THE MOST FAMOUS PHOTO OF RIKKI’S REFUGE ON THE PLANET!

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YES, you’ve seen this photo floating around the web ..usually as a “cat lady organizer” or the like.. the picture was taken right here in the 9th Life Retirement, Assisted Living and Psychiatric Center at Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary … it’s early one morning many years ago, about 4 am, and our founder/director Kerry snuck in and got the photo before turning on the lights. She’d worked on getting this shot for over a year, sneaking and trying to catch everybody before they woke up and started begging for breakfast and jumping down to greet her …. finally one day … SUCCESS !!! And it’s now the most famous photo of Rikki’s Refuge on the planet !!!
 
Here is an example of one of the memes made from our photo that’s been floating around the internet for years: 
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Who are we??

Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary is a no-kill life-care facility, which means we handle and care for animals other organizations can’t or won’t. Most of the animals we take in are considered “un-adoptable” and will receive love and care at Rikki’s for the remainder of their lives.
We specialize in feral cats, cats with FIV or Leukemia virus, elderly animals, differently-abled animals, animals with chronic health issues like diabetes, and farm animals from various situations to keep them from entering the production market, i.e. being slaughtered. We have about 1300 animals, of 22 different species, both domestic and farm – ranging from dogs and cats to cows, pigs, emus, goats, turkeys, peacocks and everything in between!

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We Need Cracked Corn

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We need your help! We need CRACKED CORN!! We have so many residents at Rikki’s Refuge who eat it so it goes really fast!! Each bag is $8.79 and we use one (minimum) whole bag each and every day.
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If you can help, you can order it directly from the Orange-Madison Coop here in Orange, VA (number below) and they let us know and we will pick it up! This is the fastest way to get it to us.
Does it get any easier than that?? Your money goes directly to getting us the product and no fees are taken out!! Will you help???
**Orange-Madison Co-op (Southern States) 540-672-2977
**Email with any questions: Rikki@RikkisRefuge.org
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CFC Pledge Period Extended Thru February 8!

cfcDid you know if you’re a federal employee you can give to Rikki’s Refuge Animal Sanctuary through the Combined Federal Campaign? The pledge/sign up period has been EXTENDED to February 8!! 
You can also use our CFC# to give to Rikki’s Refuge through the United Way, no matter where you’re employed! Your decision to help us really means the world!!
RIKKI’S REFUGE is LIFE UNLIMITED OF VIRGINIA, INC for CFC #77674

Jessie, the sweetest goat in all the land…

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Joey and Jessie

Our beloved Jessie (pictured on the right) went to the Rainbow Bridge on the morning of January 18.  Just gone in his sleep, no sudden health issue. He had to be at least 20. He’s now with Joey, his beloved brother who we lost last year. We were happy Jessie survived losing the brother he was so close to and had another very happy year with us.

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Oh Jessie, we sure miss you!!

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Sweet Penelope

penelope dogGoofy Penelope!  She is just an adorable, if very active, fractious, and unpredictable mix of a dog!  Too crazy for one family, not suited for the next, tore up stuff in the house and did uh-ohs on the floor in the next.

In her short time with us, she’s already learning social skills, though she may never be a typical doggy!  She fits in just fine with all us misfits at Rikki’s Refuge !!!! We love everybody no matter what their imperfection is !!!

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Doggy Downs Renovations – Cindy’s $19 Birthday Fundraiser!

cindy doggy downs fundraiserCindy has served on the board of directors at Rikki’s Refuge since 2007 as the Director of Dogs. Dogs are her passion and she works hard to save dogs from every walk of life, every day. She has retired and moved close to Rikki’s Refuge in order to be able to serve the dogs every day, and not just weekends and holidays.
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Her admirable dedication to her cause means the world to all of us here at Rikki’s Refuge. And Doggy Downs means the world to Cindy.
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For her birthday this year, on January 19, 2019, I’d like to ask for your help in raising the funds for the much needed improvements and renovations to Doggy Downs. The rough structures, built by dedicated volunteers with donated materials 20 years ago, have reached the end of their useful life. The dogs desperately need your help.
Cindy has taken on the refurbishing of Doggy Downs as her project for 2019. It’s a big job, and she’s willing to see it to completion.
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Won’t you please help Cindy see her dream come true with a BIRTHDAY DONATION of $19 to help buy the materials necessary for this project.
www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. – Margaret Mead
With one simple donation, YOU can make a difference in a dogs life forever! Help Cindy change the world for rescued dogs!
www.RikkisRefuge.org/Donate
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange VA 22960
Why not consider volunteering your carpentry, building, painting, landscaping skills and your time to help? Volunteers@RikkisRefuge.org
Thank you from Cindy, the residents of Doggy Downs, and all dogs whose life you will change with your help.
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