Good Morning Good News! Monday, July 7, 2014

OPIE'S WEATHER REPORT!
Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.
MONDAY, JULY 7, 2014
THIS MORNING: Mostly sunny with temperatures warming into the mid to upper 80s. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
TODAY: Mostly sunny. Hot. High 92F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph.
TONIGHT: A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 69F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph.
HIGH: 92F. LOW: 69F.
Sunrise: 5:56 AM Moonset: 1:45 AM
Sunset: 8:38 PM Moonrise: 3:42 PM
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Print Sunshine out for your kids to color! If you mail your coloring back to us, we will display it at Rikki's and online!
Rikki's Refuge
PO Box 1357
Orange, VA. 22960 

THE ABC'S OF RIKKI'S REFUGE! 

"W" IS FOR WALKER!
Did you know we're working on a whole album of ABC'S?

ABC's On Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152064010042391.1073741861.169651012390&type=3 

ABC's On Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/RikkisRefuge/the-abcs-of-rikkis-refuge/ 

ABC's On Flickr:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/sets/72157645133144876/ 

Animal Facts & Trivia - COWS!
Rikki's Refuge, Rapidan, VA.
www.rikkisrefuge.org
Cows are also known as cattle. Cows are herbivores meaning they eat grasses, plants, corn. They do not eat meat. There are many types of cows. Cows are smart and intelligent animals. They are also social animals and interact with other cows. A male is called a bull. A female who has given birth is called a cow. A female who has not given birth is called a heifer. A baby cow is called a calf. There are over 1 billion cows that live in the world! Cows live on every continent except Antarctica. In India where they practice the Hindu religion cows are sacred and are allowed to roam the streets free. Around 300 million cows live in India! Cows weigh between 400-1,600 pounds! Cows have 32 teeth. Cows drink 35 gallons a water a day. They eat 50 pounds of food a day. Cows live up to 25 years. They can run 35 miles per hour. In deep mud cows can run faster than horses! A cow has one stomach with four compartments. The rumen, reticulum, omasum and the abomasum. Cow are ruminates meaning they can digest food that can normally not be digested. Like a human’s fingerprints no two cow’s spots are exactly the same. Cows first came to America with pilgrims. They arrived in the colony of Jamestown in 1611. Until the 1850′s most American families owned their own cows.

My name is Flash! I live at Rikki’s Refuge! I have 37 other doggie friends living here with me, and we share this wonderful refuge with over 1300 animals of 22 species! WOOF! We sure need help with food and supplies this summer! Can you help us by donating, or telling others? 

1. To make an electronic donation:
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate
2. To mail a check or money order:
Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960
3. To send food/supplies via Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/LI8PP4S40XZD/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o? 

"If you're alone, I'll be your shadow. If you want to cry, I'll be your shoulder. If you want a hug, I'll be your pillow. If you need to be happy, I'll be your smile... But anytime you need a friend, I'll just be me." 

 ~~Author Unknown~~

EASY VEGETARIAN PASTA WITH TOMATO SAUCE 

 1 (16 ounce) package pasta
8 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup Italian dressing
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place the pasta in the pot, cook 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the tomatoes, Italian dressing, basil, red onion, and Parmesan cheese. 

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SHARING A FEW PHOTOS FROM OUR FOURTH OF JULY TOUR! WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND ENJOYED OUR VISITORS!

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 WHERE TO FIND US ON THE INTERNET: 

1. Rikki's on the Web:
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/
2. Rikki's on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/RikkisRefuge
3. Rikki's on Twitter: 

https://www.twitter.com/rikkisrefuge
@RikkisRefuge
4. Rikki's Blog:
http://rikkisrefuge.blogspot.com/
5. Rikki's on Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/RikkisRefuge/
6. Rikki's on Flickr:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/sets/
7. To make a donation to Rikki's:
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate
8. Rikki's Refuge Amazon Wish List:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/LI8PP4S40XZD/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_o

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Good Evening Good News !!!! Sunday, July 6, 2014

Congratulations Larry Timmons !!!!  

Winner of Rikki’s Motorcycle Raffle !!!!!!

WOW WEEEEE   did you cool off last night???   Geezzzz it made it down to the 50’s !!!!   That was a shockeroo after all the hot.  What amazing beautiful weather we're having !!  I hope YOU are too !!

Iz won control of da weather for 4^th of July and we had a purrfect day for the Tour !!!  It was so much fun .... and it’s so nice to snuggle with da hoomans when they ain’t all sweatty  !!   Us kitties never get all sweaty ....    Soon as I get the photos all loaded up I’ll share with you and in case you didn’t come on the tour for real ....  I’ll take you along on a tour with me in pictures !!!

Where In The World is Wally ?

Wally is a Rikki’s Alumni ......  can you tell Where In The World Wally Is?   Does this scene look familiar to you?  Take a guess in the comments below where Wally is  !!!  Let’s see who can win !!

This little birdy wants to grow up to be a peacock !!

Post by Gayatri Mistry.

if you’re not on facebook, it might not allow you view this link, iz sorry ....

Smoky Joe has it Right !!!

It’s been a tough though summer.   THANK YOU to everyone who contributed to send us all to Rikki’s 4^th of July Picnic ... every single one of us get fed delicious nums on the 4^th ......   now we’re looking at the pantry and it’s scary low .....   you can help us from right there where you’re sittin’ by clickin’ www.RikkisRefuge.org/FeedMe   or with the help of your nice mailhooman Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960 OR you if you’re around Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA, can visit the Fredericksburg 208 Giant Grocery store or the Harrisons Crossing Giant Grocery store where they are having a special nums-raiser for the animals if Rikki’s !!!   Isn’t that nice ?

We continue to look for the purrfect ......

folks to join our outstanding staff ........  six lovely hoomans stayed thru the entire orientation yesterday .....  let’s hope this is a purrfect fit for at least a couple of them as they try out this week !!!!  It’s sure not an easy job, it’s always hot or cold, blistering sun or wet wet rain, heavy lifting, scooping six hundred pounds of the ... you know what !!!!   It takes real HEROES to stick with this day in and day out and we have some really outstanding HEROES here right now !!!!   Amy and Doug and Wayne and Brittney and Lauren and Jessy and Ivy and Cassie.  Give ‘em a hand !!!!!

The Animal ABC’s

V is for my Daddy !!!!!

You can follow the ABC’s here .....   and keep your eyes open ....  I hear there’s a book coming up !!

You can click here to see the full ABC's of Rikki's Refuge 

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Hey Kidz Color Our Animals !!

Adults with a young heart have fun !!!    Print out and color our animals.  Make ‘em for real .... or make ‘em bright and fun !!   Send me a copy, scan and email to Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org or mail in to Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960.  We’ll display them here, on line and at the Education Center !!!!  

Alumni Photos

Walker, a Rikki’s Alumni, relaxing in his new backyard !!!  I’d say he looks quite content, what do you think?   Send us photos of your alumni to share !!!  We love seeing where Rikki’s Alumni Cirtters are now !!   Send your photos by to Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org or mail in to Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960.  We’ll display them here, on line and at the Education Center !!!! 

NUMS for YOU

you share with me, and I’ll share with you

try this wonderful vegan recipe today

WOW WEEEEE  Would mom every be happy if somebody made some of this for her !!!!   What a great item to bring to Spiritual Night next Sunday evening at the Education Center .......  how bout it?  I bet if you do, I’ll get extra Fancy Feast!!

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

http://rikkisrefuge.org/FeedMe

Without YOU none of us would be enjoying this lovely life!!

Your donations have saved the lives of every animal featured here today !!!!   AND your donations are giving them happiness today !!!   Please make a donation in honor of the animals you have loved to give everyone here a happy tomorrow !!!  www.RikkisRefuge.org/FeedMe  

Love,

    Opie

Join us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/RikkisRefuge\

Rikki’s Web Site:         www.rikkisrefuge.org

Help the Animals:        http://rikkisrefuge.org/FeedMe

GOOD MORNING GOOD NEWS - July 3, 2014

              Hurry Hurry 
              time is a flyin' 

 Last chance to make the July 4th Tour (I've got two tickets available) Send me your request for the 4th of July ticket package NOW, email me at Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org 

I must have your request in enough time to process it and get your tickets out to you by 8 am on the 4th -- I won't have puter access after that.


Last chance to win a Motorcycle for only $5 (drawing at noon on the 4th)


more info about tickets?  click here http://rikkisrefuge.org/?p=2156 

Are YOU going to be pic-a-nic-ing tomorrow? 

Can we come with you ???   We like nums ....  

We like Nums very much !!

If YOU can't take us on your picnic 

will you send us nums so we can eat too ?

www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate 

$1 will feed four of us today !!

Thank you for nums !!!

Thank you, for it is only thru YOUR support

that Rikki's animals have been given a second chance at life.  

They need you EVERYDAY to put food in their bowls, to give them a safe place to sleep and to give them the chance to know happiness for the rest of their lives.

Please help the 1300 animals of 22 species at Rikki's Refuge today www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate

Without your support .....  well you know what happens and this is GOOD NEWS so we're not gonna talk about that possibility !!!

Love from Opie and Duke

PS  I hope to see you on the 4th !!!
If you can't come, would you consider giving me some nums anyway?  www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate
THANKS !!!!  Purrrzzzz

Good Morning Good News, June 28, 2014

Join us for an upfront and in your face tour of Rikki's Refuge, July 4th noon - 2 pm.  

Tickets must be purchased in advance.  

Send your request to Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org and we'll send you info to get your tickets. 

Hurry space is limited !!!!!

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR RAFFLE!!!!!!!!!! 

more info?  click
http://rikkisrefuge.org/?p=2156 

Some of the critters you'll meet on a tour of Rikki's Refuge !!!

 Rikki's Refuge meditation / spiritual development / self improvement gatherings and pot luck (vegetarian) --  the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 pm !  

Bring a dish to share, your open mind, books that have meant a lot to you, your favorite meditation on cd and your desire to meet new friends and join in lively discussions while learning.
Plenty of parking, climate controlled, fabulous kitchen.
At Rikki's Education Center
21410 Constitution Hwy,  Rapidan VA 22733
July 12th and 26th

 

 

 THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR VOTING FOR US EVERY DAY IN THE ANIMAL RESCUE SITE SHELTER CHALLENGE! WE WERE WEEK #8 WINNER AND YOUR VOTES WON $500 AND 50 PET BEDS FOR US! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

Thank you, for it is only thru YOUR support

that Rikki's animals have been given a second chance at life.  

They need you EVERYDAY to put food in their bowls, to give them a safe place to sleep and to give them the chance to know happiness for the rest of their lives.

Please help the 1300 animals of 22 species at Rikki's Refuge today www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate

Without your support .....  well you know what happens and this is GOOD NEWS so we're not gonna talk about that possibility !!!

Love from me and my mom,  Opie



PS  I hope to see you on the 4th !!!
If you can't come, would you consider giving me some nums anyway?  www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate
THANKS !!!!  Purrrzzzz