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Teresamag · 06-04-2010, 05:50 AM

Hi All, I agree that a raffle of a living animal is very wrong for so many reasons. Just remember not everyone has access to the type of information we do or understands the consequences of auctioning a puppy. I get several requests a year to donate a puppy to March of Dimes, school groups, and other causes. I have to explain each and every time NICELY why it isn't right to auction a puppy and that I just won't do it for several reasons but mostly because I can't approve the home it will go to. Each time I educate someone nicely without being judgemental or mean it is a chance to have someone really listen to my reasoning and maybe learn. If I get mean and nasty to them they may shut me out and not listen and learn. Maybe the next time the topic of auctioning a puppy is brought up the person I educated will educate more people. Maybe I'm a "Miss Merry Sunshine" but I prefer to educate rather than get on to someone, I prefer to think they just didn't know better. What did our mother's teach us?? You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

I don't think this auction is by her school athletic department. It sounds like a competitive travel team. My daughter is on such a team and it is very expensive, we do many, many fundraisers each year plus parents pay player's fees just to be on the team.
Teresa

susan lynn · 06-04-2010, 05:54 AM

What the heck are these people thinking. My son plays high school football and he would probably want to quit the team if our booster club came up with something this disgusting to raise money. Our boys go out into the community and raise the money we need. emailed this person aldso.

107barney · 06-04-2010, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Teresamag

Hi All, I agree that a raffle of a living animal is very wrong for so many reasons. Just remember not everyone has access to the type of information we do or understands the consequences of auctioning a puppy. I get several requests a year to donate a puppy to March of Dimes, school groups, and other causes. I have to explain each and every time NICELY why it isn't right to auction a puppy and that I just won't do it for several reasons but mostly because I can't approve the home it will go to. Each time I educate someone nicely without being judgemental or mean it is a chance to have someone really listen to my reasoning and maybe learn. If I get mean and nasty to them they may shut me out and not listen and learn. Maybe the next time the topic of auctioning a puppy is brought up the person I educated will educate more people. Maybe I'm a "Miss Merry Sunshine" but I prefer to educate rather than get on to someone, I prefer to think they just didn't know better. What did our mother's teach us?? You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar.

I don't think this auction is by her school athletic department. It sounds like a competitive travel team. My daughter is on such a team and it is very expensive, we do many, many fundraisers each year plus parents pay player's fees just to be on the team.
Teresa

While the school is not technically running the raffle, I suggested writing to the Principal not because he was running it, but because I would think that a college preparatory school holding itself out as some fine educational establishment would be concerned about the activities of its students (on and off school grounds) when those activities are directly intended to financially benefit a school team. If I were the principal, I'd be a little embarrassed that my students resorted to exploitation of an innocent animal to raise money for their athletic events.

Perhaps as Ms. Merry Sunshine you can tell him in a nicer way than those of us that cut right to the chase when it involves our precious breed.

susan lynn · 06-04-2010, 08:28 AM

I know my son is only in High School but at our school all athletes have to sign an agreement they are accountable for their action 24/7, 365 days of the year of any type behavior that would reflect negatively on themselves and the school. This could mean suspension from the sport. We also have a rescue animal group. This really doesn't apply to this post but contacting the principal where the raffle is may help. He probably isn't aware of a lot of things that happen.

Rhetts_mama · 06-04-2010, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by susan lynn

What the heck are these people thinking. My son plays high school football and he would probably want to quit the team if our booster club came up with something this disgusting to raise money. Our boys go out into the community and raise the money we need. emailed this person aldso.

That's because you raised your son right.

susan lynn · 06-04-2010, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Rhetts_mama

That's because you raised your son right.

Thank you, we try very hard.

heartmender · 06-04-2010, 01:38 PM

I was getting ready to e-mail her but I just went through the posts and am glad she has reconsidered her position.

Keeping in mind that she has done the right thing and is very likely uninformed, I did send her an e-mail thanking her for her responsible actions.

I mean really - she could have sent everyone an e-mail back that said "Screw you - MYOB" - but she did comply once she was informed. Does it serve any purpose to keep jumping on her? I think more may be served by giving her some positive reinforcement for doing the right thing. The thing is - there are a lot of ignorant people out there who don't realize they are doing something wrong when it comes to dogs.

Nancy1999 · 06-04-2010, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by heartmender

I was getting ready to e-mail her but I just went through the posts and am glad she has reconsidered her position.

Keeping in mind that she has done the right thing and is very likely uninformed, I did send her an e-mail thanking her for her responsible actions.

I mean really - she could have sent everyone an e-mail back that said "Screw you - MYOB" - but she did comply once she was informed. Does it serve any purpose to keep jumping on her? I think more may be served by giving her some positive reinforcement for doing the right thing. The thing is - there are a lot of ignorant people out there who don't realize they are doing something wrong when it comes to dogs.

Great reminder, I think you're right, it might be better to send her some notes of thanks!

chestermama · 06-04-2010, 08:31 PM

this is so wrong maybe they ought to raffle her off and see how she likes it

mscat · 06-04-2010, 09:15 PM

I am glad this woman did not decide to raffle her little puppy ,however, I wonder who she donated this baby to? we ought to thank her for using common sense and not doing this.....

2Morkies · 06-04-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nasdaq_Diva

Ok, my question is: whatever happened to selling candy and having bakesales as a fundraiser??!

I agree that selling candy and bake sales would be better, but believe it or not you have to have a business license these days. Even the Girl Scouts selling cookies do. I even heard once that a child who was having a lemonade stand got in trouble with the police for not having one...but the cop bought lemonade anyway.
I've heard of donating services and new cars for around $100 a ticket, but a live creature should really be illegal.

PANAMA69 · 06-04-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Nancy1999

Great reminder, I think you're right, it might be better to send her some notes of thanks!

Totally agree

Lisa and Pic · 06-05-2010, 02:26 AM

I received an e-mail back from this person, LaRissa, this morning. She said she had taken the add down, but did not say she had stopped the raffle. So, I e-mailed her back to ask. I am interested in her reply.

I do plan on contacting the principal (if possible), if she has not stopped this raffle. Being a retired educator, I realize that principals do not want negative attention and will usually try to do something about the situation. We'll see....

Dixies Mom · 06-05-2010, 04:29 AM

I am sure that many tickets have already been sold. I just emailed her and encouraged her to return the money from the tickets sold or give that person a free soda or hot dog at their next event. I also recommended she keep the puppy, sell her to a loving family and donate the proceeds to her daughters team. I hope she at least considers it.

Tnyorkiemom · 06-05-2010, 04:56 AM

well she can say anything in an email.............i dont believe her...........she can say anything she wants in an email............and have people believe it........take her word for it..............no way.........i dont trust it............i hope someone with authority steps in there to stop this,.....but i dont think she stopped it her self..............just said she did so you ladies would stop emailing her..............i dont understand how anyone could treat a darling furbaby that way............i think the human society needs to step in...........but if it is there like it is here in TN..........it wont happen.......im interested to see how this all pans out.

06-04-2010, 05:54 AM	#62
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	What the heck are these people thinking. My son plays high school football and he would probably want to quit the team if our booster club came up with something this disgusting to raise money. Our boys go out into the community and raise the money we need. emailed this person aldso. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

06-04-2010, 08:28 AM	#64
susan lynn Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,262	I know my son is only in High School but at our school all athletes have to sign an agreement they are accountable for their action 24/7, 365 days of the year of any type behavior that would reflect negatively on themselves and the school. This could mean suspension from the sport. We also have a rescue animal group. This really doesn't apply to this post but contacting the principal where the raffle is may help. He probably isn't aware of a lot of things that happen. __________________ SUSAN : TESSIE : HOBBES :CALVIN :SASSY There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face! ~ Ben Williams

06-04-2010, 09:15 PM	#70
mscat YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Hanford, CA Posts: 4,895	I am glad this woman did not decide to raffle her little puppy ,however, I wonder who she donated this baby to? we ought to thank her for using common sense and not doing this..... __________________ "No matter how little money & how few possessions, you own, having a dog makes you rich."

06-05-2010, 02:26 AM	#73
Lisa and Pic ♥ Piccolo & Vivi ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 14,311	I received an e-mail back from this person, LaRissa, this morning. She said she had taken the add down, but did not say she had stopped the raffle. So, I e-mailed her back to ask. I am interested in her reply. I do plan on contacting the principal (if possible), if she has not stopped this raffle. Being a retired educator, I realize that principals do not want negative attention and will usually try to do something about the situation. We'll see.... __________________ Lisa, Dixie, and Jazzy (RIP Piccolo and Vivi)

06-05-2010, 04:56 AM	#75
Tnyorkiemom Smokey's Mommy!! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Georgetown Tn Posts: 1,914	well she can say anything in an email.............i dont believe her...........she can say anything she wants in an email............and have people believe it........take her word for it..............no way.........i dont trust it............i hope someone with authority steps in there to stop this,.....but i dont think she stopped it her self..............just said she did so you ladies would stop emailing her..............i dont understand how anyone could treat a darling furbaby that way............i think the human society needs to step in...........but if it is there like it is here in TN..........it wont happen.......im interested to see how this all pans out. __________________ Mommy and Daddy Sugar Freckles Smokey Romeo Ally Niecy Alissia and Ariella

06-04-2010, 05:50 AM	#61
Teresamag YT Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 358	Hi All, I agree that a raffle of a living animal is very wrong for so many reasons. Just remember not everyone has access to the type of information we do or understands the consequences of auctioning a puppy. I get several requests a year to donate a puppy to March of Dimes, school groups, and other causes. I have to explain each and every time NICELY why it isn't right to auction a puppy and that I just won't do it for several reasons but mostly because I can't approve the home it will go to. Each time I educate someone nicely without being judgemental or mean it is a chance to have someone really listen to my reasoning and maybe learn. If I get mean and nasty to them they may shut me out and not listen and learn. Maybe the next time the topic of auctioning a puppy is brought up the person I educated will educate more people. Maybe I'm a "Miss Merry Sunshine" but I prefer to educate rather than get on to someone, I prefer to think they just didn't know better. What did our mother's teach us?? You can catch more flies with honey than vinegar. I don't think this auction is by her school athletic department. It sounds like a competitive travel team. My daughter is on such a team and it is very expensive, we do many, many fundraisers each year plus parents pay player's fees just to be on the team. Teresa

06-04-2010, 01:38 PM	#67
heartmender Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Springfield, IL, USA Posts: 25	I was getting ready to e-mail her but I just went through the posts and am glad she has reconsidered her position. Keeping in mind that she has done the right thing and is very likely uninformed, I did send her an e-mail thanking her for her responsible actions. I mean really - she could have sent everyone an e-mail back that said "Screw you - MYOB" - but she did comply once she was informed. Does it serve any purpose to keep jumping on her? I think more may be served by giving her some positive reinforcement for doing the right thing. The thing is - there are a lot of ignorant people out there who don't realize they are doing something wrong when it comes to dogs.

06-04-2010, 08:31 PM	#69
chestermama YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: washington Posts: 3,383 Blog Entries: 1	this is so wrong maybe they ought to raffle her off and see how she likes it

06-05-2010, 04:29 AM	#74
Dixies Mom YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 258	I am sure that many tickets have already been sold. I just emailed her and encouraged her to return the money from the tickets sold or give that person a free soda or hot dog at their next event. I also recommended she keep the puppy, sell her to a loving family and donate the proceeds to her daughters team. I hope she at least considers it.