Thursday, September 09, 2010

Good Morning Good News !!!! September 9, 2010

Good Morning Good News !!!!

I'm going to have to start calling this Good Evening if I don't get
caught up pretty soon!!!

Good News: the pressure in Gizmo's eye is down to 40. We still need it
down below 20. But we started at 66, so in 48 hours we've done good.
Thanks to Valerie who's taking care of her and giving her drops every
couple hours. Next appointment noon on Monday. Pray for 20 or less.

Good News: Everybody wants us to run in the next Shelter Challenge and
we're prepared to take the nation this time !!!! Get ready to vote. It
starts on September 20th. I've got bookmarks you can hand out with
voting info - if you want them let me know.

Good News: Glad mom's been letting me take the truck to go back and
forth to see the doc. Having to go almost everyday this last week and
that'd be a real chore in the goat cart!!

Good News: I got a Hairballs out today - gee I'd been a long time!!!
Lots of pictures and movies of the tour and lots of you wrote in saying
how much you enjoyed it!! I'm glad. That's my job - to make YOU happy
and make YOU smile!

Good Reading
http://www.bestfriends.org/aboutus/oldhistory/intro.htm

Sue sent this in saying it should be Walker's song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGEoE1NkicA

My Staffie Rescue
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yFyD3KiGspU


Seez you tomorrow!!! Till then remember I LOVE YOU!!!!
Vincent

PS If you don't want your Daily Good New, just let me know! A couple of
you have said you only want Hairballs with out the Good News!! That's
ok! Just tell me. I'm here to make you happy, just tell me how! If
Good New don't make you happy - I could always start Bad News, but, as
you hoomans say, why reinvent the wheel - that's what you've got tv and
newspapers for !!!!!

--
Vincent D. Cat, Official Spokes Cat of Rikki's Refuge
Representing the Right to Life of the Differently Abled of every species.

JOIN THE RIKKI'S FAMILY
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php

We're very honored to have been voted the Number One Animal Rescue in
Virginia.

Thank you, our supporters and friends, who made this possible. It took
over 50,000 votes! Thank you for your confidence and trust in the work
we do at Rikki's Refuge. We won't disappoint you!

I'd like to thank the sponsors of the contest; Pet Finders a wonderful
resource for helping us locating the perfect forever home for many of
our cats and dogs; and The Animal Rescue Site, where a click a day helps
feed shelter pets.

Not a Rikki's Family Member? For only $45 you can join for a year and
receive your electronic subscription to HAIRBALLS and paper subscription
to REFLECTIONS

DONATE NOW save a life today
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php

RIKKI'S REFUGE a 367 acre, no-kill, all species peaceful sanctuary
supported solely by donations of kind and loving individuals, just like
you.

Your donations provide direct support. Only 4% of our income is spent on
fundraising and management, 96% is spent directly on the animals you
love. A financial statement is available upon written request from the
State Office of Consumer Affairs. All material in this e-mail is
copyrighted and cannot be used for any purpose other than to bring
awareness of Rikki's Refuge and the plight of unwanted animals to the
public. Any monetary gain attributed to this material must be donated
to Rikki's.

Phone: 540-854-0870
Address: PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960
Member: paypal.com (mail@rikkisrefuge.org),
CFC 77674, CVC 3163, PetsMart Charities #1377
Web page: http://www.rikkisrefuge.org
E-mail: Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org

Hairballs and Happy Tails - Rikki's Refuge Newsletter a

RIKKI'S REFUGE - HAIRBALLS AND HAPPY TAILS
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4654847890/
The newsletter of thanks from grateful animals to their beloved rescuers
brought to you by Vincent D. Cat

We are the happy animals of Rikki's Refuge who so thank you for giving
us the gift of our lives. We represent all the animals, the world over,
whose lives have been saved by kind and loving people just like you.
Thank you for being an animal rescuer.


Oh my gosh !!! Has it really been THAT long since I've written you. I
hope you know about the Shelter Challenge Winner !!! You are my HERO
!!!! YOU did it !!!!!

Oh my gosh it was so close. Stayed up all night. Catching my friends
from around the world as they woke up. Hurry, hurry, vote, vote. And
friends were sharing it with friends. Hey, you know something? This
social networking really pays off. Cus at one min to the end - 3 am my
time - we were 1% ahead. And when they cute the voting off, they didn't
say who won. They said, hold your breath for two days till we count!!!
Oh no. it was so hard.

AND WE WON!!!! HAPPY DANCE HAPPY DANCE HAPPY DANCE!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6yzjDXp_og

The next Shelter Challenge starts September 20th and runs thru December
19th. My hoomans are saying "Go for it Vincent, we'll all work to make
you number one in the NATION!" This would be very exciting!!!
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com/clickToGive/photostory.faces?siteId=3&storyTag=gd36umz61t8w4js51unfv

And as they keep pointing out to me - if we could get the most number of
votes in the whole wide world in week ten and everybody just kept it up
for the 14 weeks of the contest - we COULD be number ONE on the PLANET.
WOW - and I thought number one in Virginia was thrilling!!!!

Number one in Virginia won us $1,000 plus we got $1,000 for being top
voted in week 10. So a total of $2,000 YOU won for us. That serves
8,000 meals around here. Buys flea products for a couple months. Or
lots of medical care!!!

Wining the WORLD would bring us $10,000 !!!! WOW, that's like such a
big number I'd have to count everybody's toes here to get that much!

So will you vote for me every day for 14 weeks and ask all your friends
to do it too?

I've checked in with the organizations who asked their sponsors to vote
for me last time. I needed to know if they were planning on running
this time? Cuz if they were, I wanted to help them instead of compete
against them. We're all friends and we have to play fair!

AND THEY SAID, "GO, VINCENT, GO !!!!"

So we're off ... get ready and start voting on September 20. Get your
friends ready now. If you want book marks to hand out asking for votes
let me know and I'll send the file to you.

FALL IS REALLY COMING!
The leaves are already changing. The nights are cooling. The food
consumption is up. And we're shedding like mad to get out the last of
the summer coat so we can get started on growing the winter one.

And with fall comes festivals, shows, fundraisers and activities.
Here's what you can do and where you can be to support the animals of
Rikki's Refuge.


LISTEN TO MOMMEY ON THE RADIO WITH HER HERO REBECCA FARRIS!
http://indymedialive.blogspot.com/


NOW - OCTOBER 30 - ENTER YOUR CRAFT for a Cause and help Rikki's Refuge
JoAnn Fabrics is having a contest called "Craft for a Cause." Make any
item using supplies purchased at Joann Fabrics, photograph it, and enter
it online. (keep your receipt, they require it)
http://joannfabricandcraftstores.blogspot.com/2010/08/twice-as-nice-to-craft-for-cause.html


Then donate the item to Rikki's Refuge to use, or to sell in their gift
shop. It's that easy! The 3 charities with the most entries will become
finalists.

Only 1 entry per person. You must be 14 years of age or older to enter.
Void in Maryland and Vermont. Contest ends October 30, 2010. Voting
starts November 7, 2010.

If you do wonderful crafty things and have more than one design, grab a
friend and show them how to make one to enter.

You can make me a bed, a hat, a sweater !!!! And I'll give you my
picture wearing it to post on line!! You can make me a bed, a blanket.
Go on... what else can you think of?? Be creative!!

Kitty toys. Doggy things. How about a donation vest for Duke the
doggy? A vest with a clear pocket that says please donate to help me.

Quilts and crafts we can sell to raise money!! YOU can do it !!!! And
then together we can win!!

THEN, beginning Nov. 7, 2010, you can vote at www.Joann.com for your
favorite charity! Rikki's could win $50,000, $25,000, or $15,000. And
you could win a $1,500 gift card to JoAnn Fabrics! 5 entries will be
chosen for the gift cards.


THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 9TH, prayers that the pressure in Gizmo's eye is
down. It will be her third day in a row at the vet. We've been visiting
there a lot lately. I was in for surgery yesterday and I need your
help. The whole story is here.
http://rikkisrefuge.chipin.com/can-you-spare-a-dime-my-friend


FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 10TH, prayers and healing vibes for Uncle Arthur who'll
be undergoing his second surgery this week. Good outcome and quick healing.


FRIDAY, EVERY FRIDAY http://www.freekibblekat.com/giveaway.asp
On Fridays, simply email Giveaway@freekibble.com with the words "Shelter
Giveaway" and you're entered into the contest! A winner will be chosen
at random every Saturday for a $50 PetCo gift card. Lots of Fancy Feast
for $50 !!!!


SEPTEMBER 10TH, FRIDAY, ALL DAY, Culpeper, Chili's Restaurant, Dining
for Dollars
You must take our flyer, ask me for one Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org I can
send you the pdf. Or check out web site to down load a flyer. 10-20%
of your ticket will be donated to Rikki's Refuge. EAT !!!! Great day
to take a friend out. If you can leave flyers anywhere, please ask me
for the file, print some out, and distribute them!!! The more people
eating with a flyer, the more money for Rikki's!


SEPTEMBER 11TH AND 12TH I'LL BE AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL CAT SHOW
collecting as many ribbons as I can. Please bring me some. Those
kitties are snobs and won't share with an old three legged alley cat.
Please stop off at a craft store and pick me up a Blue Ribbon and bring
it to me!!! Several of my friends will be here too, up for adoption and
looking for a forever home. Don't you need another kitty?
http://www.nationalcapitalcatshow.com/


SEPTEMBER 11TH, SATURDAY, HEARTWOOD DAYS - stop in and visit our booth
http://www.hartwooddays.org/


SEPTEMBER 12TH, SUNDAY, PUP 'N' IRON, Birthday Celebration and Open
House - visit our booth http://www.pupniron.com/home.cfm


SEPTEMBER 14TH, TUESDAY, 4 - 10 PM, MIMI'S CAFE, Spotsylvania,
Massaponox, 10001 Jefferson Davis Highway, (540) 710-1870, present the
flyer and 15% of your meal is donated to Rikki's. Actually that's 15%
of the price you pay for your meal. You get to eat 100% of your meal.
You need the flyer, so ask me! If you can leave flyers anywhere, please
ask me for the file, print some out, and distribute them!!! The more
people eating with a flyer, the more money for Rikki's!


SEPTEMBER 17TH, FRIDAY, ALL DAY, CHILI'S RESTAURANT, Culpeper, Dining
for Dollars
You must take our flyer, ask me for one Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org I can
send you the pdf. Or check out web site to down load a flyer. 10-20%
of your ticket will be donated to Rikki's Refuge. EAT !!!! Great day
to take a friend out. Mom's looking for a date for this one! Invite
her out! She's a cheap date being an herbivore and just drinking tea!!
If you can leave flyers anywhere, please ask me for the file, print
some out, and distribute them!!! The more people eating with a flyer,
the more money for Rikki's!


SEPTEMBER 25TH, SATURDAY - CHARLOTTESVILLE VEGETARIAN FESTIVAL 11 am - 4
pm, lots of fun and good food, meet Vincent and visit our booth.
http://www.cvillevegfest.org/


OCTOBER 23RD, SATURDAY - FALL FURR FEST at Rikki's, noon - 5 pm, rain
date 10/25
Meet Vincent the Fortune Teller (bring can of Fancy Feast if you want a
long life line)
Scarecrow Competition, Pie Walks, Cornhole Tournament, Game Booths,
Craft Tables, Face Painting, Visit all of Rikki's Animals, Tickets go on
sale Sept 1st, Admission $3 pre sale, $5 at the door, game tickets one
can of cat food or 50 cents. info? Katarina Galvin katarinagalvin@yahoo.com


OCTOBER 23RD, Saturday, 5 - 8 pm - Haunted Forest at Rikki's
OCTOBER 31ST, Sunday, noon, Tour the Refuge
NOVEMBER 13TH, Saturday, noon, Tour the Refuge
NOVEMBER 13TH, Saturday, 2 pm, Nature Hike at the Refuge
NOVEMBER, VEGETARIAN THANKSGIVING DINNER
around Thanksgiving, date TBD, RSVP necessary, Spotsylvania, off Rt 3
Limited Seating, $25 minimum donation to Rikki's Refuge, reserve early,
this one sells out fast.


DECEMBER 25TH, Sunday, noon, Tour the Refuge

See www.RikkisRefuge.org for additional details about events.


I need some more volunteers to help at events and festivals. It's easy,
clean, and some are climate controlled, all kinds of locations. Do
your opposable thumbs work? Can you smile? That's all that's needed!
Hang out at a table with our display and hand out flyers. If you can
help let me know, I'll let you know when and where events are and you
can pick!! Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org


THE LABOR DAY TOUR
If you were on the Labor Day Tour, you'll enjoy the memories. If you've
haven't been out for awhile, here's some new fun for you. If you've
never been out, this is what you're missing!! Meet the staff. Front
row, left to right, Valerie Fast (Assistant Manager, Senior Medical
Officer), Tippy (doorbell), James Davis (Medical Officer, Animal
Caretaker), back row, left to right, Ashley Hobbs (Animal Caretaker),
Kathy Smith (Animal Caretaker), Lena Stocks (Sanctuary Manager, Chief
Medical Officer), missing from photo Paul Fetzer (Senior Cat
Specialist), Brandy McKusker (Animal Caretaker), Billy Crisp (Animal
Caretaker, Maintenance)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972732521/

Congratulations and a great big huge THANK YOU to the Teens C.A.R.E.
program participants all summer long. Every Thursday they'd gather here
at Rikki's at 8 o'clock in the morning and they'd work like dogz (not
laze in the sun like us smart cats!) all day long, all the way till 5
o'clock. And YOU know how hot it was all summer long! This is
DEDICATION to the animals - like ME!!! It was hot and their work was
hard and tiring. Not to mention dirty and smelly. They zipped thru
litterboxes - about 60 of them. Pooper scooped dog runs. Mucked pens.
Scrubbed and mopped floors. Cleaned cages. And best of all fed us!!
It was a terrific program and really helped Lena and the staff out a
LOT this summer. SO MUCH extra work was done over the summer with this
program.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972732483/

Life is always "under construction" at Rikki's Refuge and repairs are
underway. Digging up to replace old drain pipes.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972732457/

Put your ear down here and listen to me purr for you!! I love you for
supporting Rikki's Refuge and giving me this wonderful second chance on
life!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIKfRlb0-_M

Well it's time to get washed up so I can take you on a tour of the
refuge! Ready?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973348414/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PHIINGhahU

Oh look, nums for us !!!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973348398/

Hanging out in the 9th Life Retirement, Assisted Living and Psychiatric
Center.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973348314/

Remember my sisfur Polly Anna? Somebody cut her tail off and she had
many long months of healing. She's been adopted by Cindy Wright and
gone home to live with Rikki's alumni Walker and Gatto Noir and she's
reports that she's very happy in her new life.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972732283/

Iggy hanging out under his heat lamp.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972732239/

The new future Quarantine Building, still lots of work to do, but one
day it will be ready. Look at the pretty murals Rene Luther painted for us!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973348172/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972732175/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973348104/

Everybody hangs out together at Rikki's. It's all fun and family.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973348092/

Nanny gets a frozen treat! We all love Tour days cuz our friends bring
us good things to eat!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkmpNCt5q2M

First stop on the official tour is Piggy Paradise and Emu Estates!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972732069/

Leroy's a pretty tough looking guy!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973337136/

Don't mess with him when he gets mad and starts chomping and foaming at
the mouth! Not to worry! It's not rabies! It's a dominant male
gesture. The guy who can drool and foam up the most is the winner.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9A2SqFJje0

Hey you! Got something to E A T?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972720935/

Petunia is a big gal!! Almost triple the size of her biggest friend
now!! All the pot bellys wish they hadn't picked on her when she was an
itty bitty!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972720869/

Feeding the emus is a favorite with visitors.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZEhcscXKAQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sOBHGOhorvQ

We all walk side by side. No discrimination at Rikki's Refuge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vu6w12cSVo4

Marella and Napoleon claim their new wheels!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336988/

Mr Peacock watches the parade of people from the safety of the roof top.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336954/

Jessie is a real butt head. Or rather, butt knee. Luckily he doesn't
charge and butt. Just leans against you till your knees give. Then he
can riff thru your pockets for anything edible.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336932/

Cindy Wright adopted Walker several years ago. They now come every
Saturday to volunteer. They also go to events and festivals. Walker is
not only an alumni but a spokesdog as well. Cindy tells his story ….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUdZxrQjJk4

Barrel
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336902/

Dog training was part of the Teen CARE program. A well behaved obedient
dog finds a wonderful home much quicker.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336870/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-5N1morK4k
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBLsZKE6qs4

Duke Thomas Peabody, Spokes Dog for the Blind.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336820/

KiKi our big and beloved oaf!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972720633/

Katarina Galvin, Volunteer Director, with Buster and Scampy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336744/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLjW6eSb4jY

Mama, a long time resident.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336714/

Tink, a picky old lady.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972720533/

Scampy demonstrates the blue tic howl. Mom says it's the most beautiful
sound in the world. She loves it when the hounds, especially the blue
tics, all howl at the moon at night.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEFmkr_fAqU

Push Me Pull Me ?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972720507/

Hey, that looks good! What 'ch got to eat over here?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336612/

Yuck, you're kidding? You REALLY eat that stuff?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972720423/

And when there is peace on earth, well at least our little corner, the
cat shall lay down with the chicken.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336538/

Nanny and Marella make plans to break into the food storage building.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973336504/

Candy gets some piggy kisses.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972720305/

An odd couple. Ernie a young leukemia positive kitty has bonded tight
with little Prince, who was rejected by his mom.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJ1ggCp6g7E
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6JaqWMBFbE

They're inseparable.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973322356/

They run and play and chase and jump together.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973322330/

They kiss noses.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706337/

Ernie calls a time out, but Prince's energy never wanes.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706297/

I SAID TIME OUT !!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706261/

Cuddling up for a nap.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706233/

But Ernie isn't going swimming with Prince !!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706197/

Galvin, a differently abled rabbit.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706171/

Doves coo and sing at sunrise and sunset, adding to the lovely songs of
Rikki's.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706143/

Rabbit Henge?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973322022/

David Skinner donated the materials and is building Rabbit Rotunda II,
where the doves will soon live. An old dog CAN teach new tricks. KiKi
has taught David that she likes ice cold water, so he brings extra, and
pours it out for her when she asks!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706087/

Candy loves the extra attention, apples and carrots, tours bring.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972706049/

A field of goats.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973321910/

Two new sheep have joined our crowd. Ebony and Ivory. Owned by an
elderly couple no longer able to care for their animals due to health
reasons. Their chickens will be joining us soon. They have a dog they
have been facing having to give up too. They can't afford to feed her.
She's a big gal and unspayed. They've managed to keep her from having
puppies so far but it's a struggle as she tries to get away from them
when she's in heat. Restraining her is becoming more than they can do.
Our assistance program will give them a certificate to spay her and
get her shots, and our Pet Pantry will give them dog food. If you'd
like to help us help the animals and the people who love them, this is
the place to do it! http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate.php
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973321876/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD5UD0zCguE

The lovely Baby Elliot. With all that long hair, he hates to be out in
the winter, but loves to lay in the sun soaking up the rays!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973321850/

Betty. Formerly known as Bitey, was on death row for having bitten
someone at her former shelter. She's been nothing but a lovely lady
here and would like a forever home. She was a little shy at first but
has warmed up and loves us all now.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973321822/

Kennedy, a lovely boy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972705903/

Here kitty, kitty, here Marella.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6Vpz_3v5Ck

Leo hanging out.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972695955/

Rose loves the hammock. Where excess roofing material gathered at the
end of the runs it formed a hammock. At first the hoomans just thought
it was extra material and planned to cut it off. The cats taught them
it was the best hammock and the coolest place to chill.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311964/

Miles snoozing.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311914/

Twenty year old Sam.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972695861/

Snickers in one of her more quiet moods.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972695825/

And when she's riled.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4454539347/

Taco, Choco Taco, wants a red car when he grows up.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311814/

Hey Taco! Come here!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QlnJaFp4wqI

We save the best for last when I get to come out and meet my guests!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311788/

Ah yeah! Right there!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311746/

OK! Who's next?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972695675/

Yeah!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311644/

Mr. Mister sells T-shirts.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972695613/

JC is seriously depressed, ".. and they JUST brought dawg food …"
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311566/

That's what he thinks! I saw the real cat food come in and I snatched
it up !!!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4972695545/

How long do they live together before Man begins to look like Beast?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/4973311496/


My HEROES are Awesome Pawsome
and YOU are my HERO

Reach out and be somebody's Hero today. So little can mean so much.
Please tell me how you helped the world spin in the right direction today!!

Love,
Vincent
9/9/10

PS if you can help me, please, any change will add up to help cover our
medical bills.
http://rikkisrefuge.chipin.com/can-you-spare-a-dime-my-friend


THE FINE PRINT
Rikki's Refuge in Orange County, Virginia, is a 367-acre, no-kill, all
species, peaceful sanctuary supported solely by donations from kind and
loving individuals just like you! We help farm animals, domestic
animals, and wildlife. Over 1200 individuals of 22 different species
now reside at Rikki's Refuge. Please continue to help us help the
animals. To learn more about Rikki's Refuge go to
http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/, http://www.rikkisrefuge.blogspot.com/, and
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge .

We survive on donations from kind and loving people, just like you. We
live on a shoestring and make it on less than one dollar per day, per
animal. So if you can spare a couple of bucks to buy a few meals,
please go to http://www.paypal.com/ and use our email address of
mail@rikkisrefuge.org . We do accept checks, money orders, cash and
stuff, too! Thanks for your support. Rikki's Refuge, PO Box 1357,
Orange VA 22960

Your donations directly support the Critters of Rikki's Refuge. Rikki's
Refuge is owned and operated by Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc., an IRS
501(c)(3) not-for-profit Virginia Corporation. Federal Tax-ID
54-1911042. We hold membership in all Combined Federal Campaigns in
Virginia #77674, Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign #3163, PetsMart
Charities #1377, iGive, Benevolink, paypal.com (mail@rikkisrefuge.org),
your donations provide direct support. A financial statement is
available upon written request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs.

If you know others who'd enjoy reading about the exciting adventures at
Rikki's Refuge let me know and I'll be happy to include them. If you
are one of those strange humans who does not wish to laugh and cry with
us, simply reply with "REMOVE" and nothing but "REMOVE" in the subject
line.

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RIKKI'S REFUGE a 367 acre, no-kill, all species peaceful sanctuary
supported solely by donations of kind and loving individuals, just like
you.

Your donations provide direct support. A financial statement is
available upon written request from the State Office of Consumer
Affairs. All material in this e-mail is copyrighted and cannot be used
for any purpose other than to bring awareness of Rikki's Refuge and the
plight of unwanted animals to the public. Any monetary gain attributed
to this material must be donated to Rikki's.

Phone: 540-854-0870
Address: PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960
Member: paypal.com (mail@rikkisrefuge.org),
CFC 77674, CVC 3163, PetsMart Charities #1377
Web page: http://www.rikkisrefuge.org
E-mail: Vincent@RikkisRefuge.org