brownieB26
April 14th, 2005, 06:36 AM
hey guys! I know this probably seems kind of shady, and/or like spam, but I know this guy and he is seriously the most dedicated, sincere person I have had the joy of meeting. He has helped my AR/AW group with organizing so many events and I can't stand to see his efforts go unrewarded. I don't want anyone at all to feel obligated to send him money, but any little bit you may have leftover would help him out!! I don't feel comfortable just posting his name and address for anyone on the web to see, so if you could PM if you're interested in mailing him, I'll get back to you right away! From the bottom of my heart and his, thank you so much to anyone who can contribute!!
> Where in Illinois can you find 58 rescued chickens*
> & 4 rescued goats**?
>
> *The 58 chickens are made-up of 12 roosters & 46
> hens and come from a variety of places - some are
> from the two rescues from the infamous Buckeye
> Farms, some are now grown Easter chicks that were
> raised to adulthood, some are give-ups that were no
> longer wanted by their former owners, 3 roosters
> were found roaming the halls of an apartment
> building last Fall in Palatine, a northwest suburb
> of Chicago and the newest member of the flock is a
> rooster, Valentino, who arrived on Sunday and who
> was rescued by a caring individual after escaping
> from certain death at a sacrificial rite on
> Chicago’s north side.
>
> **The four goats include 2 older pygmy goats that
> are now about 10 years old and whose former owner no
> longer wanted to care for them, but wanted to be
> sure they would not be killed. The two other goats
> are larger breeds and came together as a couple. The
> female would have been returned to 4-H breeding
> activity, and slaughtered when no longer of value,
> and the handsome and clever male was destined to be
> slaughtered for winter food, since he was neutered
> and of no value for breeding.
>
> The answer to the question in line one is - Our yard
> and barn! When Terry & I married in ‘97 & moved to
> Mahomet, we hoped to be able to use our rural
> acreage to help animals. Of course, we have dogs &
> cats as family members, but adding farm animals has
> added something special to our lives, and it is our
> continued dream and hope to never say no to an
> animal that needs a home and our help.
>
> As many of you know, over the past 8 years I have
> dedicated much of my time, in addition to caring for
> our growing animal family, to lobbying for animal
> welfare & humane legislation in Springfield, while
> also joining with small farmers, local residents,
> animal welfare advocates and environmentalists to
> fight factory farms throughout Illinois. It has been
> a commitment that has had me “on call” to travel
> to meetings, public hearings, events, lobbying, etc.
> While I feel that every minute spent has been
> special and important, from a financial perspective
> it has not been good. While from time to time I have
> received support from groups for lobbying on
> specific issues, and Humane PAC funds have helped
> offset some expenses like gas, etc., for the most
> part we have “been there for the animals” when
> they have needed us by draining our savings &
> retirement funds and stretching the use of our
> credit cards beyond their limits. It has also
> recently become clear that I will be ! in need of
> expensive back surgery to correct problems that have
> proved both painful and have limited my activities -
> the reason I have been unable to walk the halls of
> our state capitol in Springfield this year to lobby
> for animal welfare legislation - and which will only
> serve to deepen our financial hole. Those of you who
> have dogs & cats, as we do, can well appreciate the
> ongoing cost of food & Vet care, and when you add
> the cost of food, Vet care and supplies to make our
> barn and property a home for farm animals, the costs
> skyrocket!
>
> I am writing to ask for your help in moving us
> beyond our current financial crisis, while also
> allowing us to continue to have an “open door”
> policy with regard to taking in farm animals that
> need a home and our help.
>
> I know that each of you has their own financial
> needs and issues, and most of you have your animal
> family members to care for too. I ask that you help
> to whatever extent you can, and that you pass this
> letter along to anyone or any group you feel might
> be in a position to be of assistance.
>
> With your help we will continue to be that ‘haven
> of hope’ for abandoned or rescued farm animals
> that are in need of a permanent home where they can
> safely and happily live out their lives without fear
> of being killed or treated inhumanely.
>
> Please send any financial support you can, in any
> amount, to us at the address on the top of this
> letter. Make checks payable to “Don or Terry
> Rolla”, and in the memo section at the bottom of
> the check, please write “Rolla Rescue”. Be sure
> that we have your address and E-Mail address so that
> we can thank you and share with you stories of the
> animals that come to us for safe haven.
>
> Both Terry & I thank you in advance for any
> assistance you can provide, and we know that with
> your help, animals in need will always have a home
> with us in east central Illinois.
>
> Thank you for your kindness and generosity in
> advance.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Don Rolla
sorry about the Java/HTML >> things. I couldn't get them to go away without erasing them from every line. Also, mods, I'm really sorry if this is a sucky location but I just wanted as many people to see this as possible. Please move it if need be!!!
> Where in Illinois can you find 58 rescued chickens*
> & 4 rescued goats**?
>
> *The 58 chickens are made-up of 12 roosters & 46
> hens and come from a variety of places - some are
> from the two rescues from the infamous Buckeye
> Farms, some are now grown Easter chicks that were
> raised to adulthood, some are give-ups that were no
> longer wanted by their former owners, 3 roosters
> were found roaming the halls of an apartment
> building last Fall in Palatine, a northwest suburb
> of Chicago and the newest member of the flock is a
> rooster, Valentino, who arrived on Sunday and who
> was rescued by a caring individual after escaping
> from certain death at a sacrificial rite on
> Chicago’s north side.
>
> **The four goats include 2 older pygmy goats that
> are now about 10 years old and whose former owner no
> longer wanted to care for them, but wanted to be
> sure they would not be killed. The two other goats
> are larger breeds and came together as a couple. The
> female would have been returned to 4-H breeding
> activity, and slaughtered when no longer of value,
> and the handsome and clever male was destined to be
> slaughtered for winter food, since he was neutered
> and of no value for breeding.
>
> The answer to the question in line one is - Our yard
> and barn! When Terry & I married in ‘97 & moved to
> Mahomet, we hoped to be able to use our rural
> acreage to help animals. Of course, we have dogs &
> cats as family members, but adding farm animals has
> added something special to our lives, and it is our
> continued dream and hope to never say no to an
> animal that needs a home and our help.
>
> As many of you know, over the past 8 years I have
> dedicated much of my time, in addition to caring for
> our growing animal family, to lobbying for animal
> welfare & humane legislation in Springfield, while
> also joining with small farmers, local residents,
> animal welfare advocates and environmentalists to
> fight factory farms throughout Illinois. It has been
> a commitment that has had me “on call” to travel
> to meetings, public hearings, events, lobbying, etc.
> While I feel that every minute spent has been
> special and important, from a financial perspective
> it has not been good. While from time to time I have
> received support from groups for lobbying on
> specific issues, and Humane PAC funds have helped
> offset some expenses like gas, etc., for the most
> part we have “been there for the animals” when
> they have needed us by draining our savings &
> retirement funds and stretching the use of our
> credit cards beyond their limits. It has also
> recently become clear that I will be ! in need of
> expensive back surgery to correct problems that have
> proved both painful and have limited my activities -
> the reason I have been unable to walk the halls of
> our state capitol in Springfield this year to lobby
> for animal welfare legislation - and which will only
> serve to deepen our financial hole. Those of you who
> have dogs & cats, as we do, can well appreciate the
> ongoing cost of food & Vet care, and when you add
> the cost of food, Vet care and supplies to make our
> barn and property a home for farm animals, the costs
> skyrocket!
>
> I am writing to ask for your help in moving us
> beyond our current financial crisis, while also
> allowing us to continue to have an “open door”
> policy with regard to taking in farm animals that
> need a home and our help.
>
> I know that each of you has their own financial
> needs and issues, and most of you have your animal
> family members to care for too. I ask that you help
> to whatever extent you can, and that you pass this
> letter along to anyone or any group you feel might
> be in a position to be of assistance.
>
> With your help we will continue to be that ‘haven
> of hope’ for abandoned or rescued farm animals
> that are in need of a permanent home where they can
> safely and happily live out their lives without fear
> of being killed or treated inhumanely.
>
> Please send any financial support you can, in any
> amount, to us at the address on the top of this
> letter. Make checks payable to “Don or Terry
> Rolla”, and in the memo section at the bottom of
> the check, please write “Rolla Rescue”. Be sure
> that we have your address and E-Mail address so that
> we can thank you and share with you stories of the
> animals that come to us for safe haven.
>
> Both Terry & I thank you in advance for any
> assistance you can provide, and we know that with
> your help, animals in need will always have a home
> with us in east central Illinois.
>
> Thank you for your kindness and generosity in
> advance.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> Don Rolla
sorry about the Java/HTML >> things. I couldn't get them to go away without erasing them from every line. Also, mods, I'm really sorry if this is a sucky location but I just wanted as many people to see this as possible. Please move it if need be!!!