Monthly Archives: February 2015

Saturday Donation Drop-Off 2/28/15

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THIS WEEK’S SATURDAY DONATION DROP-OFF 2/28/15

Here’s what we need: URGENT NEED FOR CANNED DOG FOOD, Paper Towels, Spray Bottles, Dish Soap, Large Heavy Duty Trash Bags, Laundry Detergent.

How you can help——-

1. DONATION DROP OFF SATURDAY NOON-2:00:
Rikki’s Refuge Life Center – 21410 Constitution Hwy. – Rapidan, VA. 22733

2. DROP OFF AT RETAIL:
You may also leave donations for Rikki’s Refuge at Re-Tail in Fredericksburg any time during normal business hours, if this is more convenient for you! RETAIL 3503 Lafayette Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA. 22408

3. ON OUR WEB SITE:
To give electronically: http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/feedme

4. AT OPIE’S STORE:
Shop at OPIE’S CORNER STORE: http://astore.amazon.com/wwwrikkisrefu-20

5. AMAZON WISH LIST:
Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
6. PAYPAL:
mail@rikkisrefuge.org

7. MAIL A DONATION:
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange, VA. 22960 

Today is World Spay Day!

Today (Tuesday, February 24, 2015) is……WORLD SPAY DAY!

Between 3 and 4 million adoptable animals are euthanized in animal shelters each year simply because they do not have homes. These high numbers are the result of unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering. Spaying and neutering dramatically reduces the number of stray animals on the streets and in shelters.

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Tiffy is seeking her Forever Home!

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Tiffy is an Official Rikki’s Refuge Black Cat — She arrived at Rikki’s at the age of 6-months, as a semi-feral barn cat. In her 5 years at Rikki’s, she has learned to trust and love people and is completely domesticated! She is playful and affectionate. She is a beautiful long hair black cat with a tiny patch of white on her chest and some brownish-reddish highlights in her fur. Stunning!

Rikki’s has a fabulous re-sale shop in Fredericksburg, VA called Re-Tail. One of the best things about Re-Tail is the Kitty Adoption Room. Tiffy came to Re-Tail, hoping to find her furrever home, on March 9, 2014. That is almost a YEAR AGO. The other cats who arrived at the same time, have ALL found their furrever homes. But not poor Tiffy, the Black Kitty. Let’s not let Tiffy have a 1-year anniversary at Re-Tail waiting for her furrever home. Let’s MAKE IT HAPPEN NOW and help her find her a home with a family who is worthy of her love and affection before then. Please SHARE for Tiffy.

You can visit and meet her during store hours, see below. 

Call Re-Tail for more information about Tiffy and our adoption process!
540-891-530
Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail
” A Pawsome Resale Shop ”
3503 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA. 22408
540-891-5300
RE-TAIL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReTail.org
Store Hours:
MON-SAT: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SUN: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Sparky and Turtle want Forever Homes!

Meet Rikki’s Refuge cats, SPARKY and TURTLE, both available for adoption at RIKKI’S REFUGE RE-TAIL in Fredericksburg! You will be able to visit them in person at the store during regular business hours!
SPARKY is the grey male, about 7-8 years old, with a very sweet disposition.
TURTLE is the long-haired female tortie, about 3-4 years old, and is very affectionate!
*** THERE IS AN APPLICATION AND SCREENING PROCESS FOR ADOPTION ***
“RETAIL” is located at:
Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail
” A Pawsome Resale Shop ”
3503 Lafayette Blvd.
Fredericksburg, VA. 22408
540-891-5300
RE-TAIL on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReTail.org
Store Hours:
MON-SAT: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
SUN: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM

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Urgent need for canned dog food!

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We are in urgent need of canned dog food! Please help if you can, please share, tweet and pin for us! There are several ways you can help:
1. DONATION DROP OFF SATURDAY NOON-2:00:
Rikki’s Refuge Life Center – 21410 Constitution Hwy. – Rapidan, VA. 22733
2. DROP OFF AT RETAIL:
You may also leave donations for Rikki’s Refuge at Re-Tail in Fredericksburg any time during normal business hours, if this is more convenient for you! RETAIL 3503 Lafayette Blvd. Fredericksburg, VA. 22408
3. ON OUR WEB SITE:
To give electronically: http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/feedme
4. AT OPIE’S STORE:
Shop at OPIE’S CORNER STORE: http://astore.amazon.com/wwwrikkisrefu-20
5. AMAZON WISH LIST:
Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
6. PAYPAL:
mail@rikkisrefuge.org
7. MAIL A DONATION:
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange, VA. 22960

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Job openings at Rikki’s Refuge

*** RIKKI’S REFUGE IS ACCEPTING JOB APPLICATIONS! ***
MUST APPLY IN PERSON ON SATURDAYS PROMPTLY AT NOON!
(Bring your resume and references with you!)
Rikki’s Refuge in Rapidan, VA. has jobs available!
Compensation $9 an hour during training and $10 thereafter.
Full Time
The positions are for animal sanctuary caretakers that are responsible for the daily feeding of 1300+ animals of 22 species at the refuge. Duties also include daily clean-up (yes, that includes poop scooping!), maintenance/clean-up of refuge structures and facilities, yard work, and hauling/stocking heavy feed bags, cases of food, litter pails, etc. Must follow direction well and be a team player! This is a physically demanding job and requires the ability to work outdoors in all kinds of weather. Must be available on weekends and holidays!
Interested candidates MUST APPLY IN PERSON on SATURDAYS promptly at NOON at the RIKKI’S REFUGE LIFE CENTER, 21410 Constitution Hwy., Rapidan. VA. 22733. Experience with animals is preferred, but we will train the right person!
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RIKKI’S REFUGE LIFE CENTER
Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc.
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733
Main 540-395-3534
*** FOR INTERVIEWS 540-395-3339 ***
mail@rikkisrefuge.org
https://www.rikkisrefuge.org/
https://www.facebook.com/RikkisRefuge
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WE REALLY NEED PEOPLE WHO ARE EXPERIENCED WITH GIVING MEDICATIONS TO VARIOUS ANIMALS!
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Rikki’s Refuge in Orange County, Virginia, is a 400 acre, no-kill, all species peaceful sanctuary supported solely by donations of kind and loving individuals. The refuge is home to over 1300 animals of over 22 different species, including but not limited to cats, dogs, sheep, goats, rabbits, pigs, emus, chickens, ducks, geese, a chukar, peacocks, and more. It is owned and operated by Life Unlimited of Virginia, Inc. an approved not-for profit Virginia Corporation and IRS tax code 501(c)(3) corporation as determined by the IRS. Federal Tax-ID number 54~1911042. A financial statement is available upon written request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs.

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