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Bobbi and the Strays Update

I just had to post a link to the following article. We won't be losing our Vetport home any day now after all. Yippee!

www.nydailynews.com

I hope we'll have raised enough funds for a permanent home before our time at the Vetport is up.

Thanks for everyone's support.

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JenniferMaurer
Posted by JenniferMaurer
6 months ago
I am thrilled beyond words. And looking forward to hearing more good news when you get your permanent shelter

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
I hope there will be lots of good news to share. We're having our first walk-a-thon tomorrow and we're hoping it will be a big success. Details are on the website, www.BobbiAndTheStrays.org We've got a number of sponsors, but can always use lots more.

I haven't been able to say this in some time, but now we've got hope again...

GO TEAM!

sharon d.
Posted by sharon d. (3devinecats)
6 months ago
Susan,I was thrilled to come across this journal,as I've been really concerned about Bobbi and the Strays.Some added time is wonderful,and I hope that it leads to a more permanent fix,whether that be staying at the Vetport,or getting the funds needed to get your own place.I wish you guys the best of luck!

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thank you so much. There's been nothing good or even hopeful to report for so many months. We were all so concerned. Thank goodness someone up there is watching over us. Maybe the extra time will be enough for us to get a new home.

cherries33
Posted by cherries33
6 months ago
Well it's great to finally be able to read some good news coming from the bad economy. I'm so glad Bobbi and the Strays has gotten a reprieve.

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Yes, something good has finally come from this miserable economic downturn. I'm also hoping that the overly inflated prices of property will continue to decrease as our funds inrease. Maybe then we'll get a new home more quickly.

criscil
Posted by criscil
6 months ago
Susan, Being I don't buy a newspaper, my daughter called me with the news. Needless to say, I ran out and bought a copy right away! Couldn't have asked for better news! Thanks for posting on Zootoo! Hope to see you Saturday at the Walk-a-thon (I'll be by the BBQ's with Rose). Take care. Linda

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Hi Linda.

We don't get the Daily News either. We get Newsday, but I'm usually days behind in reading it. Danny saw the article in a co-worker's paper. I may be working at the Guardian Program table with Elmo by my side, but I don't know if I can make it or not after all. I've already warned Laura that I may not be able to make it.

Erica goes to St. Francis Prep and she came down with the flu. She had a mild case and is doing much better, but we've been exposed. So far the rest of us are fine, but our allergies are kicking in so every little allergy misery is constantly questioned--is it the flu? As long as we don't have a fever, it's allergies. Still...

I hope Harry did well at the class.

Stay healthy.

Susan

peach
Posted by peach
6 months ago
Hi Susan, Hope you're well and make it Saturday. Look for me, I'll be handing out tee shirts! :-)

peach
Posted by peach
6 months ago
Whoops....not handing out tee shirts....I meant goodie bags!
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Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thanks. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Maybe we'll have a big rain before then that will wash all of the tree pollen out of the air. Ahhh, to breathe freely again.

patty
Posted by patty (mikkizmom)
6 months ago
Susan, was just wondering what the situation was with Bobbi, glad you posted this update. Let's hope enough funds are raised for a new shelter in the reprieve the animals have gotten.

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Wouldn't that be just wonderful!

Cassie3
Posted by Cassie3
6 months ago
As I said before, this news made my day. Thank you!

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
You've been a supporter of ours for some time, including donating your time when you took care of the Adoptable Pets on this site. Thank you.

Sheila
Posted by Sheila (HayleysMom)
6 months ago
This is the very best news I have heard in ages - you have one full year +
to find a new home and generate support and I will bet you can all come together and do that... CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL AT BOBBI & THE STRAYS:)

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thanks for the good wishes. We've been increasing the number and type of our fundraising events, but they still won't get us to our goal in time. We're still counting on good-hearted individuals acting independently to help us get our new home.

Debby
Posted by Debby (zennla)
6 months ago
great timing..I was just looking the other day for an update to the situation.. I wish you the very best with finding the new place to call home.. and so happy to hear you have more time than you thought..

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thank you. I know we have so many people on Zootoo who care about what happens to us, that I had to share the good news. God willing the extra time will make all the difference in the world.

Debby
Posted by Debby (zennla)
6 months ago
I believe the extra time was given for a reason.. you will find a more permanent home..

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
How does the old saying go? From your lips to God's ears. Here's hoping He's listening.

Lynn C.
Posted by Lynn C. (MEKOMO)
6 months ago
Thanks for the update. At least you guys have some breathing room. Hope it give them enough time to find something that will work better for the animals and volenteers. Keep up the good work.

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thank you. We keep trying to think of new and different ways to raise funds. This Saturday we're having our first walk-a-thon and we're hoping it will be a success.

By the way, we now have a website of our own, www.BobbiAndTheStrays.org, which really looks very nice. Maybe now more people will take us seriously.

Lynn C.
Posted by Lynn C. (MEKOMO)
6 months ago
Your new site looks great! I will be digging in my pockets to send some "building fund" money soon. Again, thanks for the update.

Dennis S.
Posted by Dennis S. (Schoch)
6 months ago
Glad you got a reprieve and hope something permanent comes along real soon.................Dennis

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thank you so much. We're keeping our fingers crossed and working very hard to raise the funds we'll need.

Carol L.
Posted by Carol L. (langsford)
6 months ago
How wonderful to know have that looming over your shoulder for at least another year. GOOD news and I like the article as well, hope this brings in lots of interest and support -

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thank you. It would be really great if more people learned about us and our situation. The Daily News is one of the major newspapers in NYC. Times are really very tough for so many people, but if they know of our situation, maybe when things get better they might remember us and want to help, or adopt a dog or cat from us.

Sally B.
Posted by Sally B. (WASHshelter)
6 months ago
Glad to hear it! I really hope you guys get your permanent home Susan.

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Thank you. We're not giving up hope. Maybe the extension is the beginning of things going our way.

Mary G.
Posted by Mary G. (Norton)
6 months ago
Great News! You guys get some breathing room and with the pressure off can continue the hard work of finding a new and better and more accessible permanent home for your precious wards.

Susan
Posted by Susan (susan9207)
6 months ago
Yes, now that the pressure is off for the moment we'll be able to work even harder to raise the necessary funds. When you think the axe could drop at any moment, it's very discouraging knowing how far from your goal you really are. Now at least we have a chance.

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