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.

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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.

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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.

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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

Monday, March 12, 2007

Chicken City After the Ice


Chicken City After the Ice
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
The only damage we sustained from the ice storms this winter was to the south side of the roof at Chicken City. No one was hurt, and after melting the ice, we were able to pop the roof backup. Additional supports are needed, so come on out and volunteer.

Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org - Next tour March 31, 2007 1 PM, next Open House and Sponsor Appreciation Day April 28 from 12 to 4. 540-854-0870 x2 or mail@RikkisRefuge.org

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Eggs in the Gutter?


Eggs in the Gutter?
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
After last summer's Monster Chicken Rescue, Rikki's has gone to the birds. Now the girls are grown up, they are laying eggs EVERYWHERE. Even in the gutters!!!!

Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org - Next tour March 31, 2007 1 PM, next Open House and Sponsor Appreciation Day April 28 from 12 to 4. 540-854-0870 x2 or mail@RikkisRefuge.org

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King of the Naked Necks


King of the Naked Necks
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
Joining Rikki's after last summer's Monster Chicken Rescue, this tiny little peaked has grown into King of the Transylvanian Naked Necks. No kidding, that's what this breed of chicken is called. And this is my biggest, most gorgeous boy.

Come and meet all the chickens - Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org - Next tour March 31, 2007 1 PM, next Open House and Sponsor Appreciation Day April 28 from 12 to 4. 540-854-0870 x2 or mail@RikkisRefuge.org

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Turn the Water Back On!


Turn the Water Back On!
Originally uploaded by rikkis_refuge.
Sneakers and Christie howl and screamed when the water freezes up in the bathroom and they can't drink out of the faucet. Lots of pipe repairs after the cold weather.

No matter what your skill we can use you as a volunteer at Rikki's Refuge. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org - Next tour March 31, 2007 1 PM, next Open House and Sponsor Appreciation Day April 28 from 12 to 4. 540-854-0870 x2 or mail@RikkisRefuge.org

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Yes, That's a Duck in the Bathtub!

At Rikki's Refuge, just about every species has spent their fair time in our bathtub. Well, maybe not the cows. But that's only because they're too wide to fit through the door. Our house suffers from excessive wear and tear, like ducks pecking away and chewing on the wall around the tub.

We're working on lots of improvements in the bathroom area right now, come on out and volunteer. Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org - Next tour March 31, 2007 1 PM, next Open House and Sponsor Appreciation Day April 28 from 12 to 4. 540-854-0870 x2 or mail@RikkisRefuge.org

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Wayne Preparing to Repair Some Pipes.

Wayne slithered to the point under the tub, positioned the wrench and with the slightest twist of his wrist, the entire drain pipe came loose, crashed to the ground and the tub promptly drained out, almost on his head. It’s really hard to slither away quickly when your back is to the ground and your nose is to the joists.

No matter what your skill level, we can use you Rikki's Refuge No Kill Animal Sanctuary, www.RikkisRefuge.org - Next tour March 31, 2007 1 PM, next Open House and Sponsor Appreciation Day April 28 from 12 to 4. 540-854-0870 x2 or mail@RikkisRefuge.org

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