Wave goodbye to Summer and say HELLO to Fall with the SOS Fall/Winter raffle! Little Dempsey didn't understand why his owner gave him up, and he went into shelter shock. He was severely depressed and developed an ulcer. SOS funds helped to pay for his medical bills. Dempsey's now a very happy and loving boy with a second chance at happiness! Surrendered by a military dad who wasn't giving him enough time, Max was a sweet and cuddly boy who developed heart problems. He stopped playing and just lay on the floor, watching the world go by. Two days after getting meds, with help from SOS, Max was back to his bouncy, affectionate self! Two sad stories, but with happy endings for Dempsey and Max - and you all made it possible! By purchasing raffle tickets you have a direct effect on the life of a shelter ferret. The continuing economic crisis, the numerous natural disasters that struck throughout the United States, and terrible disease outbreaks in shelters have all taken an awful toll this year. More ferrets than ever are in urgent need of rescue, medical care and safe housing. Here's a way you can help! Every ticket you purchase goes to help ferrets and shelters in need all over the United States. Buy a ticket, save a life!!! It's that simple. Check out our fabulous prize packages like: Phoenix Symposium Commemorative Pony! "Soul(e)ful Ferrets" Prize Package - includes an adorable umbrella to keep you dry and a deck of ferret cards, to keep you busy on those cold winter nights.... $100 gift certificate from our very good friends at The Ferret Depot!! An MP3 player and earphones! A perfect Christmas stocking stuffer..... A 5 pc Ferret Nation bedding set including Xlge hammie, Xlge cube, donut bed, cage mat and shelf cover - all in a fleece leopard print! Renee's Deluxe Alaskan Gift Basket - a hugely popular raffle item And so, so, so much more. There are 14 prize packages in all, so surf the blog and check them out! <http://supportourshelters.blogspot.com/> The raffle runs October 13 through December 1, 2011. Winning tickets will be drawn by Bill Gruber. Winners will be notified by email or telephone. The blog contains all the info you need for Google Checkout...but be sure to email kat at [log in to unmask] as well with your name, mailing address, email address and how many tickets you want and on which prizes. Please note that it may take up to a week to receive your ticket numbers at the beginning of the raffle. Snail mail saves lives too! You can send a check to Kat at: SOS Spring Raffle c/o Kat Hammond 821 - 25 St Cairo, IL 62914 Dooks and dances for helping kids in need, Lisa O. Support Our Shelters SOS Raffle Page www.supportourshelters.blogspot.com/ [Posted in FML 7213]