Rikki’s Refuge will be at the Fredericksburg Pet Show on September 20 & 21, 2014 located at 2371 Carl D Silver Pkwy, Fredericksburg, Virginia!

SATURDAY 9/20/14 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
SUNDAY 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
ADMISSION
Adults At Door: $9 | online: $8
Seniors (60+) at door: $8 | Online: $7
CHILDREN 12 & UNDER: FREE | Pets: welcome!

LEARN MORE:
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FredericksburgPetShow
Official Web Site: http://www.fredericksburgpetshow.com/

Purchase Tickets Online Here:
http://www.fredericksburgpetshow.com/tickets.html

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO VOLUNTEER FOR RIKKI’S REFUGE AT THIS EVENT, PLEASE CONTACT:
mail@rikkisrefuge.org

This week’s (8/10/14 – 8/16/14) Staff/Volunteer of the Week for Rikki’s Refuge is BRITTNEY WILLIAMS! Thank you Brittney, for everything you do! We appreciate you!

Rikki’s was blessed and impressed on February 2nd when Brittney showed up to do her working day interview. Would this petite, lovely young lady with a huge smile be able to handle all this physical work? Yes she could! She swung the 50 pound sacks of feed up on your shoulder. She lifted 40 pound litter boxes one after the other. And she kept saying, Oh my gosh, I love it here! And her big beautiful smile and lovely happy attitude kept us smiling all day. We were thankful when her answer to, “Can you see yourself doing this all day everyday?” was a resounding YES, YES, YES, CAN I PLEASE? And that’s how Brittney joined the Rikki’s team !!!

It’s hard to believe Brittney has been with Rikki’s only six months. She loves her job and her job loves her. She has smiling, purring, barking, mooing charges to prove it !!!

Brittney always goes above and beyond to care for the animals in a caring loving manner. In the short time she’s been with us, Brittney has been promoted to 9th Life Specialist due to her outstanding quality of work and heartfelt caring of “her” animals. Most of her work is with cats and she’s a true Cat Whisperer. She is cross trained on every animal area at Rikki’s and helps out where ever needed. She can chase down a sheep with the best of ‘em !!!!

When Brittney is off duty she is a Cheer Coach and mentors younger ladies. They’re a very special group of glas to have Brittney to learn about making the most of life from.

Her smile and happy helpful attitude makes her a wonderful person to work with no matter what your species.

Thank you Brittney, for being an important part of Rikki’s. 

RIKKI’S REFUGE 5K RACE/WALK
November 1, 2014 at 9:00 AM
Come Join us at beautiful Lake Anna State Park for the 6th annual Rikki’s 5K Run/Walk
Your entry fee of $25.00 (or $30.00 on race day) will help the over 1200 animals who call Rikki’s Refuge their home. Checks should be made to Rikki’s Refuge. Donations of pet food and/or other supplies are welcome.
Awards will be presented to the first male and female finisher and the first 3 in each age group (19-under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60-up). Also the team with the most runners/walkers. All pre- registered runners are guaranteed a T-Shirt. The race will be held rain or shine.
The race is sponsored by: Patterson’s Construction, Ed’s Awards & Engraving, VA Runner, Lake Anna State Park, Giant Food Stores, Meadows Farms, and The REACH program.
Entry Forms can be picked up at: VA Runner, Ed’s Awards & Engraving, Giant Food Stores, 360 Feeds or email bugbane30@gmail.com for more information.
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 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.

Please VOTE & SHARE for RIKKI’S REFUGE in the Animal Rescue Site SHELTER CHALLENGE every day! Thank you!
Vote here: http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/nomineehome?userId=53331&nomineeId=17448

Rikki’s Refuge kindle book “WORDS OF WISDOM”
Vincent D. Cat’s favorite inspirational quotes help you through your day.
Available on Amazon here:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00G7WI77I/?ref=cm_sw_r_pi_dp_FKtotb1PG41VD

THUMBPRINT COOKIES

1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
2 tablespoon very hot water (about 180°F)
½ cup melted coconut oil
½ cup sugar
1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup raw, unsalted almonds, lightly toasted and finely chopped
½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
5 tablespoon (any fruit) jam
Preheat oven to 325F. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flaxseed with the hot water. Allow to sit for 5 to 10 minutes until it thickens. Whisk in the oil and sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, then fold in the nuts and coconut. scoop out 15 slightly heaping tablespoons of dough and roll them into balls. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet and press down until they are about 2 inches wide and 1/3 inches thick. Press indentations in the center of each cookie that are big enough to hold 1 teaspoon jam. Fill each indentation with jam. Bake until the cookies are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to rack to allow to cool completely.

Donation Drop-Off Every Saturday NOON-2:00 PM
Rikki’s Refuge Educational Center
21410 Constitution Hwy.
Rapidan, VA. 22733
WHAT WE NEED THIS WEEK:
Dry/Wet DOG FOOD, Dry/Wet CAT FOOD, Fresh Produce, Paper Towels, Large Heavy Duty Trash Bags
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!

To make a donation to Rikki’s: https://www.rikkisrefuge.org/donate

Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?

Auction on Ebay to benefit Rikki’s Refuge U-S-dime-alarm-clock. Bidding closes on 8/12/14 http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/321483904426?roken=cUgayN (100% of this sale will benefit Rikki’s Refuge!)

Auction on Ebay to benefit Rikki’s Refuge
U-S-dime-alarm-clock.

Bidding closes on 8/12/14

http://www.ebay.com/itm/-/321483904426?roken=cUgayN

(100% of this sale will benefit Rikki’s Refuge!)

Check out our newest items at Rikki’s Refuge Re-Tail and we hope you can stop by and see all of the wonderful things for sale in our store!