Winter straw has arrived

Our winter straw supply arrived and was tucked away in our straw shed recently.

The straw was so generously provided by Susan of the ABE! Fund of Illinois again this year.

300 bales of fresh dry oat straw is critical to keep the dogs and puppies insulated and warm throughout the winter in the outdoor kennels at the RLRR shelter.

Mike also banked up the cathouse addition with straw to prevent the water pipes from freezing.

Thank you to Susan, Crumpet (Susan's adopted Red Lake dog) and Mike for your help in keeping the shelter warm this winter.

Sincerely, Karen

Winter bedding supplies received

Hi, and a special thank you to the friends of Red Lake Rosie who donated money for the 300 bales of oat straw needed for 2009-10 winter shelter bedding.

As it turned out our economical source at $2.00 per bale from last year dried up, and the price for the straw delivered and unloaded this year was a whopping $4.00 per bale. I needed $1200 to pay that bill and when I opened the mailbox yesterday, much to my surprise and great appreciation, I found $1,175.85 in donations!

We are happy to announce that the straw is delivered, stacked neatly and covered with tarp in the old hay shed AND paid for and all ready for winter. This supply should last the whole winter. If the Farmer's Almanac is correct we are expecting a bitterly cold and dry winter so now we are prepared.

Thank you donors!

Sincerely, Karen and RLRR

Winter is coming

Marilou at Pet Haven was kind enough to make a video in support of the Red Lake Rosie's Rescue winter bedding drive.



RLRR needs donations to purchase oat straw and cedar wood chips to keep the animals warm in their outdoor kennels. About 300 bales of straw @ $2.00 per bale and 20 bales of cedar wood chips @ $5.29/ bale are needed.

Winter will be coming soon in the far north of Minnesota, so we need to prepare now before the snow comes.

Thanks for the straw!

We want to thank Tom and Nancy O'Sullivan who came to the rescue once again and hauled in 108 bales of wonderful dry oat straw on December 28th. The following day a local farmer also delivered a load and now we have enough straw for the rest of the winter.

We want to also thank SP, Dee Dee, and the Williana Clumber Spaniel Club in Chicago that recently held a fundraiser to help pay for animal bedding.
With the very cold weather here in the winters, straw is a vital necessity to keep the animals warm and comfortable in the outdoor kennels. Puppies and dogs love the straw.

In the spring, summer, and fall seasons we use cedar chips which helps keep the animals healthier.

Thank you all. Karen