It’s that time of year – will cats rule and dogs drool?
CATS v DOGS 2019
Who will run Rikki’s Refuge this year?
Postcards will start arriving in mailboxes this week!!
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!
A Serene Moment at Dawn
We Need Cracked Corn
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.
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
CFC Pledge Period Extended Thru February 8!
Did 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…
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.
Oh Jessie, we sure miss you!!
Oh Danny Boy ~ Rest in Peace
We lost our gentle giant, Danny, yesterday. We are so terribly sad that he is gone, but so grateful and blessed that he lived and that he was part of our lives at Rikki’s Refuge.
“There are no goodbyes. Wherever you’ll be, you’ll be in our hearts.” ~Ghandi
Sweet Penelope
Goofy 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 !!!
Doggy Downs Renovations – Cindy’s $19 Birthday Fundraiser!
Cindy 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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
YEAR END DOUBLE YOUR DONATION EXTENDED THRU JANUARY 4 !
GREAT NEWS! Our wonderful year end donor is EXTENDING OUR MATCH CHALLENGE thru January 4! Due to some computer issues (that have now been fixed!!), we weren’t able to get the word out to as many folks as we needed to reach and didn’t meet the match by December 31! We are so GRATEFUL for EVERY single one of you that has donated so far and for EVERY single penny donated, but our kind donor wants us to have a fair chance to get every dollar of the match offer so we have FOUR extra days!! Spread the word, donate if you can, and SHARE, SHARE, SHARE!!
The animals of Rikki’s Refuge are counting on you! It’s our End of the Year $50,000 Donation Match Challenge!
Double your impact for the animals! We have an amazingly generous donor who has offered to match all donations up to $50,000!
Will you help us make it through the cold winter months, ensuring that every animal gets fed??
$20 becomes $40, $50 becomes $100, $250 becomes $500
Will you share with everyone you know! We need your help!!
Paypal: mail@RikkisRefuge.org
Mail a check or money order: PO Box 1357, Orange VA. 22960