the SOS Spring Raffle is under way!!!! yes...pp#3,#4,#5,#6 do LOOK the same..but they are different...;-) This Raffle is being held IN MEMORY OF PRINCESS PEPPER. "Princess Pepper Sophia Marie Louise Margarite My little girl... 7 years old... I had her since she was 6 months old... my first girl... and i got her from the shelter whom I ended up taking over for. I miss her... I miss her a lot... Joanne" =============================== She was not just Joanne (Ruffner) Wertslein's ferret...Princess Pepper really belonged to all of us...how many times did Princess Pepper step up and beg for donations?...and how many times did we all jump and donate more and more? Too many times to count... but she was MORE than just a fundraiser...little Pepper was a part of all of our hearts... Princess Pepper left for the Bridge on January 26th, 2008 She will be SORELY missed ======================================= The Raffle Starts February 1st, 2008 and Ends Friday, March 14th, 2008 Winner to be announced Monday, March 17th This Raffle will go to SOS's General fund to help as many Shelters as we can...in Princess Pepper's name. ============================================ Prize Package #1 Donated by Rose "Little Feet Ferret Bedding" Little Feet Ferret Retreat Bedding Ebay Store " Little Feet Ferret Bedding/Rose " 7 PC "BUBBLEMANIA" PREMIUM Quality cotton exterior enhanced by soft CO-ORDINATING fleece lining * XLarge Hanging 2 pocket Sleeper bed * X Large Floor Sleepsack * Larger Round Snuggly Bed * X Large Reversible Hammock * X Large ReversibleCage Pad/ Hammock * Our Matching "Cuddler Cube" * Hanging Jingle toy as usual...plush toys not included. ================================================== Prize Package #2 Donated by Totally Ferret One 4 pound Turkey Venison One 4 pound of Complete One Totally Ferret Treat bag. ================================================== Prize Package #3 Donated by Misty, and Donated by Kat Parsons, and by S.O.S. A $10.00 gift certificate to Misty's online Store, MPH Gifts A Crocheted "SleepyPod" in Aran and Aran Fleck by kat parsons this is approx. 14" in diameter, opening is approx. 4" across. Machine wash/warm water, Gentle Cycle...Machine dry on low heat. A 2008 Jeanne Carley Ferret Calendar ================================================== Prize Package #4 Donated by Misty, and Donated by Kat Parsons, and by S.O.S. A $10.00 gift certificate to Misty's online Store, MPH Gifts A Crocheted "SleepyPod" in Artist Print by kat parsons this is approx. 13" in diameter, opening is approx. 4" across. Machine wash/warm water, Gentle Cycle...Machine dry on low heat. A 2008 Jeanne Carley Ferret Calendar ================================================== Prize Package #5 Donated by Misty, and Donated by Kat Parsons, and by S.O.S. A $10.00 gift certificate to Misty's online Store, MPH Gifts A Crocheted "SleepyPod" in Cherry Chip and Cream by kat parsons this is approx. 14" in diameter, opening is approx. 4" across. Machine wash/warm water, Gentle Cycle...Machine dry on low heat. A 2008 Jeanne Carley Ferret Calendar ================================================== Prize Package #6 Donated by Misty, and Donated by Kat Parsons, and by S.O.S. A $10.00 gift certificate to Misty's online Store, MPH Gifts A Crocheted "SleepyPod" in Coffee and Brownberry by kat parsons this is approx. 14" in diameter, opening is approx. 4" across. Machine wash/warm water, Gentle Cycle...Machine dry on low heat. A 2008 Jeanne Carley Ferret Calendar ================================================== Prize Package #7 5 winners will be drawn from this prize package Donated by Kimberly Emerson, Pingford's Porridge An 8 ounce package of Pingford's Porridge Guaranteed Analysis Crude Fat MIN............ 42% Crude Fiber MAX........... 2% Crude Protein MIN........ 40% Moisture MAX.............. 3% INGREDIENTS: These and ONLY these ingredients are in Pingford's Porridge: Human-grade chicken, turkey, beef, beef liver, and whole eggs... ================================================== Prize Package #8 Donated by Super Tonks & Mz Isabella Gucci-Jones Busy Blanket * Super durable play mats appeal to ferrets who like to play and tunnel * Entertaining way to alleviate boredom outside your ferret's cage or in his playpen * Ferret accessory is machine washable to easily eliminate ferret odors Busy Blankets offer the ultimate tunneling experience for your ferret. With four tunnels and a center hide-a-way pouch, there are plenty of areas for your ferret to explore and curl up and take a nap when playtime is over. It's the perfect bedding accessory for your ferret, whether he is an active young kit or a senior ferret that likes to lounge around. Busy Tunnel Blanket is constructed with a heavy corduroy base and cotton and canvas tubes featuring canvas linings. Ideal for use outside the cage or inside your ferret's playpen. Washing Instructions: Machine wash cold on the gentle cycle with regular strength detergent. Tumble dry on low heat setting and remove promptly. ================================================== Prize Package #9 Donated by Robin Jones Beautiful 2" Dangle earrings 3 excellent quality amethyst beads, and a gold tone begging ferret compliment this custom set of earrings. ================================================== Prize Package #10 The Pumpkin sleeper/player 2008 Famous Ferrets of the FML Calendar Jingle Balls - 4 pack Tender Touch Ferret Brush Little ferret: ***Size : 2 3/8" x 3/4" x 1"*** ***Made From : Hand Painted Solid Vinyl*** N-bones ================================================== Prize Package #11 Donated by R Downs and Drs. Foster & Smith The Ferret Store Dept. An Order of Renee's Homemade BISCOTTI!!!!! and and a $25.00 gift cert from Drs. Foster & Smith ================================================== Prize Package #12 Donated by Eleanor Mead An Eleanor Mead Sculpture Plus... One handmade mini barn style ferret carry cage (measures 2 1/4" x 3" long x 2 3/4" high x 2 1/4" wide) with 2 ferrets in a sleepsack, water bottle attached to cage and dish of kibble and bowl of water (ferrets can be posed in or out of sleepsack) One ferret is a champagne and the other is a silver. There is also a handmade pen with a panda mitt ferret on top which writes in either blue or black. ( if you run out of ink, you can pull the ink cartridge out carefully twisting it out with gripping pliers and replace it with a new one from a bic stic pen). Ebay seller minkey98 or email [log in to unmask] Also included in this package is a sampler package of Diane's Dry Dook Soup for healthy, older or ill ferrets (South Shore Ferret Care) In the package you will get: * 5 individual servings of Dry Dook Soup * Feeding bowl with ferret sized feeding spoon * Instructions to use Dry Dook Soup Mix * Totally Ferret Treats Ferrets love this soup and here is a chance to try it on your own kids. To see more of her wonderful items check her out on ebay http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsouthshoreferretcare ================================================== Prize Package #13 Donated by Frontier Ferrets Rescue and Shelter A Stained Glass Ferret Hanging Frontier Ferrets Rescue and Shelter. We have two locations so we can help serve areas of Wyoming and Utah. "mom sez i can meybee be part of de SOS raffle, if i iz invited, oh, my name is Vinney, tanks a lot." This stained glass piece is made by Neen herself...what a talented lady! ================================================== Prize Package #14 Donated by Lani Dozier Handmade Animal Spiral Beaded Jewelry Set Necklace with Matching Earrings. Chain is approx. 22", plus a bead of 2" at the bottom. Earrings are approx. 2 1/2 " long with the beadword being 1 3/4" ================================================== Prize Package #15 Donated by Lisa Jax A FN [Ferret Nation] Bedding Set Description: This is a 4-piece bedding set ($100 value) which includes the reversible fitted pan cover, reversible slip-on ramp cover, reversible bowl style hammock, and a slip on half-shelf cover. All are made from no-pill fleece and a cotton/polyester blend and are machine washable and dryable. No snaps, pins, grommets, buttons or velcro used or needed for this bedding! ================================================== PLEASE REMEMBER to give me the NUMBER of the Prize Package/s you wish to buy tickets for and how many tickets for each one! Raffle Info Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00 Checks and Money Orders need to be PAYABLE TO: "Support Our Shelters" but mailed to: Support Our Shelters c/o Kat Parsons P.O. Box 285 Cairo, IL 62914 Please note it is for the SOS Spring RAFFLE or the "Princess Pepper Memorial Raffle" Please be sure to choose which prize packages you want your tickets on! Please include a note with your e-mail address on it to send your raffle numbers to. Paypal payments need to go to [log in to unmask] with "SOS Spring RAFFLE" or the "Princess Pepper Memorial Raffle" in the Subject Line. Please be sure to choose which prize packages you want your tickets on! and remember to include your name, e-mail address, and 'snail mail' address to the 'note' section. -- KAT JUST PLAIN KAT KITYKAT *REEEEEEEEER* [moniker thanks to April] and her Krew of 13 plus one very spoiled cat.... http://ferretlover97.terrabox.com [Posted in FML 5869]