Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Misty Needs A Home


Misty Needs A Home
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
This is the most awesome dog, I’m in love …. Spayed, vaccinated, tested, wormed, all fixed up and ready to go. You even get all the extras, she comes housebroken, crate trained, LOVES car rides, knows sit and stay etc, plays ball all day long if you let her. Good with other dogs but absolutely NO children. 6 years old, very active and super playful. Please give Misty a home.

Please call Beth and save Misty. Orange County Animal Shelter 540-672-1124

The Cats Have Made Another Demand

They no longer feel water bowls are adequate for them. They realize that in the early days they were lucky just to have their lives saved. But now they've grown spoiled. And they are demanding more and more luxurious environments. Ron, Director of Serving Cats, works his fingers to the bone (well, what's left of them after Angel chews on them) trying to improve and expand their accommodations. Now those horrible beasts are demanding waterfalls instead of water bowls. They are threatening to go on strike and use anything but litterbox if we don't accommodate them. Please, we need your help. Those who have, what we call “accidents”, are bad enough. But if they all start deliberately doing this, we might be up to our eyes in you know what ….. I guess taking Vincent with me to Lowe’s was a big mistake. He is demanding a waterfall in every cathouse. Lowe’s Home Improvement only $199

The Sheep Can't Keep Up with All of It

The weather has warmed up and the grass is growing. Everybody but the cats and dogs (those lazy good for nothings) are helping to chomp little down. But it grows faster than they can eat it. I considered begging for a donation of 1000 more sheep. But then I remembered how much it cost to buy hay and grain for them in the winter months. So I think in the long run it would be cheaper if you donated a riding lawn mower. Or two. All of ours were old, and are now broken down. If you know how to do repair work on them, please volunteer your time. Lowe’s Home Improvement has great deals on mowers this spring. Remember! It's all tax deductible!

A Great Yard Cart to Haul Everything Around

Sometimes the ground is too muddy or snowy for even our four-wheel-drive vehicles to make it around. And it's a long haul from the Red Barn to Feline Fields with 1800 pounds of cat litter every week. It's a long haul from the Purple Barn to Bovine Boulevard with bales of hay. It's a long haul from all the Animal Stations to the Trash Truck with 400 pounds of poop. When you have to lug it all by hand ….. Think about buying a cart, painting your name on it and donating it to Rikki's Refuge! That every time the weather's been, will be thinking about you! Lowe’s Home Improvement only $67.98

Brochure Box for Animal Information Pamphlets

Wouldn't it be cool to have one of these brochure boxes at each animal station? They could be filled with pamphlets full of information about the different animals. Individual pictures of the dogs with their names and a little bit about their story. I guess the cat pamphlets will have to be awfully big to fit in information about 600 cats! Available at Staples for only $16.67

Rocky a Rikki's Refuge Alumni

Rico adopted Rocky from Rikki's Refuge in 2002. He also adopted oldster Moshke, Rocky's best friend. For five years they’ve lived happily together. Five long years considering Moshke and Rocky were already very senior citizens when Rico adopt them. Rocky crossed the Rainbow Bridge on April 7, he would have been 16 in September.

Moshke a Rikki's Refuge Alumni

Moshke is still hanging in there, Rico's companion. He'll be 18 this year and aside from a stiff hind leg he still get's around pretty good. Moshke and Rocky were in constant competition with each other but I'm sure he's going to miss Rocky as well.

Samson was a Good Dog


Samson was a Good Dog
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
Marty & Michelle Kaufman made a very generous donation to Rikki's Refuge in memory of their beloved dog Samson. They made their donation to Rikki's Intake Fund, so that another dog who needed a place like Rikki's could spend the rest of their natural lives.

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 IS SPONSOR APPRECIATION DAY

And it's a big open house just for you! If you have helped to bring the dream of Rikki's into reality, then you need to be here so we can thank you! From noon until 4 p.m. the whole day is planned just for you. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, come and have lots of fun.

You'll start out at the Gift Shoppe where you can find all kinds of wonderful crafts and artwork, and custom Rikki’s Wear, T-shirts, long and short sleeve, sweatshirts, hats, scarves and gloves. It's all about the animals, so have fun shopping!

The Great Baldino will preformed his Refuge Famous Magic Tricks at 1 p.m. He's been practicing on, “watch the poop disappear”, I hope he's got it down pat this time! His show is especially for the kids, but the adults love it to! After the show to be walking around and performing magic tricks in the crowd. You've always wanted to be a toad, haven’t you?

Larry Ramsey are Great Outdoor Chef, will be hosting the Vegan Barbecue again this year. The menu is so good, he's keeping it a secret. But you'll be blown away if it's half as good as it was last year! And there will be Birthday Cake!

Kaitie Wilns, Volunteer, will be celebrating her 11th birthday. Kaitie and family, volunteer both at Rikki's Refuge and the Orange County Animal Shelter. They collect broken bags of food from Target stores, and deliver them to us.

Tours will leave every half hour, and you get to meet and feed all the different critters. Feed breadsticks to the emus, carrots to the rabbits, lettuce to the guinea pigs, according to the chickens, snacks to the dogs, your fingers to the ferals, anything you can get your hands on to the pigs ……..

You Try To Get By Without Feeding

Clean out your fridge, bring your leftovers, with over a thousand animals, someone will eat anything.

You Try To Get By Without Feeding

Just you try to sneak by without feeding somebody! The reinforcements are waiting!

Watch Nanny the Magical Goat

eat a whole doughnut without spilling a single crumb!

Some of the animals are even polite enough to share.

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Some of the animals are even polite enough to share.

Saturday, April 28 is Sponsor Appreciation Day – A big open house just for you! From noon until 4 p.m. the whole day is planned just for you. Bring the kids, bring the grandparents, come and have lots of fun. At the Gift Shoppe you’ll find all kinds of wonderful crafts and artwork, and custom Rikki’s Wear, T-shirts, long and short sleeve, sweatshirts. The Great Baldino will preformed his Refuge Famous Magic Tricks at 1 p.m. Vegan Barbecue, Birthday Cake for Kaitie Wilns’ 11th Birthday Party. Tours every half hour, feed the critters. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org 540-854-0870 x2

Monday, April 23, 2007

APRIL IS CATS VERSUS DOGS CONTEST MONTH

This is everybody's favorite time, when Vincent and Bandit square off, to see who can bring in the most funds. Send in your contributions marked for cats or for dogs, and let's see who has the most fans. Vincent has always won this contest, paws down. Come on dog folks! Are you going to let this happen again? Just because Bandit lies down on the job, are you going to join him? We still have a week to go, and Vincent is way in the lead. That boy can really take off on three legs!

THE DOG WINNER GETS A FREE GROOMING!
“Oh, yuck!”, says Bandit, “no wonder we never win!” Apparently Bandit thinks the highest donor on the dog’s side, should get 4,862 Pupperonies, and a pile of chew toys! But Deloris thinks you'd rather have a grooming by her outstanding mobile groomer. Send your contributions marked for dogs, the highest contributor during the month of April, will receive a certificate for a free grooming for their dog. Please fill our bowls.

THE CAT WINNER GETS CATS SOUNDTRACK!
That's Vincent singing and howling, waiting for breakfast to arrive! Just kidding, this CD is the sound track from the play CATS - this version is originally remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London, Deluxe Edition - music by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. And it's yours for being the biggest Cat Contributor during the Cats Versus Dogs Contest. I appreciate those of you who think big, but remember good things come in small packages, like Fancy Feast.

Send your contributions to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960 or logon to PayPal and use our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org mark your contributions for cats or dogs.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

APRIL IS CATS VERSUS DOGS CONTEST MONTH

This is everybody's favorite time, when Vincent and Bandit square off, to see who can bring in the most funds. Send in your contributions marked for cats or for dogs, and let's see who has the most fans. Vincent has always won this contest, paws down. Come on dog folks! Are you going to let this happen again? Just because Bandit lies down on the job, are you going to join him? We still have a week to go, and Vincent is way in the lead. That boy can really take off on three legs!

THE DOG WINNER GETS A FREE GROOMING!
“Oh, yuck!”, says Bandit, “no wonder we never win!” Apparently Bandit thinks the highest donor on the dog’s side, should get 4,862 Pupperonies, and a pile of chew toys! But Deloris thinks you'd rather have a grooming by her outstanding mobile groomer. Send your contributions marked for dogs, the highest contributor during the month of April, will receive a certificate for a free grooming for their dog. Please fill our bowls.

THE CAT WINNER GETS CATS SOUNDTRACK!
That's Vincent singing and howling, waiting for breakfast to arrive! Just kidding, this CD is the sound track from the play CATS - this version is originally remastered at Abbey Road Studios, London, Deluxe Edition - music by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. And it's yours for being the biggest Cat Contributor during the Cats Versus Dogs Contest. I appreciate those of you who think big, but remember good things come in small packages, like Fancy Feast.

Send your contributions to Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960 or logon to PayPal and use our e-mail address mail@RikkisRefuge.org mark your contributions for cats or dogs.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Oreos? Did someone say we win Oreos?

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Nanny is a very determined goat, if she has to submit a thousand photos, she intends to win. She misunderstood when I told her the prize was a T-shirt, she's getting a little hard of hearing, and she thought I said a ton of Oreos.

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

It's not that we cats can't get involved in the sort of silly, degrading activities, it's just that we have more dignity than to participate in such things.

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Oh my? We’re going for quite a ride here aren't we?

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

And Scooter can be the host to a cat!

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

If you thought this was a game for just humans, boy are you wrong! The animals are the ones who taught us to be silly and goofy anyway! Nanny can play too.

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Never to be outdone, Jason Ehlers tries to attract the most animals! Can you tell how many are actually on top of him?

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Hey! It's that crazy hermit, The Ferken Man!! Isn't that a strong resemblance to our very own Fred Friedman?

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Deb Barrett, Mother of Many Cats and Motherer to Rikki's Cats

Between now and Sponsor Appreciation Day on April 28, come visit the animals. Get your photo taken with the most number of animals possible sitting, climbing, or sleeping on you. The animals must be residents of Rikki's Refuge. Photos will hang in the gift shop. At 3 p.m. on April 28 the winners will be chosen. All winners will receive a custom Rikki's T-shirt in their favorite size and color. Winners will be in the categories of: Most Number of Species Piled on Me, Most Number of Animals on Me, Most Number of Animals on My Head, and Most Unusual and Creative Pose.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Cat Tree #3


Cat Tree #3
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
Cat Tree #3 an all-natural, submitted by Joe Callahan, Director of Dogs (“Traitor”, says Bandit) has the cats still voting on who will get this cat tree! All-natural design. Even comes with your very own spider !!! Perfect for the outdoor environment. Tying for First Place in The Best Little Cat Tree in Town contest.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Cat Tree #2


Cat Tree #2
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
Cat Tree #2 a real dollhouse (ooopppsss I mean cathouse) submitted by Katie & Aleks Wilms, Volunteers, is already filled with occupants. This cat tree was donated to the 9th Life Retirement, Assisted Living and Psychiatric Center, it's a real dollhouse! Second Place in The Best Little Cat Tree in Town contest.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org

Cat Tree #1


Cat Tree #1
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
Cat Tree #1 a 32 square foot superstructure, submitted by Ron Herfurth, Rikki’s Director of Serving Cats, easily makes room for 32 cats, 64 if they're real friendly! This cat tree was donated for the Intermediate Care room of the hospital. Here, recovering feral cats, who no longer need to be caged, but are still on treatment and not yet ready to return to their home, can lounge about on the 32 square feet this cat tree provides, high out of reach of humans with pill poppers and syringes. Tying for First Place in The Best Little Cat Tree in Town contest.

Join in the fun sign, up to receive Hairballs, the e-mail newsletter with all the stories of what’s coming up in the crazy world of Animal Antics, brought to you by the critters of Rikki’s Refuge, send your request to mail@RikkisRefuge.org

Don’t miss Sponsor Appreciation Day, an Open House at Rikki’s Refuge, April 28 from noon until 4 p.m. Tours run every half hour, refreshments and vegan yummies, the Great Baldino performs his magic show at 1 p.m. This special event is free tour Family Members. Admission for others is one can of cat or dog food. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org