One of my relatives was looking at me in befuddlement this week as I sat at the computer at 1 in the morning, tap-tap-tapping away at the keyboard. “Why are you doing this?” he asked, looking over my shoulder at the pictures I was uploading for one of the auctions. “It seems like a ton of work.”
I nodded magnanimously. Truth is, I was sharing the guest bedroom with my mother and she was snoring so I would have been up anyway- so it was either raising funds for the Red Cross or playing Peggle. Every time I started to regret taking this on, I’d flip on CNN and immediately regret regretting anything.
If you don’t know what I’m talking about, I have a little bit of an explanation here. Short version is, buy some pet stuff and support Red Cross. That’s really the gist of it.
Now that all the auctions are live, I’ve combined the week of individual listings all into one massive gargantuan mosaic of awesomeness so you can gaze in wonder all in one peek. But to make your life easier, since it is one massive picture and list, I’ve placed it dramatically behind a jump.
ROW 1
2 Peg Dog Bone Leash Hanger from Rusty Dawg Pet Products
One of a kind “Benny Polo” t-shirt from Eco Pup Dog Clothing
Signed copy of Nan Arthur’s “Chill Out Fido!”
Capture the Love ClayPaws Kit from VeterinaryWisdom.com
Dog Bone Lampwork bead from Firefly Lampwork
ROW 2
Signed copy of Ingrid King’s Buckley’s Story
One hour toxic-free living consultation with Nadine M. Rosin
A BRODY bead! (!!!) from Firefly Lampwork
Signed copy of Darlene Arden’s Rover, Get off her leg!
All natural calming collar from Calming Collars.com
ROW 3
Argos the greyhound lampwork bead from Firefly Lampwork
Barnie the cat lampwork bead from Firefly Lampwork
One hour toxic free living phone consultation with Nadine M. Rosin (2 of 3)
Floral Buckle Dog Collar from Rusty Dawg Pet Products
One of a kind original character dog sketch by Disney animator Tara Nicole Whitaker
Row 4
James Herriot’s Treasury for Children
SueEllen Ross Golden Retriever 3D mug with organic treats from Land of Pure Gold
Buckley’s Story by Ingrid King- Signed Copy (2 of 3)
Signed Buster at the Wall book – out of print from Land of Pure Gold
Fred Stone’s Partners Signed Fine Art print from Land of Pure Gold
ROW 5
Fred Stone Partners Fine China Collectible Mug from Land of Pure Gold
Pink on black polka dots dog collar from Rusty Dawg Pet Products
BlogPaws 2010 pass- pet blogging conference!
Heart Dog Tibetan Prayer Flags from Land of Pure Gold
Artist Fred Stone’s Buddy the Surf Dog Signed Poster and Limited Edition Tee from Land of Pure Gold
ROW 6
One of a kind hand knit organic cotton dog walking scarf from Land of Pure Gold
Buckley’s Story signed by author Ingrid King (3/3)
Artist Fred Stone’s Partners Limited Edition Collector’s Tee from Land of Pure Gold
$200 gift certificate to K9cuisine.com- premium food, supplies, treats, and more (1/2)
Remember the Love ClayPaws kit from VeterinaryWisdom.com
ROW 7
“Rescue Mom” car magnet plus $25 donation to the rescue of your choosing from Romeothecat.com
“Wooftastic” dog hoodie S/M/L from the Smiling Frog
One year membership to Bandanna of the Month from Puparazzi! Pet Bow-tique
1 hour toxic-free Living phone consultation with Nadine M. Roisin (3/3)
$200 gift certificate to K9cuisine.com- premium food, supplies, treats, and more (2/2)
ROW 8
Signed copy of Dogfessions by Nikki Moustaki
DeLuxe Furminator, your choice of size from Furminator
“Pawtographed” Brody pic plus walk-on in future Pet Doctor Barbie post from Brody and Dr V (I couldn’t come up with anything better. But, you do get to get turned into a Barbie, which is always kind of cool.)
Golden Retriever Leash Holder from Art For Milk Bones
ROW 9
“Hearts for Valentine’s Day” sampler set from Biscuits by Lambchop
One of a kind handcrafted “Mirror” journal/album from Bourbon Creek Books
“Boogie Loves All-Mighty” Set of 6 signed prints from Doggie Drawings by Lili
Dip Your Paws into Biscuits by Lambchop, Deluxe Sampler Set from Biscuits by Lambchop
Beautiful tuxedo stripe overstuffed “Dutchie” dog bed from Pet-Super-Store.com
All right people. That is 45 live auctions. If there is nothing at all that appeals to you there I just can’t help you. š That’s OK though, you can still donate directly to your relief effort of choice and still have good karma.
YAY! I cannot WAIT to see the chew toy. I know James will thrilled with it too!!
I still have interest!
Prudence is very upset that I’ve been outbid on the Brody photo. She wanted it framed and placed by her bed. She has quite the crush.
I am totally interested in the PR doll. I want 3! One for my dog, one for my ex’s dog, and one for my mom’s dogs!!!