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GENERAL QUESTIONS:
So what was this all about, anyway?
This was about simultaneously supporting handmade, independent businesses/crafters/designers/artists
and rounding up money for animal rescue organizations. We collected handmade/individually-created
items and put them up for sale here. The proceeds were then donated to animal rescue
groups.
Are you collecting donations?
We are not collecting donations at this time.
We last made donations at the end of June 2008.
All proceeds from items that sold from the end of June 2008 will be donated and split between (we're going all-greyhound this time!):
- Greyhound Protection League:
"The Greyhound Protection League is a national, non-profit, all volunteer organization dedicated to protecting greyhounds from the exploitation and abuses inherent in the greyhound racing industry. We believe that through education and continued media exposure, the public perception of greyhound racing will be altered from that of a harmless spectator activity to its brutal reality - a blood sport responsible for immense animal suffering and the routine killing of thousands of young, healthy dogs each year."
- Grey2K USA:
"GREY2K USA is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to ending this cruelty. We are a network of humane-minded citizens who work to pass stronger dog protection laws and close down existing greyhound racetracks. We also offer adoption referral information to help the thousands of dogs still racing."
CFC's Rounds:
- Round 10 (January 2008 - June 2008) benefitted Greyhound Protection League and Grey2K USA. Total amount raised: $1,568.19
- Round 9 (June 2007 - December 2007) benefitted 2nd Chance At Life, Compassion Without Borders, and Pregnant Mare Rescue.
Total amount raised: $1785.40
- Round 8 (winter - spring 2007) benefitted Greyhound Adoption of Florida, KARE, and Rocket Dog Rescue.
Total amount raised: $1888.08
- Round 7 (fall - winter 2006) benefitted Operation Scooby, Animal Protection and Rescue League, and Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Total amount raised: $3169.86 (we had a great round-- thank you!)
- Round 6 (spring - summer 2006) benefitted Greyhound Adoption of Ohio, Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary, and Farm Sanctuary.
Total amount raised: $1739.73
- Round 5 (winter - spring 2006) benefitted SOS Galgos, Best Friends, and PAWS.
Total amount raised: $1599.83
- Round 4 (fall - winter 2005) benefitted Grey2K, Woodstock Farm Animal Sanctuary//Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary*, and Family Dog's New Life. Total amount raised: $2136.33
*OohMahNee Farm Sanctuary (the original chosen org) dissolved January 1 2006, and they suggested we defer our donation to these two orgs, who took in some of OohMahNee's animals when they closed.
- Round 3 (spring - summer 2005) benefitted Greyhound Protection League. Amount raised: approx. $2300
- Round 2 (fall 2004) benefitted Michigan Greyhound Connection. Amount raised: approx. $2200
- Round 1 (early 2004) benefitted Sasha Farm. Amount raised: approx. $700
Some feedback from previous recipients:
Pregnant Mare Rescue said: “Thank you for choosing us. It helps the horses so much. They are such wonderful animals. They are the furthest thing from throw-aways. And the babies should be given the chance at life. Thank you so much.”
Rocket Dog Rescue said: “Thank you so much for your generous donation to Rocket Dog Rescue. It was so incredible to receive this gift for our rescued dogs. Often, our dogs need medical treatment before they can be adopted. Your support has helped us defray some of the costs and be able to rescue more dogs. Thank you, thank you, thank you for your support and for Crafters for Critters.”
Greyhound Adoption of Florida said: “A huge thank you for your generosity and kindness. Each dollar helps us to give a future to yet another greyhound. Blessings to all involved!”
Operation Scooby said: “WOW! That donation is simply awesome! It’s the largest Operation Scooby has ever received! Thank you so much for selecting us as your recipient! The galgos of Scooby are the real benefactors, of course, and all donated money goes to help them. Many many thanks!”
Animal Protection and Rescue League said: “We just received your generous check! You are amazing! This will help us a great deal in establishing our rescued farmed animal sanctuary and education center! We are in the process of buying the land right now, so the donation could not have come at a more useful time!!!”
Best Friends said: “What a great idea -- crafters for critters! Thank you so much for your creative and artistic way to raise funds for the animals! Thank you again for helping the animals and for selecting Best Friends.”
SOS Galgos said: “Thank you so much for the check that arrived today. We are so grateful to you and Crafters for Critters. Please thank everyone on your team on our behalf too. All this rescue work is so painful, it’s thanks to people like yourselves so far away but so supportive, that we can go on.”
Who was behind Crafters for Critters?
Other than myself (Melissa), there are few others that helped out with CFC.
My mom Jodi shipped out all the orders.
Kerri drew the cute CFC logo dog.
And Ryan built the CFC database that keeps everything manageable and running smoothly!