ok...one and all...I AM BACK...and here to thank Princess Pepper for getting this raffle started...she is SUCH a sweet little thing to help me out like that...i know how much work it is to run one of these!!! ok...so i am back...and relieved her of this job...so she can get back to her life...:) ok...first thing...this raffle has gone VERY slowly so far...we have raised only just over $100.00...the last two years this raffle raised over $1,100.00 each year... this is for the ADV+ kids...we KNOW they have much more medical bills than the other kids in shelters...with NO hope of being adopted out...this is truly a labor of love by these very special shelter moms and dads...who BTW...i have never seen ask for much of anything in the way of help... SO...let's get this raffle rolling!!!!! http://www.supportourshelters.org/SOS-raffle.html Raffle Info The Raffle starts November 17, 2005 and the winner will be announced Wednesday, December 14, 2005. [i MAY extend this if things do not pick up a good bit...i would appreciate feedback on if this is a problem for anyone who has already bought tickets] Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00 Checks and Money Orders need to be PAYABLE TO: "Support Our Shelters" but mailed to: [NEW ADDRESS!!!] Support Our Shelters c/o Kat Parsons P.O. Box 565 Grantsville, UT 84029 Please note it is for the ADV+ SHELTER RAFFLE! Snail Mail payments need to be mailed no later than Monday, December 5, 2005. [unless i extend it] https://www.Paypal.com payments need to go to [log in to unmask] with "SOS ADV RAFFLE" in the Subject Line. *** sosrafflekat @ yahoo.com ... no spaces*** Please make sure all PayPal payments are in by Sunday, December 11th. This Raffle will be a "CHOOSE WHICH PRIZE PACKAGE YOU WANT" Raffle You will be able to choose the Prize Package you wish to buy tickets for. There are 8 Prize Packages so when you buy your tickets you will need to tell me what Prize Package you wish to buy tickets for. You can choose more than one...split up the tickets however you want...1 here...3 there...2 somewhere else...all on 1...etc. Due to this...I will not be able to use "real" raffle tickets. I will be issuing consecutive numbers set up for each raffle...so I will be unable to snail mail you your actual tickets...only e-mail you the numbers. PRIZE PACKAGE 1 A beautiful, one of a kind "people size" afghan... and ferret sleep-sack. All made by Kat Parsons.... with wonderfully soft yarn! This is truly one of her best works. PRIZE PACKAGE 2 Handmade Ferret and sleepsack - made and donated by: Tammy - a.k.a. Kesrael Raindeer candle holder - donated by Clover Williams 2006 FML Calendar - Made and donated by Judy Cooke and Sharon Bearden. Blankets, ferret bed and toy donated by Daisy Reese Bandit -Mens aftershave, Poof -womens perfume and Bath salt. All donated by Jackie from Dook Nook Shelter *** NEW ADDITION** Ferrets Are Love Gift Certificate $25.00 - Donated by Fran Brown PRIZE PACKAGE 3 A Basket of goodies including her Clip Art and soap and Christmas Cards and Fuzzbutt coloring book...This prize package was made and donated by Deva *** NEW ADDITION** Ferrets Are Love Gift Certificate $25.00 - Donated by Fran Brown PRIZE PACKAGE 4 Donated by Clover Williams - Heart necklace and earings Reindeer Poop (candy) Dispenser Lighted Angel (indoor and outdoor) Denium long sleeve winter shirts (Sizes 22-24W) New Mexico Sweater (Size 3XL) Santa Shirt - Long Sleeve (Size Junior XL) Santa Pen Avon Retroactive Repair Cream 1.7 fl. oz Sugar Cookie Mix with Christmas Bag Toys R Us $10.00 Gift Card Handmade Hammock donated by the Fosters Ferret Ear Wash donated by the Fosters Cat Napkin holder donated by Lynn Butler Handmade blankets Ferret Sleep Tunnel donated by Ferret Corner Shelter 5x7 Dog Picture Frame donated by Ferret Corner Shelter Ferret toy balls donated by Ferret Corner Shelter *** NEW ADDITION** Ferrets Are Love Gift Certificate $25.00 - Donated by Fran Brown PRIZE PACKAGE 5 All items were donated by Queen Spice and Princess Pepper 2 coffee mugs 2 christmas tree ornaments (as Princess Pepper calls it.... the Royalty Package!) PRIZE PACKAGE 6 An afghan taperstry blanket donated by Leizann Michele Engelke This is a quality 100% cotton afghan throw. The copyrighted "I LOVE FERRETS" picture by Kathy Nelton has been charmingly woven into a 50" X 70" eye catching Jacquard woven throw. The exceptional clarity of detail and the wide range of colors makes this tapestry afghan a work of art that you can wrap yourself up in. Bordered on all 4 sides with 2 inch fringe PRIZE PACKAGE 7 Donated by Lee Julian Design your own Fleece robe! This prize is for one unisex fleece robe including a monogram or ferret machine embroidery design of your choice. Robe will be made to your specifications after raffle is ended. Fleece color choices as well as design choices can be found thru: KreativeLee Krafted link at www.motorcityferrets.org Design sample shown above several options available Plus Items donated by Nicole Thompson Large hammock sleep sack Treats Toys Mango Mandarin Bath Crystals Mango Mandarin Bath Gel Mango Mandarin Body Polisher The Pampered Chef - Bamboo Tongs The Pampered Chef - Citrus Peelers The Pampered Chef - Cake Tester Ferret Shirt From other donors through-out the year: Cozy Hammock with Fleece Lining Ferret Lookout (The Ultimate Ferret Hanging Cage Accessory) Ferrets - A Complete Pet Owner's Manual 8x10 Flower Frame PRIZE PACKAGE 8 A Treasure chest of goodies... Items donated by Jean from Ferrets Unlimited Shelter Lots of toys, treats, a couple of sleep sacks, hammy or two, and a treat for the human too!! ALL great Prize Packages... now remember..the mailing addy has changed to MY addy...[if you have sent $$ to joanne...i have been/will be informed and tickets issued...so not to worry...but let's get this raffle off the ground!!!!...these babies really need this boost...and their shelter mommies and daddies can sure use the $$ to defray some of the medical bills these kids rack up... i am not saying regular shelters are any less important...i am just saying that the adv+ shelters get less exposure and chances to fundraise... this is my pet project...has been...this being the third year... let's make this raffle a great one... thanks for all your support...without you we could not help as much as we do...well...heck...without you...we could not help at all!!! :):):) thanks again... SOSkat Fuzzy Hugs & Whiskered Kisses...from The "Crochet-ty" Lady... 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