Ten terrific prizes are up for grabs in the July-August 2007 Friends of Ferret Shelters raffle, benefiting the Lakeroad Ferret Farm Rescue & Shelter! <http://www.shelterfriends.blogspot.com/> Every penny will be donated to the Lakeroad rescue & shelter, the only full-time ferret shelter in upstate New York - and that's a lot of territory!! The shelter is running at maximum capacity; veteran operator Brenda Johnson is caring for more than 45 ferrets, almost one-third of whom are seniors and/or special needs kids, with a leaky roof needing immediate repair and a vehicle nearly on its last legs. Brenda, who works several jobs in addition to running the shelter, starts her typical workday at 4 a.m. For $2 per ticket (three for $6 or six for $10), you could win one of these fabulous prizes - and support a VERY hardworking shelter mom, Brenda Johnson: * A smokin' griller's gift basket with hickory wood chips, tools and a selection of gourmet seasoning and sauces! * A ferret pamper basket with toys, treats, bedding, a handy cage pocket and Totally Ferret for senior ferrets! * Beautifully delicate crystal, bead and pewter ferret earrings by artist Lynne Whited! * An amazing, super-comfy bed/hideaway designed like an old-fashioned Volkswagen Beetle! * More bedding selections - a "pick your own strawberry," a bright blue "monster truck" set and a delightful Sleep 'N Play set of Cozy Kritter cubes and toys! * A super ferret play 'n sleep tent! * A luxury Bath & Body Works gift set with lotions, slippers, candles and a complete manicure/pedicure set! * One totally adorable, three-dimensional wood picture frame designed by Mary Badenhop of Pipsqueak Productions! * gift basket of ferret treats (and a few things for humans, too!) in beautiful spring colors The deadline for entries is Tuesday, Aug. 28 - but don't wait! Check out the fabulous items you could win (while supporting a very worthy cause) at http://www.shelterfriends.blogspot.com! 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. You won't want to miss this raffle! Susann Thiel and Lisa Oestereich [Posted in FML 5680]