Jim and I want to say thank you to each and every person who helped make this auction possible. If you donated an item, placed a bid, or shared the link to our auction, we are in your debt! You helped us make this auction a resounding success, and we could not have done it without you.
The auction began way back at the beginning of July, when I created the pages you sifted through over the last two weeks. After the pages were created, it took about 10 minutes to create each individual listing. We had 200 individual listings that took a total of 34 hours to create, or about 2 hours a day for the last few weeks. Throughout these 200 listings were 402 individual items for you to bid on.
When we set out, our goal was to make $2,000 over and beyond expenses from the auction - but, we knew this goal was unrealistic. We're in a recession, and folks are holding each and every dollar a little tighter than usual. On top of that, there were the expenses of the auction itself
However, in animal rescue, we're all familiar with unrealistic goals. In animal rescue, our goal is to abolish commercial puppy mills every where. Our goal is to end animal abuse. Our goal is to empty animal shelters. Our goal is to spay or neuter every dog, until every dog has a home. In animal rescue, our goals are unrealistic -- because we want to change reality.
In that spirit, you helped us meet our goal. Not only did we meet it, we shattered it!
Of course, some of these funds will be used to ship items to you. But every other dime will be put directly to work to meet the rest of our unrealistic goals; to treat all the sick, home all the living, and honor all the passed through a renewed commitment to rescuing dogs on death's door in the shelter.
Together, we did something unrealistic. Next time, let's shoot for the "impossible."
If you were an auction winner, you will receive an invoice with directions on how to pay on TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010. You will need to pay for your auction purchases, or make arrangements to pay by check, by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
Any bidder who has not paid or arranged to pay by check by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 will FORFEIT their item to the next highest bidder.
Items will be shipped ASAP - some items like the Eskie Mugs, all shirts, and all mats are being made to order. Those items will take longer to reach you. Please keep track of your purchases, and notify us if you do not receive each item in a timely manner.
Tonight, there are 3 heart worm positive seniors who know they will live in spite of their infection. There are 3 puppies in loving homes who know they are safe from slavery in the puppy mill of their mother's origin. Tonight, there is a dog somewhere in Nebraska that needs another chance --- And thanks to you, we can provide it.
Ever On Behalf of the Dogs,
Madonna Kilpatrick
Secretary / Webmaster
Nebraska Heart Bandits
The auction began way back at the beginning of July, when I created the pages you sifted through over the last two weeks. After the pages were created, it took about 10 minutes to create each individual listing. We had 200 individual listings that took a total of 34 hours to create, or about 2 hours a day for the last few weeks. Throughout these 200 listings were 402 individual items for you to bid on.
When we set out, our goal was to make $2,000 over and beyond expenses from the auction - but, we knew this goal was unrealistic. We're in a recession, and folks are holding each and every dollar a little tighter than usual. On top of that, there were the expenses of the auction itself
However, in animal rescue, we're all familiar with unrealistic goals. In animal rescue, our goal is to abolish commercial puppy mills every where. Our goal is to end animal abuse. Our goal is to empty animal shelters. Our goal is to spay or neuter every dog, until every dog has a home. In animal rescue, our goals are unrealistic -- because we want to change reality.
In that spirit, you helped us meet our goal. Not only did we meet it, we shattered it!
Of course, some of these funds will be used to ship items to you. But every other dime will be put directly to work to meet the rest of our unrealistic goals; to treat all the sick, home all the living, and honor all the passed through a renewed commitment to rescuing dogs on death's door in the shelter.
Together, we did something unrealistic. Next time, let's shoot for the "impossible."
If you were an auction winner, you will receive an invoice with directions on how to pay on TUESDAY, AUGUST 31, 2010. You will need to pay for your auction purchases, or make arrangements to pay by check, by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010.
Any bidder who has not paid or arranged to pay by check by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 will FORFEIT their item to the next highest bidder.
Items will be shipped ASAP - some items like the Eskie Mugs, all shirts, and all mats are being made to order. Those items will take longer to reach you. Please keep track of your purchases, and notify us if you do not receive each item in a timely manner.
Tonight, there are 3 heart worm positive seniors who know they will live in spite of their infection. There are 3 puppies in loving homes who know they are safe from slavery in the puppy mill of their mother's origin. Tonight, there is a dog somewhere in Nebraska that needs another chance --- And thanks to you, we can provide it.
Ever On Behalf of the Dogs,
Madonna Kilpatrick
Secretary / Webmaster
Nebraska Heart Bandits