YorkieTalk Fundraiser Raffle 2013! RAFFLE TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

[admin]

The YorkieTalk 2013 Fundraiser Raffle is here! We are over halfway there to getting a new server for YorkieTalk and we need your help to reach our goal!

If you have any prizes you would like to contribute to the raffle, please let us know via PM and we can add it to our prize list. We will greatly appreciate your help! We will add your prize to the prize list and after the raffle has concluded and winners are announced, you can directly ship the prize to the winner.

As YorkieTalk has continued to grow each and every year, so has our expenses. We now have over 100,000 members, over 4 MILLION posts, 22,000 photos in the YT Photo Gallery and over 350,000 picture attachments in posts. YT threads have been read over 151 MILLION times in all and members have downloaded over 13 MILLION attachments.

With that growth, our expenses for Web hosting, server maintenance, hardware upgrades, and general upkeep for our community has risen as well. We've made it a point to make sure each and every post on YorkieTalk is archived and searchable, as we know what a great resource any post can be. We've also made sure that every picture attachment is viewable and we set no limits on the number of photos a member can upload in threads.

We also strive to make sure YorkieTalk is online 100% of the time for our community. While we do have occasional outages here and there, for the most part, YorkieTalk has been online consistently for our members!

We're committed to keeping YorkieTalk a free resource for all members and provide guidance, help, and knowledge to everyone that seeks help in regards to their Yorkie.

We are planning to do a raffle to help with these costs.

Raffle Tickets are $5 each.

If you buy 10 Raffle Tickets for $50, you get 2 FREE! (For each additional 10 you buy, you get 2 free!) Please note for this offer, we can not "split" your tickets up or "gift" or "give" them to other YorkieTalk members. If you do gift 10 Raffle Tickets for another member, we will give them 2 additional free Raffle Tickets.

Please note we can not accept Paypal for raffle tickets, as Paypal does not allow for sales of raffle tickets through their service. However, if you want to make a donation via Paypal, you may do so by sending money to us at donations@yorkietalk.com

To purchase raffle tickets, please PM us and we will give you the address to mail your money order or check for raffle tickets.

Along with the check or money order payment, please mention that it is for the YorkieTalk 2013 Raffle and include your YorkieTalk username. Within 7 days, we will PM you and give you your raffle ticket number.

Official rules:

1. You may buy as many tickets as you would like. You must be a YorkieTalk member to buy a raffle ticket. Winners will be drawn at random. YorkieTalk administrators are not eligible to participate in the YT 2013 Raffle. YorkieTalk moderators are eligible to participate in the YT 2013 raffle.

2. Only one prize may be won per YorkieTalk member. If there are more prizes than entrants in the Raffle, there may be more than one prize per member. We will make sure that winners do not win their "own" prize that they donated. Members who donate prizes are eligible to win prizes in the raffle.

3. Tickets are non-refundable.

4. You may buy tickets for other YorkieTalk members if you would like. Please note in the payment section that it is for another member.

5. Raffle tickets will be sold until March 8, 2013 11:59PM Pacific time. The winners will be drawn completely at random within 5 days of that time. There is no limit to the number of raffle tickets that will be sold. Any tickets purchased after midnight March 8, 2013 will be considered a general donation to YorkieTalk.

6. The random drawing will be held by YorkieTalk staff. All decisions regarding the YT 2013 Raffle will be determined by YorkieTalk staff.

We have some wonderful prizes already! And a lot of prizes on the list!

Thanks to every member who is giving away a prize to support YorkieTalk! Without them, this raffle would not be possible!

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1. YorkieTalk - $50 Gift Certificate to any YorkieTalk Member's store or site

2. mimimomo - SHOW Style by espree:
SILKY SHOW! Shampoo & Conditioner w/a choice of FREEZE Styling Gel or High SHEEN! Finishing Spray (from http://www.toplinepet.com)

3. mimimomo - Madan Pin Brush (winner chooses size & color), 7.5" Steel Grooming Comb & a choice of Mustache Comb or Nail Clipper (from http://www.toplinepet.com)

4. mimimomo - Pink Flower Bed (from http://www.toplinepet.com)

5. mimimomo - 2 puzzle games by Trixie Dog Activity (winner chooses level from 1-3) (from Top Line Pet http://www.toplinepet.com)

6. Buster Brown - Silk Kimono

7. Buster Brown - Puffer Vest Harness

8. Maximo - A Buddy Belt and matching 4' Accent Leash (Classic Colors Collection, winner's choice) (from W. Field's Dog Boutique http://www.wfieldsforpets.com)

9. Cha Cha - Custom Toy Basket ($40 value)

10. rubymoon2072 - $50 Gift Certificate to Cedric N Lola (from Cedric N Lola http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cedric...60289797373780)

11. Lil Sis - Personalized Quilt

12. Lil Sis - Choke-Free Harness

13. itsbaddangel - Four bows valued at $5.99 each including shipping
(a $27 value) (from AngelzBowz www.angelzbowz.com)

14. alaskayorkie - Surprise bootie package for 2 dogs (10 booties), male or female, $30 value (from Heidi & Company http://www.heidiandcompany.com)

15. Perrella - Kwigy-Bo Carrier - Style: New England Tote

16. Nancy1999 - Solvit - Tagalong Car Seat Size Medium (sold by YorkieTalk member capt_noonie http://threeyorkiefriends.weebly.com/car-seats.html)

17. SophieKatesMom - A Gift Certificate for one Cloud 9 Bed (winner can choose the material or pattern they want)

18. jadabug - Necklace, earring, and bracelet set ($25 value)

19. chattiesmom - Custom made All Blinged Out Harness/Leash set in the silk color of your choice #1 (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...t-harness.html)

20. chattiesmom - Custom made All Blinged Out Harness/Leash set in the silk color of your choice #2 (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...t-harness.html)

21. Wallee - Three knitted sweaters - One red hoodie sized medium, a pink sweater size small and a turquoise and white small.

22. Lisa and Pic - Cloud 9 Bed (Winner's choice of material) from Yorkie Haven Rescue

23. bchgirl - Yorkie Picture Frame (looks like: http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-4507939...2245_115806709)

24. 107barney - $50 Gift Certificate to T Bumpkins & Co. (http://www.doggiepeepads.com)

25. brezofleur & MandiesMom - $75 Gift Certificate to Amazon.com

26. P-Nut Mom & GuinnessStout - $75 Gift Certificate to Etsy

27. Connie - $20 Gift Certificate to ConnieDressMyDog.com (http://conniedressmydog.com)

28. RachelandSadie - 1 Mercedes & Me custom made fleece tie blanket (Value $25) #1

29. RachelandSadie - 1 Mercedes & Me custom made fleece tie blanket (Value $25) #2

30. JMuedog - $30 Gift Certificate to W. Fields for Pets (http://www.wfieldsforpets.com)

31. southernbelle04 - 1 Fancy Dress, 1 Harness & 1 Pair of Pajamas (winner can choose the fabric(s) of their choice) from Yorkie to Happiness (http://www.etsy.com/shop/YorkieToHappiness)

32. enchilila - $40 Gift Certificate to T. Bumpkins & Co. (http://www.doggiepeepads.com)

33. Wylie's Mom - A $25 gift cert to All Dog Boots, and All Dog Boots is MATCHING the $25, for a total of $50 (http://www.alldogboots.com)

34. lynzy420 - $50 Gift Certificate to Sherryspetstuff - Please contact admin if you win this prize

35. lynzy420 - $50 Gift Certificate to YorkieTalk Logo Merchandise (http://www.cafepress.com/yorkietalk) - Please contact admin if you win this prize

36. ladyjane - Yorkie Love Flannel Cloud Nine bed (http://www.yorkiehavenrescue.com/ylb...kielovebed.gif)

37. enchilila - $40 Gift Certificate to TopLinePet.com

38. - Lap Princess - Yorkie Tapestry Dog Lover's Handbag from The Bradford Exchange ($90 value) (http://www.bradfordexchange.com/prod...ml?ciid=102661)

39. SweetPea53 - 1 set Kissing Yorkie Salt & Pepper Shakers ($20 value)

40. BabyGirl Rosie - Fleece Blanket ($25 value) (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/alb...?albumid=15112)

41. BowBizDogBows - Yorkshire Terrier Leather Luggage Tag plus a Trio of Sparkling Rhinestone Hair Barrettes - total value $35 (from BowBiz Dog Bows www.bowbizdogbows.com)

42. LilAnnCamp - Box of Toys ($35 value)

43. Cha Cha's daughter - Customized Color Pencil Portrait (http://www.karissawonders.blogspot.com/p/portraits.html) - Contact Cha Cha if you win this prize

44. normarae63 - Black Velboa & UltraSoft Dog Bone snuggle sack. 22” wide x 25” fits a pet up to six pounds (value $40)
(http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/alb...ctureid=125994) (from Sherry's Pet Stuff http://www.facebook.com/SherrysPetStuff)

45. normarae63 - Cream Curley Sue & UltraSoft Dog Bone snuggle sack. 22” wide x 25” fits a pet up to six pounds (value $40) (http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/alb...ctureid=125995) (from Sherry's Pet Stuff http://www.facebook.com/SherrysPetStuff)

46. Amazing Yorkies - $40 Gift Certificate to any YorkieTalk member's site or store

47. JMuedog - $30 Gift Certificate to Sherry's Pet Stuff https://www.facebook.com/SherrysPetStuff

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Prizes #2

[admin]

List of raffle prize WINNERS! Congratulations! Please contact member donating prize for details on how to claim.

1. YorkieTalk - $50 Gift Certificate to any YorkieTalk Member's store or site
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4270
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Amazing Yorkies

2. mimimomo - SHOW Style by espree:
SILKY SHOW! Shampoo & Conditioner w/a choice of FREEZE Styling Gel or
High SHEEN! Finishing Spray (from http://www.toplinepet.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4133
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: southernbelle04

3. mimimomo - Madan Pin Brush (winner chooses size & color), 7.5"
Steel Grooming Comb & a choice of Mustache Comb or Nail Clipper (from
http://www.toplinepet.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4411
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Cataholic

4. mimimomo - Pink Flower Bed (from http://www.toplinepet.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4381
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Teresa Ford

5. mimimomo - 2 puzzle games by Trixie Dog Activity (winner chooses
level from 1-3) (from Top Line Pet http://www.toplinepet.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4399
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: LilAnnCamp

6. Buster Brown - Silk Kimono
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4112
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: brezofleur

7. Buster Brown - Puffer Vest Harness
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4117
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Patti

8. Maximo - A Buddy Belt and matching 4' Accent Leash (Classic Colors
Collection, winner's choice) (from W. Field's Dog Boutique
http://www.wfieldsforpets.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4404
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Verbena

9. Cha Cha - Custom Toy Basket ($40 value)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4406
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: bchgirl

10. rubymoon2072 - $50 Gift Certificate to Cedric N Lola (from Cedric
N Lola http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cedric...60289797373780)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4260
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: doodlebug

11. Lil Sis - Personalized Quilt
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4100
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Connie

12. Lil Sis - Choke-Free Harness
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4224
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: MI Yorkielover

13. itsbaddangel - Four bows valued at $5.99 each including shipping
(a $27 value) (from AngelzBowz www.angelzbowz.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4155
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: richards6402

14. alaskayorkie - Surprise bootie package for 2 dogs (10 booties),
male or female, $30 value (from Heidi & Company
http://www.heidiandcompany.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4376
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: yorkietalkjilly

15. Perrella - Kwigy-Bo Carrier - Style: New England Tote
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4049
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: SophieKatesMom

16. Nancy1999 - Solvit - Tagalong Car Seat Size Medium (sold by
YorkieTalk member capt_noonie
http://threeyorkiefriends.weebly.com/car-seats.html)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4140
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Sweetpea53

17. SophieKatesMom - A Gift Certificate for one Cloud 9 Bed (winner
can choose the material or pattern they want)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER:4151
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: maxsassy

18. jadabug - Necklace, earring, and bracelet set ($25 value)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4040
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Charlies Mamma

19. chattiesmom - Custom made All Blinged Out Harness/Leash set in the
silk color of your choice #1
(http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...t-harness.html)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4090
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: CouversMom

20. chattiesmom - Custom made All Blinged Out Harness/Leash set in the
silk color of your choice #2
(http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...t-harness.html)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4206
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Lisa and Pic

21. Wallee - Three knitted sweaters - One red hoodie sized medium, a
pink sweater size small and a turquoise and white small.
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER:4355
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: KendraE

22. Lisa and Pic - Cloud 9 Bed (Winner's choice of material) from
Yorkie Haven Rescue
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4261
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Coton Momma

23. bchgirl - Yorkie Picture Frame (looks like:
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yhst-4507939...2245_115806709)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4218
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: yorkiemini

24. 107barney - $50 Gift Certificate to T Bumpkins & Co.
(http://www.doggiepeepads.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4179
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Buster Brown

25. brezofleur & MandiesMom - $75 Gift Certificate to Amazon.com
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4188
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Wallee

26. P-Nut Mom & GuinnessStout - $75 Gift Certificate to Etsy
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4253
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: ladyjane

27. Connie - $20 Gift Certificate to ConnieDressMyDog.com
(http://conniedressmydog.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4363
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: ldyrev1

28. RachelandSadie - 1 Mercedes & Me custom made fleece tie blanket
(Value $25) #1
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4228
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Cha Cha

29. RachelandSadie - 1 Mercedes & Me custom made fleece tie blanket
(Value $25) #2
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER:4160
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: MandiesMom

30. JMuedog - $30 Gift Certificate to W. Fields for Pets
(http://www.wfieldsforpets.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4073
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Jeane

31. southernbelle04 - 1 Fancy Dress, 1 Harness & 1 Pair of Pajamas
(winner can choose the fabric(s) of their choice) from Yorkie to
Happiness (http://www.etsy.com/shop/YorkieToHappiness)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4337
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: barbielb

32. enchilila - $40 Gift Certificate to T. Bumpkins & Co.
(http://www.doggiepeepads.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4369
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Payton


33. Wylie's Mom - A $25 gift cert to All Dog Boots, and All Dog Boots
is MATCHING the $25, for a total of $50 (http://www.alldogboots.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4344
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: My lil friend

34. lynzy420 - $50 Gift Certificate to Sherryspetstuff - Please
contact admin if you win this prize
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4237
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Margiepickens

35. lynzy420 - $50 Gift Certificate to YorkieTalk Logo Merchandise
(http://www.cafepress.com/yorkietalk) - Please contact admin if you
win this prize
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4390
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Teresiana

36. ladyjane - Yorkie Love Flannel Cloud Nine bed
(http://www.yorkiehavenrescue.com/ylb...kielovebed.gif)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4301
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Carmeow

37. enchilila - $40 Gift Certificate to TopLinePet.com
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER:4058
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Perrella

38. - Lap Princess - Yorkie Tapestry Dog Lover's Handbag from The
Bradford Exchange ($90 value)
(http://www.bradfordexchange.com/prod...ml?ciid=102661)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4002
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Nancy1999

39. SweetPea53 - 1 set Kissing Yorkie Salt & Pepper Shakers ($20 value)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4122
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: AlaskaYorkie

40. BabyGirl Rosie - Fleece Blanket ($25 value)
(http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/alb...?albumid=15112)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4069
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: enchilila

41. BowBizDogBows - Yorkshire Terrier Leather Luggage Tag plus a Trio
of Sparkling Rhinestone Hair Barrettes - total value $35 (from BowBiz
Dog Bows www.bowbizdogbows.com)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4064
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: hnybun128

42. LilAnnCamp - Box of Toys ($35 value)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4420
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Lil Sis

43. Cha Cha's daughter - Customized Color Pencil Portrait
(http://www.karissawonders.blogspot.com/p/portraits.html) - Contact
Cha Cha if you win this prize
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4437
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Jacksmom052709

44. normarae63 - Black Velboa & UltraSoft Dog Bone snuggle sack. 22”
wide x 25” fits a pet up to six pounds (value $40)
(http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/alb...ctureid=125994)
(from Sherry's Pet Stuff http://www.facebook.com/SherrysPetStuff)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4013
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Lovetodream88

45. normarae63 - Cream Curley Sue & UltraSoft Dog Bone snuggle sack.
22” wide x 25” fits a pet up to six pounds (value $40)
(http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/alb...ctureid=125995)
(from Sherry's Pet Stuff http://www.facebook.com/SherrysPetStuff)
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4197
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: dkcombs

46. Amazing Yorkies - $40 Gift Certificate to any YorkieTalk member's
site or store
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4296
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: Cindersellie

47. JMuedog - $30 Gift Certificate to Sherry's Pet Stuff
https://www.facebook.com/SherrysPetStuff
WINNING RAFFLE TICKET NUMBER: 4033
WINNING YORKIETALK MEMBER NAME: YazminD

[Nancy1999]

Yay!!!

[yorkietalkjilly]

I can't wait!!! (What is a reserved post???)

[Nancy1999]

Originally Posted by yorkietalkjilly

I can't wait!!! (What is a reserved post???)

He's saving the space to post the raffle prizes, I'm guessing.

[yorkietalkjilly]

Originally Posted by Nancy1999

He's saving the space to post the raffle prizes, I'm guessing.

Ahhhh. I was hoping you were online, Nancy; I knew you'd know! Thanks.

[Buster Brown]

[GeorgiesMomma]

So exciting!

[bchgirl]

Love the raffle! Just need to beat mr lucky...aka alaskayorkie

[SophieKatesMom]

I didn't win Power Ball (yet) but I am going to be buying tickets for this Raffle for sure. All the prizes so far are so nice!!!

[SweetPea53]

I Love YT's Raffle....

[MandiesMom]

Woohoo!!! Can't wait! Those prizes are awesome! And for a great cause!

[Perrella]

YAY.... Zhoie & I are so excited, we love the raffle!