We're off to a late start but it's for a very good cause -- the April
2007 Friends of Ferret Shelters raffle is being launched, with all
proceeds donated to the Doug McKay Rescue Foundation!

Check out the LONG list of fabulous items here:

<http://www.shelterfriends.blogspot.com/>

Enter by Monday, May 7 to win one of these prizes:

* "Spring Delights" gift basket crammed with cheese, chocolate and
  other goodies; 

* super spa gift basket with delicious coconut lime-scented bath items
  (a perfect gift for Mother's Day!) 

* gorgeous ferret garden statue made by John Deriggi

* Ferret Wise "Funalia" gift card for up to $65 worth of merchandise

* set of four adorable ferret figurines by Eleanor

* set of lovely hand-blown glass ferret figurines

* grab bag of unique, collectible ferret items

* gift basket of ferret treats (and a few things for humans, too!) in
  beautiful spring colors

* handmade ferret cage floors to fit Marshall Mansion and Midwest
  Playpens 

* hand-sewn "people sack" to encourage ferret play "attacks"

* two stunning, handsewn, multi-piece ferret bedding, accessories and
  toy sets 

* a dozen each crocheted "octopus," "mice" and "not-so-ordinary"
  rattle eggs! 

Tickets cost $2 for one, 3 for $5 or 6 for $10. Pay instantly with
PayPal or send a check - the instructions are on our website. You
can buy tickets for one item or any combination of items you want.

Every penny will be donated to the Doug McKay Rescue Foundation,
sponsored by the Michigan Ferret Rescue and Adoption Network
(http://www.mfran.org). The foundation seeks to raise funds to rescue
and rehabilitate the hundreds of ferrets kept in inhumane conditions
at the McKay ferret and mink farm in Marengo, Ohio. Photos and witness
affidavits are posted on the MFRAN website.

Thanks to the many people who have donated items and/or shipping
costs for this raffle: Alicia and Lisette of Ferret Wise; Karen Young;
Cynthia Scheidt; John Deriggi; Jerri Carel; Clover Williams; Rose
German; Brenda Johnson; and Figurines by Eleanor. Your support will
truly make a difference in saving the lives of ferrets at the McKay
farm!

Susann Thiel and Lisa Oestereich

[Posted in FML 5579]