The Animal Rescue Site just posted the official results of the latest Shelter Challenge and we came in fourth nationwide, just behind Best Friends, winning a $3,000 grant for the animals at the ranch! The announcement says more than 12,000 animal rescue groups participated. Wow.
Thank you to everyone who kept voting, day after day, to make this happen. Alayne and I are so grateful to every one of you for your tremendous support! A woof, a meow, and a whinny of thanks!
You must be busy. Best wishes
Posted by: Ev | April 25, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Congratulations!! It's due to your hard work and admirable results that all of those votes rolled in!!
All of the best on your move.
Posted by: John & Margaret - - Knoxville TN | April 24, 2010 at 10:11 PM
There is no one that deserves it more then you folks. Words cannot describe how wonderful you two are. You have truly been send from heaven to be there for the animals
Posted by: lisa | April 22, 2010 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations! You truly deserve every penny of whatever comes your way! Almost time to start voting again... I kept shooting emails to friends throughout the contest, asking and reminding them to vote. What was really good to do was forward one of Steve's posts when the pic or story was particularly cute or moving. Good responses. Don't be afraid to keep reminding folks!
Posted by: Lisa K - San Diego | April 22, 2010 at 12:04 PM
You deserve it! And such an easy way to raise money for you!
Posted by: Suesan Larsen | April 22, 2010 at 10:07 AM
Awesome!
It really is amazing to even rank; with so many groups entered.
Thank you for all your hard votes eveyone...let's keep up the great work for RDR!
Bow-wow...woo-woo...meeeoww..baaabaaa...whinnywhinny!
Posted by: boundforglory | April 22, 2010 at 09:48 AM
High fives, paws & hoofs,
It's been a pleasure clicking for RDR everyday. The blessings you bestow on the pups, cats & horses are immeasurable...glad some of that is returned your way!
Posted by: Sasha in MN | April 22, 2010 at 09:43 AM
For the new challange lets get all our friends,coworkers and family to vote. Steve and Alayne give life to these animals, at least we can do is keep clicking. I am very happy for the RDR family.
Posted by: kim | April 22, 2010 at 09:17 AM
I'm so relieved that the RDR got some money! I voted every day & the situation was looking rather dire. I love the photo of Gabe in the laundry basket. He's so precious. Please give him a big hug from me.
Welcome home, Steve! I'm sure that Alayne's not the only one glad to have you back in Mt!
Big hugs to all,
ginger, Tobias & Tlingit
Posted by: ginger | April 22, 2010 at 05:28 AM
Congratulations! I can't think of anyone more deserving than you two of this prize (or any prize, for that matter)...
Posted by: Carla Polastro-Nigro | April 22, 2010 at 01:53 AM
Congrats, RDR on your $3,000 win! It sure will help with so many things. Let's all get ready to vote on May 17th and see if we can get the grand prize!
Posted by: Ann | April 21, 2010 at 11:46 PM
Yaaaaay! Congrats on the win for the animals! Every little bit helps!
Posted by: Nina | April 21, 2010 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations to you! I'm sure it will come in very handy.......and we will do what we can in between the wins! Hugs to all of you.
Posted by: Leila - Washington | April 21, 2010 at 10:09 PM
Whoo Hoo !!!
Posted by: Lynda | April 21, 2010 at 09:46 PM
Rolling Dog Ranch--ROCKS THE HOUSE!!!
Posted by: Shirley * James/Portland, OR | April 21, 2010 at 09:41 PM
Congratulations Rolling Dog Ranch, and all who voted! May 17th starts a new Challenge! This $3,000 gift will certainly help with the move.
Posted by: Doe George | April 21, 2010 at 08:21 PM
Congratulations! I know there are many deserving rescues and sanctuaries, but you guys touch my heart. Congratulations also on the beautiful article in Best Friends Mag. -- that sunset photo was too much!! And same on the move. You nad your animals deserve everything good that's happening to you.
Posted by: INger Wiltz | April 21, 2010 at 07:12 PM
Guess what - the next round starts May 17th. OK, "Click Team", let's do this again! Besides, it's strange not to go and click each day for RDR...like something is missing, like you forgot to brush your teeth.....Go Team!!
Posted by: Peggy S. | April 21, 2010 at 07:03 PM
Congratulations and well done!!!
I hope everyone gets a special treat tonite!!
Posted by: Chloe | April 21, 2010 at 05:30 PM
Yay!
Posted by: Darcie | April 21, 2010 at 05:22 PM
Congratulations, I wish we could have clicked more...not just once a day.
Posted by: Sandra | April 21, 2010 at 04:42 PM
Whoo-Hoo!! Every little bit helps, right? I couldn't believe when you said over 12,000 rescue groups participated--that makes any win a real victory in my eyes.
Posted by: www.google.com/accounts/o8/id?id=AItOawmsLgNgKP42JiyUUmUP7Pn9gj6MAHJhs9A | April 21, 2010 at 04:00 PM
Hurray!!!
Posted by: Colleen & Wes Vermillion | April 21, 2010 at 03:27 PM
I'm so happy that you won this once again ! All rescues are deserving, but none quite like you !!!!!!!
Posted by: Bibi | April 21, 2010 at 03:20 PM
Way to go Rolling Dog Ranch fans! It was close.........
Posted by: Ev | April 21, 2010 at 02:36 PM
It DOES all help, and I'm glad we've been voting. :-)
Posted by: Katy | April 21, 2010 at 02:12 PM
Congratulations! I was so happy to see you are able to add a little more to the money pot to help out with the furry kids & help in the move. I was kind of sad because for the first time the rescue place I adopted my sweet kitty Erin was on the list & they didn't get anything. I had to divide my votes between the 2 of you but I was so hoping they would get some much needed help too. It makes me sad because so many rescue places are out there & so many need help. In reality I just wish there didn't have to be so many & the whole world cared. And, this brings me to a huge thank you for what RDR represents & protecting & caring as much as you both do for these wonderful animals.
Posted by: Colleen & Sweet Kitty Erin | April 21, 2010 at 12:59 PM
hurray! for the animals!
Posted by: Jolene | April 21, 2010 at 12:18 PM
Yay!...Wait, what? I'm thrilled we won the money, but I thought we had to be in third place to get the $3,000 and we came in fourth so...? I guess I need to go back and look over the rules more carefully. And again, YAY!
Posted by: Aliza | April 21, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Go Rolling Dog and all its supporters. I wish it were a hundred times this amount as the cost of the move must be astronomical!!!
Posted by: Kathleen Rivard | April 21, 2010 at 11:21 AM
I know it's not first prize again, but every little bit helps!! Congrats!
Posted by: Debbie | April 21, 2010 at 11:17 AM