Author Archives: Rikki's Refuge

About Rikki's Refuge

Supported entirely by donations from kind and loving individuals, Rikki's Refuge in Orange County, Virginia, is a 450 acre, no-kill, all species peaceful sanctuary supported solely by donations of kind and loving individuals. The refuge is home to over 1200 animals of over 20 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.

Saturday Donation Drop-Off 4/25/15

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THIS WEEK’S SATURDAY DONATION DROP-OFF 4/25/15
Here’s what we need: LARGE HEAVY DUTY TRASH BAGS, Regular Brooms, Laundry Detergent, CANNED DOG FOOD, Dish Soap, Hoses, Paper Towels, and Scrub Sponges
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: https://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

We need booth volunteers on 5/2/15 and 5/16/15!

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We’d love your help on Saturday, May 16 at the Wine & Craft Festival in Front Royal, VA. The festival runs from 10am-6pm and even if you can’t work all day, a 2-3 hour shift would help us an awful lot!! For more information, email Paul at paulcandy214@hughes.net 

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Can you spare a few hours on Saturday, May 2 and help us at our booth at the Reston Town Center PET FIESTA in Reston, VA. Even a few hours will be super appreciated! Plus it’s a really fun day! If you can help, please email Lolly at lollyb65@gmail.com

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Rikki’s Refuge will be a vendor at the Golden Living Center’s SPRING FLING on May 16 from 10-4 (rain date May 23).
This is a family-friendly community event in Fredericksburg, VA and free to the public! Vendors, games, food and fun activities – lots of fun for the whole family!
**We could use your help – whether for the whole day or just a few hours – if you have some time to volunteer at our booth, email Lolly at tours@rikkisrefuge.org

Rikki’s Refuge “Double Your Donation” Challenge 4/21/15 – 4/30/15

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RIKKI’S REFUGE DOUBLE YOUR DONATION CHALLENGE!
Between now and April 30, 2015, a generous donor will MATCH YOUR TOTAL DONATIONS (up to $5000) and will give that gift to our cats at Rikki’s Refuge in honor of Vincent Cat’s birthday.
You can donate to our cat fund or our dog fund (please write “DOUBLE MY CHALLENGE” on your gift!) and donations to either fund will be matched!
CAT LINK: https://rikkisrefuge.org/feedme?purpose=CATS
DOG LINK: https://rikkisrefuge.org/feedme?purpose=DOGS
Please share this for us! Sharing helps all the animals at Rikki’s Refuge! THANK YOU!

Local Area Vaccination/Microchip Clinics

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Courtesy share for ORANGE COUNTY VIRGINIA ANIMAL SHELTER!
ORANGE COUNTY RABIES CLINIC!
When: Sunday, April 19, 2015, 1:00-3:00 PM
Where: Unionville Elementary School on Route 522 just south of Route 20
Rabies, distemper and dog licenses at affordable pricing!
1 year, unless you bring a previous rabies certificate. Dogs must be on leash. Cats must be on harness or in carrier
Call the Orange County Virginia Animal Shelter at 540-672-1124 for more information!

Orange County Virginia Animal Shelter
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Orange-County-Virginia-Animal-Shelter/247421595454188
Web: http://orangecountyva.gov/index.aspx?NID=158
Petfinder: http://awos.petfinder.com/shelters/orange.html

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Courtesy share for Culpeper Felines & Friends​ and Culpeper Animal Hospital​:
Mark your calendars for May 3rd! Culpeper Felines & Friends will be holding a rabies vaccination and micro-chip clinic at the Culpeper Animal Hospital. Get that all important rabies vaccination for your dog or cat. And micro-chipping gives your pet a secure, reliable, and permanent identification; a micro-chipped pet that goes missing, has a substantially increased likelihood of being reunited with it’s family. There will also be a yummy bake sale with lots of delectable homemade items and a fun sale of dog and cat related items like toys, costumes, treats, etc! Come on out and take care of that all important rabies shot and micro-chip for your pet, enjoy a couple of delicious bake goods, and shop for that fun item for your pet! Dogs on leashes please and cats in carriers. For more more information, CALL: 540.812.2430 or EMAIL: goodmews22@aol.com
Culpeper Animal Hospital web site: http://www.culpepervet.com/

What’s going on this weekend at Rikki’s Refuge!

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Rikki’s Refuge Kitty Litter-Ature Children’s Reading Program
Saturday, April 18 at 10:00am
Rikki’s Refuge Kitty Litter-Ature in Rapidan, Virginia
For more information and to RSVP, email tours@rikkisrefuge.or OR lollyb65@gmail.com
There is a Facebook page for our reading program here:
https://www.facebook.com/RikkisReadingProgram

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Are you coming??? Dog Krazy has donated some dog treats for any of the dogs who come that day!! Meet our Spokes-Dog, Duke Thomas Peabody, and Spokes-Cat, Opie! We’re busy, busy, busy pricing and putting out new merchandise! Everything will be 20% off, so come prepared to shop, shop, shop! 

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Sunday Tour, April 19, 2015, Noon – 2:00 PM
You MUST have tickets and reservations.
Email tours@rikkisrefuge.org

Saturday Donation Drop-Off 4/18/15

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THIS WEEK’S SATURDAY DONATION DROP-OFF 4/18/15
Here’s what we need: Large Heavy Duty Trash Bags, Regular Brooms, Laundry Detergent, CANNED DOG FOOD, Dish Soap, Hoses, Paper Towels, and Scrub Sponges
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: https://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