A leaky roof, broken down van, injured hand - and a house full of ferrets needing 24-hour care. That's life at the Lakeroad Ferret Farm Rescue & Shelter these days, but shelter mom Brenda Johnson doesn't let it get her down. "I put it in my God Box," Brenda likes to say whenever things get especially tough. The Lakeroad rescue is the only full-time ferret shelter in upstate New York. Brenda works three jobs to keep the shelter running, and typically rises at 4 a.m. to take care of her 50+ kids before reporting for work. For as little as $2, you can help this amazing woman who has saved literally hundreds of ferrets' lives - who now needs a bit of help herself. At the same time, you can win one of 10 really cool prizes in the Friends of Ferret Shelters raffle: http://www.shelterfriends.blogspot.com! * An outdoor gourmet griller's gift basket with a delicious selection of sauces and spice! * Beautiful, delicate crystal, bead and pewter ferret earrings handmade by artist Lynne Whited! * Adorable, amazingly comfy ferret beds: cars, strawberries, "monster truck" fabric and Cozy Kritter cubes! * 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! * A pamper-your-ferret gift basket with toys, treats, bedding, a handy cage pocket and Totally Ferret for senior ferrets! Every penny from your ticket purchase goes directly to the Lakeroad Ferret Farm Rescue & Shelter. Tickets are $2 each, three for $6 or six for $10. The deadline for entries is Tuesday, Aug. 28 at 5 p.m. Pacific Time. Pay instantly with PayPal or send a check - instructions are on our website. (Your check must clear before the raffle deadline to be eligible to win!) You can buy tickets for one item or any combination of items you want. All the little furkids at Lakeroad thank you. Because of Brenda, their painful memories of abuse and neglect are being soothed by loving caresses, comfort, safety and boundless good care. Thank you, Susann Thiel and Lisa Oestereich Friends of Ferret Shelters [Posted in FML 5706]