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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.

Accepting job applications this Saturday!

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*** 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.

National Volunteer Week!

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April 12-18, 2015 – National Volunteer Week!

We appreciate our volunteers at Rikki’s Refuge in Rapidan, Virginia, and our resale shop, Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail in Fredericksburg, Virginia! THANK YOU! If you see a volunteer today, at a hospital, at a church, at a shelter or anywhere you go….be sure to thank them this week! If you live in the Fredericksburg area, and you are interested in helping out at RIKKI’S REFUGE RE-TAIL, please check out their Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/ReTail.org

Coming soon! “The Community Give”

Coming soon! ‪#‎GIVE15‬ May 5, 2015 starting at 12:00 AM
24 Hours of Giving! Thanks to the The Community Foundation!

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You can learn more about THE COMMUNITY GIVE on Facebook here: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region or on the web here: The Community Give or The Community Foundation

The Community Give is about working together for a single day, celebrating our spirit of generosity and making a significant and heartfelt impact on each of the lives touched by the hard-working nonprofit organizations serving our region. The Community Give is a 24-hour day of giving on Tuesday May 5, 2015 from 12:00 a.m. until midnight. It is a day when everyone in our region is asked to make a donation and show support for the local nonprofit organizations that positively impact our lives every day. 

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Saturday Donation Drop-Off on 4/11/15

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THIS WEEK’S SATURDAY DONATION DROP-OFF 4/11/15
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

Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail – One Year Anniversary Celebration

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More info to come soon, but mark your calendars and plan to be at Rikki’s Refuge RE-TAIL Store in Fredericksburg on April 18 for our big 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION! It’s going to be a Cats vs Dog Day of FUN!!!

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