URGENT--CT CONNECTION IN DIRE NEED!

I received the following information from CT Connection, a rescue already strapped financially from their recent snow cave-in.

They got a pig in the rescue two weeks ago (Tigger) whose medical bills are going to run close to $1,500 if not more. They've already spent $400. He now needs a CT Scan to see if there's a mass behind his eye, as x-rays didn't work. Depending on this scan, he may need his eye removed.

Please donate what you can. There is no goal set, but I will post our fundraising results. UPDATE: $175 donated so far!

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To avoid paypal fees send checks to:

The Critter Connection, Inc.
PO Box 371
Durham, CT 06422

Make checks payable to "The Critter Connection, Inc." and please specify SAGP or Medical Fund in the Memo line.

$ 11,622.37

GUINEA PIG HAND PUPPETS-Just $14!

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Stars of SAGP--where are they now? pt. 1

Remember Jujube? This dear girl has finally made a friend, another sanctuary pig named Jana.

Pics below!

(Jujube has also mastered the art of stink-eye!)

And who could forget Cocoa? This handsome man is still available for adoption. View his petfinder listing here: http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/18595075

Don't forget Deputy Doofy, who has also made a friend! Her name is Sugar, a five year old arthritic pig who is getting along very well with the paralyzed Doofy. Picture below.

UPDATE FOR ROCKY!

So far we've raised $360.17 out of $360! We've reached our goal and then some!

Thanks so much to everyone who has donated and shared Rocky's story.

UPDATE: A very generous donor, moved by The Critter Connection's plight, has offered a $25 matching donation. Please take advantage of this opportunity! UPDATE: Donation MATCHED!

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To avoid paypal fees send checks to:

The Critter Connection, Inc.
PO Box 371
Durham, CT 06422

Make checks payable to "The Critter Connection, Inc." and please specify SAGP or Rocky in the Memo line.

$ 11,447.37

MARCH'S PIGGY OF THE MONTH--Rocky!

Meet Rocky

from CT Rescue

The Critter Connection!

Rocky is a seven year old neutered male who lives in the sanctuary herd, in an enormous 25'x3' cage. Rocky came to the rescue three years ago. He had been a single piggy all of his life, and on top of this, his family lost interest in him.

Rocky is a real character with a mind of his own! He was adopted out three times to excellent homes with friendly buddies over a one year period. Each time he went to his new home he stopped eating. He was checked out thoroughly by different vets, but no medical issues were found.

After the third time this happened, The Critter Connection decided to keep Rocky in the rescue as a sanctuary pig, so he was neutered. He lives in the sanctuary herd with twelve other old-timers, and is the boss of them all.

Our fundraising goal for Rocky is $360, enough for a three month supply of veggies, pellets, carefresh, and hay.

The Critter Connection is especially in need of this funding, as they are going through a financial crisis. Their garage collapsed from the weight of the snow earlier this year, meaning they lost all of their surplus rescue supplies, bedding, hay, extra cages, and many personal items. The homeowner's insurance covered the personal items, but not the rescue's items. The Critter Connection is working on rebuilding their building and supplies. Any extra help we can offer them during this time is much appreciated.

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To avoid paypal fees send checks to:

The Critter Connection, Inc.
PO Box 371
Durham, CT 06422

Make checks payable to "The Critter Connection, Inc." and please specify SAGP or Rocky in the Memo line.