Check this quilt out!

Each year Ratbone Rescues volunteers make quilt squares that are made into a quilt for our yearly quilt raffle - the group's major fundraiser. The money is all used for the veterinary expenses, such as vaccinations, spay/neuter surgeries, etc., that regularly go above the $150/$175 adoption fee the group charges for dogs/puppies. Last year over 350 dogs were rescued by Ratbone. That's almost a dog a day! This year we have a bunch of new foster parents and we're hoping to save even more.

To see more photos of the quilt and the 2 throw pillows that come with it, check out the 2008 Quilt page on Ratbone Rescues Website.



This years quilt is dedicated to a very special dog, Basil Ratbone, who was the little dog who started it all. Ratbone founder, Caroline Wood, was so taken with her sweet little dog, Basil, that she created the rescue group Ratbone Rescues, which grew from a small group of helpers into a rescue group spread across the United States and Canada. Basil passed away this year, as did his sweet sister, both dying peacefully of old age.



If you are interested in a chance to win this great quilt and the two matching throw pillows that go with it raffle tickets are 1 for $5; 3 for $10; 9 for $25; and 20 for $50. The winner will receive the Quilt and Pillows by certified, insured mail 7 to 10 days after the drawing is held. To purchase tickets you can either use paypal or send in a check or money order. The paypal link is at the bottom of the fundraiser page (be sure to note "2008 Quilt Project", and how many Raffle Tickets you wish to purchase). If you want to send in for your tickets pay by check or money order: Ratbone Rescues P.O. Box 3237 Seminole, FL 33775-3237. Again, note that the money is for the quilt project and how many tickets that you wish to purchase.