Monthly ArchiveJanuary 2009



Uncategorized 21 Jan 2009 11:35 pm

Rattie Raffle

I have a friend who runs a Rat rescue. She is a great person who does great things for a little mammal who may be considered… overlooked. Here is the information.

3rd Annual HVRR Raffle

The HVRR Winter Raffle will be running from December 1st, 2008 to January 31st, 2009! Winners will be announced February 1st, 2009.

For more info on HVRR and to see the ratties that will benefit from this raffle, please visit HVRR’s Petfinder page.

Current prizes, with more TBA as the raffle is going on, include:

[1] Large Martin’s Rat Playpen from Becki H.
[1] Powder-coated Martin’s Rat Cubbyhole (R-660) cage donated by Martin’s Cages.
[1] Set of hammocks (standard, pocket, tube, cube, triangle, burrow, double decker, snuggle sack, peek-a-boo, patchwork tube, corner, envelope) AND a bonding pouch donated by Scubbs of Chelsey’s Cozies.
[1] Set of hammocks donated by Penguinsane of Varicolored Hammocks.
[1] Set of one 6×6x6 Cube and one Corner Retreat donated by Wonderrodent of Wonderrodent Cubes.
[1] Set of four fleece-lined hammocks (two pocket, two tubes) donated by Danielle C./maysflower.
[1] Set of two Hawaiian Delights edible toys donated by Dewi.
[1] Set of toys (Polly Wanna Pinata bird toy, Polly Wanna Hanging Bird Toy, and Calypso Creations hanging toy) donated by Dewi.
[1] Red Sony Walkman 4 GB MP3 player donated by dreamofthephoenix and Kita.
[1] Pampered Chef Decorator Bottle Set and Pampered Chef Dots Bowl Trio donated by Lori S./PnutLuv.
[1] Giant Rainbow Run Around Ball (best used as a bed!) donated by Pat R./millmouse.
[1] Rattie Good-Luck Charm donated by KatnRat.
[1] $25 gift certificate donated by TheCraftyRat.com.
[1] $25 gift certificate donated by Drs Foster & Smith.
[1] Set of two Star Dome Homes donated by undergunfire of Amy’s Star Dome Homes.
[1] Eight-piece fleece hammock set (two standard hammocks, two tunnels, two Hide and Squish hammocks, and two Warmers) by The Rat Shack.
[1] Set of three hammocks (Honeycomb, Party Pontoon, Jacuzzi) donated by Mainely Rat Rescue. Winner picks sizes and fabric choices (sample pictures here).
[1] Dumbo rat pendant donated by Dreameyce Studios.
[1] Pembroke Welsh Corgi “frog dog” pin donated by Dreameyce Studios.
[1] Three Cardigan Welsh Corgis pin/ornament combo donated by Dreameyce Studios.
[1] Set of two double decker hammock and one 50″ washable play tunnel donated by Critter Creations.
[1] $20 Petsmart Giftcard donated by Carrieboberrie.
[1] Set of six notecards of this lovely print donated by Wanda O’Connor.
[1] $25 Gift Card to 1800PetSupplies.com donated by Branwen R.
[1] $25 Gift Card to Gaia Online donated by Branwen R.
[1] Christmas elf rat – approx 2′ high, ceramic figure – donated by Branwen R.
[1] “Primitive Rat Art” piece donated by Branwen R.
[1] Furryville Mouse family donated by Branwen R.
[1] Set of Rat Holiday Items: Mary Engelbreit Musical Snow Globe (We Wish You A Merry Christmas) “Rattie” asleep in a teacup, Xmas Rattie Plush, and pair of small brass rat decorations (approx 2″ high) donated by Branwen R.
[1] Set of one sterling silver rat pin and rat charm necklace donated by Branwen R.
[1] Custom 5X7 watercolor portrait (rat or other critter) – 1 critter, simple background as shown in the examples, donated by Leonakitty.
[4] Fondini collection stainless steel women’s watches donated by Schrute.
[1] Set of Brazilian agate stone bookends donated by Schrute.
[1] $50 Visa Gift Card donated by Joanne B., Chloe, Nigel, and Quinn.
[7] Sets of Handmade Jewelry (necklace + matching earrings) donated by Nellorat.
[1] Set of Five Pairs of Handmade Silver-tone Earrings donated by Nellorat.
[1] Set of Five Pairs of Handmade Gold-tone Earrings donated by Nellorat.
[1] Set of Eight Handmade Ear Cuffs donated by Nellorat.
[1] Set of Seven Handmade Beaded Decorative Rat Collars donated by Nellorat.

Tickets are $1 each and they may be purchased for one or multiple items. Tickets will be assigned electronically and drawn for each item with the use of a random number generator at the conclusion of the raffle. Any questions, please email huronvalleyrats@gmail.com

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