Andrea's FUNdraiser for Winnie's Wish

 

Last week, I mentioned some ways I’m hoping to get a few dollars here and there. *Kevin is working on all of those *newspaper/magazine/blog names you sent (and still can).   I sent *flyers to those of you who requested them.  Many of you are trying to help me get the word out about the *book.  I heard back from Pawlee’s Treats (more later).  And I got help with a book review and a YouTube video from some very special people I will mention before this week is out.   But today . . .

DRUMROLL . . . .


Today’s post is all about a fundraiser that my dear friend Andrea over at Celestial Kitties cooked up.  She sews (something I have no knowledge of).  Andrea contacted me about a cat toy fundraiser for Winnie’s Wish.  It seemed like SO much work for her, but she insisted and started right to work on it.  Andrea sent me one of her packages of toys so that I could get a look at what people and their kitties would be getting.  Andrea said I could give the toys to my own cats since all of the donated toys (unless otherwise directed) go to the cathouse kitties.  I dumped that package out onto my family room carpet and felt the excitement.  I knew these items were DEFINITELY sellers.  I felt loads of happiness looking at those great toys.  My cats were drawn immediately to what I was doing.  I got my camera to take pictures of the toys for my (today’s) fundraiser post.  What followed was a play session like we’ve never had before. My cats are all adults.  No kittens in the mix.  Analeigh and Jazzy are the youngest, at two and one, respectively.  But ALL SIX of my cats got involved in THIS party!     

People - I’ve gotta tell ya.  I would be pushing this toy package to everyone anyway because it will help me keep the rescue work going.  But after I saw how much fun my own cats had with these toys, I can honestly say that YOU are going to be thrilled if you order a package for YOUR kitties.  I’m not even going to say any more about how entertained my crew was.  I’m just going to show you.

This is what I got in my package. (The pink square has been replaced with a heart in Andrea's toy packages.)

This is MY favorite.

My cats started collecting before I could get the toys to the floor.

Jazzy's favorite was the kicker.

Analeigh picked this one.

Analeigh and I had the same favorite one . . .

. . . until she picked the pink one.

Amelia had a favorite -

- the pink one.

No, wait -

- the feather.

Oh, OK. Maybe the kicker.

Even the older cats joined the fun.

Tory played

and played

and played.

DiMarno

Suds is older, too, and almost entirely blind.

But he still wanted in on the action.

The younger three

This is Andrea’s project - her own idea, her own genius and talent at work.  I am going to send you over to HER blog now where you can find out everything you need to know about how to get your own.  Andrea is a constant voice for Winnie’s Wish in terms of looking for forever homes and funds.  Now she has taken this very concrete step to help the homeless by launching her own FUNdraiser.  I hope everybody EVERYWHERE who has one, two, three, four, five, six cats or more buys one of Andrea’s toy packages.  I will keep a graphic in my sidebar for as long as Andrea is willing to keep making toys.  You can click it to find out how to get yours. *Please head over to her place - she has worked SO hard on this.

Andrea ~ THANK YOU! 

Comments

[Jan (Milo and Alfie's mom)]

What joyous photos ~ and a wonderful idea. xx

[Ginny & The Fur Family]

lOVE the fun fun fund raiser. The toys and pictures of the kitties playing are so nice and the cats are having a real ball. I will have to wait until tonight to get mr. Fur Family with his pay pal account to help me order from Andreas site. He is out working today and so it will be late today when I place my order- my fur family will love the toys. If I NEED help ordering I will wake up Andrea --- just kidding- of course. Bloggers never sleep - please everyone out there go over and buy a toy package for your kitties and buy the great book that Chyrstal wrote... it is a real winner and a wonderful book to read - I love the stories of her familys rescues. keep up the good work every one - Adoption is the magic word for today in Fur a way land...... Ginny & The Fur Family

[The Florida Furkids]

Wow, those toys look pawsome!! We're headed over to check them out!!

The Florida Furkids

[Random Felines]

what fun!!! love seeing pictures of your own kitties. :) Andrea rocks!

[Andrea and the Celestial Kitties]

Wow! Your kitties had some reaction to those toys! I'm having to hide the finished ones here because Star tries to dive head first into any bag containing them! And she's 13! I have pictures to share, and will be doing so throughout the week, but I have to say that I'm about as excited as the kitties! I'm so very glad you let me do this, Chrystal! I'm having a ball!

People, I promise that every dollar above postage and a small amount of materials will go directly to Winnie's Wish I am keeping none for myself. At the moment it looks like 11 dollars minimum per package goes to Winnie's Wish, more if postage is less than we assume! Please help Chrystal save more kitties and care for the ones in the cathouse!

Speaking of those cathouse kitties, it is beyond past time for them to find their forever homes! Let's get those kittens out of there before they grow up, and lets get the grown ups out of there before they grow old. Please, the biggest thing is homes!
Don't forget the book!

[Mindy Slimmer]

Hi Chrystal!
I will be totally sharing Andrea's FUNdraiser.
You rock Andrea!
Much Love,
Mindy

[Cat's Cats]

The toys look wonderful, I especially like the "Winnie's Wish" pillow :-)

[Lana G.]

Done! What a fabulous idea :D And my book was shipped today, too, so I'm in Winnie's Wish heaven now!

Andrea, can't get over how creative and generous you are to have thought to do something like this. Just awesomepants.

[Ginny & The Fur Family]

Got my donation in for the fun fun fund raiser...
Mr. Fur Family used his pay pal... I hope we did it right -- love the toys and so will my fur family - Ginny & THEfUR fAMILY

[meowmeowmans]

What a beautiful, amazing FUNdraiser! What a wonderful friend Andrea is. We have our paws crossed that he FUNdraiser is a huge success! (Your cats seem to think those toys are amazing, so we're going to take that as a good sign.) :)

Big hugs.

[Replica Louis Vuitton]

cute!wow!This is Andrea’s project - her own idea, her own genius and talent at work. I am going to send you over to HER blog now where you can find out everything you need to know about how to get your own.