Here is the BIG news I was hoping I would get to share with you for Christmas. Andrea’s Holiday Auction was a super duper success! As I mentioned before, I was watching the auction throughout the running time. It seriously looked like it was one of the most successful ever! Andrea’s own creations were HOT items – crocheted beds, puffy beds, crocheted toys of great designs like fish, octopuses, and tacos. Amazing work! You wonderful people out there bid on those items like crazy and the auction was unbelievably successful. I heard from Andrea yesterday, and she gave me the total that Winnie’s Wish will receive. (This includes Andrea and husband Greg "rounding up.") Ready?
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$2500.00 !!!!
Wow oh wow!!! This is money that will go towards vet care, vaccinations, Neo’s neuter surgery, canned food and dry food, TONS of kitty litter, cleaning supplies, etc. This money helps keep Winnie’s Wish afloat! And now there are 33 Wishers . . . since the arrival of Neo (smile).
To everybody who participated in the Auction – THANK YOU.
To Andrea (and to Greg) – THANK YOU. (Words cannot express . . .)
What a wonderful holiday you all have provided for me because of your support for Winnie’s Wish. Between this beautiful auction to benefit the Wishers, and FINALLY catching my New Elusive One (Neo) this is one very special Christmas for me.
To each and every one of you – I hope your holidays are filled with everything that brings you joy.
A quick update on Neo. He is still not willing to come out of his covered litter box turned into a hidey-hole bed. At least not when I'm around. He has stopped emptying his water bowl every night, but he still eats everything I put in front of him. The poor thing has been starving for at least the last eight months. But no more. He will forever be cared for now that I've finally been able to make him a Wisher! Since I can't get any good pictures of him for you, I stood outside his room and snapped a few through the door window. Not great pictures, but it's just nice to see him stepping out of his litter box hidey-hole to dive into that delicious meal.
mr and her husband adopted Hershey and Felicity from Winnie’s Wish. They’ve sent their Christmas gift.
mr and husband – THANK YOU.
Cynthia – THANK YOU for your gift in Neo’s name.
And before I close, let me invite you back for one last Wildlife Wednesday this year. A story that will warm your heart.
See you tomorrow.
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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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Just seeing that total in writing on your blog makes me smile huge! I am so happy the auction went to well! I send my thanks as well to everyone who participated and to everyone who shared! Yay!!!!!!!
And Yay that Neo is doing as well as he is. I'm sure someday he'll be out of hiding when you're in there, but for now, at least he's fed and safe! Happy can come little by little.
Folks, just because the auction brought in a very good amount doesn't mean the need is gone. That money will only last so long. So if you can, send a Christmas gift, or a new years gift, or something in honor of your own happy healthy kitties, or ones who've gone on, or in honor of Neo! Any donation or wish list item will help the auction money last just that much longer! Thank you!!!
Posted by: Andrea and the Celestial Kitties | 12/21/2021 at 09:06 AM
Great work Andrea! Neo will come out soon and see how lucky he is to be a wisher.
Posted by: Ginny & the Fur Family | 12/21/2021 at 09:22 AM
Oh my, what a wonderful auction. That's amazing.
Great news on Neo. So precious.
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Posted by: Sandee | 12/21/2021 at 10:48 AM
What a wonderful gift Neo’s presence is. Merry Christmas, and God bless you.
Posted by: John Bellen | 12/21/2021 at 11:31 AM
That is wonderful news about the auction. Poor Neo, how sad he was starving for so long. Have a merry Christmas!
Posted by: Ellen J Pilch | 12/21/2021 at 11:57 AM
I didn't know about your auction, but what a great success. I had to smile at the amount of $2,500, that is the same amount I've been able to raise for Project Hope thus far through my book sells. SO happy for you and Neo. I think he is the one you've been trying to bring into the fold for a long time. I think he is beautiful! Merry Christmas good woman!
Posted by: Myra | 12/21/2021 at 06:43 PM
Concatulations! What a wonderful auction!
Posted by: Marv | 12/21/2021 at 06:55 PM
Amazing auction news! Bless Andrea, and everyone who bid on those wonderful auction items.
We are so glad Neo is safe and loved there with you now.
Chrystal ... Merry Christmas to you, your family, and the Wishers!
Posted by: meowmeowmans | 12/21/2021 at 10:19 PM
Congratulations! Thank you for all you do for the cats & animals. Thank you to Andrea for all she does for the fundraising. My cats love the puffy beds!
Posted by: Kara | 12/22/2021 at 08:37 PM