This weekend at Rikki’s Refuge!

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How you can help——-
1. DONATION DROP OFF SATURDAY NOON-2:00:
Rikki’s Refuge Life Center – 21410 Constitution Hwy. – Rapidan, VA. 22733
2. DROP OFF AT RETAIL:
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!
RETAIL – 3503 Lafayette Blvd. – Fredericksburg, VA. 22408
3. ON OUR WEB SITE:
To give electronically: http://www.rikkisrefuge.org/feedme
4. AT OPIE’S STORE:
Shop at OPIE’S CORNER STORE: http://astore.amazon.com/wwwrikkisrefu-20
5. AMAZON WISH LIST:
Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
6. PAYPAL:
mail@rikkisrefuge.org
7. MAIL A DONATION:
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange, VA. 22960

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Please contact tours@rikkisrefuge.org for more information, and to RSVP! (must have tickets!)

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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/shelter-details?userId=53992&nomineeId=17448

Saturday Donation Drop-Off 5/9/15

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SATURDAY DONATION DROP-OFF 5/9/15
Here’s what we need: Toilet Brushes, Hoses, Large Heavy Duty Trash Bags, Canned Cat Food, Canned Tuna, Meat Baby Food, Paper Towels, Canned Dog Food, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Scrub Sponges, Regular Brooms
How you can help——-
1. DONATION DROP OFF SATURDAY NOON-2:00:
Rikki’s Refuge Life Center – 21410 Constitution Hwy. – Rapidan, VA. 22733
2. DROP OFF AT RETAIL:
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!
RETAIL – 3503 Lafayette Blvd. – Fredericksburg, VA. 22408
3. ON OUR WEB SITE:
To give electronically: https://www.rikkisrefuge.org/feedme
4. AT OPIE’S STORE:
Shop at OPIE’S CORNER STORE: http://astore.amazon.com/wwwrikkisrefu-20
5. AMAZON WISH LIST:
Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
6. PAYPAL:
mail@rikkisrefuge.org
7. MAIL A DONATION:
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange, VA. 22960

Congratulations area non-profits and thank you Community Foundation!

Yesterday’s #‎GIVE15 Community Day of Giving was a fabulous success for all area non-profits! Thank you so much to the Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region for organizing and hosting this wonderful hope-giving event! You can visit the leader board to see how everyone did! A total of $822,265.58 from 8,013 gifts (unique donations) was raised for area non-profits! WOOHOO!

124 wonderful people donated a total of $9,573 for Rikki’s Refuge! THANK YOU!

See the LEADER BOARD here: https://www.thecommunitygive.org/#leaderboard

Shelter Challenge voting changes – how to vote for us!

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HOW TO VOTE FOR RIKKI’S REFUGE IN THE SHELTER CHALLENGE!
1. YOU MUST HAVE A SHELTER CHALLENGE ACCOUNT TO VOTE!
Voting without logging in is no longer allowed! You must be logged in to vote!
2. Please use the link below to register (if you don’t have an account) and to vote (if you do have your account set up). If you are setting up your Shelter Challenge account for the first time, make sure you choose Rikki’s Refuge as your shelter!
http://www.shelterchallenge.com/web/charityusa/shelter-details?userId=53992&nomineeId=17448
3. After you click on the above link, LOG IN TO YOUR ACCOUNT! You can log in via Email, Facebook or Google Plus. You must be logged in to vote! The log in feature will show up as a pop up.
4. The page will refresh once you are logged in, scroll down until you see the GREEN VOTE BUTTON, and click on the vote button.
5. The page will refresh again back to YOUR ACCOUNT PAGE, and there will be a box below your task icons and above the information for Rikki’s Refuge that says, “Thanks for voting! Please vote again tomorrow.” <–top left of page!

The Community #Give15 on May 5, 2015

The Community #Give15 on May 5, 2015
On Tuesday, May 5th you’ll have the opportunity to make  donation for Rikki’s Refuge REALLY count! Check us out (and bookmark our page) on the COMMUNITY FOUNDATION of the Rappahannock River Region “COMMUNITY GIVE” site here: https://www.thecommunitygive.org/#npo/rikkis-refuge

Donations to Rikki’s Refuge MUST be made at the provided link above,  To qualify for additional hourly prizes, we must have at least ONE $25 donation per hour (each hour, Midnight to Midnight, on 5/5/15)

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Can you volunteer to help our sheep shearer?

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AT RIKKI’S REFUGE – MAY 15/16, 2015!
We will have a sheep shearer here at Rikki’s Refuge on May 15 and May 16. We need a few volunteers to help, that are experienced in handling sheep, on these two days. (IF YOU HAVE NO EXPERIENCE BUT WANT TO HELP, WE CAN TRAIN YOU!) We unfortunately cannot allow spectators for the shearing, to help keep them calm. Please email: Tours@RikkisRefuge.org ASAP if you can help! Thanks!

Pet Fiesta 5/2/15

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PET FIESTA – May 2, 2015
Reston Town Center, Reston, Virginia 20190
Come see us, and other local area animal welfare organizations and pet related businesses! Meet wonderful animals looking for their forever homes and check out the latest in pet products. Enjoy onstage entertainment, face painting and caricature artists. Gather the kids and join us for a day of pets and fun for the whole family! ADMISSION IS FREE!

Pet Fiesta on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/petfiesta

Pet Fiesta on the Web: http://www.petfiesta.org/

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Can you spare a few hours on Saturday, May 2 and help us at our booth at the Reston Town Center PET FIESTA in Reston, Virginia? Even a few hours will be super appreciated! Plus it’s a really fun day! If you can help, please email Lolly at:  lollyb65@gmail.com

Saturday Donation Drop-Off 5/2/15

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SATURDAY DONATION DROP-OFF 5/2/15
Here’s what we need: Toilet Brushes, Hoses, Large Heavy Duty Trash Bags, Canned Cat Food, Canned Tuna, Meat Baby Food, Paper Towels, Canned Dog Food, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap, Scrub Sponges, Regular Brooms
How you can help——-
1. DONATION DROP OFF SATURDAY NOON-2:00:
Rikki’s Refuge Life Center – 21410 Constitution Hwy. – Rapidan, VA. 22733
2. DROP OFF AT RETAIL:
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!
RETAIL – 3503 Lafayette Blvd. – Fredericksburg, VA. 22408
3. ON OUR WEB SITE:
To give electronically: https://www.rikkisrefuge.org/feedme
4. AT OPIE’S STORE:
Shop at OPIE’S CORNER STORE: http://astore.amazon.com/wwwrikkisrefu-20
5. AMAZON WISH LIST:
Rikki’s Amazon Wish List: http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/126FNLHBB9AGA/ref=cm_wl_rlist_go_v?
6. PAYPAL:
mail@rikkisrefuge.org
7. MAIL A DONATION:
Rikki’s Refuge, PO Box 1357, Orange, VA. 22960