I’m Vincent D. Cat and here to make you happy! You are
HEROES! You work hard every day and you deserve to smile every day! Those of you
working to save us animals hear so very many very sad things. And there’s lots
of very glad things too and that’s what we talk about here! All pawsitive all
the time! I want my friends to be happy and smile and know there’s a lot of
good - including YOU - in this world!! Be kind and pass it on! Please send me
your Good New and Fun Stuff to share, personal or global. Let’s keep it fun and
interactive!! After all, if we couldn’t laugh, we would all go insane! Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org
Your daily vote will help me win $1,000 to pay me doc bills
!!!! Your prayers helping me stay healthy. Please help me WIN !!!! It's easy,
and FREE. Just click here http://tinyurl.com/VoteRikkis
and Enter USA, VA, Rikkis Refuge and then enter the code it shows!!! No
registration, no apps, no nothing - quick and simple!!! This is the Shelter
Challenge - TOGETHER we can be NUMBER ONE !!! Please help me spread the word
!!!!
Christmas
Funds Running Out
Christmas time brings in lots of extra donations and that
helps to get us into the spring. Now
the grass is growing and we need to buy a couple new lawn mowers, lots of gas
to keep them running, and lots and lots of flea and tick prevention for all of
us every month !!!! Every season has
it’s challenges and it’s extra expenses.
And with 1,259 critters - well - that’s a lot of expenses!!!!
And so our annual spring fundraiser and very important vote to
see who will Rule the Refuge is now officially kicked off !!!!!
It’s CATS vs DOGS 2012 !!!!!!
We’re a
little late getting started this year, cuz your favorite candidate was in the
hospital. He’s out, got a great
appetite and going wild to Rule the Refuge for yet another year !!!!
Will
YOU give Vincent the chance?
Or
will 2012 be the Year of the Dogs?
Is that what all this 2012 nonsense is about?
Better keep Vincent on as the ruler to keep the
planet stable !!!!
It’s
up to
you !!!
Hear what the candidates have to say:
Vincent
has teamed up with Opie and Timmy
The Cat’s
Campaign Promises
1) Fancy Feast on every plate
2) Equal Rights for the handicapped regardless of species
Vincent lost a
leg twelve years ago in a traffic accident
Opie was born
last summer with out hind feet
Timmy’s hind
legs are partially paralyzed after a “fall” out the window of a moving car
3) We travel to teach Humane Education
4) Will buy your vote with Purrs for every supporters
5) Cats RULE, always
Duke has
doubled his effort this year
The Dog’s
Campaign Promises
1) Treats and Hooman food for all
2) Keep your critter for life
Jack, abandoned
because he was getting older
Baby Girl,
abandoned when the hoomans moved
KiKi, abandoned
as a pup for growing too big
Boomer,
abandoned when the hoomans moved
Duke, abandoned
in a city park, blind
Beauty,
abandoned for behavior
3) We will eat the treats you bring
4) Will buy your vote with Drool for every supporter
5) Dogs DROOL, well .... yeah .... we do ..... so what?
Cast your
vote NOW !!!
WHO will
it be for 2012?
Cast your vote to support the cats ......................................................................................................
or the dogs !!!!!
Click on the candidate you’re voting for
Votes of $100 or more will receive an 8x10 glossy
photo of their candidates (as shown below)!!!!
Click photo for Vincent
and the Cats Click photo for Duke and the Dogs
Or send your VOTE by check to
Cats vs Dogs 2012
Rikki’s Refuge
PO Box 1357
Orange VA 22960
be sure to specify CATS or DOGS
We’re ready for a debate!
Send in your questions (comment below), check back frequently for our
answers!!!
VOTE as often as you like !!!!
Ask all your friends to VOTE !!!!
HAPPY 14th
VINCENT D. CAT
And may
you have many more our dear boy!!!
Friend of
Vincent?
Love the
Vin-Man?
If YES ... continue reading ....
if NO ....
then disregard, cuz this is a special party JUST for Vincent’s very bestest
friends!!
APRIL 28,
2012
Get it on
your calendar NOW !!!!
Please
RSVP, very important, space is limited !!!!!
We put plans on hold while Vincent was sick, so we’re a
little behind schedule and working out details now. Check back frequently for up to the minute plans and details. And keep those prayers coming for Vincent to stay healthy!
Party from 1 pm to 4 pm
Games: Pin the Leg on the Kitty
Barkgo
or Mewogo (bingo)
Got any
other ideas?
Tours: Meet the Animals
Cake: 2 pm Fancy
Feast Cake for Vincent and friends
Hooman
cake too
BBQ and Pot Luck from 4
pm to dark
RSVP a must, Chief Ron will be doing veggie burgers
Please bring something vegetarian to share.
Remember, the refuge is vegetarian for all two legged
critters!
Half Moon Walk from dark,
about 8:30 pm to ........
We couldn’t schedule a Full Moon for the party so a half
moon will have to do !
Listen to the guinea pigs and pigeons coo as they settle in
for the night!
See the eye shine of the wild and feral cats!
Watch the pigs pile up in a heap to sleep!
Hear the hens sing gently and the roosters crow!
Listen to the dogs howl!
Hear the rhythm of the emus booming!
Be lulled by the frogs calling!
Our night time sounds will awe you !
You’re Invited to some or
all
Just remember it’s a MUST to RSVP, space is limited !!!!!
More Happenings
on Vincent’s Day
Opportunity to vote for
CATS or DOGS in the 2012 Election Race
For details click: http://rikkisrefuge.blogspot.com/2012/04/cats-vs-dogs.html
Or just go ahead and vote for Vincent now! http://rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php?purpose=Vote%20Vincent%20as%20Ruler%20of%20the%20Refuge
First showing of the
fabulous Signature Quilt !!!!
Check back for details and a photo. It’s gonna be a spectacular raffle!!!
Vincent’s Birthday Wish List
Fancy
Feast !!!! Especially the Appetizer
White Meat Chicken and Flaked Tuna
check back
frequently as Vincent thinks about what he REALLY needs !!!!!
PS !
Shhhhhhh: Vincent
doesn’t want to let it leak that, Kerry, his mom’s birthday is the same as
his. He scared people might bring icky
vegetarian things for her instead of delicious Fancy Feast for him. He says if you do have to give his mom a
Birthday Gift all she really wants is a vote for her beloved Vin-Man!!! http://rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php?purpose=Vote%20Vincent%20as%20Ruler%20of%20the%20Refuge
Remember $100 or more vote in the Cats vs Dogs 2012 Campaign
gets you an 8x10 glossy of Vincent, Opie and Timmy in their Tree House or Jack,
Baby Girl, KiKi, Boomer, Duke, and Beauty in a lovely field. Photos will be available at the party too.
Cats vs Dogs 2012 Campaign Details http://rikkisrefuge.blogspot.com/2012/04/cats-vs-dogs.html
I love you
sooooo much,
Vincent
PPS You tell me what you want! Email me at Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org with
instructions to change your subscription: additions, deletions or
modifications! Subscriptions:
Vincent’s VIPs - up to the second alerts about issues at Rikki’s
Refuge for those who care and want to be intimately involved. Scheduled as
needed. Good Morning Good News - a little something to get you going in
the mornings, for those of you who want to keep smiling with us! Scheduled
daily. Hairballs - so you know what’s coming up at Rikki’s! Scheduled weekly.
Rikki's Refuge, supported solely by private donations,
houses over 1200 animals of 22 species. On line at http://bit.ly/Give-a-gift-to-Rikkis
Checks, money orders, cash, items at Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA
22960
Rikki's Refuge is owned and operated by Life Unlimited of
Virginia, Inc., an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit Virginia Corporation, tax-id
54-1911042. Combined Federal Campaigns #77674, Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign #3163, PetsMart Charities #1377. A financial
statement is available upon written request from the State Office of Consumer
Affairs.
Learn more www.RikkisRefuge.org
and help spread the good word, tell everyone you know about Rikki’s Refuge
