Christmas in October

Before I tell you about my Christmas in October package, let me share another little  BIG piece of good news.  The totals are in for Andrea’s FUN FUN FUNdraiser.  When Andrea came up with the idea of selling homemade cat toys to benefit Winnie’s Wish, she had a secret goal/dream of raising $1,000.  Well, people - . . . .  drumroll . . . .    SHE DID IT!  Winnie’s Wish will receive just over $1,000 in donations as a result of Andrea’s toy fundraiser.  Can I get a hand for Andrea at Celestial Kitties!  And a round of applause for EVERYBODY who purchased a toy package, too!  THANK YOU to everyone who purchased!!!  THANK YOU TO MY DEAR FRIEND ANDREA!!!

I also want to mention that when I announced I would be closing out the Chip-In a week early, I heard from a couple of folks who asked me to please keep it up as they were waiting on a payday and wanted to contribute.  I wouldn’t dream of denying a request like that.  So the Chip-In is still in place for those two friends - the drawing for names will be this coming weekend.

I’m still not quite ready to share my Christmas in October package.  First I want to introduce you to a foster dog you haven’t met yet.  She has actually been here for a couple of weeks.  I didn’t know originally if she would stay very long because she almost had a home.  As it turns out, she does not.  So let me introduce you to Sassy.  She is a sweet little beagle who was taken from really bad circumstances by a woman who originally thought she would try to keep her.  However, that woman opted out and contacted my rescue friend Mere Lyn.  Mere Lyn had no place for this little sweetie until she could try to get her on transport.  And unfortunately, Sassy proved to be heartworm positive which means she had to go through the treatment before a rescue anywhere would take her.  So my friend got her treated, and when Sassy left the clinic she came to stay with me.  Mere Lyn is working hard to get Sassy into to rescue so that she has a chance at the good life.  For now, she will reside here.

Foster dog Sassy resides next to foster dog Gandy.

Sassy

And finally - the details to support the title of this blog post.  On Thursday afternoon, the UPS truck pulled into my driveway.  I received a box.  Patti, reader and supporter, had alerted me that she would be sending a scratching post to the cathouse cats because her cats did not care for it.  I was worried about how much she might have to pay in shipping on something like that, but Patti said she wanted to do it and not to worry a bit about it.  When I opened the box that the scratching post was in, there were additional items inside.  Packages taped closed with names written in marker on each.  I saw stuff for the cats, one labeled “cathouse decor”, even one with my name on it.  But I got tears in my eyes when I saw that one was labeled - “Gandy.”  My own little package had something in it that is almost as near and dear to my heart as are the very animals I rescue.  CHOCOLATE.  I’ll let the pictures tell the rest of the story.   In fact, this package was a wonderful excuse for me to get lots of pictures on the blog this morning.  (Have you noticed I really like pictures of the animals here?)

The box immediately attracted attention.

The box contents included stuff for the kitties,

for the dogs,

for the cathouse,

for me,

and for Gandy.

Patti's cats didn't care for this scratching post, but it was a hit here and will move to the cathouse today.

Jo-Jo.  Have I mentioned Jo-Jo is looking for a forever home?

Hershey Bear. Have I mentioned Hershey Bear is looking for a forever home?

What fun! Even blind Suds knows there's something great going on.

Oh, Amelia, you cute girl.

The box itself became a toy as I'm sure many of you understand.  Who's in there?

It's Jazzy.

Now Jo-Jo wants to know who's in the box. (Did I mention Jo-Jo needs a home?)

Oh, look. It's Hershey Bear inside. (Did I mention Hershey Bear is looking for a home?)

Gandy investigates his new toy.

Gandy is quite old and has terminal cancer. But look at him playing.

Gandy has other toys, but the blue hamburger is his favorite right now.

Look at that face. Isn't he wonderful?

Patti ~ THANK YOU. 

Comments

[Jan (Milo and Alfie's mom)]

This post brought tears to my eyes. Nuff said.
Patti ~ thank you.
Chrystal ~ thank you.
Everyone who donated ~ thank you.

Love to all the kits and pups ~ especially Gandy. xxx

[ginny& the Fur Family]

Shout out for Andrea -- yeahhhhh!!love the pictures and all the pictures of cat toys from Patti. Gandy is so sweet and precious. That scratcher is quite the hit with the kitties. Which kitty group did Amelia come from - I forgot - she is beautiful. I always love the up date on the animals. Pictures say it it is a little space about how the kitties play and look as they mingle with the others. Each has a special personality. Every one out there look and pick your special kitty friend or perhaps a Sassy little doggy. Sassy has that sweet beagle face. Trust and a way will come for getting the group safely through the winter. Adopt and buy the book donate and buy bricks and just plain donate. Chrystal is doing a good thing for the furries. love to all furry lovers ... Ginny & The Fur Family

[Random Felines]

That is great news all around..... Love Gandy with his blue hamburger. And of COURSE the box was a hit. :)

[The Poupounette]

How fabulous! It is indeed Christmas in October, and we hope there will be several more Christmases coming your way between now and December!

[Patti]

Thank you for all YOU do!!! Just seeing how happy they all are makes me ready to do it again! This ain't no one and done!!!!

Patti in KY

[Andrea and the Celestial Kitties]

I seriously echo the huge THANK YOU to those who participated in the FUN FUN FUNdraiser! (you still can, it's on going!) I'm so glad it raised so much!
I also gotta say a huge yay to the people who are chipping in!
Sassy is a cutie, we're praying she gets over her heartworms fast fast fast and gets a new home even faster!
Wow Patti! Christmas in October is awesome! Everybody gets some fun!! Seeing Gandy so happy with that toy is enough to cheer the hardest heart, which mine surely is not, so I'm about to tears here! Patti, you rock!

See what a huge thing we can all be part of people? You know how.. Donate, buy books, get a brick, and the big one, help find homes!! Yours, someone you knows, any GOOD home for any of the kitties or even the new doggie! Help however you can and you're part of this wonderful rescue!

[Colehaus Cats]

Way to go, Andrea! And everyone else who helped a great cause! Love, love, love the photos!

[The Paw Relations]

What a fantastic post. We're glad that everyone is having such fun with all their stuff. Even the box

[Sweet Purrfections]

That was so nice of Andrea!

[Lana]

Go, Andrea, go!!! That is so frickin amazing!!!!

And oh, how happy those photos made me today. Gandy breaks my heart in the best way. They're all so damn cute it hurts.

Happy day!

PS Chrystal - got my names in the hat via email today. If you were waiting on me, I'm all squared away now. :) Thanks for holding out on closing it down!