most generously, helped many of the animals at Rikki's Refuge pay for their food and medical care. Even though this is a most generous offer, the cats are disgusted at the very thought of eating dawg food.
But the dogs are begging for canned. Around here, it sure seems like you can't please anybody any at the time! The dogs say they know it is summer, and they know most of them are fat, but they still don't want to give up their canned breakfast. By Wednesday they will have eaten the last morsel of canned dog food. Big Lots has six cans of Alpo for $2.50, and the dogs like it.
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Cash, Check, Credit or Paypal - The choice is yours. Please, just make the choice to help. Stop by the refuge if making a cash donation. Write a check and mail it to Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Call me with your credit card information 540-854-0870 x5. Go to www.paypal.com and make a donation thru mail@rikkisrefuge.org
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But the cupboards are bare of dry and at approximately 1:57 p.m. on Monday one of the 638 cats will reach into the food bowl for a bite, and get the last morsel. Where will dinner come from? 1,257 little eyes are looking at you (we have 17 one eye-ed cats, and Little Charlie was born with none) and pleading for salvation.
The dog pantry is full of dry and they have offered to share with the cats. Especially since Vincent forfeited his spoils as the winner of the Spring Fundraiser, and donated it all to the dogs. Who by the way, have most generously, helped many of the animals at Rikki's Refuge pay for their food and medical care. Even though this is a most generous offer, the cats are disgusted at the very thought of eating dawg food.
But the dogs are begging for canned. Around here, it sure seems like you can't please anybody any at the time! The dogs say they know it is summer, and they know most of them are fat, but they still don't want to give up their canned breakfast. By Wednesday they will have eaten the last morsel of canned dog food. Big Lots has six cans of Alpo for $2.50, and the dogs like it.
Please help by making a donation of food or money to Rikki's Refuge or coming out to volunteer.
Cash, Check, Credit or Paypal - The choice is yours. Please, just make the choice to help. Stop by the refuge if making a cash donation. Write a check and mail it to Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Call me with your credit card information 540-854-0870 x5. Go to www.paypal.com and make a donation thru mail@rikkisrefuge.org
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Meet Miner !
Miner is now 10 weeks of age and the sweetest baby girl in the whole wide world! Weighing in at a meager 2 lbs, she has a big purrsonality and a lot of determination! She was hit by a car a couple of weeks ago and brought to the shelter with a broken right front leg. She hopped about in her big red cast until this morning when she was given her freedom to move around (giving herself a bath was her first order of business!).
She has permanent nerve damage and may or may not require amputation in the future. Basically, when she was run over, her leg went one way and her body another so that the nerves are permanently damaged and her tendon stretched. Despite this, Miner runs and plays with the best of them and is quite the active child! Social with other cats and with nice dogs, she loves attention and wants to be "with" her people!
She flips over for belly rubs and she purrs frequently and loudly! Miner is looking for a loving home where she will always be spoiled and can live an indoor life. She would prefer to have at least one other animal (or more!) in the household with whom to play and snuggle. She would benefit greatly from some physical therapy.
Please take her home today, contact Beth Hamilton, at the Orange County Animal Shelter 540-671-1124 or bhamilton@orangecova.com
She has permanent nerve damage and may or may not require amputation in the future. Basically, when she was run over, her leg went one way and her body another so that the nerves are permanently damaged and her tendon stretched. Despite this, Miner runs and plays with the best of them and is quite the active child! Social with other cats and with nice dogs, she loves attention and wants to be "with" her people!
She flips over for belly rubs and she purrs frequently and loudly! Miner is looking for a loving home where she will always be spoiled and can live an indoor life. She would prefer to have at least one other animal (or more!) in the household with whom to play and snuggle. She would benefit greatly from some physical therapy.
Please take her home today, contact Beth Hamilton, at the Orange County Animal Shelter 540-671-1124 or bhamilton@orangecova.com
Adopt Miner !
Miner is now 10 weeks of age and the sweetest baby girl in the whole wide world! Weighing in at a meager 2 lbs, she has a big purrsonality and a lot of determination! She was hit by a car a couple of weeks ago and brought to the shelter with a broken right front leg. She hopped about in her big red cast until this morning when she was given her freedom to move around (giving herself a bath was her first order of business!).
She has permanent nerve damage and may or may not require amputation in the future. Basically, when she was run over, her leg went one way and her body another so that the nerves are permanently damaged and her tendon stretched. Despite this, Miner runs and plays with the best of them and is quite the active child! Social with other cats and with nice dogs, she loves attention and wants to be "with" her people!
She flips over for belly rubs and she purrs frequently and loudly! Miner is looking for a loving home where she will always be spoiled and can live an indoor life. She would prefer to have at least one other animal (or more!) in the household with whom to play and snuggle. She would benefit greatly from some physical therapy.
Please take her home today, contact Beth Hamilton, at the Orange County Animal Shelter 540-671-1124 or bhamilton@orangecova.com
She has permanent nerve damage and may or may not require amputation in the future. Basically, when she was run over, her leg went one way and her body another so that the nerves are permanently damaged and her tendon stretched. Despite this, Miner runs and plays with the best of them and is quite the active child! Social with other cats and with nice dogs, she loves attention and wants to be "with" her people!
She flips over for belly rubs and she purrs frequently and loudly! Miner is looking for a loving home where she will always be spoiled and can live an indoor life. She would prefer to have at least one other animal (or more!) in the household with whom to play and snuggle. She would benefit greatly from some physical therapy.
Please take her home today, contact Beth Hamilton, at the Orange County Animal Shelter 540-671-1124 or bhamilton@orangecova.com
Take Miner Home !
Miner is now 10 weeks of age and the sweetest baby girl in the whole wide world! Weighing in at a meager 2 lbs, she has a big purrsonality and a lot of determination! She was hit by a car a couple of weeks ago and brought to the shelter with a broken right front leg. She hopped about in her big red cast until this morning when she was given her freedom to move around (giving herself a bath was her first order of business!).
She has permanent nerve damage and may or may not require amputation in the future. Basically, when she was run over, her leg went one way and her body another so that the nerves are permanently damaged and her tendon stretched. Despite this, Miner runs and plays with the best of them and is quite the active child! Social with other cats and with nice dogs, she loves attention and wants to be "with" her people!
She flips over for belly rubs and she purrs frequently and loudly! Miner is looking for a loving home where she will always be spoiled and can live an indoor life. She would prefer to have at least one other animal (or more!) in the household with whom to play and snuggle. She would benefit greatly from some physical therapy.
Please take her home today, contact Beth Hamilton, at the Orange County Animal Shelter 540-671-1124 or bhamilton@orangecova.com
She has permanent nerve damage and may or may not require amputation in the future. Basically, when she was run over, her leg went one way and her body another so that the nerves are permanently damaged and her tendon stretched. Despite this, Miner runs and plays with the best of them and is quite the active child! Social with other cats and with nice dogs, she loves attention and wants to be "with" her people!
She flips over for belly rubs and she purrs frequently and loudly! Miner is looking for a loving home where she will always be spoiled and can live an indoor life. She would prefer to have at least one other animal (or more!) in the household with whom to play and snuggle. She would benefit greatly from some physical therapy.
Please take her home today, contact Beth Hamilton, at the Orange County Animal Shelter 540-671-1124 or bhamilton@orangecova.com
Nurse Parfait Works in the Leukemia Wing
She's the dilute calico on the right. A precious gentle senior lady, with leukemia herself, is a great help to the other patients. She comforts, she bathes, and she shares her food. This is Hank, one of the biggest boys in the leukemia house, who she's taking care of here.
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Ooops - What's Going on in Here in the Middle of the Night?
Brain-damaged cross eyed Bumble and standoffish former feral Gloria, now a kidney patient in the 9th Life Retirement, Assisted Living and Psychiatric Center, seem to have a very special and close relationship. I've caught them several times in the middle of the night when I've come over and flicked on the light to check on everybody.
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I Think I Found The Break in the Line
Several of the guys from the canine department volunteered to help Kenny when he was searching for breaks in the line that ran the fans at Feline Fields, and the break in the pipe that was making the washing machine overflow.
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Arriving With Vinyl
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Nails? Screws? I Know Kenny Told Me the Difference
... think, just think .... Some of our volunteers have a little more knowledge than others. Whether you can tell nails and screws apart or not, we can still use your help. Opposable thumbs are a big selling point!
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Honey, I Think I Found the Problem.
Didn't Kenny say we had to plug it in first? If you can just remember step 1, 2, 3, Kenny can teach you how to install vinyl siding!
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Inappropriate Behavior?
I have no idea what you're talking about. I was just counseling her about life on three legs. As I mentioned earlier, Vincent has been spending some time in the 9th Life Retirement, Assisted Living and Psychiatric Center, following a short illness, and trying to get his paper towel habit back under control. Meanwhile, Victoria in Cat House #1, is missing Vincent, in hopes he will be able to return soon.
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You Really Think She Has My Eyes?
says Vincent, "Well I know she doesn't have my right hind leg."
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Mary Walker Comes on Mondays
and feeds all the cats.
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Ron Herfurth & Paul Erhard Work on Cat Runs
the next Cat Work Parties are scheduled for July 21 and August 4. Please be there to help out.
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Lincoln Works on Cat Runs
the next Cat Work Parties are scheduled for July 21 and August 4. Please be there to help out.
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Margarita & Robert Painted the Purple Barn
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Cash, Check, Credit or Paypal - The choice is yours. Please, just make the choice to help. Stop by the refuge if making a cash donation. Write a check and mail it to Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Call me with your credit card information 540-854-0870 x5. Go to www.paypal.com and make a donation thru mail@rikkisrefuge.org
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Sunday, June 24, 2007
Bandit Gets To Be First
Bandit! Bandit! Come here Bandit. Bandit, Bandit, where are you? Deb Montgomery of The Curley Dog Mobile Pet Salon (540-720-7861) was dedicating the day to washing dirty old hound dogs, and other residents of Rikki's Refuge. Bandit cracked one eye and sniffed. No smell of food. Though he guess that was another set of tires he'd have to deal with. Bandit! Bandit! By now everybody was calling for Bandit. "Let's see, it's after breakfast, I've already argued over my meds, almost outsmarted Lena this morning but she found where I spit them out and forced them back in. Gee I hate it when she holds my mouth shut till I turn crossed eyed and finally swallow. Not time for dinner or evening meds yet. I wonder what they want? I don't smell any food.", thought Bandit as he laid under my trailer in the shade.
Deloris used the ultimate trick and opened a bag of treats. "Food! I smell Food" and Bandit was out like a flash. Lena and Deloris offered him to be First, his tail began to wag. Being a little hard of hearing he thought they were talking about First at the food bowl, not at the wash tub. Enticed by treats, he lumbered over to Deb's Mobile Salon.
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Deloris used the ultimate trick and opened a bag of treats. "Food! I smell Food" and Bandit was out like a flash. Lena and Deloris offered him to be First, his tail began to wag. Being a little hard of hearing he thought they were talking about First at the food bowl, not at the wash tub. Enticed by treats, he lumbered over to Deb's Mobile Salon.
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Bandit Checks Out The Van
"Hmm, these tires have been places. Sure do need a tune up in the scent department." Thought Bandit as he lifted his leg on each tire in succession. "Hmm, Salon, isn't that where'd they'd stop in for a bite in the old west movies. (Bandit been caught watching TV thru Joe's windows at night.) Mobile Salon, must be a roving cafeteria! Wonder if they know the door is open? Wonder if they're serving ...." And in he went.
The door clicked shut as Deloris was saying, "Be a good boy and you can have more treats after ..." "After? After what?"
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The door clicked shut as Deloris was saying, "Be a good boy and you can have more treats after ..." "After? After what?"
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Some Buffet
"Sniff, sniff, where's dinner?" said Bandit as he started to raise his leg. Suddenly Deb swooped him up .... "Wow, like cool deal ! A lift right up and onto the buffet table!" But what a surprise poor old Bandit got when he was deposited into the tub! Despite the number of compliments he got for being such a good boy and how good he was going to smell. "With this big selection don't you have anything good ... like eau de skunk or oil of manure or anything ... ?" Need I say more? Just look at that expression! I guess you can guess what Bandit thought of his complimentary bath!
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Vacuum ... Vacuum ... Vacuum ...
Vacuum ... ME? Isn't the vacuum what you use to pick up cat litter?
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Free To Go
All was forgiven when Deloris let Bandit finish off the bag of treats!
Thank you Deb for donating your day to Rikki's Hounds! Deb gave a gift certificate for the winner who throws the biggest vote for the Dogs in the Dogs vs Cats Contest. Call Deb today to schedule a wonderful grooming for your favorite pooch. She makes it easy, she comes to you. Deb Montgomery, The Curley Dog Mobile Pet Salon (540-720-7861). Recommended by the critters of Rikki's. No, says Vincent, he will not try this out!
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Thank you Deb for donating your day to Rikki's Hounds! Deb gave a gift certificate for the winner who throws the biggest vote for the Dogs in the Dogs vs Cats Contest. Call Deb today to schedule a wonderful grooming for your favorite pooch. She makes it easy, she comes to you. Deb Montgomery, The Curley Dog Mobile Pet Salon (540-720-7861). Recommended by the critters of Rikki's. No, says Vincent, he will not try this out!
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Gracie in her Winter Coat
Gracie is one of our ancient poodles and her winter coat was out of hand. Never mind the fact that she's blind, we wanted to be able to see her eyes !!!!
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Gracie's New Do
Just look at her now! Deloris shows off Gracie in her new do !! Happy Dog Dance !!!! Gracie loved the lavish attention Deb gave her thru her bath, coat conditioner, drying, styling and fluffing!!!!
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Deb Grabbed the Mop to Clean Up
No, Wait !! That's Little Buddy in his " before" shot. That's Deb holding him. Who knows how long it had been since the poor little guy had a proper hair cut!
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Just Look at Lena Smile
Grinning from ear to ear, Lena, was so happy to see the poodles looking beautiful again. Lena goes home at night with Little Buddy tucked under one arm and Gracie under the other. She loves her charges here at Rikki's and can't bear to be parted when it's time to go home!
Thank you Deb for donating your day to Rikki's Dogs! Call Deb today to schedule a wonderful grooming for your favorite pooch. She makes it easy, she comes to you. Deb Montgomery, The Curley Dog Mobile Pet Salon (540-720-7861). Recommended by the critters of Rikki's.
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Thank you Deb for donating your day to Rikki's Dogs! Call Deb today to schedule a wonderful grooming for your favorite pooch. She makes it easy, she comes to you. Deb Montgomery, The Curley Dog Mobile Pet Salon (540-720-7861). Recommended by the critters of Rikki's.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Bandit and Vincent Discuss Cats vs Dogs
And you only have two days left to place your vote. Who will be the winner? Who is more popular? Who does a better job? Who can raise more funds? As of right now, 10 a.m. May 30, 2007, Bandit has raised $4, 307.50 for the Dogs, not a measly amount for one old hound dog! Vincent, on the other hand, or should I say the other paw, has raised $10,258.50 for the Cats. The contest ends tomorrow night, May 31, 2007, at midnight. Make sure you've cast your vote, by making a donation, slated for either Bandit’s or Vincent’s cause. You can cast your vote and make your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Don't lose out on your chance to vote!
Because the winner gets a prize! The highest donor for Bandit’s benefit, wins a gift certificate for a free grooming from The Curly Dog Mobile Pet Salon, a value up to $80. Bandit says, “if you win, please do not donate it to me! Grooming is for sissies. Real hound dogs don't bathe!” As of right now, Michelle & Marty, are in the top spot.
Leading the race for Vincent, Wayne and Eleanor are tying. Either one of you can break the tie by adding another buck! Vincent has a great prize for the winner, the soundtrack to … you guessed it … Cats. This two CD set has been digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, this is the Deluxe Edition with 22 wonderful songs from this fabulous Broadway play.
Stop whatever you're doing, right now, and cast your vote, put your money where your mouth is! Who wins your contest? Cats? Or dogs?
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Cats vs Dogs, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Because the winner gets a prize! The highest donor for Bandit’s benefit, wins a gift certificate for a free grooming from The Curly Dog Mobile Pet Salon, a value up to $80. Bandit says, “if you win, please do not donate it to me! Grooming is for sissies. Real hound dogs don't bathe!” As of right now, Michelle & Marty, are in the top spot.
Leading the race for Vincent, Wayne and Eleanor are tying. Either one of you can break the tie by adding another buck! Vincent has a great prize for the winner, the soundtrack to … you guessed it … Cats. This two CD set has been digitally remastered at Abbey Road Studios in London, this is the Deluxe Edition with 22 wonderful songs from this fabulous Broadway play.
Stop whatever you're doing, right now, and cast your vote, put your money where your mouth is! Who wins your contest? Cats? Or dogs?
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Cats vs Dogs, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Vincent Pleads for the Cats
Please, please can I count on you for your vote? Just look into my eyes, listen to my purr, feel my massaging paws, pull out your checkbook … be sure you put “for Vincent” on there too. You know we cats need to win because we need better higher-quality food, it matters more to us, than it does to the dogs, they just swallow their food without paying attention, we savor every bite. You know we cats need to win because we need better software beds, the dogs just turn in circles and chew their’s up and eat them anyway. You know we cats need to win because we need more treats, because we’ll stand up on her back legs and beg and mew, and we eat slowly and politely, the dogs just bark and scarf down anything you toss in their direction. Shut up Bandit, did you hear him say just toss a cat over here? That's my point, dogs are rude. Bandit actually thinks he should collect donations from everyone who's tires he's lifted his leg on. I will stand up on one hind leg, climb up into your lap, rub your face, and purr.
Cast your vote for me and my kind, make your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Don't lose out on your chance to prove that cats rule!
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Cats vs Dogs, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Cast your vote for me and my kind, make your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Don't lose out on your chance to prove that cats rule!
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Cats vs Dogs, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Bandit Works for the Dogs
Don't listen to Vincent. Cats have no idea at all what's important in life. They just want to sit in the sun, and have you served them. Have you ever noticed, they think they are God? We dogs think you are God. Have you ever seen a good dog flick his tail and walk away? And what about those Psycho Cats, who wants to support their cause?
Why should we dogs win? Because we work harder for you! Do you have any idea how hard it was to mark the thousands of tires that came through here on Sponsor Appreciation Day? Vincent may scoff at me, but I have a seriously hard job. I have to be out there greeting every visitor. It's my job to alert anybody to any dangers. So occasionally I goof, so what, you never know, maybe I do see werewolves when all you see is a full moon. We dogs appreciate anything you give us to eat. We appreciate every walk you take us on. Try and take one of those cats on a walk, and see what they have to say! Try giving a cat a bath and see what it says! Just try to make a cat do anything! Sit! Stay! Heel!
Got my point? We DOGS do it for YOU !!!
So how about you do it for me this time? Cast your vote for me and my kind, make your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Don't lose out on your chance to prove that you love dogs even if they drool!
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Dogs vs Cats, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Why should we dogs win? Because we work harder for you! Do you have any idea how hard it was to mark the thousands of tires that came through here on Sponsor Appreciation Day? Vincent may scoff at me, but I have a seriously hard job. I have to be out there greeting every visitor. It's my job to alert anybody to any dangers. So occasionally I goof, so what, you never know, maybe I do see werewolves when all you see is a full moon. We dogs appreciate anything you give us to eat. We appreciate every walk you take us on. Try and take one of those cats on a walk, and see what they have to say! Try giving a cat a bath and see what it says! Just try to make a cat do anything! Sit! Stay! Heel!
Got my point? We DOGS do it for YOU !!!
So how about you do it for me this time? Cast your vote for me and my kind, make your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960. Don't lose out on your chance to prove that you love dogs even if they drool!
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Dogs vs Cats, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Bandit is Exhausted
I'm exhausted. I've been at this campaign for almost 2 months now. I just can't keep up with Vincent. You’d think since I've got four he's only got three…. And Hey … if we’re Man's Best Friend, how come most of the checks come in signed by ladies? Isn't there somebody out there who will help me show up those dog gone cats once and for all?
This is our last chance to prove that Dogs Rule. Cast your vote for me and my kind, make your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960.
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Dogs vs Cats, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
This is our last chance to prove that Dogs Rule. Cast your vote for me and my kind, make your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960.
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Dogs vs Cats, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Vincent Puts His Paw Down
Excuse me, Mr. Bandit, who is complaining about this being a two-month campaign? Just because I was paws over claws ahead of you after the first month, and the visitors at Sponsor Appreciation Day felt sorry for you, and put more in your bucket, you were the one who insisted on dragging it out another month. So I've been working my paws off for the last month too. And just look at the results! I've still got more than twice as much as you do! Haaahh!
I'm putting my paw down right now, and declaring cats the official winner!
But feel free to still cast your vote for me by making your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960.
I know I have fans will never let me down!
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Cats vs Dogs, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
I'm putting my paw down right now, and declaring cats the official winner!
But feel free to still cast your vote for me by making your donation now, at www.PayPal.com using our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org, or call 540 854-0870 extension five, or e-mail with credit card information, drop by the refuge or send a check to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960.
I know I have fans will never let me down!
Rikki’s Refuge, Spring Fundraiser, Cats vs Dogs, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Where Are You?
I've been looking right and left and I still can't find you. I know you must be out there somewhere. You are, aren't you? Someone out there can love me, can't you? I'm not a bad doggie, I'm really not, I just want to be your only doggie. Please, please give me a chance. I know I may not have many years left, but please give me the chance to live out my life being loved.
Beth at the Orange County Animal Shelter has been begging and pleading for months now for someone to please help this dog. Sasha is a young acting 12-year-old Doberman pinscher, a beautiful russet brown in color she weighs in just under 90 pounds. Her tail was docked. She is spayed, vaccinated, tested and wormed, and ready to go home with you. She is always lived as an indoor companion dog, and is not used other dogs. She was always the only pet and she does not know how to share her space with other pets. She is used to older children who treat her with respect and kindness and she is housebroken
Nervous in new situations, she does not understand why her family threw her away and Sasha has become scared and depressed. When she first arrived at the shelter several months ago, she had a number of untreated health problems. Undiagnosed hypothyroidism was making her uncomfortable, lethargic and sluggish. Now treated, she simply need a couple of pills every day to keep her feeling good and active. She also had a raging urinary tract infection, but instead of being given medical attention, she was dumped at the pound, because of her frequent urination. Now that that has been treated, and she is cured, she has no more bladder problems and no more pain. Can you imagine living for months with the pain of a bladder infection and being punished every time you wet yourself because you weren't allowed into the bathroom? Can you imagine the humiliation this poor dog has gone through?
She has a fatty tumor on her chest which has tested non-cancerous. This is a very common condition in older dogs, and usually results in no health problems. Her fur has grown back since the picture was taken, and she's getting her thyroid medication regularly. And now she is one gorgeous lady!
Sasha desperately wants out of the loud, lonely, crowded shelter environment and into a loving home where she has a nice soft bed, plenty of treats and someone who cares about her. She deserves better than this; won't you please be her angel?
Call Beth, 540-672-1124, at the Orange County Animal Shelter, and come visit her today, please.
Rikki’s Refuge, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Beth at the Orange County Animal Shelter has been begging and pleading for months now for someone to please help this dog. Sasha is a young acting 12-year-old Doberman pinscher, a beautiful russet brown in color she weighs in just under 90 pounds. Her tail was docked. She is spayed, vaccinated, tested and wormed, and ready to go home with you. She is always lived as an indoor companion dog, and is not used other dogs. She was always the only pet and she does not know how to share her space with other pets. She is used to older children who treat her with respect and kindness and she is housebroken
Nervous in new situations, she does not understand why her family threw her away and Sasha has become scared and depressed. When she first arrived at the shelter several months ago, she had a number of untreated health problems. Undiagnosed hypothyroidism was making her uncomfortable, lethargic and sluggish. Now treated, she simply need a couple of pills every day to keep her feeling good and active. She also had a raging urinary tract infection, but instead of being given medical attention, she was dumped at the pound, because of her frequent urination. Now that that has been treated, and she is cured, she has no more bladder problems and no more pain. Can you imagine living for months with the pain of a bladder infection and being punished every time you wet yourself because you weren't allowed into the bathroom? Can you imagine the humiliation this poor dog has gone through?
She has a fatty tumor on her chest which has tested non-cancerous. This is a very common condition in older dogs, and usually results in no health problems. Her fur has grown back since the picture was taken, and she's getting her thyroid medication regularly. And now she is one gorgeous lady!
Sasha desperately wants out of the loud, lonely, crowded shelter environment and into a loving home where she has a nice soft bed, plenty of treats and someone who cares about her. She deserves better than this; won't you please be her angel?
Call Beth, 540-672-1124, at the Orange County Animal Shelter, and come visit her today, please.
Rikki’s Refuge, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
What the Heck Is Going On?
We want out. We want out right now. We want to go home where we will be served our favorite food. We want to go home where we will be treated like a king and queen that we are. We want a home with no vacuum cleaners! And I hope you're good at scooping litter boxes.
This bonded pair arrived at the Orange County Animal Shelter a little over two weeks ago. Beth says it was a terribly sad sight to see, their owner was sobbing and crying, he had been evicted, and had nowhere to go. And now he must give up his beloved friends Winston and April.
Winston is the orange & white beautiful long-haired kitty, and April is the exotic blue shorthaired gal. They are a bonded pair of indoor housecats, and must stay together. They are mad as hell and have been here for 2 weeks -- we cannot touch them unless they're bagged. Maybe cats who were bonded to their owner, and are now feeling abandoned and hurt, react this way until they find a new person to love and trust. And sometimes you have to work to earn their trust. But, oh the love you will get, when you have.
This is what the owner says about them: April's birthday was April 7, 2004 and Winston's is December 12, 2002. Winston has an incredible sense of humor and likes to have his left ear scratched. April loves to push small items off tables. They like to drink running water from sink faucets. They eat dry food 24/7. Winston prefers Friskies salmon dinner or 9 Lives shredded turkey. April prefers Friskies pouch of seared salmon. Their biggest fear is vacuum cleaners. They are used to having their litter scooped several times a day. Loud music doesn't bother them. They both like catnip. They stay close, grooming each other and sleeping together.
Can you help to begin healing their broken hearts? Call Beth, 540-672-1124, at the Orange County Animal Shelter, and come visit them today, please.
Rikki’s Refuge, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
This bonded pair arrived at the Orange County Animal Shelter a little over two weeks ago. Beth says it was a terribly sad sight to see, their owner was sobbing and crying, he had been evicted, and had nowhere to go. And now he must give up his beloved friends Winston and April.
Winston is the orange & white beautiful long-haired kitty, and April is the exotic blue shorthaired gal. They are a bonded pair of indoor housecats, and must stay together. They are mad as hell and have been here for 2 weeks -- we cannot touch them unless they're bagged. Maybe cats who were bonded to their owner, and are now feeling abandoned and hurt, react this way until they find a new person to love and trust. And sometimes you have to work to earn their trust. But, oh the love you will get, when you have.
This is what the owner says about them: April's birthday was April 7, 2004 and Winston's is December 12, 2002. Winston has an incredible sense of humor and likes to have his left ear scratched. April loves to push small items off tables. They like to drink running water from sink faucets. They eat dry food 24/7. Winston prefers Friskies salmon dinner or 9 Lives shredded turkey. April prefers Friskies pouch of seared salmon. Their biggest fear is vacuum cleaners. They are used to having their litter scooped several times a day. Loud music doesn't bother them. They both like catnip. They stay close, grooming each other and sleeping together.
Can you help to begin healing their broken hearts? Call Beth, 540-672-1124, at the Orange County Animal Shelter, and come visit them today, please.
Rikki’s Refuge, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
What Crime Have I Committed?
I don't understand, honest I didn't do anything wrong, please help me get out of here. My first memories were of a place like this. It was about four years ago. My brothers and sisters were with me and we were all scared. And one day some people came, and they pointed at me, and said, “we'll take that one.” At first I was scared without my brothers and sisters. But we would go on long walks, snuggle in front of the TV, and go on adventures in the car together. I learned to be a very good dog, I never potty in the house, I walk nicely on a leash, I’m about 25 pounds, I'm very active, I loved being spoiled, and I really loved my people. I'm what lots of you call a good companion dog. I don't really like to have my face or feet touched, it's kind of scary, but everywhere else is good. Human children can be a little scary, especially the real little ones, so I'd rather live with just grown-up humans, if you don't mind, please.
Once upon a time my people left me in the backyard, and this guy came around, and we sort of started messing around, and … well … the long and short of it is, I had some puppies. They grew up and most moved on to other homes, but one of my sons stayed with me, his name is Shallow.
One day my people came home with some boxes, and began putting their things in them. They were talking about a new place to live. They were very excited, so we got excited to. It sounded like it would be a fun place. And soon a big truck came, and all the boxes were put in there, and the truck drove away. My people called, and we ran to the front door, got our leashes on, and trotted, all excited, out to the car.
We arrived at a place called Orange County Animal Shelter. It seemed like a really exciting new home. There were lots of nice friendly people. And lots of other dogs. I thought our family would have a lot of fun here, until I heard our people say, “we're moving, and just can't take these dogs with us, they're very nice, were going to miss them, but our new life just won't give us time for them. Bye Cookie, bye Shallow, hope you all have a good life!” And they were gone. GONE. Just like that gone, walked out of my life forever. I was stunned.
I would never walk out on somebody I loved. And they told me over and over they loved me. So what was up? What did we do to deserve this? I don't think I'd ever done anything bad or wrong. And soon I found myself living in this little cell. The people here are very nice to me. And when someone came and adopted Shallow, but left me behind, where I knew I would never see my son again, the nice people here held me and hugged me and told me it would be okay someday somebody would want me again too.
And I'm still here, waiting for that someday and waiting for that somebody. Is it you? Can you love me? I think I could love you. Will you please, try, try to just love me, and let me have a home?
My name is Cookie, and I am a 4 year old Shiba Inu, I've already been spayed, vaccinated, tested and wormed. Now I just need somebody to fix my broken heart. Call Beth, 540-672-1124, at the Orange County Animal Shelter, and come visit me today, please.
Rikki’s Refuge, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
Once upon a time my people left me in the backyard, and this guy came around, and we sort of started messing around, and … well … the long and short of it is, I had some puppies. They grew up and most moved on to other homes, but one of my sons stayed with me, his name is Shallow.
One day my people came home with some boxes, and began putting their things in them. They were talking about a new place to live. They were very excited, so we got excited to. It sounded like it would be a fun place. And soon a big truck came, and all the boxes were put in there, and the truck drove away. My people called, and we ran to the front door, got our leashes on, and trotted, all excited, out to the car.
We arrived at a place called Orange County Animal Shelter. It seemed like a really exciting new home. There were lots of nice friendly people. And lots of other dogs. I thought our family would have a lot of fun here, until I heard our people say, “we're moving, and just can't take these dogs with us, they're very nice, were going to miss them, but our new life just won't give us time for them. Bye Cookie, bye Shallow, hope you all have a good life!” And they were gone. GONE. Just like that gone, walked out of my life forever. I was stunned.
I would never walk out on somebody I loved. And they told me over and over they loved me. So what was up? What did we do to deserve this? I don't think I'd ever done anything bad or wrong. And soon I found myself living in this little cell. The people here are very nice to me. And when someone came and adopted Shallow, but left me behind, where I knew I would never see my son again, the nice people here held me and hugged me and told me it would be okay someday somebody would want me again too.
And I'm still here, waiting for that someday and waiting for that somebody. Is it you? Can you love me? I think I could love you. Will you please, try, try to just love me, and let me have a home?
My name is Cookie, and I am a 4 year old Shiba Inu, I've already been spayed, vaccinated, tested and wormed. Now I just need somebody to fix my broken heart. Call Beth, 540-672-1124, at the Orange County Animal Shelter, and come visit me today, please.
Rikki’s Refuge, www.RikkisRefuge.org, 540-854-0870 Next Open house Sunday, June 10, 2007 noon – 4 pm
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