Thank you to everyone who has supported our SOS summer raffle. You are directly helping to save ferrets' lives, because SOS sends your donations right to ferrets waiting for emergency care at shelters all over the U.S. Victims of terrible neglect, abuse, and untreated disease and injuries, the cost of medical care alone for these ferrets is more than most shelter operators can pay for. SOS dollars - YOUR dollars - can make the difference between life and death. Our summer raffle will continue until July 14, but we've already drawn the winners of the 4th of July-themed prizes: - Linda Soule won the 4th of July home decor collection, donated by Cathy Ryan. - Priscilla Gabrielle won the Ferret Fiesta 4th of July bedding and toy set, made by Fran Brown and donated by Anna Walker. - Renee Dierfield won the "patriotic play mat" donated by Risa DiVincenzo, and the handpainted "paws-y" lightswitch made and donated by Lesley Colton. But we are far from done! There are 17 exciting prizes you still have a chance to win! Please visit our website at www.supportourshelters.blogspot.com and check them out! They include a beautiful ferret jardiniere by Harmony Kingdom, a Hills & Dales ferret toy from the Tower of Fun folks, a multi-story ferret cage from Steve Yarborough at The Ferret Depot, an 8-piece handmade bedding and toy set from Rose German, a beautiful handmade ferret quilt with a centerpiece from the Pittsburgh IFC forum, gorgeous bedding made by Lisa Oestereich, donations from April and all the generous folks at Performance Foods, along with gift sets, more bedding, gift certificates, ferret collectibles, and tons more! A ticket costs just $1!! You get six tickets for $5 and 12 tickets for $10. What a bargain! Some of the prizes are worth more than 10x that amount! But the most important thing is, just a few bucks can help save a ferret's life! Thank you again to all those who have donated prizes and bought tickets. YOU make it happen!! Susann Thiel and Lisa Oestereich www.supportoushelters.org www.supportourshelters.blogspot.com [Posted in FML 6750]