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Title: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 01, 2013, 23:36:03 PM
Right here comes the good bit people  :wow:

You have done the most oustanding job in the auction and all those raw bidding fingers were well worth it............oh yes indeed.  :Luv2: :Luv2:

I am rather tired now so cant do loads of stuff but first would like to say thank youto everyone who worked behind the scenes to make the auction work.  :tired:

First and admit I am only just adding this........where is the idiot icon? and her work begins way before the auction starrts and that is Samazing.  :wow:

Sam is our commercial manager and contacts companys and people to try and get them to sponsor our auction.  All those ads in the top right corner represent those she has persuaded to sponsor us and without her we would not have an auction...................cue applause  ;D ;D ;D ;D

There is so much work over the two weeks and unless involved at the coalface you just wouldnt believe all the time and effort.  :shify: :shify:

So apologies if i miss anyone.  :scared:

Thanks to the two spreadsheet girls Jen and Louise.  ;D ;D

To the night staff who update and shuffle the threads Tan, Susanne, JS - aka Shonagh, i am sure there is another one or two, think Jen may have helped too.  ;D ;D

Tonight all of the above have worked their fingers to the bone and thank you thank you thank you  ;D ;D ;D

Now i get the good bit  :innocent: :innocent:

The first PROVISIONAL total for this years auction is











£1850




This may go up or down, hopefully up but there are things like Paypal charges to take out................pay by bank if you can please, any MOD can give you the account info just pm them.

If you can add a bit more to your payment all will be greatfully received..............so I guess its time for some of these  :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:



 
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Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: JackSpratt on December 01, 2013, 23:40:54 PM
Wow!! Way to go, Purrs peeps!! ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: pappilon on December 02, 2013, 00:19:29 AM
 :wow: :wow: Fantastic. ;D

 Thank you every one.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Tan on December 02, 2013, 00:21:59 AM
 :wow:  thank you all sooooo soooo much
 :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: KittyNic on December 02, 2013, 07:27:01 AM
That's fantastic! Well done everyone. :D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: alisonandarchie on December 02, 2013, 07:29:55 AM
Wow, that is wonderful :wow:

Well done to all involved :hug:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on December 02, 2013, 07:39:53 AM
OMG  ;D ;D :wow: :wow: FANTASTIC
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Stuart on December 02, 2013, 08:05:30 AM
Thats Brilliant  :wow:

there will also be my donation to add on top of this  ;) ( I only managed to get it in this morning )

I missed the auction this year as I am currently still in the middle of the north sea.............. and you have no
idea how much hassle i had trying to donate while the auction was still going  :doh: lost count of how many
times I lost the internet connection and absolutely hate typing on the phone  :tired:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 02, 2013, 08:32:51 AM
 ;D oooh well done everyone.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Nicola (RockysMum) on December 02, 2013, 11:23:59 AM
Well done everyone!!
My first ever Purrs Auction and I won 2 of the 3 things I really wanted  ;D
It's been great fun!
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Dawn F on December 02, 2013, 11:54:44 AM
well done everyone!  unfortunately lots of my last minute bids didn't go through (thanks BT!) but it was fun as usual, not sure I've won anything yet!!
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Ambersmum on December 02, 2013, 12:10:02 PM
Wow well done everybody!  I made a few bids but wasn't lucky enough to win anything this time - roll on the next auction!!!!
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: maddercow on December 02, 2013, 12:18:44 PM
Fantastic! 

And of course if everybody rounds up to the nearest pound the total may go up!

Well done everybody and thank you to the organisers for all your hard work, it was great fun as always.

XXX
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on December 02, 2013, 13:26:52 PM
Oh wow!  :wow: :wow: That's fantastic  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 02, 2013, 15:53:39 PM
We are still accepting donations, and the top 3 threads are still open. if you need Purrs bank details please pm a MOD.

Sadcly the list will not be up until late tonight unless there is a spread sheet expert out there who can add all the winning bidders, we have the amounts and aucyioneers.

i will be around for a while so pm me.

its been a wonderful auction and am sure the total will go up  ;D ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Dawn F on December 02, 2013, 15:54:32 PM
are the bank details same as save a life draw?
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 02, 2013, 15:56:26 PM
Yes indeedy  ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: nickynoo93 on December 02, 2013, 16:48:37 PM
That is fantastic, thank you very much for doing the auction, hopefully we will get to see some photos of the kitties that benefit from the auction.  :Luv2:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: lornab on December 02, 2013, 18:12:56 PM
What a great auction and a wonderful amount raised, thanks to all those who have worked so hard to make it happen :hug:

I am quite bothered that Purrs will have to foot the postage bill for all the items donated to them by businesses, especially since some of the stuff donated was very heavy and is going to cost a lot to post to the winning bidders.
I realize the deal this year was that the donor pays for the postage, which is fine when its an ordinary forum member doing the donating as that's what was agreed, however I would like to pay towards the postage costs of the items that I won to make sure that the proceeds raised for this very worthy cause does not cripple Purrs in the process. :-[
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 02, 2013, 18:35:10 PM
Some of the items get shipped by the businesses direct to the winners, afraid I dont know which though.

If you would like to donate for some of the postage we would be delighted and think it would be better if you Pm me and we can discuss.

Thank you very much Lorna  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: maddercow on December 02, 2013, 18:54:13 PM
What a great auction and a wonderful amount raised, thanks to all those who have worked so hard to make it happen :hug:

I am quite bothered that Purrs will have to foot the postage bill for all the items donated to them by businesses, especially since some of the stuff donated was very heavy and is going to cost a lot to post to the winning bidders.
I realize the deal this year was that the donor pays for the postage, which is fine when its an ordinary forum member doing the donating as that's what was agreed, however I would like to pay towards the postage costs of the items that I won to make sure that the proceeds raised for this very worthy cause does not cripple Purrs in the process. :-[

Well said, I have been concerned about that too. It was nice not having to factor in p&p while bidding but I am sure most of us were happy to pay p&p as part of the deal.

See how it pans out but perhaps worth re-considering the p&p aspect  for next year?

X
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 02, 2013, 19:01:30 PM
What a great auction and a wonderful amount raised, thanks to all those who have worked so hard to make it happen :hug:

I am quite bothered that Purrs will have to foot the postage bill for all the items donated to them by businesses, especially since some of the stuff donated was very heavy and is going to cost a lot to post to the winning bidders.
I realize the deal this year was that the donor pays for the postage, which is fine when its an ordinary forum member doing the donating as that's what was agreed, however I would like to pay towards the postage costs of the items that I won to make sure that the proceeds raised for this very worthy cause does not cripple Purrs in the process. :-[



Well said, I have been concerned about that too. It was nice not having to factor in p&p while bidding but I am sure most of us were happy to pay p&p as part of the deal.

See how it pans out but perhaps worth re-considering the p&p aspect  for next year?

X


Thanks for your comments guys, very useful to get feedback.  We will certainly give it some thought for next year  ;)  Obviously if people want to add a bit extra to their final amount we will gratefully accept  :hug:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 02, 2013, 19:11:53 PM
I have put forward an idea for next year to the staff but dont think anyone has read!

However we will be trialing some software to see how it works and that may preclude my idea.

My suggestion was that we have a standard £1 postage charge to all winning bidders on every item.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: stephaniescats on December 02, 2013, 21:16:43 PM
I really enjoyed being part of the auction, please don't hesitate to contact me next year to donate some stuff, including some of my cats. Well done to all the people involved in organising the auction!xx
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 02, 2013, 21:57:57 PM
I really enjoyed being part of the auction, please don't hesitate to contact me next year to donate some stuff, including some of my cats. Well done to all the people involved in organising the auction!xx

Thanks Stephanie, glad you enjoyed it and pleased you won some goodies.  I will certainly be in contact again  :hug:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: CuteCats on December 02, 2013, 22:02:27 PM
I have put forward an idea for next year to the staff but dont think anyone has read!

However we will be trialing some software to see how it works and that may preclude my idea.

My suggestion was that we have a standard £1 postage charge to all winning bidders on every item.

All you really need to do then would be to start them all off at £1+.  Would make it simpler than adding a pound afterwards wouldn't it?  Just my thoughts anyway!  :)  It did seem easier this year, and we can always donate a little extra if we wish.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 02, 2013, 22:37:16 PM
No that wouldnt work people would just bid up to an amount and stop like this year
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL
Post by: Tan on December 03, 2013, 00:30:45 AM
Yayy winners list is fini  ;D ;D

Its' here - http://www.purrsinourhearts.co.uk/index.php/topic,44215.msg791871.html#msg791871

 :hug: :hug: :hug: thanks soooo much  :hug: :hug: :hug:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 04, 2013, 01:45:09 AM
Well i have news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The provisional total has increased.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Thought you may like to know  :evillaugh:

just a bit lol

the new provisional total is....................cue fanfare  :innocent: :innocent:










£2000





My flab is gasted  :shify: :shify:  and once the money has been counted with the lovely extra bits you all are adding I really hope this may go up  :innocent:

The Ferals and Strays are one lucky bunch  ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: pappilon on December 04, 2013, 06:36:57 AM
 :wow: :wow:  Fantastic ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on December 04, 2013, 07:14:45 AM
Oh Wow!!   That reallly is amazing.   :wow: :wow: :wow:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: KittyNic on December 04, 2013, 07:42:41 AM
That's fantastic news! I was hoping we could hit the £2000 mark and we have! Well done all. :-)
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 04, 2013, 08:23:53 AM
Yay ... that's amazing ... well done everyone.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on December 04, 2013, 09:02:47 AM
 :rofl: :rofl: THAT IS FANTASTIC NEWS  :rofl: ROLLING WITH HAPPINESS.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Dawn F on December 04, 2013, 09:19:20 AM
fab news, it was a great auction this year!
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Rosella moggy on December 04, 2013, 09:47:19 AM
Isn't that just fantastic  :) :) :) :) :)
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: LouiseJ on December 04, 2013, 10:18:53 AM
Awesome.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: CatGirl on December 04, 2013, 10:44:17 AM
That's great,shame i didn't win anything.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: CuteCats on December 04, 2013, 16:33:08 PM
That's really Brilliant!!!  :) :Luv:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 04, 2013, 16:38:29 PM
That's great,shame i didn't win anything.

We are accepting donations  :innocent:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: FeralStrayFoundation on December 05, 2013, 09:43:55 AM
Hi guys,

I have just seen this, and I really do not know what to say...  :Luv:

This amount is completely amazing, and I cannot thank you all enough for picking the Feral & Stray Foundation as the recipient of the funds. The hard work you've put in is truly amazing, and thank you so much to all the people and companies who donated items...

So you can see in real terms how much this will help, £2000 will pay for 155 spays or 319 castrates based on our current costs!!!! This means that by receiving donations at the clinics, and also the donations we receive from the microchips, the funds can continue to roll and we can continue the neutering clinics indefinitely.

On another note, the clinics can and will be run anywhere in the UK now, so if you know of a proactive veterinary practices in your area who would be interested in coming onboard with the scheme, please let me know. We need more vets onboard to run on either Sundays or on a weekday basis if they prefer. I have a large and growing pool of fantastic volunteer vets, nurses and support staff,  so I really want to get more clinics operating...

Anyway, thank you SO much again. When I started the foundation and the neutering clinics, I had no idea I'd end up with so much fantastic support from so many wonderful people. I think of those 4 wonderful kittens and their mum who lost their lives - the very reason I started the foundation - and all this is in honour of them and the many cats we can help...

Thanks  :Luv2:

Liz xxx
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 05, 2013, 15:34:05 PM
Great to hear from you Liz. its a great total isnt it  ;D ;D

Acyually it may go up  :shify: :shify: :shify:

Loads of work still to be done but we are getting there  ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: jowgoat on December 05, 2013, 16:41:56 PM
Brilliant. The Feral and Stray Foundation is so very worthy  :Luv:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on December 05, 2013, 20:17:00 PM
Super amount and fantastic work you do Liz -  :Luv:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: mysticmog on December 05, 2013, 20:54:07 PM
Fantastic amount! Well done to everyone! :hug:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Tigerlily (Allison) on December 06, 2013, 08:27:39 AM
 :wow: :wow: :wow:

That's an amazing total.
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 06, 2013, 15:26:44 PM
Still provisional  :shify: :shify:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Sam (Fussy_Furball) on December 07, 2013, 10:35:01 AM
I've just made my payment (Including the payment for Tiggs's item plus a bit extra).
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: maryas on December 08, 2013, 18:46:24 PM
So glad we've all done so well again.

Better start thinking of what I can put in next year  ;) :rofl:

Mary
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: Gail Bengal Slave on December 09, 2013, 20:45:49 PM
So glad we've all done so well again.

Better start thinking of what I can put in next year  ;) :rofl:

Mary

Me too already have my thinking head on  :Luv:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................NEW
Post by: souffle on December 09, 2013, 21:01:18 PM
Amazing total :) Well done everyone.
I am knitting black cats all next year I think!!
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on December 25, 2013, 14:03:19 PM
Well today is Christmas Day.................noooooooooooooo  :evillaugh:

So guess some good news is due  :innocent:

And we have some, oh yes indeed   :shify:

So wont delay any more  ;D

We have a new auction total to blow your tiny minds and kill off your one grey cell  :rofl: :rofl:

It may change again as think we have some money still owing but more of that in New Year I think.

However the following amount was transfered yesterday to Liz for her Feral and Stray Foundation  :shocked: :Crazy: :evillaugh: :Luv2:











£2168






I think thats a loads of cats for neuter and chipping  :wow:

Well done everyone and hope you all having a great Christmas  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



:ahh: :ahh: :ahh: :ahh: :ahh:

 :cat laugh: :cat laugh: :cat laugh:

:thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou: :thankyou:

:xmas 8: :xmas 8:

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Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: Liz on December 25, 2013, 14:14:04 PM
What wonderful news and well done for all the hard work Gill even on Christmas day  ;D

When does next years start :innocent: :rofl:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: souffle on December 25, 2013, 15:14:35 PM
OMG amazing Merry Christmas to all the ferals and strays and a huge thank you to everyone who made this possible in a big or small way. :)
You are amazing x
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: maddercow on December 25, 2013, 19:09:27 PM
Wonderful. X
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: FeralStrayFoundation on December 25, 2013, 19:51:41 PM
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv: :Luv:

That is AMAZING!!!! Thank you all so, so much... what a wonderful surprise on Christmas day!!!!

I will reply more, and give you all an update once the Christmas chaos has ceased.

Thanks SO much guys... mind is completely blown!!!!

Liz xxxxxx
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: KittyNic on December 26, 2013, 10:00:09 AM
Fantastic news!
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: Rosella moggy on December 26, 2013, 10:20:11 AM
Am so proud to me a Purrs member  :)

The work you do is just fantastic Liz  :gold stars: :clap:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: Sue P (Paddysmum) on January 02, 2014, 07:40:31 AM



So lovely to see how much has been raised, and makes the madness all worthwhile  :evillaugh:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 02, 2014, 14:26:43 PM
This is now the FINAL total  ;D ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: sheilarose on January 03, 2014, 08:45:55 AM
Congratulations, Purrs peeps. You're all AMAZING.

 :grouphug: :grouphug:
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: JackSpratt on January 06, 2014, 11:51:07 AM
Well done, everyone!! ;D
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: FeralStrayFoundation on January 11, 2014, 14:19:59 PM
Hi all,

Firstly, what can I say about the fantastic amount raised from the Christmas auction... it blew my mind to receive £2,138 for the foundation!! Thank you all so much for selecting the foundation, and for donating and bidding on items...

So you can see the reality of what this amount can do, the money will neuter:

168 female cats or 346 male cats!!

So, this is the plan I’m working on for 2014.

There is currently one vet operating the neutering scheme in Boston, Lincolnshire, on a weekday basis. Initially, I am going to be approaching new practices with the following idea, to try and encourage them onboard.

I will be asking for them to run the scheme on a weekday basis (Monday to Thursday, as Fridays are often an extremely hectic day in practice), and the costs will be based on our current figures, which may fluctuate a little depending on which suppliers they use for drugs/consumables, etc. This will be for stray and ferals initially that rescues and the public can take in for neutering, but if they’re happy to take in cats from those in receipt of benefits, they even better. I will be asking for this.

I have three practices who are interested in getting onboard already, which are based in Nottingham, Grantham and another one in Boston, and I am waiting to see if this will be a weekday/Sunday basis. I still have a large pool of vets and nurses able and willing to help on Sunday neutering clinics, so the options are open.

I am also in close contact with local frontline RSPCA officers who are able to tell me who are the proactive, welfare orientated vets are. I have been given a list of about four more practices!

Also, for those on the forum or from rescues who know proactive vets/practices, I more than welcome being informed about them, as the funding can and will be used nationwide. If they are not prepared to do the cost-price service, but a much-reduced service, then this could also be funded.

I have an ongoing deal for microchips, which I get for £1.19 inc. VAT for the foundation. From these chips we ask for a £7.00 donation, and the funds received from chips enable the fund to keep ‘topped-up’.

I also have a deal for FeLV/FIV snap tests to be used on stray and feral cats, which is done prior to neutering.

So, I welcome any ideas and thoughts on the scheme, any practices who may be interested in getting involved, any volunteers interested in helping out, and basically any help promoting and getting the scheme introduced in other areas.

If anyone would like a copy of the current presentation to see how things work etc, please feel free to message/email me and I’ll send it on...

Email: feralstrayfoundation@gmail.com

With the fundraising I have done privately, along with the supporters of the foundation who make donations, I have a decent fund to really get cracking with more clinics.

Thank you everyone again; I still cannot believe how well the auction did!!

Liz (I will also post this as a Feral & Stray Foundation update)
Title: Re: THE AUCTION TOTAL.....................Trending STOP PRESS NEW
Post by: Gill (sneakiefeline) on January 11, 2014, 16:15:13 PM
I hope that more vets will get involved and this will become truely nationwide  ;D ;D

Please keep the updates coming so we can see when and how our money is being spent.

hope its a great new year  ;D ;D