The campaign continues into 2010 but now through Ebay (calaisplage) and at The Huntingdon Antique Centre. Mac, our 13 year old Cairn Terier - a regular on my swapmeet travels and usually found asleep in a apple box under the table - sadly had to be put to sleep in December 2007. In his memory I pledged to raise funds to aid Various Animal Rescues including Animal Helpline (www.homes4dogs.co.uk) , Tailends (www.tailends.co.uk), The Little Dog Rescue (www.littledogrescue.co.uk) and The Donkey Sanctuary.
The original aim was to raise £3000. But the plight of many of these rescues is such that we will make it ongoing.
How you can help.
1. Everytime you purchase any spare part from our extensive range we will donate 5p.
2. Email us and let us round up your orders to the nearest 50p or pound.
3. Purchase items from our new Ebay account or visit The Huntingdon Antique Centre. This includes a wide range of collectables, including railway, diecast models, china & glass, postcards, stamps and First Day Covers.
Total Raised since January 1st 2008 is £2830 (updated 29/05/10).
Donations by Abbiegails over the last two years includes
£100 to Tailends (May2010).
Contributions to vets bills.
Tombola/Raffle prizes for various rescues.
Costume Jewellery & Toiletries to Brackens Dog Rescue (Isle of Wight) for auction.
Tiaras, Toiletries and Railway to Hope Rescue for Feb auction.
Leads and collars to Hope Rescue for pound dogs.
£30 sponsorship of tea/coffee at meet & greet.
Leads, collars & coats to Animal Helpline.
Coats for Rescue Remedies via TRPD.
Membership competition sponsor at Little Dog Rescue.
£75 each to Animal Helpline and Dogsos to sponsor their websites.
Donated a pressure washer for kennel cleaning.
Given vouchers totalling £500 to 4 charities to reward fundraisers and helpers.
Sponsored two dogs at Tailends and donating treats.
Fostered three ex-breeding dogs and adopted another Cairn, from Many Tears Animal Rescue.
Over £160 donated to Friends of Many Tears in July.
Over £80 to Dogsos in August plus donated the Tombola prizes to Animal Helpline and Friends of Many Tears (£250 approx).
£40 sponsorship to Animal Helpline of their Dog Show.
Purchased leads, collars, fleece coats, towels and other items from TRPD to donate to the rescues. Approx £300.
£100 for Xmas treats at Many Tears.
£150 to Doris Banham kennel cost for 1 month.
Over £1000 worth of Toiletries donated to about 5 animal charities for fundraising and giving to helpers.