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/

Rikki’s Refuge was at the Fredericksburg Pet Show Saturday/Sunday September 19/20, 2014 at the Fredericksburg Expo and Convention Center! We had an awesome time! Thank you to all our visitors and volunteers!

You can learn more about the Fredericksburg Pet Show here: 

1. On the Web: http://www.fredericksburgpetshow.com/

2.. On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FredericksburgPetShow

Sharing a few photos:

You can see the rest of our photos from the Fredericksburg Pet Show at any or all of the following links:

1. On FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152262100517391.1073741879.169651012390&type=3

2. On FLICKR: https://www.flickr.com/photos/rikkis_refuge/sets/72157647891029112/

3. On PINTEREST: http://www.pinterest.com/RikkisRefuge/fredericksburg-pet-show-september-2021-2014/

CREAMY WILD RICE AND MUSHROOM SOUP

1 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. white or cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 c. celery, chopped
1 c. carrots, chopped
1 medium shallot, chopped
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
salt + pepper to taste
1/3 c. white wine
1 tsp. dried thyme
4 c. vegetable broth
1 c. instant or quick-cooking wild rice
3/4 c. Tofutti Sour Supreme
(or any vegan sour cream substitute of your choice)
2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add mushrooms, celery, carrots, and shallot and cook, stirring often, until softened (5-7 minutes). Stir in flour, salt, and pepper and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add white wine and thyme; increase heat to medium-high and cook 2 minutes more. Add broth to Dutch oven and bring to a boil. If you’re using instant rice, add it now and reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until rice is tender, 5-7 minutes, then stir in sour supreme and parsley.

If you’d like to use non-instant wild rice, cook 1 cup according to the package instructions and stir it into the soup at the end of cooking time.