Andrea’s Holiday Auction and Fundraiser ended last week. I’m about to announce how much that auction brought in. But first, let me say this. I was afraid when I transitioned Winnie’s Wish from rescue/shelter to sanctuary, folks might not see the need to support the Wishers anymore. After all, there are no new exciting rescue stories now. What’s wonderful is that this Holiday Season has brought gifts anyway.
I’ve spent the past many months re-introducing you to the kitties here who now call Winnie’s Wish their permanent home. There are 31 Wishers. I try to make their lives happy ones. There are kitty beds (many heated), cat trees, outdoor decks, nooks and crannies, toys, and lots of room. There is heat in the winter, air conditioning in the summer. Fresh water every day. Tons of food and kitty litter. A few of the cats have special foods because of issues they have. One cat has special food and even special water because of chronic UTIs (which are now completely under control). Some of the cats, also because of special issues, have daily supplements. And of course, there’s always vet care. You can see why Andrea’s Auction is so appreciated!! And here we go. You ready? The auction brought in . . .
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$1700.00!!!!
Unbelievable. Thank you again to everyone who participated. And thank you from the bottom of my heart to Andrea.
As I mentioned at the beginning of this post, I was afraid that maybe people wouldn’t support Winnie’s Wish as much once I transitioned it to full sanctuary. But if you look back at last week and take a look at the pictures below . . . . well, Winnie’s Wish sure got plenty of support THIS Holiday Season.
Kevin, Tracey, Gracie and Ava – THANK YOU.
[I’m not sure who this group is. Have I forgotten about some long lost kitty friends of Winnie’s Wish or is this a new group of friends? Please send me your email address so I can send you a proper thank you. Send to [email protected] ]
Schnitzel, Jackson and Riley – THANK YOU.
Random Felines – THANK YOU.
Do you remember in the Fall of 2018 when I was spaying and neutering cats on a property where an older couple lived and were feeding? Well you might also remember that one of those cats (she named him Kismet) went to Friend of Winnie’s Wish – Mell. That story is here. Mell and Kismet sent this to the Wishers. AND THERE’S STILL A CAT TREE ON THE WAY TOO!
Mell (and Kismet) – THANK YOU.
My wish for you and yours is that you have a beautiful Christmas, filled with love and joy (and dogs and cats)!
See you next year.
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Kismet has found his forever home.
Finn has found his forever home.
Arthur has found his forever home.
Silly Whim has found his forever home.
Zen has found her forever home. 
Annie has found her forever home. 
Daisy has been adopted. 
Bobo has been adopted. 
Betty Lou has been adopted. 
Star has been adopted. 
Traci Mae has been adopted. 
Hope has been adopted into a wonderful, patient forever home. 
Dora has been adopted.
Yardley has been adopted.
Nisha has been adopted.
Sienna has been adopted.
Violet has been adopted.
Sugar Cookie has been adopted. 
Matilda has been adopted.
Kippie has been adopted.
Autumn has been adopted. Click here to read why Autumn's family says It Was Worth It.
Circe has been adopted. Click here to find out why Circe's family says It Was Worth It.
Silver has been adopted.
Teddy has been adopted. Click here to read about why Teddy's family says It Was Worth It.
Glitter has been adopted.
Cashmere has been adopted.
Truly has been adopted. Click here to read about why Truly's family says It Was Worth It.
Shiloh has been adopted (with sister Truly). Click here to read about why Shiloh's family says It Was Worth It.
Frosting has been adopted. Click here to read about why Frosting's family says It Was Worth It.
Hershey Bear has been adopted. Click here to read about why Hershey's family says It Was Worth It.
Maverick has been adopted.
Spritz has been adopted.
Jo-Jo has been adopted. Click here to read about why Jo-Jo's family says It Was Worth It.
Mickey has been adopted.
Trex HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Sunshine and Juice have been adopted.
Mitts has been adopted.
Tulip has been adopted. Read about why her family thinks It Was Worth It.
Golden HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Percy HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Monkey HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Charms HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Luna has been adopted. Click here to read why Luna's family says It Was Worth It.
Bagheera HAS BEEN ADOPTED. You can read why his family thinks It Was Worth It by clicking here.
Elfin has been adopted. Click here to read about why Elfin's family thinks it was worth it to adopt a Winnie's Wish cat. 
Jasper and Soapy have been adopted.
Dearest and Max have been adopted.
Gabriel HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Leo HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Handsome HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why his family says It Was Worth It.
Possum HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Read about why his family says It Was Worth It.
Alice HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why her family says It Was Worth It.
Tuxie HAS BEEN ADOPTED. Click here to read about why her family thinks it was worth it.
Ash has been adopted. Click here to read a post about why Ash's family thinks it was worth it to adopt a Winnie's Wish cat. 
Sparkles HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Moonie HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
Prince Charming HAS BEEN ADOPTED.
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Dear Chrystal, how could we ever forget you & all the kitties & dogs you saved over the years. I think word "Sanctuary" says it all because that is what you are for so many animals. Every time I can contribute to you & my local rescue gives me the hope that I've make some animals life a little better in some way. Thank you a million times for all you do. Merry Xmas to you & your family, I wish you much happiness & all good things for 2020!! Cynthia xoxo
Posted by: Cynthia | 12/24/2019 at 08:45 AM
I hope very much that you and the Wishers, and your own pack of critters of course, have a wonderful Christmas! Yay for wish list gifts!!! And I am beyond thrilled how the auction went too!!
I love that Winnie's Wish is a sanctuary to those 31 cats who never have to scrounge for food, fight for life, and have baby after baby and live out in the cold cold of winter and the hot hot of summer! I'm so glad that 31 wonderful kitties are cared for and loved and have a great place to live out their lives! Sanctuary is a wonderful word and a wonderful life for a group of mostly former ferals and cast offs!
It's not to late friends, you can still send gifts from the Wish List or donations for the kitties! Lets get them started on the new year on the right foot!
Thank you and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Andrea and the Celestial Kitties | 12/24/2019 at 10:59 AM
Merry Christmas Chrystal, to you and your family! You are a beacon of light to all of us who love you and appreciate so much what you do! Wishing you the most joyous of holiday seasons, and a happy, prosperous and HEALTHY 2020!
Posted by: Maria in FL | 12/24/2019 at 12:41 PM
What a lovely Christmas for you, Chrystal, and dfor Winnie's Wisah!
Posted by: The Poupounette Gang | 12/24/2019 at 03:25 PM
Tremendous and wonderful news, Chrystal! Thank goodness for Andrea and her hard work on the auction. $1700 - wow!
Thank you for all of yout hard and amazing work for the Wishers. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Posted by: meowmeowmans | 12/24/2019 at 10:05 PM
We are so happy to have been a small part of the auction. We look forward to helping every year and throughout.
Merry Christmas One and All
Posted by: Timmy Tomcat | 12/25/2019 at 08:58 AM
An excellent Yuletide gift, not just the money, but the support and thoughts of those who care.
Merry Christmas to everyone there.
Posted by: John Bellen | 12/25/2019 at 09:52 AM