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May 27, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Events
Curious who won raffles at the Fur Ball? The popular Fur Ball Luxury Raffle, in which only one hundred $50 tickets are sold and the winner gets their choice of any of the auction items, was won by Cheryl Apisdorf (who purchased three tickets) and she chose the Jimmy Buffett signed guitar. All early Fur Ball ticket buyers were entered into a raffle for an overnight at Chico and Darci Morrison was the lucky winner. Quilter Dori Passman once again donated a beautiful quilt for a raffle, this year won by Sharron Christensen.
Stafford Shelter is overwhelmed by the generosity of the many auction donors, Business Partners, guests, ticket buyers, volunteers and supporters who made the 12th Annual Fur Ball not just feasible but fabulous. The funds raised will be used to care for the many lost, unwanted and abused pets the Shelter takes in every year. Their generosity will ensure that abused and homeless animals get the chance at happiness they deserve.
Mark May 18th on your calendar for Fur Ball 2012.
May 27, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Happy Tails
Did you kn
ow that the shelter gets small dogs from time to time? Molly, a Jack Russell Chihuahua cross, was adopted this afternoon, May 27, 2011. She is going to a home with 2 new siblings, one of which she loved right away. What’s your Happy Tail? Share it on this website!
May 27, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Happy Tails
I met Luke at the shelter while I was there volunteering to walk dogs. The staff asked me to take out a particular dog and Luke was in the adjoining kennel. All the dogs were excited and barking, but Luke was sitting there, tail wagging, just looking at me. I told him as soon as I finished walking the other dog, I would take him out next. We had a nice walk and afterward sat on a loading dock so we could get to know each other better. Luke was so mellow and enjoyed all the petting I could give him. I knew when I returned him to the shelter that I would be coming back for him! The next day, my family went to meet him and we all agreed that he would be a good fit for us. A few months before we adopted Luke, we lost our very special dog, Deuce. We were all still heartbroken, but thought another dog would help us heal. We found out from the shelter staff that this was Luke’s second time up for adoption. I am happy to say that Luke has helped us through the loss of our other dog and am happier to say that Luke will NEVER be up for adoption again! He is a treasure and we love him so much. Thanks to the shelter for taking such good care of him until he could come home with us. The Ellingson Family
May 24, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Events
Craig and Jann Lambert show how fun is done!
Crazy Mountain Production of the musical "Cats" at Fur Ball
A record number of people joined us despite the rain at our 12th annual Fur Ball at Chico last Friday the 20th. We heard from a number of veteran Fur Ball attendees that this year was “the best ever!” We are deeply grateful to the many people who made it not just feasible, but fabulous. Read a comprehensive article by Katie Lineberger Thomas on the Magpie.
May 17, 2011 / by Stafford / Make A Comment / Filed under Events
Featured Fur Ball Auction item: Dinner with Paleontologist Jack Horner for four at The Emerson Grill! How fascinating will the conversation be? VERY! A little about Dr. Horner: he is regents professor of paleontology at Montana State University, curator of paleontology at the Museum of the Rockies, and probably the best-known paleontologist in the world. The recipient of a MacArthur “genius” award, he is the author of several books on dinosaurs, has helped create several documentaries, and does field work in Montana and Mongolia. Great food, once in a lifetime conversation, plus he will inscribe his book, “How to Build a Dinosaur” just to you at dinner! Bid on it at the Fur Ball (if it isn’t chosen by the Luxury Raffle winner) Fur Ball is THIS Friday, get your tickets now!http://staffordanimalshelter.org/category/events/
