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Not on My Watch: My Christmas Wish

Thu, 2009-12-10 22:48 — Robin Olson

These are my babies-the cats and kittens I've “busted out” of Henry County in McDonough, GA-home to 90% euthanasia rates. These cats are on their way to having their first Christmas out of a cage, no longer facing certain death.

I've got transport lined up. The cats are in a boarding facility, in two week quarantine until they can be cleared to leave for Connecticut. The last piece of this phase of their rescue is to raise funds to cover their needs until they arrive. Some will be spayed or neutered. All will get their combo tests, first FVRCP shot, de-wormed and de-flea'd. Their boarding is $5/day; some are boarded for more than 2 weeks due to transport run timing. The costs are listed below.

I realize that asking to raise $925 is asking alot-which is why...

FOR EVERY DOLLAR YOU DONATE, I WILL MATCH IT UNTIL WE HIT OUR GOAL OF $925. THIS MEANS I AM PLEDGING ABOUT $463.

This rescue is my Christmas gift to myself. I can't think of a better gift then knowing my home will be filled with foster kitties on Christmas! I can afford to pay for half of this fundraiser. Can you PLEASE help me get the rest of the way there? We need to get the funds raised in a week!!! That's all the time I have left.

 Christmas_Fundraiser.jpg to see this at full size, just click the image!

THANK YOU for your help. I know these babies would not stand a chance at life, let alone a Happy Holiday without ALL of OUR EFFORTS! We've had a GREAT YEAR together! I'm SO PROUD of ALL OF YOU for doing SO MUCH to help cats in need! Let's end the year with JOY, knowing that although we can't save them all (yet!), we can save some. Thank you for being part of my Team and sharing my passion.

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Thank you to Barb Lowe & Susan Birnbaum at Winging Cat Rescue for making this rescue possible!

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Comments

Fri, 2009-12-11 03:46 — CatLoverKarla (not verified)

This is the first time I have donated to your cause. Can you please tell me where to Paypal the money to?

Fri, 2009-12-11 15:54 — Robin Olson

This info is also on the bottom of the flyer. If you click on it, you can see a larger version.

Here you go:
PayPal: SpauldingUrgents@hotmail.com
check “GIFT” to save us the 3% fee that PayPal deducts
or make check payable & mail to: Winging Cat Rescue, 31 Stanton St., Northport, NY 11768

Thank you for your help!

You can also use the "ChipIn" widget, above...goes to the same place.

Sat, 2009-12-12 14:35 — Lizzie (not verified)

I'm proud to help out, Robyn. I've been following your blog for several months now and have seen how you've started taking in these cats and how hard you are working for them. I also have seen you grow and your confidence build. You have done brave things in the name of these cats - like getting on that plane, when you were scared silly. I feel so proud to be able to do my bit, however small. Thank you for asking and Merry Christmas!

Sun, 2009-12-13 09:28 — fupster (not verified)

how do you select gift? i dont see it as an option

Sun, 2009-12-13 12:01 — Robin Olson

You must have a PayPal account!
1. Log into your PayPal account
2. Select the top tab that says "SEND MONEY"
3. In the "To" box fill in : SpauldingUrgents@hotmail.com
4. Type in the amount you want to donate
5. There are TWO TABS below the amount you are donating. One says Purchase one says PERSONAL
5. Choose PERSONAL
6. Then select: GIFT

Fill out the rest as prompted to complete the donation.

Sun, 2009-12-13 15:47 — ADS

The email for Winging Cat Rescue is SpaldingUrgents@hotmail.com (no U in Spalding).

Sun, 2009-12-13 12:26 — AnnaBanana74

Tuesday is payday, and I'll make my gift then! Didn't want you to think I'd left you hangin'.

Tue, 2009-12-15 09:30 — Alyssa (not verified)

Hi Robyn,

I just wanted to let you know that I just made a donation to the kitty's and to Winging. I hope it isn't to late to get them out.

Please keep up all the great work! If it wasn't for your help I don't think I would have had the nerve to taken in little Shai.

Happy Holidays!

Tue, 2009-12-15 09:37 — Robin Olson

Thank you very much! I appreciate your help a lot!

How is Shai doing???! We need an update!

Happy Holidays to you, too and thank you again!

Tue, 2009-12-15 10:00 — AnnaBanana74

I pitched in. It's not a lot, but it's what I can do right now. Are the direct PayPal donations showing up on the Chip In widget? I hope that we can raise enough so you don't have to use your $463 - you'll be spending enough to feed and shelter them!

Tue, 2009-12-15 16:11 — Robin Olson

I've been keeping track, the best I can, of the donations coming in both via the ChipIn widget and through PayPal. We hit the half way point this morning, so I jumped in and covered the rest. We should be in good shape now. If we get a few extra bux it will go to the health certificate costs that we forgot to add to the estimate! LOL...always something...

Yes, it will cost to feed them, that's for sure...but we will be feeding 8, looks like one is adopted before it even gets here!

;-D

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