UPDATE: lots of great animal projects for October

[MoonandBean]

www.tinyurl.com/savemorecritters



SO many great animal and health projects have won grant money from Pepsi. Here are some great ones running for December:

www.tinyurl.com/savethecritters

[Whisk_Luva]

I have created a page with some of my favorite projects on it. They are ALL within a real dream of receiving the grant money from Pepsi.

Cure JM (Ellie..."whisk Luva") has a dear friend whose child has this terrible disease. She has been promoting this cause; I have joined her and they are currently #2!!!!!!!

Thanks for posting this Deb... I know the mother of the boy was in tears when she saw JM had made it to second, she was so happy... now she is just desperate to keep them there till the end of August. Thanks for your help :)

Will be sure to vote for the other causes when I do my voting for the day ;)

[MoonandBean]

Thanks Ellie! I have my whole office voting for Cure JM!!!!!

[MoonandBean]

Bump

[jennielynn1970]

Voted!!

[MoonandBean]

Thanks Jenn!!!

Remember...you all can vote up to 10 times per day everyday. :D

[MoonandBean]

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=Glenn+Ellyn+Supplies%2CRisers%2CROWDY%2CRISERS% 2CJuvenile+Myositis%2C+RIsers%2CRett%2CRisers+%2CA ARF%2C+rusted+kennels+risers%2C+AARF%2C+rowdy+to+t he+rescue%2C+golden+retriever%2C+cara+inc%2C+suppl ies+success%2C+Risers%2C+cure+JM%2C+PKU%2C+Rett%2C +alterations&ic=0&im=0&iir=true

I added one that is in 10th place currently and will do the doggies good (replace rusty kennels)...yea :)

UPDATED FOR SEPTEMBER

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=Hoffmann%2C+P.A.W.S%2C+Rowdy%2C+Riccio%2C+Hoffm ann%2C+kittens%2C+Rowdy%2C+Rett%2C+Polk+County%2C+ Alleycat%2C+Feline+Heaven%2C+Walks+for+love&ic=0&im=0&iir=true

[MoonandBean]

Bump

[sana]

voted for everything! ;):D

[MoonandBean]

Thanks Sana!

[cassiesmom]

I voted for
JM
Golden Retrievers
One for cats in shelters
One for an instrumental music program for a low-income school
One for music therapy for nursing homes in west Michigan
Horses

And a few others

[MoonandBean]

I voted for
JM
Golden Retrievers
One for cats in shelters
One for an instrumental music program for a low-income school
One for music therapy for nursing homes in west Michigan
Horses

And a few others

YAY.......Thanks for the votes. There ARE lots of great projects out there :love:

[cassiesmom]

I voted again today!

Please vote for the Northern Illinois Food Bank if you have an extra vote. They are doing important work in the collar counties around Chicago. I've gone to their current warehouse a few times with my church to volunteer. Once we spent a whole morning washing and relabeling canned vegetables; once we inspected boxes of frozen mashed potatoes (2 trays in each box- make sure the trays are securely wrapped w/ no holes or damage, close the boxes and freezer tape them shut and back in the freezer they go); and once I helped stack boxes of dry cereal onto pallets, shrink-wrap and inventory them to go out to the individual food pantries that NIFB supports. It's a big building, huge operation 6 days a week, so when they say they are running out of space, they really mean it. They are doing good work.

http://www.northernilfoodbank.org/

[MoonandBean]

It doesn't look like they can win for August but let's put them on the radar for September (if they can roll over to Sept...usually only the top 100 roll over) and if they are in for September, we can rally for them.

http://www.refresheverything.com/nifbhelp

[Whisk_Luva]

I will vote for them all when I vote later :)

Our friend with the JM son posted this on her facebook: 'Last Friday an American child lost his 7 year battle with JDM...please vote and let this be the last battle lost.' So yes... please vote (and if you could, please keep her son in your thoughts.. he is currently having treatment and we are all hoping it is working...).. thanks.

[MoonandBean]

I will vote for them all when I vote later :)

Our friend with the JM son posted this on her facebook: 'Last Friday an American child lost his 7 year battle with JDM...please vote and let this be the last battle lost.' So yes... please vote (and if you could, please keep her son in your thoughts.. he is currently having treatment and we are all hoping it is working...).. thanks.


For me, he is the face behind this project :love:

[MoonandBean]

DC animals in need moved up to 10th place today!!!!!!!! :D

[cassiesmom]

So today, when I voted :), I finally figured out that the site remembers the ones I've voted for in the past and will let me vote for them again if I click in the right place.

[MoonandBean]

So today, when I voted :), I finally figured out that the site remembers the ones I've voted for in the past and will let me vote for them again if I click in the right place.


Yes...just click on "projects I support" and it will have them in there :)

[MoonandBean]

Bump

[cassiesmom]

I voted! JM is at number two!

[MoonandBean]

I voted! JM is at number two!


Yes! Hoping they can stay there til the end :)

[Whisk_Luva]

Voted for them all again today! Everyone, please vote for all the causes Deb (MoonandBean) is posting if you can... they are all great and you have up to 10 votes a day! I know there have been a lot of these threads recently, but your few minutes a day of voting really does make the difference.

JM very briefly made it to number 1 yesterday but are now back at 2.. thanks to everyone who is voting!


For me, he is the face behind this project :love:

:)

[MoonandBean]

Still hanging at #2. This is so exciting!! I hope they hold on until 9/1 at 12:01 am :love: :love: :love:

[Pinot's Mom]

Yes...just click on "projects I support" and it will have them in there :)

You can also use the "My Profile" link next to where you sign in. That's what I do. :)

[Whisk_Luva]

Still hanging at #2. This is so exciting!! I hope they hold on until 9/1 at 12:01 am :love: :love: :love:

Dropped to 3 earlier.... back to 2 now but we are all really nervous now! 1,2 and 3 seem pretty close at the moment...

[cassiesmom]

BUMP BUMP BUMP BUMP! PLease vote for JM!

http://www.refresheverything.com/makejmamemory

[Whisk_Luva]

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=163086

Some photos of the boy I know with JM..

[MoonandBean]

http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=163086

Some photos of the boy I know with JM..


Today is the last day to vote. Please VOTE Today!!!!!!!!!! CureJM!!!!!!!!

[Whisk_Luva]

Today is the last day to vote. Please VOTE Today!!!!!!!!!! CureJM!!!!!!!!

Thanks.. it is indeed the last day.. ever... if they don't make it today I don't think they are going in for September :( Today is all or nothing for them... very nerve wrecking day for the families and friends of JM children.

[cassiesmom]

BUMP BUMP BUMP BUMP! PLease vote for JM!

http://www.refresheverything.com/makejmamemory

BUMP again! JM is back up to #2! PLEASE VOTE!!!

[cassiesmom]

(standing on my chair yelling)

It's September! It's a new month! Please, everyone, keep voting!

Here is just one of many good projects...
http://www.refresheverything.com/projectkittylitter

[Whisk_Luva]

(standing on my chair yelling)

It's September! It's a new month! Please, everyone, keep voting!

Here is just one of many good projects...
http://www.refresheverything.com/projectkittylitter

Voted :)

[MoonandBean]

That is a great one!

[MoonandBean]

OK...since you asked...(did you ask? HAHA)...Here is my list of hopefuls for Sept :)

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=Hoffmann%2C+P.A.W.S%2C+Rowdy%2C+Riccio%2C+Hoffm ann%2C+kittens%2C+Rowdy%2C+Rett%2C+Polk+County%2C+ Alleycat%2C+Feline+Heaven%2C+Walks+for+love&ic=0&im=0&iir=true

[cassiesmom]

You guys are voting, even if you aren't posting that you did, right?

If you aren't -- what the heck are you waiting for?!

http://www.refresheverything.com/

[MoonandBean]

You guys are voting, even if you aren't posting that you did, right?

If you aren't -- what the heck are you waiting for?!

http://www.refresheverything.com/

MWAH! :love:

[MoonandBean]

bump

[MoonandBean]

Bump

[MoonandBean]

Lots of good projects in the running.......

Please vote today.

[MoonandBean]

This page has 6 great projects that are in great positions :)

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=polk%2C+rowdy%2C+helping+hand%2C+little+shelter %2C+pet+care#0|1|true|false|false|

[cassiesmom]

Lots of good projects in the running.......

Please vote today.

I voted!

Everyone else ... Karen has placed a stickie on this thread at my request ... you are voting, right?

If you have an extra vote ... please vote for Chesterton show choir...
http://www.refresheverything.com/showchoir

[Whisk_Luva]

I voted!

Everyone else ... Karen has placed a stickie on this thread at my request ... you are voting, right?

If you have an extra vote ... please vote for Chesterton show choir...
http://www.refresheverything.com/showchoir

I am still voting :)

[MoonandBean]

I will vote for the show choir...we need to get them under 100 so they can get rolled over into October.

[MoonandBean]

562 views and growing :)

Please vote today.

[cassiesmom]

I have to confess, MoonandBean --- I didn't have time to vote yesterday. I will do it today!

[MoonandBean]

I have to confess, MoonandBean --- I didn't have time to vote yesterday. I will do it today!


No Problem..I appreciate all your votes :)

[MoonandBean]

Anyone up for some Sunday voting? :)

[MoonandBean]

Happy Monday :D

[MoonandBean]

659 views :)

[MoonandBean]

Half way through the month....lots of good animal and children projects in good positions to win grant money :)

Please vote today.

[cassiesmom]

I voted ...
And I stopped by the Animal Rescue Site (and while I was there, child health, breast cancer and literacy)

Good karma for today :)

[MoonandBean]

Good karma for today :)

Yes, indeed :) I hit all the tabs on the animal rescue site too :p

[MoonandBean]

714 views :D

[MoonandBean]

Tgif :)

[cassiesmom]

The Polk County Humane Society is #1 for $5,000, and Rowdy to the Rescue is #6! Let's move Rowdy to the Rescue up! Please vote, people!!

[MoonandBean]

Happy Monday.

[cassiesmom]

Happy Monday, MoonandBean!

Happy Monday, everyone! You've got 10 votes today --- please use them! You only have 10 days left to vote in September!

And please click over to the Animal Rescue Site and provide food for some hungry animals just by moving your finger. (Amazing, isn't it!?!)

www.refresheverything.com
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

[MoonandBean]

5 days left. One of my FAVORITE projects....P.A.W.S of Michigan has dropped to 5th. Please vote to help keep them in the top 10.

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=Hoffmann%2C+P.A.W.S%2C+Rowdy%2C+Riccio%2C+Hoffm ann%2C+kittens%2C+Rowdy%2C+Rett%2C+Polk+County%2C+ Alleycat%2C+Feline+Heaven%2C+Walks+for+love&ic=0&im=0&iir=true

Thanks :)

[MoonandBean]

884 views :)

[cassiesmom]

Happy Saturday, Pet Talk! There are six days (counting today) remaining in September ... so, please go VOTE!

[MoonandBean]

Happy Saturday, Pet Talk! There are six days (counting today) remaining in September ... so, please go VOTE!

Thanks Elyse! P.A.W.S is back up to 3rd but still need lots of votes to stay there. For the animals.......:).......please vote.

[MoonandBean]

Happy Monday.

[MoonandBean]

bump

[cassiesmom]

PLEASE VOTE! Only 4 days left in September counting today!
www.refresheverything.com

Please click! Every click helps.
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

[MoonandBean]

I just voted :)

[MoonandBean]

3 days left!!!!!

[MoonandBean]

4 more views to 1000 :)

[MoonandBean]

2 days left :)

[MoonandBean]

2 days left...it looks like 7 pet projects will win money in September and lots of children projects too :)

[cassiesmom]

PLEASE VOTE! Only 4 days left in September counting today!
www.refresheverything.com

Please click! Every click helps.
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com

Only TWO days left now ... please vote!

[MoonandBean]

Last day to vote :)

[MoonandBean]

6 hours left :)

[MoonandBean]

Lots of votes needed these first 2 days.

[MoonandBean]

Happy Monday

[cassiesmom]

I thought of Catherinedana and voted for this project today:
http://www.refresheverything.com/hroff

This group is in Cudahy, Wisconsin which is up near Milwaukee and their goal is: "To provide short term relief and assistance in severe parrot rescue cases by providing the fundamental needs of parrots." Works for me! Catherinedana, could you please give your beautiful birds a nice talking-to, or a gentle pet, or a delicious healthy treat for me today?

[MoonandBean]

Cool one Elyse!

[cassiesmom]

MoonandBean, what does it mean when a certain project doesn't have a button to vote for it? There are a few that we were voting for in September that I wanted to vote for again, but they don't have a place to click. For some reason I can't find the projects you identified as easily as I could last month. (The keeshond one, for example) I will keep trying, though. October is only 7 days old :)

Thank you,
Elyse


www.refresheverything.com

[cassiesmom]

Dear PT,

If you have an extra vote, please vote for this organization that is helping visually impaired, FIV(+) and FELV(+) kitties.

http://blindcatrescue.com/

Thank you,
Elyse

[MoonandBean]

MoonandBean, what does it mean when a certain project doesn't have a button to vote for it? There are a few that we were voting for in September that I wanted to vote for again, but they don't have a place to click. For some reason I can't find the projects you identified as easily as I could last month. (The keeshond one, for example) I will keep trying, though. October is only 7 days old :)

Thank you,
Elyse


www.refresheverything.com

Elyse, If projects didn't place in the top 100, they don't roll over to the next month. Also, they only get 4 months so Keeshond is out of chances. :( Only projects with vote buttons are in this months contest. I will post a new list of groups that are active and have good chances of winning (and a few longshots that I love and maybe can do better next month) :)

[MoonandBean]

Here's a good list...it's not all inclusive (it's hard to get them all on one page but you can click "load more" on the bottom of the page to see more or search seperately for certain projects)

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=clark+county+puppymills%2C+CAT+LADY%2C+leukemia +and+AIDS%2Ccooling+jackets+for+military%2C+clark+ county+puppymills%2C+michelle+riccio%2C+saving+she lter+pets+GA%2Csecond+chance+pet+adoptions%2C+ARF+ of+MS%2C+Southeast+german+shepherd%2C+cooling+jack ets&ic=0&im=0&iir=true

[Whisk_Luva]

Here's a good list...it's not all inclusive (it's hard to get them all on one page but you can click "load more" on the bottom of the page to see more or search seperately for certain projects)

http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=clark+county+puppymills%2C+CAT+LADY%2C+leukemia +and+AIDS%2Ccooling+jackets+for+military%2C+clark+ county+puppymills%2C+michelle+riccio%2C+saving+she lter+pets+GA%2Csecond+chance+pet+adoptions%2C+ARF+ of+MS%2C+Southeast+german+shepherd%2C+cooling+jack ets&ic=0&im=0&iir=true

Voted :)

[MoonandBean]

Voted :)


Thanks Ellie! I just found out that there is a new pepsi project; EUROPE :) It looks like most of them are animal projects!!! :)

Here is the current leaderboard. You will need to re-register to vote on there:


http://www.refresheverything.ca/leaderboard

[cassiesmom]

VOted!

This is such a simple idea, I hope you will vote for it if you have a spare vote:

http://www.refresheverything.com/crayonsforkids

P.S.: www.theanimalrescuesite.com

[cassiesmom]

Voted :)

[MoonandBean]

Me too! :)

[cassiesmom]

Please vote for this project if you have an extra vote. Adaptive sports programs are so beneficial to people with disabilities.

http://www.refresheverything.com/paralyzedveterans

Don't forget to vote on the Animal Rescue Site shelter voting, too :)

[cassiesmom]

It's a new month so be sure to VOTE OFTEN!




Please vote for these great animal projects and any others you like. If the link gives an error message, just re-paste the address into your browser. It should work.



http://www.refresheverything.com/search/?q=griffin+pond%2C+life+is+labs%2C+arf+of+ms%2C+ha ven+friends+for+life%2C+4+luv+of+dog%2C+mollie+wat son%2C+michelle+riccio%2C+catkins%2C+cat+lady#0|0| true|false|false|

[MoonandBean]

Thanks Elyse!!!!

[cassiesmom]

I'm pasting this request from another thread to help me remember what project to look for, and so others can vote for it.

Edited to add: I found it! Just type in dup15q!


My son has Dup15q. It is a genetic disorder that affects development and is the most common found in children with autisim. So far, Nicholas isn't showing any severe effects from this but it is still frustrating for him because he has trouble eating some foods and he has a real hard time with speaking.

My mom is working with some other people at www.dup15q.org (www.dup15q.org) to raise funds through the Pepsi Refresh Project in order to fund a conference so parents can learn more about this disorder and what is being done as far as treatment research.

The link to where to vote is on the dup15 page. Thank you for your votes!

[cassiesmom]

Does anyone know of this organization? I voted for it because I love tigers. Sounds a lot like Tippi Hedren's place called Shambala.

http://www.refresheverything.com/newcribsforbigcatsthecattyshackranchwildlifesanctu ary

[cassiesmom]

Vote for puppy mill survivors...

http://www.refresheverything.com/clarkcounty

[cassiesmom]

Voted! Don't forget to vote for dup15Q!

[cassiesmom]

Voted! Remember to vote for dup 15q!

And if you have an extra vote, the teacher who submitted this project is a friend of a friend...
http://www.refresheverything.com/miltonpope

[cassiesmom]

Only 6 days left this month...

[MoonandBean]

Lots of great groups will win this month. Can't wait to see who lands in good spots next month :)

[MoonandBean]

Does anyone know of this organization? I voted for it because I love tigers. Sounds a lot like Tippi Hedren's place called Shambala.

http://www.refresheverything.com/newcribsforbigcatsthecattyshackranchwildlifesanctu ary


I love this one! I vote for them everyday :)

[cassiesmom]

This shelter is trying REALLY HARD to win the $100,000 grant from Pepsi. Only the TOP FINISHER in this category wins and last cycle, they fell short at #2 (which is where they are now again). Please take a minute to vote for them everyday. I've read several posts from them and it sounds like they are in dire need of a new building or they will have to close and hundreds of animals will have to be put to sleep.

It only takes a few minutes to register and vote. Then you can vote everyday. For those of you already voting in the USA version, you have to re-register for Canada's.

http://www.refresheverything.ca/scpnshelter

vote vote vote!!

[MoonandBean]

Bump. Thanks Elyse :)

[cassiesmom]

I voted for Second Chance on the Canadian site. There are a lot of good projects there too. You can get 10 U.S. votes and 10 Canada votes. I almost hate to admit this but I think the #1 project in Second Chance's category is also a good one- vacations for dialysis patients and their families. Why can 't there be 2 winners in that category?!!

[cassiesmom]

BUMP again... dear ones, if you are not registered for Pepsi Refresh Canada I want you to know that the top projects in all the categories involve animals! So please, register and VOTE (especially for Second Chance)... after today there are just three days left!!

[MoonandBean]

BUMP again... dear ones, if you are not registered for Pepsi Refresh Canada I want you to know that the top projects in all the categories involve animals! So please, register and VOTE (especially for Second Chance)... after today there are just three days left!!

I voted for them this morning. You can also find them on FB. Second Chance Pet Network...they really need help!

[TNRTrapper]

MoonandBean sent me your way. We're all part of a January voting alliance of 10 animal rescue organizations. Clarion PAWS is one of those organizations competing for a $25,000 grant to s/n & rabies vaccinate up to 600 feral & stray cats in our tri-county area in PA.

www.clarionpaws.org

We have already s/n over 1700 cats (through donations only) since April 2008. Each & every organization in this list is worthy of your vote. If you are not already supporting "favorites" in the Pepsi Refresh contest, perhaps you will follow this link

http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.tinyurl.com%2Fsavethecrit ters&h=47f55

If you have never participated in the Refresh contest, you will need to do the one-time registration. It's easy.

You can vote from any legitimate email or Facebook and text from your cell phone. Individual texting information is on each "Cause" page.

Lets make January the "animal cause" month!

[MoonandBean]

Thanks and Welcome to PT Janet :)

www.tinyurl.com/savemorecritters

[cassiesmom]

5 of the top 10 projects on Pepsi Refresh Canada in the $100,000 category have to do with animals... today I went from $100,000 to the left and ran out of votes before I even got to $5,000 :-[

So VOTE VOTE VOTE! Also- dup15q is at #148- we have a long way to go to move them UP!

[cassiesmom]

5 of the top 10 projects on Pepsi Refresh Canada in the $100,000 category have to do with animals... today I went from $100,000 to the left and ran out of votes before I even got to $5,000 :-[

So VOTE VOTE VOTE! Also- dup15q is at #148- we have a long way to go to move them UP!

dup15q is up to #118! VOTE VOTE VOTE!

[cassiesmom]

dup15q is down to #123 ... VOTE VOTE VOTE!

if you have an extra vote on pepsirefresh.ca - please vote for this project
http://www.refresheverything.ca/turnnoyouthawaybrassbandproject
to replace brass band instruments that cannot be repaired.

[cassiesmom]

dup15q is down to #123 ... VOTE VOTE VOTE!

if you have an extra vote on pepsirefresh.ca - please vote for this project
http://www.refresheverything.ca/turnnoyouthawaybrassbandproject
to replace brass band instruments that cannot be repaired.

dup15q is down again to #127 with only 11 voting days left this month ... VOTE VOTE VOTE!

[cassiesmom]

Here's another Canadian organization that needs some help. Glacier's Facebook page has a link to it on behalf of her niece. They are currently in fourth place, but only the #1 organization gets the $100,000. So ... please VOTE OFTEN!

If you are registered on the U.S. site you have to re-register on the Canadian site. There are pet-related projects in the other three categories too- I went through 10 votes in a flash.

http://www.refresheverything.ca/caringforthecritters

pasting from cat general

[cassiesmom]

The Lloydminster and District SPCA is UP to #3! Please VOTE!!

[cassiesmom]

The Lloydminster and District SPCA is still at #3 ... please VOTE!

[MoonandBean]

Voted!

[cassiesmom]

The Lloydminster and District SPCA is still at #3 ... please VOTE!


They have dropped to #4! Please VOTE again!

[cassiesmom]

Please, everyone, they are still at #4. Please register and vote for this organization. There are a LOT of pet projects in all the categories. Vote for pets!

http://www.refresheverything.ca/caringforthecritters

[cassiesmom]

Please, everyone, they are still at #4. Please register and vote for this organization. There are a LOT of pet projects in all the categories. Vote for pets!

http://www.refresheverything.ca/caringforthecritters

Please please please VOTE! They are back up to #3! Ten voting days left in the month of March!

[cassiesmom]

The Lloydminster and District SPCA is still at #3 ... please VOTE!

Listen up people. It's now April and the Lloydminster and District SPCA remains at #3. Only the top organization gets the $100,000. We can help!

[MoonandBean]

Voted :)