Time is running short on your chance to win one of 10 terrific prizes while helping a very deserving shelter in need! The Ferret Rescue of Maine is currently the only shelter operating in the state, and Jim and Crystal Kennedy are struggling to keep things going despite a growing financial hardship and a lack of volunteers. Both Jim and Crystal work full-time jobs plus overtime, yet still must somehow pay off a five-figure vet bill. The couple not only helps all kinds of ferrets in need of shelter, but also works with local humane organizations to save the injured, starving, abandoned and maltreated ones, and emergency cases in particular are straining an already depleted budget. You can help Jim and Crystal to continue giving these precious kids a chance at a decent life - just visit www.shelterfriends.blogspot.com and check out all the prizes in our Friends of Ferret Shelters March/April raffle: - a limited edition Harmony Kingdom ferret figurine with secret compartment; - ferret art and postcards by Alicia Drakiotes, and a stunning ferret photograph by Marie Agnes; - a set of cookbooks donated by Renee Downs; - a camouflage "sleeping bag," back by popular demand! - a ferret-shaped chocolate chip cookie kit; - handmade bedding plus toys, treats and a bag of 8-in-1 Ultimate, stashed in a cute little quilted backpack; - handmade ferret earrings and butterfly beaded jewelry, donated by Sandi Robinson; - one of Robin Hochgertel's famous, durable ferret play tubes; - handmade bedding by Angie Chappel and Lisa Oestereich; and - a beautiful, one-of-a-kind knotted fleece coverlet and matching hammie set made by Julie Johnson! The raffle deadline is Tuesday, April 29. Tickets cost just $2 apiece, three for $5 or six for $10. Every penny is donated directly to the Ferret Rescue of Maine! Many thanks for your support, Susann Thiel and Lisa Oestereich Friends of Ferret Shelters www.shelterfriends.blogspot.com [Posted in FML 5943]