I gotz a sadz today
Wendy the Beagle died Monday; Veteran's Day, 2013.
Wendy's story is a typical, yet poignant example of why sanctuaries like
Rikki's Refuge are so important to America's companion animals. Rikki's is an oasis of love and kindness in
the often cold-hearted, throw away society we currently live in. It is a place where the unwanted and
abandoned will be cared for no matter who they are or what shape they are in.
Wendy arrived at the Refuge in April of this year, not long after her
owner died and no one else wanted to take her in. She was considered too old to
be adopted, to much of a burden for her owner's family to keep her. Luckily,
she found her way to Rikki's, and learned what unconditional love and
acceptance was all about. She was a happy, sweet beagle, and was treasured by
her run mates Jack the beagle mix and Boomer the corgi mix.
The two things Wendy loved most in life was a good back scratch and
getting treats. Many treats! In fact,
the afternoon of Veteran's Day she greeted people at her gate in the usual way
-- a slow walk, a tail wag and an excited face. A promise of treats and a pat
on the head were the comforting last words she received. When the bag of treats
finally made it to her run, Jack was barking frantically but no Wendy appeared.
She was found in her favorite dog igloo, catching her last nap, no doubt
dreaming of the promised treat, when Rainbow Bridge called her name.
Without YOU someone else just like Wendy will die abandoned, alone and unloved in a shelter. YOUR donation will make it possible for someone to to fill Wendy's place at Rikki's Refuge, to be loved and to have a happy retirement
home for as long as they need? Will YOU please help? http://rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php
I want YOU to vote today !
Click on Vincent to cast your vote for Rikkis Refuge, VA, USA ..... be a winner for the animals !!!!
Your daily vote is very much needed.
Nature Appreciation Day, November 16, 2013, Saturday
Sign up for one ... two ... or all three events !!!
See every part of Rikki’s Refuge 450 acre no kill sanctuary in one day
.... rarely do all events fall on the
SAME DAY !!!! Tour: noon; Hike: 2
pm; Full Moon Walk: 5 pm Must get
ticket(s) in advance, limited space (can’t have too many hoomans in the porta
potty at the same time), request your ticket application NOW ... mail@Rikkisrefuge.org Ticket
sales closed when full or Noon on Friday, which ever comes first.
Run for the Animals !!!!
Rikki's 5K
Run/Walk will be held at Chancellor High School on Saturday, November 16, 2013.
The entry cost is $25.00 pre registration or $25.00 and a can of cat/dog
food on race day.
Registration will be from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. The race will begin at 9:00 AM.
Entry forms can be picked up at Virginia Runner in Fredericksburg.
Completed pre entry forms should be mailed to: Dennis Bane, 32100 Constitution Hwy, Locust Grove, Virginia
22508 Checks should be made to
Rikki's Refuge. All runners/walkers
will receive a T-shirt and the top 3 in each age group will receive a medal.
Any questions please email or call. A special thanks to Virginia Runner, Ed's
Awards, Patterson's equipment and The REACH Program for sponsoring the Race.
Talula's Downtown Scavenger Hunt
By Nancy Guinn of Dog Krazy
http://www.shop.dogkrazy.com/Talulas-Downtown-Scavenger-Hunt-Rikkis.htm
Talula's Downtown Scavenger Hunt is in honor of our beagle Talula that
we lost on October 6, 2013 to Hemangiosarcoma. She was the first dog I ever
rescued and was the first paw print imprinted on my heart.
When I think of Talula I also think of my good friend Melissa and her
love of beagles. She volunteers for Rikki's Refuge and was one of Talula's
biggest fans.
Melissa has been helping animals for years and years. She has dedicated
her life to taking care of senior dogs and takes in dogs that would be nearly
impossible to place in forever homes. She is an amazing person and Rikki's is
so lucky to have her as a supporter.
The proceeds from this scavenger hunt will go to Rikki's Refuge in honor
of Melissa, and Talula. Two amazing souls that have made such an impact on my
life.
You can register for the scavenger hunt on line http://www.shop.dogkrazy.com/Talulas-Downtown-Scavenger-Hunt-Rikkis.htm or at Dog
Krazy in downtown Fredericksburg, VA, USA.
Register on line and get the clues EARLY ......
The first five people to complete the hunt with all the correct answers
will receive prizes from Dog Krazy and other local businesses. HURRY and sign up !!!
You are welcome to bring your dogs down for the scavenger hunt.
The fee is $10 and the hunt is on November 16th.
Look forward to seeing you all downtown!
Can you help Opie?
He's looking for helpers to wrap gifts for donations for
the Refuge. Rikki's volunteers will be at Barnes & Noble in
Fredericksburg VA (USA) on Saturday, December 21, 2013; Sunday, December
22, 2013; and Monday, December 23, 2013. This is at 1220 Carl D.
Silver Pwky, in Central Park.
We would be delighted to have you come help. You don't need
to bring anything - Barnes & Noble supplies everything! If so,
please sign up for one of the following time shifts. If you can't do a
full shift, let us know any hours you can help out. We have
to have two people there at all times, so we need several helpers.
Saturday, December 21 -- noon to
4pm and 4pm to 9pm
or possibly 10 pm - the store closes at ten
and
we can stay that late if we want.) What a
chance for
night owls to help!
Sunday, December 22 -- noon to 4pm
Monday, December 23 -- 4pm to 6:30pm and
-- 6:30pm to 9pm (or 10pm)
All you need to do is send an e-mail to Mary at Oliverequine@aol.com or to mail@RikkisRefuge.org Please put "B&N gift wrap" in the subject spot, so we don't miss you.
If you can't come, Opie wants to remind you that you can go to http://RikkisRefuge.org/Donate.php
to send him a Christmas Gift !! Remember,
even $1.00 will feed a meal to somebody at Rikki's, and we have 1300 hungry
animals!
THANK YOU
FOR HELPING ME TO SAVE SO MANY LIVES
... with your support we’re
able to help so many into their new furrever happy homes .... and to give that life long home to those not
quite so fortunate ... Thank you for
your support
Without YOU none of us would
be breathing today !!
Love you bunches,
Opie
I hope you had a great Veterans
Day !!
2013 is the Year of the Purr ....
Join the movement ... we’re adding purr to planet earth !
Look! It's a great
car magnet with the world's most loved cat -- Vincent Cat!!!!
"What Would Vincent Do?"
He'd "Purr More, Hiss Less".
Magnet is $5 each, plus shipping (65-cents for 1 magnet,
$1.05 for 2 for U.S. addresses). For other shipping costs (international, or
for more than 2 magnets) contact Melissa Felts dogslife24@comcast.net with your zip code and how many you
want. Purchase your magnet TODAY
right here http://rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php
Don't be
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Order
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