Pins for Pets Update

This Sunday August 3rd is the Pins for Pets bowling extravaganza and three Feline Rescue board members are planning to bowl! You can support our efforts by sponsoring the board member of your choice.

Christine at: http://www.firstgiving.com/christinegroetken

Why you should sponsor Christine:

Says she's a terrible bowler but is willing to tackle the challenge for a good cause! She's got heart! Plus her cats are threatening to withhold their affection if she doesn't meet her goal.

Jocelyn at: http://www.firstgiving.com/jocelynlaberge

Why you should sponsor her:

She is a terrible bowler and it will be good for her self-esteem. Has been told she bowls like Fred Flintstone and/or an elf.

Christopher at: http://www.firstgiving.com/ferzie

Why you should sponsor Ferzie:

He's the best bowler of the bunch so you're supporting a winner! Secretly planning to use his success at this event as the first step toward total world cat domination.

MORE ABOUT THE PINS FOR PETS EVENT
Feline Rescue is a member of the Homes For All Pets coalition, a group of Minnesota animal rescue organizations dedicated to working together to reduce pet overpopulation.Chuck & Don's Pet Food Stores is planning a fundraising event whose goal is to raise $75,000 for spay/neuter activities. The money raised will be shared among participating rescues in the Homes for All Pets coalition.

WHAT IS THE EVENT?
The event is Pins for Pets and it's scheduled for August 3rd from 4-6pm at Flaherty's Arden Bowl in Arden Hills. In short, it's a bowling party where up to 216 bowlers will roll strikes, spares and gutterballs to raise money to help spay and neuter animals. Check out www.pinsforpets for complete details.

Top fundraisers are eligible for some great prizes. The number one fundraiser will receive a $250 gift card and a trophy. Second place gets a $100 gift card; and third place a $75 gift card. There are also prizes for top bowling scores. Plus there will be guest celebrities like Katie K-9, giveaways to all participants (canvas totes, towels), t-shirts and prizes. Door prizes include Chuck & Don's gift cards, a two-night stay at Madeline Island, puppy kindergarten classes, and a year's worth of free grooming.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?
Register to bowl on August 3rd at www.pinsforpets.org. The registration fee is $15 (non tax-deductible) and includes the cost of bowling, shoe rental, lunch and beverages.

After registering you will be directed to the www.firstgiving.com/pinsforpets page to set up your fundraising page and start securing donations.

Bowling isn’t your strength? No problem! Social butterflies can just show up for the party. It will be a wonderful opportunity to mingle with other Twin Cities animal lovers.

Some of the other rescues involved are; Pet Haven, Red Lake Rosie's Rescue, Cause for Paws, MN Humane Society, RAGOM, Animal Ark and Minnesota Spay/Neuter Project.

Can’t make it on August 3? You can still help raise money. Go directly to www.firstgiving.com/pinsforpets to set up your own fundraising page.

Feline Rescue also needs volunteers to help promote the event by putting up posters and distributing brochures. We also need one or two volunteers to help at the event.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Check out http://www.pinsforpets.org/.

You can also email Jocelyn at jocelynlaberge@hotmail.com