Here's an online contest that could bring in a lot of money for the animals at the ranch!
Sanctuary supporter Kim Taylor just informed us that her dog, Summitt, has been selected as a finalist for the mascot of Firedog, Circuit City's technology support service. The great news for us is that if Summitt wins the contest, for every vote she receives, Circuit City and Kodak will donate $1 to the animal sanctuary of Kim's choice -- the Rolling Dog Ranch!
The sanctuary could receive up to $100,000 AND if Summitt wins the Grand Prize, an additional $50,000! Please help the Rolling Dog Ranch and Summitt in this fun way to support the sanctuary.
You can vote for Summitt on the Firedog website -- look for the wonderful photo of Summitt swimming, shown above. Follow the instructions carefully -- once you vote, you'll receive a confirmation email and you will need to click on a link in the email to verify your vote.
If you don't get the email -- it will say "firedog photo contest" in the 'From' line -- then check your spam filter or junk mail folder. It's not unusual for these Web site-generated emails to be flagged as spam.
Please note that we are not involved in running the contest and that the voting takes place on the Circuit City Firedog Web site, so we cannot help with any technical issues with the Web site or the voting process. Although having cast my own vote today, I can tell you it's very quick and simple!
Please also let your friends and family know about the contest. You can help Summitt and the Rolling Dog Ranch win big! Cast your vote for Summitt here.
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Update on Popeye the cat: Dr. Brenda Culver called this evening to say Popeye's surgery to remove his eye went fine, and he recovered easily from the anesthesia. Because we don't know what caused Popeye's initial eye problems when he was a kitten, Brenda is sending the eye to a veterinary pathologist at the University of Wisconsin's College of Veterinary Medicine. This veterinarian specializes in ocular pathology and is an internationally recognized expert in this field, so if anyone can tell us what happened to Popeye's eyes, he's the person. This is more than an academic interest on our part, because if we know what type of virus or disease affected his eyes initially, we will have a better idea of what to expect might happen with his remaining eye ... and if we can do anything about it in the meantime. It will take a few weeks to get the results.
I voted!!!
Posted by: Vanessa | January 14, 2008 at 12:24 AM
This is a great opportunity! I belong to Dogster.com and have notified all my 'pup pals' to vote and pass it on. I'm keeping my fingers crossed and the good vibes comin!
Posted by: Rosemary | January 12, 2008 at 07:45 PM
I voted - very easy! Go Summitt!! I will pass this on and vote from my other email address too.
Posted by: Sue | January 12, 2008 at 03:13 PM
I voted Thursday and emailed about 30 friends RDR's blog entry and a link to vote! Yes, I did vote with each of my family's email accounts, but they are all real addresses! Good luck!
Posted by: Karen | January 12, 2008 at 12:37 AM
I've sent an email to over 50 friends and family and urged then to send the link to their friends and family...........oh, how I hope this works !!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Bibi | January 11, 2008 at 08:23 PM
Good luck Summitt!!! I just voted for you and I'll let my friends know all about you!
Posted by: Priscilla Smith | January 11, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Don't fail to note that only one vote per person (that is, one vote per email address) is permitted to avoid disqualification.
Posted by: CJ(Katy) Crittenden | January 11, 2008 at 07:37 PM
I have just cast my vote! And I also posted a link to the contest on our blog. Good luck!!
Posted by: Shannon | January 11, 2008 at 06:36 PM
I voted! Good luck to Summit and the RDR.
Posted by: Allison | January 11, 2008 at 01:34 PM
Fantastic!!!!! I just voted! What a way to start 2008! Rolling Dog is the best! Maybe Cash can have a big ole 1 year old birthday party!
Posted by: Mary Young | January 11, 2008 at 08:13 AM
This is just awesome! I already voted,and passed the newsletter on
to 15 friends and told them to vote for Summitt and to spread the word! I have Windows 98 (imagine that) and the voting procedure was extremely easy! Let's all say a prayer that Summitt and RDR win! Glad to hear that Popeye is recovering well. Wobbles is (if it is possible) in a better place now only because his sweet little body is now healed. Both of you do honor to those that have been entrusted to your care and the good
Lord wanted to have Wobbles with Him. While it is hard to not feel haunted and let guilt seep in, just
know that you gave him the best life he could have and he knew he was loved. Keep the faith and be kind to yourselves. You both do an incredible service for these critters and we appreciate all you do!
Posted by: Lynn | January 11, 2008 at 12:08 AM
I voted today! Like Steve said, make sure to check your junk or spam folders for the confirmation email - that's where mine ended up.
Hmmm...I have more than one email addy, maybe I can vote more than once! Like they say, vote early, vote often! Good luck, RDR! Imagine how much good that money could do!
Posted by: Heidi & the kitties | January 11, 2008 at 12:02 AM
Done! Good luck Summitt and RDR!!
Posted by: Shirley & James, Portland, OR | January 10, 2008 at 11:47 PM