As promised, at the National Animal Rights Conference $1,000 of Animal Re-homing's raffle proceeds was presented to our chosen recipient whose buildings and resources were lost in the Christchurch earthquakes. Yolanda Soryl from the Christchurch Vegetarian Centre is pictured accepting the cheque from me.

The three day, Auckland-based conference was a resounding success thanks to the huge organisational efforts of SAFE (Save Animals From Exploitation).

Thanks to the fantastic work and generosity of Animal Re-homing supporters, 100% of the tickets were purchased.

The winning ticket was bought by Nene Dale of Leigh (90kms north of Auckland), who pictured opposite, was delighted to choose the cat prize for her rescued babies Molly and Scab. Second prize was won by Mary Murray of Palmerston North. Mary adopted Spooky-Ghost, a death row pound dog through us in June 2010, but kindly donated the dog prize to Horowhenua Animal Rescue in Levin. Third prize was won by Marina Ander of Kaukapakapa in rural Auckland who rescued the three calves named Bobby, Sunday and Baby through us to prevent their slaughter. She will use her prize as a rescue enclosure for hedgehogs, chicks, orphaned kittens, sick chickens and other small animals.

For the first time in 11 years, all of our vet bills have been paid. In addition, some of the computer equipment has been updated and we are hoping there will be enough funds left to rip up the musty carpets and install wooden floors in one or two of the cat rooms.

The photographs below show the raffle stubs being tumbled in our dryer before being taken to the North Shore Policing Station to be drawn. Constable Liddy Humm is pictured drawing the prize-winners while I note their details.

As promised, at the upcoming National Animal Rights Conference $1,000 of the raffle proceeds will be presented to our chosen recipient whose buildings and resources were lost in the Christchurch earthquakes.

Our deep appreciation to all of our supporters who put their hearts and souls into ensuring this raffle would provide the funds needed to enable Animal Re-homing to continue its life-saving work. You have succeeded!

URGENT- VET BILL RAFFLE

200 animal-lovers needed to BUY & SELL TICKETS

With our vet bills currently totalling more than $4,000.00 and with rescue and computer equipment needing to be replaced, we have been forced to minimise our life-saving work with animals to run a nation-wide fundraising raffle. If just two hundred of our supporters can commit to selling one book of tickets, the necessary funds will be raised and $1,000.00 will be donated to victims of the Christchurch earthquake.

We would be so grateful if you could pre-purchase at least one book of 25 tickets for $50.00. With great prizes and tickets only $2.00 each, selling them to your friends and colleagues should be easy! The raffle closes on 30th June and will be drawn on 4th July 2011. Each individual butt will need to be filled in and returned to us before then.

Thank you so much for being a part of this project – with enough hands involved we will soon be unhampered in our endeavours to help more animals in strife…

The team at My Goodness Gift Baskets have kindly sponsored the wrapping of the major animal-related prizes donated by Masterpet. The photo above shows, from the left, husband and wife Adair Wheeler and John Devine and on the right are staff members Susana Hayes and Lesley Carroll holding her Jack Russell X Border Lakeland Terrier named Jack.

Lush (Botony branch) donated a range of personal care products, none of which contain animal ingredients or have been tested on animals. Included are shampoo, conditioner, shaving lotion, skin toner and hand & body lotion.

Payment by Cheque
Please post cheques to:
Linda Nunn
Animal Re-homing
PO BOX 35-298, Browns Bay, North Shore, Auckland 0753
Please remember to include your name and address along with your phone numbers and e-mail address.

Payment Online
Online payments should be made to the Animal Re-homing bank account:
Linda Nunn Animal Re-homing
Account number: 12 3042 0208233 01
Please reference your payment with the word “Raffle” followed by your full name. Please notify us of your support by e-mail and include contact phone numbers and a full postal address so that a book (or books) may be posted to you.

The Prizes

1. A dog bed stacked full of dog goodies plus Lush personal care products
2. A cat bed stacked full of cat goodies plus Lush personal care products
3. A rodent or rescue enclosure plus Lush personal care products

The first winner drawn will choose his/her preferred prize. The second winner will choose between the two prizes left and the third person will win the remaining prize.

Viewing the prizes

All prizes are currently part of Animal Re-homing’s window display at Whitcoulls in Browns Bay, Auckland until 30th May 2011. Individual tickets may be purchased across the road at Animal Ark, at Bayvet or at the SPCA Creature Comforts Op-Shop in Browns Bay. Forrest Hill Vet Clinic is also selling tickets.

Thanks to Peter Baker Transport for sponsoring the delivery of the prizes anywhere in New Zealand.

Sponsorship has been fantastic!

Please support the businesses who have supported us:

Masterpet donated three gorgeous prizes www.masterpet.com
Lush donated vegan personal care products www.lushnz.com/
Colleen Johnson donated a voucher for a custom-made dog coat This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
My Goodness Gift Baskets sponsored the wrapping of the prizes www.mygoodness.co.nz
Whitcoulls in Browns Bay donated the window display area www.whitcoulls.co.nz
Pages Design & Print provided everything at cost www.pagesprint.co.nz
Fiona Ward sponsored all the graphic design www.fionawarddesign.co.nz
Sarah Anderson created and donated the illustrations www.sarahandersonillustration.com
Peter Baker Transport sponsored delivery of the prizes nationwide www.pbt.co.nz

While I have been searching for a suitable home for this beautiful Border Collie X Huntaway X Labrador, she has torn her cruciate ligament and needs surgery costing $1,000.00. Her previous caregivers are unable to afford the fee and advised me to take Stella off my books because they were going to have her put to death…

They and I were absolutely heart-broken, so when I asked them to reconsider, they were quick to do so. Trusting that enough donations will arrive, Stella has now had her operation and is looking for a foster or permanent home in which to recover.

Please donate whatever you can afford. Or if that’s not possible, please offer to sell a book of raffle tickets for me.

Thank you so very much…

Click here to donate

Click here to read about the raffle

Click here to see Stella’s advert and photographs

Click here to watch a video clip of cruciate ligament surgery (Not for the squeamish)

(Please scroll down to the next news item if you are visiting Animal Re-homing’s website for the first time).

I have excellent news for all of you who have been waiting for a further update on the old dog who has captured so many hearts since my initial plea for him. Jake has made it. Against all the odds, he has come through his medical ordeal with flying colours.