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dooksofearl · 1 month

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Greetings from Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary,

How have you been? What's been going on here? We are so glad you asked. (I still say we meaning me, the fuzzies, and Justin because I know he is watching over me and all these precious babies from heaven.)

We have had several of our hospice care ferrets pass on to go be with Justin. Undoubtedly, they are biting his toes and making him play endlessly. We have only had to take in 11 emergency surrenders this month which is really a low number for us this time of year. That's a good thing. The next couple of months we will get lots of calls about bunnies, chickens, ducks, and oddly, guinea pigs. However, we have already established a group of fosters and other rescues in which we trust and network with to cover the influx so that these precious ones receive the proper attention and love. We are very excited about expanding our partnerships with the other rescues and fosters. Their support helps me continue to do God's will without putting more on me than I can handle.

I currently have in my care; 107 ferrets, 2 bunnies, 1 hamster, 1 sugar glider, 1 three legged turtle, 2 cats, and a very large puppy. They are as much a blessing to me as I can be to them. Most of these ferrets have been with us for years and I expect to lose a great number of them this year. I am so grateful for the few young ones that will help me through that tremendous grief along with my cuddle bunnies.

Our Fund raising goal for this month is unfortunately steep (needed before the last day of the month) is: $1854.00. Any part of that you can help us raise would be a monumental blessing.

Normally I am able to get some grants in, even small ones, but that has not been the case this month.

That will cover:

The rescues regular bills like housing ($729) , utilities ($280 on average since our HVAC is still out), and pet foods ($488)

We also spend an average per week of $65 on produce for the vegetarian and omnivore animals.

And a total of $97 on medicines and wellness. I have managed to raise enough to cover the other bills and supplies. And of course, none of this is for me personally nor do I get paid for the work I do. It's not about me, it's about these animals and making their lives amazing for however long they have left.

Other needs that the rescue has not included in this list are:

11 small cage locking food dishes. Unfortunately many of our smaller and older ferrets have trouble with dishes that are too deep for them to just put their heads in and eat. If they have to put their paws on the side and lean in it causes discomfort for their joints.

30 bags of Pine pellets from tractor supply company. We go through a lot but it's important that everyone have a clean litterbox to use. Not only does it help me see if their bowel movements are healthy but it keeps down the risks of bacteria or parasites.

5 water bottles from rent a coop with plastic bowls.

I have created a short wishlist with links to these items on Amazon. The pine pellets I just listed tractor supply gift cards because they don't sell them through Amazon for delivery. If there was a bulk pack or other options I listed those as well.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/63ZMinE?ref_=wl_share

We also really need an extra large dog house and outdoor dog kennel (or left over fencing supplies) if anyone can by finding one used or a really good deal on one and bless us with that, we'd greatly appreciate it.

Thank you so much for sticking by us, loving us, and supporting us. You can't imagine what that means to me as I struggle with my grief from losing Justin and while I am getting treatment for my medical situation.

God bless you.

Love and prayers,

Shelly Breeden-Conner

Executive director

Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary Inc

731-326-0690

Tax ID 88-0945277

Donations can be made in our app

https://www.jotform.com/app/213234930973154

Zelle and PayPal

[email protected]

Venmo @DooksofEarl

Cashapp $dooksofearl

Checks or money orders to

Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary Inc

4826 US Highway 70 East, Brownsville TN 38012

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dooksofearl · 5 months

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How about

Whatever you got Wednesday?

That's right. We are asking for whatever you got.

You got pocket change? We'll be grateful to receive it.

You got stuff from our wishlist at Amazon or Walmart? We'd be super thankful for it.

You got a million dollars laying around that you aren't using? Okay, that probably won't happen but you can't blame me for some wishful thinking. 🤣

But seriously, the holidays are hard on shelters, rescues, and sanctuaries so however you can help us a huge blessing to us and many deserving pets.

you can donate through our app:

https://www.jotform.com/app/213234930973154

Zelle and PayPal

[email protected]

Venmo @DooksofEarl

Cashapp $dooksofearl

Checks or money orders to

Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary Inc

4826 US HIGHWAY 70 E

BROWNSVILLE, TN 38012-8412

Text "VETFUND" to donate through GiveButter to 53555

Or GiveSendGo

https://givesendgo.com/GB7Q2?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=GB7Q2

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dooksofearl · 6 months

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Special Five dollar Friday!!!!!

Why is it special? If you donate ($5+) today through Zelle or Cashapp, and PM us your email address, we are going to send you a special digital gift. We are going to do this every Friday but the digital gift will be different. If you donate $50+ send us your shipping address and email, you'll get the digital gift and we will mail you a thank you gift. We can only do it for Zelle and Cashapp because PayPal takes out fees and can be problematic for rescues to use the funds.

Where the money goes (monthly budget):

$76 medicine for hospice care ferrets

$39 special food for hospice care ferrets

$10 feeding syringes

$448 for ferret food

$91 ferret dietary supplements and

$139 Soupie ingredients

$42 pee pads

$245 laundry soap & cleaning supplies, paper towels

$145 OTC meds and supplies for the hospice care ferrets (including lanolin and diaper rash cream)

$192 Pine pellets for litter

All this and the other stuff usually comes out of our pockets, including; Bedding and blankets, stuffed animals and enrichment toys, litter boxes, and the traditional bills like utilities.

Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity! We really appreciate you supporting our mission. We are a 501c3 charity organization and all of our work is voluntary/not paid, so 100% of your donation goes to the animals and their care.

Ways you can donate are:

You can donate on our app anytime

🫶 https://www.jotform.com/app/213234930973154

🫶Zelle and 🫶PayPal (PayPal takes a large fee)

[email protected]

🫶Venmo @DooksofEarl

🫶Cashapp $dooksofearl

🫶Checks or money orders to

Dooks of Earl Ferret Sanctuary Inc

4826 US HIGHWAY 70 E

BROWNSVILLE, TN 38012-8412

🫶Text "VETFUND" to donate through GiveButter to 53555