A Pet of the Day Fundraiser!

[Karen]

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.

[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?

[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?

Wow! Not a single response? No one interested?

[Blue_Frog]

Wow! Not a single response? No one interested?

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

[cassiesmom]

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.

[Karen]

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

[Cinder & Smoke]

Repeat Question from Last Year >>>

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

[Karen]

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

We are always grateful for your support.

[jenluckenbach]

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

[Cinder & Smoke]

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.

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?

[Karen]

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

[Cinder & Smoke]

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

[catfamily]

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 : )

[Karen]

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

[Taz_Zoee]

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.