A Pet of the Day Fundraiser!

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Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy

Paul wrote that "snail mail" is fine. Is that money sent in an envelope? If yes, let me know :) :)

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Yes, anything put in a physical envelope and mailed - that's snail mail! And is fine.

Hello Karen and Paul, just letting you know that I have sent my donation through PayPal! I wanted to send cash or cheque but I just never have cash on me to send so I sent er the fast way! Thanks for this site and Happy Holidays!:D

P.s. If someone wants to make donations anytime, can they send money?

Mailed my check yesterday. Thanks for all you do.

Robin

I am JUST now seeing this thread! I sure am glad I got here before the deadline! :eek: I sent my donation through PayPal! Thank you Karen and Paul for all you have and continue to do for us!

Love,
Kim

I have to admit, I forgot about this and didn't realize there was a deadline... It is a nasty day out so I can't get it mailed today... hope Monday won't be to late!


......It is in my outgoing mail all sealed up!

Whenever you mail it (Post Office is closed Monday for the New Year) will be fine, Laura, we promise! And thanks everyone!

Finally got to the bank today so I'm going to mail you on Tuesday Karen. So sorry for the delay. :o

Happy New Year to all the Pettalk family - especially Karen and Paul (and Miss Hoppy).

Although I've been away for awhile, it was great to see so many familiar names that are giving from the heart.

This special place has helped so many, we're glad we can help in return!

Love and Kitty Kisses from Pam and Noodle

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Originally Posted by Karen

Yes, anything put in a physical envelope and mailed - that's snail mail! And is fine.

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No problem then!! I am most happy I can do something for my favorite forum!!
I won't be able to mail it before tuesday, so it will arrive beginning of next week. Is that okay, Karen?

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Originally Posted by Maya & Inka's mommy

No problem then!! I am most happy I can do something for my favorite forum!!
I won't be able to mail it before tuesday, so it will arrive beginning of next week. Is that okay, Karen?

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That will be fine, and thank you! And hey there, AntiPam! Welcome back!

As much pleasure as this site has given my husband and me, we are pleased to be able to make a contribution. I just sent it through PayPal.

Best wishes and Happy New Year-

Jennifer P
San Franicsco :)

I would like to make a donation for the fundraiser but I don't get paid until Jan 12th. How can I do it then?

:) That would be just fine.. Karen & Paul will accept a check mailed to them then & or you can use PayPal..

I think I donated through Amazon................. :rolleyes:

I get paid next week. :D Will use Paypal then.

Sent ours! Great Idea and thrilled to help in a small way.

"bump"

I've got mine ready and in an envelope to send on my day off tomorrow. ;)

Karen, do you know what amount has been raised thus far? Are there any non-Pet Talkers contributing?

I don't know the amount, but I do know some non-Pet Talk folks have contributed. Amazon doesn't even let us see what email address anyone donated from, so I cannot check anyone specific, but we have receieved donations through Amazon, as well as PayPal and checks in the mail.

Don't need too much information - but did you get enough to cover the improvements you wanted to make, and maybe a nice lunch for you and Paul (or dinner - and YES, you deserve it!)?

hugs :)

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Originally Posted by Catty1

Don't need too much information - but did you get enough to cover the improvements you wanted to make, and maybe a nice lunch for you and Paul (or dinner - and YES, you deserve it!)?

hugs :)

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I second this motion!:D

I hate to keep asking ... but ... how did the fund-raiser go?

This post <bumped up> again later .../s/ Phred

Oh wow, I almost forgot all about this. :o Thanks for asking guys.

Originally Posted by Karen

I don't know the amount ...

Amazon doesn't even let us see what email address anyone donated from,
so I cannot check anyone specific ...




http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/confused.gif

Amazon doesn't advise you WHO made a donation?? http://petoftheday.com/i/our_smilies/eek.gif
How are you supposed to *acknowledge* donations?

I think most of us would like to know the Total Amount donated and the
Number of Donors who participated.

I don't mind being a repeat donor - but I'd like to know what the average or median
amount donated was.

/s/ Phred

I guess Amazon doesn't expect us to ackowledge donations or something. There isn't any "final total" yet, as we are still getting some donations via snail mail, one yesterday, and another today! I don't know about the electronic ones, Paul keeps track of that.

Karen ~ I had a thought after reading your posting about the banana bread recipe. How about if we organize a Pet of the Day (or Pet Talk) book of recipes?

We submit our favorite recipe(s) with our username and a photo of our pets (or ourselves or whatever) and print up a book. The proceeds of the sales would go to keep the Pet of the Day up and running.

The pet calendar website (I can't remember it off the top of my head) might have a template we can use for organizing and publishing a book.

I regret that I would not be able to volunteer to take this on right now, but with all the talented folks here, there are probably some who have experience in a project like this.

Whatcha think?

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Originally Posted by kuhio98

Karen ~ I had a thought after reading your posting about the banana bread recipe. How about if we organize a Pet of the Day (or Pet Talk) book of recipes?

We submit our favorite recipe(s) with our username and a photo of our pets (or ourselves or whatever) and print up a book. The proceeds of the sales would go to keep the Pet of the Day up and running.

The pet calendar website (I can't remember it off the top of my head) might have a template we can use for organizing and publishing a book.

I regret that I would not be able to volunteer to take this on right now, but with all the talented folks here, there are probably some who have experience in a project like this.

Whatcha think?

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Wow! Not a single response? No one interested?

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Originally Posted by kuhio98

Wow! Not a single response? No one interested?

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Kuhio -- I think it sounds like a great idea -- PM me to discuss if ya get the go-ahead from Karen, I write manuals and do layout designs etc. and i'd be happy to help out :)

Karen, I'm bumping up this reeeeeeeeeeeally old thread because I want to ask - how is this going? Is the advertising providing sufficient funding, or would donations still be helpful?

Thanks,
Elyse

Edited at 8:00 PM to add: Kuhio98, I think a cookbook would be a terrific idea. My best friend from college did one for her theater group fund-raiser through Morris Publishing. You collect the recipes and submit them to the publishing house, and they turn it into a spiral-bound book.

Donations would be very helpful, as advertising has gone down. Thank you for asking!

Repeat Question from Last Year >>>

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke from a Year ago

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I think most of us would like to know the Total Amount donated and the
Number of Donors who participated.

I don't mind being a repeat donor - but I'd like to know what the average or median
amount donated was.

/s/ Phred

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It was about 200 people, and totaled just under $2,000.

We are always grateful for your support.

I forgot how to donate? :o Is there a link for paypal somewhere?

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Originally Posted by Karen from Two Years ago

For the past nine years, we have been featuring a new Dog, Cat and Pet story every day.
For the first time, we are trying something new.
We are having the Pet of the Day fundraiser to help us pay for the Internet hosting
and computer-related costs of running the websites.

We are delighted to bring a little bit joy into the hearts of people around the world each day.
If you are willing and able to send us a donation of $10 (or more) to defray the
last year's costs, and help us upgrade for the coming year, we would be grateful.

For general discussion post here, or for specific questions, you can email Paul.

Please choose donating through Amazon, PayPal, or our postal address:

Karen Watts
69 North Street
Newton, MA 02459-1737

Thank you very much for being part of PetoftheDay.com.
We are happy to do these sites, regardless of the success of this fundraiser.

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The reference to "donating" in the post quoted above brings you to a
Pet Talk page that offers LINKS to donating via PayPal and Amazon ...

Here's that page once again >>>

http://petoftheday.com/fundraiser.html

Karen ~
Can you Verify that those links on that "donating" page are still the correct
links to Pet Talk Fundraiser?

Yes, that page is still correct in terms of ways and links to donate!

;)

Merry New Year, Karen & Paul! :)

There's a few pennies on the way via PayPal.
Let me know that they arrive in the proper account.

{{{Hugs}}} to the Mayor and her Sidey-Kick, Mr. Paul :D

i like to send a check each time....thank you karen...for everything:)
you help sooooo many animals and people more than you know just having this website for support and education and lots more:)
i'm sorry i cannot donate a lot but i 'can' donate and 'will...happily donate' each time.i am so greatful for this site.
thanks again : )

Thanks, both of you. Phred, we'll let you know when it appears!

I need to remember to just send in a donation each year, regardless. This site is so important to me and my "kids". I love sharing stories and reading others stories. Honestly, when I can't check in I begin to panic!!!

Karen, I'm going to send you a check through snail mail this weekend. I hope that's okay. I do not have paypal or anything. It's easier for me to just send a check.