The official word is out! Rikki’s Refuge won the State of Virginia part of the Summer Fun SHELTER CHALLENGE! Because of YOU, we won $1000!  WOW! Thank you for your daily voting and sharing, it matters! 

Here is some of the new stuff in the store! We have a HUGE selection of dog clothes and costumes! And we’ve set up a Clearance Rack that we will keep filled and continually mark down the prices! An aquarium; and 3 paintings (only 1 shown) by local Fredericksburg Artist Bob Worthy; some “vintage” board games; lots more art work; a full rack of Christmas ornaments, and tables full, too! And a desk; and the organ is still here. I’ve marked it down to $100. And look at the lovely black and white chair! The design on the fabric is chandeliers. It’s in perfect condition! And an end table with storage; and 3 swivel bar chairs; a couple of med/large dog crates; a folding sewing table; the pinball machine has new locks and is ready for sale! (and you can put in a quarter to play it, if you are not interested in purchasing it!); an old Look magazine; a gorgeous gold cuff bracelet, and a pair of Campers shoes! This is just a small sample of the new items that we have put out in the last few days!

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

RIKKI’S REFUGE SATURDAY DONATION DROP-OFF
Every Saturday NOON-2:00 PM
PLEASE SHARE WHAT WE NEED THIS WEEK:
–> Large heavy duty trash bags, Regular canned tuna in water, Scrubber sponges, Laundry detergent, Paper Towels, Fruits-Veggies-Greens for the animals, Bleach. <–

Rikki’s Refuge Educational Center
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733

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!

Rikki’s on the Web: http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/
To give electronically: http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/feedme
Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

PLEASE SHARE THIS FOR US, THANK YOU!

WORLD FARM ANIMAL DAY – OCTOBER 2

“The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.” (Mahatma Gandhi)

Recommended Reading/Viewing:
1. A Micro-Chip on My Shoulder: A True Story of a Little Poult (Christina Allen)
2. Righteous Porkchop: Finding a Life and Good Food Beyond Factory Farms (Nicolette Hahn Niman)
3. Dominion: The Power of Man, the Suffering of Animals, and the Call to Mercy (Matthew Scully)
4. Uncaged: Top Activists Share Their Wisdom on Effective Farm Animal Advocacy (Ben Davidow)
5. Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows: An Introduction to Carnism (Melanie Joy PhD)
6. Food Politics: What Everyone Needs to Know (Robert Paarlberg)
7. Food Inc. (documentary)
8. Forks Over Knives (documentary)

Get those voting fingers ready! From October 22 through November 19, we will need your DAILY VOTES in the “Pets Add Life Shelter Showdown” This contest is open to all rescues/shelters that are on PetFinder! Grand Prize is $25,000! Second Place is $15,000. Third place is $10,000! We will post reminders as the contest opening day approaches. Will you help Rikki’s Refuge?

http://petsaddlife.org/shelter-showdown

It’s World Vegetarian Day — it’s good for you, good for the animals, and good for the planet! Try a meatless meal tonight ~ check out the more than 50 meatless recipes on our Pinterest page:
http://www.pinterest.com/RikkisRefuge/vegan-vegetarian-recipes-from-rikkis-refuge/

NATIONAL WALK YOUR DOG WEEK!
OCTOBER 1-7, 2014

Support Rikki’s Refuge every time you walk your dog! Get the app free at ResQWalk.com and take your dog for a walk! (iPhone only at the moment, Android coming soon!)
www.resqwalk.com

Support Rikki’s Refuge every time you walk your dog! Get the app free at Wooftrax.com and take your dog for a walk! (iPhone and Android!)
www.wooftrax.com/

RIKKI’S REFUGE CHRISTMAS DAY TOUR
Reservations/Tickets: mail@rikkisrefuge.org (must have a ticket!)
Thursday, December 25, 2014
Tour starts at Noon,
Rikki’s Refuge
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733
(Parking by the Education Center)
Donations appreciated! Bring a can or bag of dog food or cat food! Wear appropriate shoes or boots (no flip-flops or sandals) and make sure you’re dressed for the weather (proper jacket, rain gear, whatever is called for, for that day!) DRESS FOR THE COLD WEATHER PLEASE! Be prepared to walk and be on your feet for a few hours! Feel free to bring carrots, apples, vanilla wafers, and broccoli to feed the animals on your tour. Feel free to take photos!

Did you know if you’re a federal employee, that you can give to Rikki’s Refuge through the Combined Federal Campaign? You can also use our CFC# to give to Rikki’s Refuge through the United Way, no matter where you’re employed!

RIKKI’S REFUGE CFC #77674

Did you know if you’re a state employee of Virginia, that you can give to Rikki’s Refuge through the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign?

RIKKI’S REFUGE CVC #003163

Rikki’s Refuge was at the Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival on Saturday, September 27, 2014 at Lee Park! WE HAD A FABULOUS TIME! We really enjoyed visiting with the other vendors and animal rescue organizations that were represented. Our visitors were wonderful folks and we appreciated the time they took to visit our booth and to love on Opie. A great big thank you to Ron for organizing everything for us and to all the volunteers who worked hard to make this day special! 

You can learn more about the Charlottesville Veg Fest here:

1. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CharlottesvilleVegetarianFestival

2. On the Web: http://www.cvillevegfest.org/

SHARING A FEW PHOTOS:

You can see the rest of our photos from the Charlottesville Vegetarian Festival at any or all of the following links:

1. On FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152272720952391.1073741880.169651012390&type=3

2. On FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/sets/72157647730098868/

3. On PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/RikkisRefuge/charlottesville-vegetarian-festival-92714/