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<div>Hey so. . .Snow White’s Rescue Cottage has never actually had a cottage. Oops.
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<div>The important stuff: we’re a Southern California 501(c)(3) hamster and mouse rescue. Also, right now, the rescue runs out of the home where my husband and I are raising our son.
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<div>A few days ago, we took in <strong>71 hamsters from one emergency case.</strong> That brought us to 215 animals in care.
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<div>We <em>can</em> care for them. They’re safe, separated, treated, fed, and settling in. But this intake made one thing impossible to ignore: We have outgrown our home.
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<div>The rescue room is full. Emergency cages are under the stairs. There are hamsters next to our toilet. Rescue dishes take over our kitchen. Our son’s nursery is still also my nighttime office.
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<div>But the thing is that people want to help us. We get volunteer applications. People offer their time.<strong> </strong>
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<div><strong>We literally have nowhere to put them.</strong>
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<div>That’s the part that finally broke the math for me. We don’t just need more space for animals. We need space to say yes to people who want to help us say yes to animals.
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<div>Just before this intake, we signed the lease on a tiny 90-square-foot office for adoptions, production, and shipping. It’s a huge step for us, and it will help grow the shop so SWRC can earn more of what it needs. But it can’t house rescue animals. It can’t create quarantine or medical space. It can’t give volunteers somewhere to work.
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<div>Oh! And by the way, while we’ve been settling these 71 hamsters, close to 70 more have appeared in our intake inbox.
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<div>So we’re doing something big:
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<div><strong>We’re working toward SWRC’s first dedicated rescue facility.</strong>
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<div>A real space for animal housing, quarantine, medical care, washing, storage, adoptions, and volunteers. A place built for the work we are already doing.
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<div>We’re researching spaces, zoning, costs, and what SWRC can responsibly sustain. 
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<div><strong>Why $30,000? </strong>Our goal is to raise enough to actually open this space responsibly, not just get the keys. Funds will help cover the lease and deposit, permitting and insurance, animal housing, quarantine and sanitation infrastructure, storage, setup costs, and an initial operating cushion while we transition into the new space.
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<div>So. If you can donate, thank you. If you can share this, thank you.
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<div>And yeah. Snow White’s Rescue Cottage has never had an actual cottage.
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<div><strong>It’s time to give this rescue a home of its own.</strong>
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Help Snow White’s Rescue Cottage Build a Home of Its Own

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<div>This fundraiser, we're hoping to raise funds for three very special cats.
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<div>Charlie is receiving palliative care as we focus on keeping him comfortable and surrounded by love here at the sanctuary for whatever time he has left. We would love for him to pass with us as well. (I’ve included the cost we had paid for Toast when he passed. Charlie’s will be similar not including comfort care before hand).
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<div>Echo will soon need dental surgery so she can finally eat comfortably and start her new chapter feeling her best. (We don’t have the estimate yet but it is typically between $1700-$3000 depending on the level of surgery needed after her X-rays).
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<div>One of the most incredible things about this community is that with so many of you here, $5 from a lot of people adds up incredibly fast. It allows us to say "yes" when these cats need us most.
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<div>To make today even more fun, the amazingly talented Muriel has donated one of her beautiful handmade quilts for us to help fundraise. At the end of fundraiser (Aug 24) we'll randomly select one person from everyone who donates today to receive it. Thank you, Muriel, for always finding such thoughtful ways to help the cats. ❤️
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<div>Thank you for believing in these cats and in what we're building together. Every donation, no matter the size, truly makes a difference. ❤️
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Charlie, Lionel & Echo

<div>On January 11, the Crumbs &amp; Whiskers DC staff delivered a letter to owner Kanchan Singh requesting voluntary recognition of our union with Workers United. Since that time, we believe management has engaged in multiple unfair labor practices and union-busting tactics.
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<div>Late last night, Kanchan Singh and Vice President Aidan Graven informed staff that effective Tuesday, February 10, the cafe will be closing indefinitely. We are absolutely devastated by this decision. Our team has poured immense time, care, and labor into making Crumbs &amp; Whiskers a safe, welcoming space for our guests and, most importantly, for the cats.
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<div>All of our cats in the cafe have found homes, but this closure has abruptly left 12 employees without income. We all depend on this job to pay rent, afford groceries, and cover basic living expenses. We are now facing sudden financial instability through no fault of our own.
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<div>We are asking our community for support in any way possible. This includes sharing our story, helping connect us with legal resources, labor advocates, or mutual aid networks, and offering financial assistance to help us survive this unexpected loss of income. Any guidance, solidarity, or material support during this time means more to us than we can adequately put into words. This gofundme was created by a current C&amp;W employee and donations will be divided amongst the employees to cover the wages lost from the closing of the cafe. 
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Help Crumbs & Whiskers Staff Through This Crisis

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<div>If you can help in any way—through donations or by sharing this—thank you so much. It truly means everything.

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<div><strong>On January 3rd, $12,858.78 was stolen in a wire fraud scam. </strong>
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<div>I would not be writing this plea for help if it wasn't my last resort. My name is Lou, and I am the owner of the artist brand "Loppy Rae." I am a 31-year-old nonbinary person living in Eastern Tennessee with my husband and our 6-year-old son. My art brand has allowed me to work from home while still contributing to my household despite my disabilities. For the past six months, I have exhausted every other option available to me, and it's with a heavy heart that I now have to ask for help.
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<div>As an artist who works in product design, I work directly with manufacturers to bring my designs to fruition. <strong>Due to one of my manufacturer's e-mails being hacked, I fell victim to a wire fraud scam where the scammer used private information to fraudulently obtain payment from me.</strong>
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<div>I have never had more than $10k in my bank at any given time. These funds had been gathered during a crowdfunding campaign meant to produce a line of plushies. Every penny was budgeted to be spent on the project. I have never been a wealthy person, and it has only ever been my dream to make a modest living while doing what I love: being an artist. 
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<div>I have contacted so many people for help, only to be brushed aside and told that it's impossible. Over the past six months, I have made countless attempts to retrieve my money. However, with the current state of the economy, it has been hard enough to make enough to cover my bills, let alone make nearly $13k out of nowhere. As if that weren't overwhelming enough, my manufacturer still fully expects me to pay them the original $12.8k without any discount provided.
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<div>After the loss, we made ourselves a strict budget, trying to save every penny. But the financial loss was too great, and bills kept getting tighter as I was forced to keep moving money around from my personal account just to keep the bills paid. My son's medical bills continue to pile up.  My husband's transmission blew out. Our tires needed replaced. Things kept adding up, even when we had nothing left to spare, and before I knew it, I had to start relying on my credit card for basic needs like groceries and gas. 
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<div>I know should have asked for help before it got this bad, but I couldn't live with myself if I hadn't exhausted every other possibility. Today, my bank account has been overdrafted over $400 and I cannot even afford to fill my fridge. I sent my last $10 bill to my husband to fill his gas tank on the way to work. At this point, we have been praying for a miracle. If you are able to help at all, our family will forever be grateful.
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<div>As an artist, my job is turning my art into products to sell in my store. In October, I led a successful Backerkit campaign for my brand of zombie plushies: The Hurtsies. I began working with my manufacturer to complete samples and begin arranging bulk production. Because of the holidays, my representative instructed me to split my payments up and make a 50% deposit for the bulk production in January to avoid the holiday rush fees. I was sent a commercial invoice, and instructed to pay after New Years. Unbeknownst to us, my manufacturer’s e-mail was hacked. A scammer had been skimming their e-mails, and upon seeing our agreed upon invoice, used it to their advantage. Below is an admission that their e-mail system had been hacked, as well as a screenshot of the hacker impersonating me to keep her from contacting me.
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<div>The hacker downloaded our entire conversation history, spanning 100+ e-mails, and spoofed an e-mail chain. They began impersonating <em>me </em>on a separate e-mail, communicating with my manufacturer in order to keep them from realizing that they had commandeered the original e-mail exchange. During this time, they sent me an e-mail, requesting payment with their wire transfer instructions attached to the invoice. The invoice was exactly the same, with hundreds of e-mails to establish the relationship between my manufacturer and I, and so, at the time, I had no reason to doubt it. Below is the original invoice (left) and the modified invoice (right.)
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<div>Later that night, my manufacturer reached out to me regarding the impersonated e-mails. Immediately after I realized that I had just become the victim of fraud, I immediately called my bank and tried to issue a wire transfer recall, but it was too late. US Bank does not have an after-hours line despite doing international business, so I was forced to wait until the next morning. In China, my manufacturer contacted the police and receiving bank directly to explain the situation. However, the bank and police refused to cooperate, as I was neither the bank's client nor a citizen.
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<div>These past six months have been some of the most isolating and devastating moments of my life. I have been unable to speak to anyone about this situation, continuously being strung along with false hope, only to be crushed over and over again. The guilt and self-blame have been overwhelming. Even now, having to ask for help is incredibly shameful. I've always tried to work hard for everything I've earned. However, no matter how many shop orders I fulfill, it's like raindrops in the ocean. I have considered getting another job, but I am the primary caregiver of my autistic child and working full-time on my business. Even if I were to find the time, I wouldn't be able to find additional care for my son.
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<div>If you've read to this point, thank you so much for taking the time to listen to my story. I would never ask for help if it wasn't the only choice I had left. Anything you can contribute would be so greatly appreciated, and even sharing my story would help my family out more than you can imagine. Even if it's just enough for another week of groceries or a tank of gas, I am so grateful and thankful to anyone who chooses to support me.
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Please Help Our Family Recover After a $12.8k Theft

<div>Hi, I’m Tony, the heart, hands, and hamster-mom behind Snow White’s Rescue Cottage, the largest hamster-specific rescue in North America. I’m here to ask for your help in making a big and important investment in our future—one that will make life better for both me and the hundreds of hamsters that come through our doors every year.
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<div>From the bottom of my heart, thank you for believing in us and helping us build a better future for these precious animals. Today and always.
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A Big Move for Tiny Paws: Support Our Rescue Upgrade!

<div>Hello, my name is Jasmin and I am an artist, small business owner, and the proud co-owner of a 501(c)3 cat rescue called Paws &amp; Purrs. We are currently caring for 20 foster cats/kittens of varying ages and TNR (trap neuter return) feral cats in our area.
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<div>I’m raising funds because of an unfortunate third and final straw. We can no longer fight on our own. On Feb 21, 2024 I found my bank account completely emptied due to a wrongful levy of $2700+ from the Florida Department of Revenue. Our electricity was shut off and we’re back to using our credit cards to pay for bills. We have a caseworker to right this wrong, but unfortunately this department has proven to be severely disorganized. Every passing day puts us more in debt; I don’t have any money to pay for anything. This includes basic living necessities such as utilities, car, insurance, food and litter for our rescue, and more.
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<div>I’m the kind of person who believes that I can overcome anything through strength, endurance and community involvement. Unfortunately, I feel this is my breaking point. I cannot function with $0 in my bank. I fear this levy is going to take any new income. All the donations we receive through GoFundMe will immediately go straight to replace the money lost and pay for debt that we're currently drowning in. Please help us afford our livelihood and the rescue. Absolutely any amount helps!
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<div><strong>our main shop:</strong> kohiandie.com – all our merchandise &amp; artwork!
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Support Jasmin, Andie, & Their Cat Rescue

<font color="#333333"><b>Let’s help Waffles beat FIP (again )!</b><br /><br />Waffles was officially cured for FIP on 12/13 after 84 days of treatment and 84 days of observation. Unfortunately, sometimes the medication for FIP doesn’t totally knock out the virus in one go, and we have found ourselves dealing with a sick Waffles yet again. We are heartbroken that FIP wants our cat this badly, especially after welcoming a new kitten into our family for Waffles. </font><font color="#333333"><br /><br />As some of you may know, the cost of FIP medication is astronomical. For a cat her size, treatment is roughly about $40/day for 84 days. This is on top of the added costs of vet visits and bloodwork panels every 4 weeks. Any help our friends could provide would mean the world to us!<br /><br />On New New Years Eve, Waffles was rushed to the ER vet with a 105 degree fever and shallow breathing. My husband and I spent the next 7 hours in the waiting room, eager to hear the results of the diagnostics. After a nearly $2,000 vet visit, we were left without answers as her bloodwork and every test came back within normal ranges. However, I knew something was wrong. <br /><br />With the support of her original FIP admins and some vials I (luckily) kept, we administered a weight-appropriate dose on 1/1 and her fever broke within 7 hours. <br /><br />Due to this, we are suspecting a FIP relapse and will continue to treat Waffles for an additional 84 days. <br /><br />Any support from our friends is truly appreciated! </font><img src="https://d2g8igdw686xgo.cloudfront.net/77415571_1704201681623124_r.jpg" alt="Image" width="100%" media_type="3" />

Help Waffles Beat FIP (Once and FOR ALL!) 

For decades, Kyoto Animation and their talented team of visionaries have gifted the world with animated works that have inspired and influenced countless lives around the world.<br /><br />In a world where nearly anything, including Japanese anime, can be reduced to a commodity, Kyoto Animation’s productions are distinguishable as some of the world’s most heartfelt, soulful and beautifully crafted works. Sentai Filmworks has been honored to have had the opportunity to represent many of those works outside Japan including K-ON!, Beyond the Boundary, and Love, Chunibyo &amp; Other Delusions. And, like all of you, we know KyoAni through those creative works.<br /><br />On July 18, 2019, the Kyoto Animation family was viciously and senselessly attacked. The full extent of this tragedy is only now coming into full view. More than thirty people lost their lives and scores of others were seriously injured. The purpose of this drive is to collect funds for their benefit. Our team in Japan is in communication with KyoAni representatives.<br /><br />Sentai Filmworks launched this drive but the movement has been propelled entirely by the generosity and kindness of people like you who have been touched by Kyoto Animation’s works over the years. The level of support and the fundraising that has been achieved so far is a testament to the positive impact KyoAni has had on the lives and the imaginations of so many around the world.<br /><br />We plan to end the fundraising phase of this drive on July 31. After this drive concludes, we intend to deliver 100% of the funds directly to those in need, either directly through Kyoto Animation, or through partnering with a local, Japan-based organization that can ensure that funds are delivered to the KyoAni staff and their families impacted. We are working with our contacts in Japan in coordination with KyoAni to finalize this plan.<br /><br />No funds will be withdrawn until the plan for aid distribution is completed and approved in cooperation with KyoAni. We will provide the details of that final plan in a follow-up post on this page.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Update: 7/18/19 8:15am CST<br /> </strong><br />Although the situation is still developing, it is clear that our friends at Kyoto Animation (KyoAni) have suffered greatly. In addition to the loss of life, many lives will be forever changed. Like all of you, we wanted to take action to help however we can. That is the purpose of this Gofundme effort. <br /><br />We’ve known KyoAni through their many works that have inspired, influenced and entertained us over the years. They are true masters of their art and one of Japan’s national treasures. <br /><br />Your pledges and the funds we raise are intended to provide the most direct, meaningful assistance possible to the victims of this heartbreaking tragedy. We are coordinating with others in the Japanese anime industry within Japan to ensure that funds collected reach those in need. We will continue to provide updates as those details develop. <br /><br />For now, I want to thank everyone for their kindness, generosity and support of this effort. The outpouring of pledges and messages of support has been tremendous. Please help us continue this effort. <br /><br />John Ledford<br />Sentai Filmworks<br />President

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