"Prezzys in da Paws" is the goal of the USSS-Underground Secret Santa Society. Our group initially came together to insure that those poor little shelter ferrets that were...ahh.. "FORGOTTEN" by the Santas that picked them from the Giving Tree, would NOT be forgotten. Members {Agents} were sent out to make sure that these babies had a chance to "Feel Special" and share in the joy of Christmas. It's our way of helping the ferrets and the shelters they live in. Our members, kind, generous, loving, thoughtful people, all accomplished our goal. The Mission was a success. THANK YOU ALL!! The group has decided to stay together in order to further help the Rescues and Sanctuaries year round. Our new mission is to help individual shelters by any means we can. We've decided to do a "Christmas in July" on a monthly basis. Members nominated and voted on shelters across the country to be the "FEATURED" shelter of the month. We are hosting an On-Line SILENT AUCTION each month to raise funds for that shelter's medical expenses. Medical/veterinary bills are, as you all know, a huge part of the rescue's day to day expenses. 100% of the funds raised in this auction are going directly to the shelters veterinary account. This months "Featured Shelter" is THE FERRET VILLA, run by Cindy and Tom Scheidt. Cindy and Tom are always first to step up and help anyone who is in need. We feel it is our turn to help them and their shelter. Bidding is open to everyone who'd like to participate. The auction is limited to 20 items and includes a nice variety of quality jewelry, bedding, toys, food, supplements, huge gift baskets, gift certificates, artwork, T-Shirt, collectables from around the globe. We have a FABULOUS "DIVA" package. Thanks to our very generous supporters: Patty Ferret, Lisa O, Rabbit da Ferret {FriskyBiznus Ferret Sanctuary}, Rockys Rescue {Barb Clay}, Ferrets Choice {Julie Johnson], Debbie Polhill Saunders {BigLick Ferret Rescue},Anita "Wonkeymom", Libby Nelson, Mary Bologansky, FINNIE da Face, Tower of Fun {Cindy Scheidt}, Linda Gurule, Sue Wilson {Australia}, Patty Ducharme, Sally Hill Paluh and Ferrets in Paradise. To get in on the Bidding Fun, help a shelter in need and have a chance to WIN something AWESOME, PLEASE click on this link: http://www.32auctions.com/prezziesindapawz The auction will run from Midnight Feb 5 (tonight!) thru Midnight Feb 28, EST. The LUCKY WINNERS, which could be YOU, will be notified immediately after the auction ends. You will be notified as to whom you contact. Please let your donor know where/ how you'd like your WINNING item shipped. All item/shipping amounts need to be received within 48 hrs of auction closing. Winners pay shipping, unless otherwise indicated. GOOD LUCK, HAPPY BIDDING and, most of all, THANK YOU!!! Dooks ~n~ Dances, Susan Baker and Jessie Molan [Posted in FML 7694]