Earlier in this cold and snowy week I received a heartwarming email which I'm going to share here because it says everything so perfectly and shows in such an inspiring way the power of friendship.
Dear Julie,
I write to ask for your help. One happy day, when I happened upon your
blog, I also saw a post for a raffle being organised by Saving Rare Breeds. It
was a happy day, not just because I found your blog, but also because since
then, I have become more involved with Saving Rare Breeds and the work that they
do.Unfortunately, Stephen and Tracy who are Saving Rare Breeds are having a
really rough time at the moment. Frankly, I don't know where they find their
strength. They are struggling in lots of ways. This week, they have lost a
number of their animals to a mystery illness. They describe it as their worst
week ever.They are presently trying to do two things. Firstly, they are running a
1000 club (http://www.savingrarebreeds.org/).
The take up has been slow to say the least. Secondly, they are trying to raise
votes through the following link – http://www.facebook.com/FeelGoodPark?sk=app_440439032678865.
I understand that if they get enough votes, they will get a much needed
donation. Sadly, despite this second option costing nothing, again the take up
has been slow.As your blog is so widely read and as you have helped Saving Rare Breeds in
the past, I wondered whether you might be able to post a link to the 1000 club
and the Animal Friends vote. If all of your readers took the time to vote,
they would easily reach their target.I have become extremely fond of Stephen and Tracy and humbled by the work
that they do. I am desperate to help them in any way that I can. I am also
very grateful to you for leading me to them!
It has been such a cold few weeks here in the UK and for anyone working the land or caring for livestock it must be a challenging time. I don't know if any of you are able to help, I know that there are so many worthy causes to choose from but if you are able to help in even the smallest way either by
giving a few moments of your time to vote for Saving Rare Breeds here
or by donating a few pounds to support their work here
I know that Stephen, Tracy and their animals would be incredibly grateful. Thanks so much x
image copyright: Olive & Harry
little cotton rabbits 
I remember these well as I donated towards the raffle too, I’ve clicked on the link and also posted it on my work website. You will probably remember I work for Lush and they are big on all things animal so fingers crossed a few votes will come in from there too.
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I hate to hear of the plight of animals anywhere, they’ve got my vote!!
V xxx
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Julie..I just voted and posted on my Facebook…..I am also going to copy and post on my blog….thank you for doing this …anything to help these wonderful people and what they are doing!!!
Happy Day to you lovely lady!!!!
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Hi Julie,
Thanks for bringing this to our attention. Am proud to say that I have voted on facebook and made a donation straight to the charity. xx
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same here…
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Hello Julie, thanks for this post. I have voted and joined the 1000 club. It’s only a little, but I’m sure that if lots of other people do the same it will make a big difference.
Hope you and your family are well. Lots of love.
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What a wonderful cause and such a sweet email, I have just voted ….. those poor piggies in the snow :o(
lots of love jooles xxx
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Done 🙂
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Such a wonderful worthwhile cause, I’ve donated online. Hopefully going to set up a monthly direct debit too. xx
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Got my vote too
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It’s done… from France 🙂
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Ohhhhh! That photo looks sooo cold for those little piggies. What a crazy freezing cold year!!! Going to go and vote!
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Thank you for this. Made a donation. Glad to do it. Will also make a donation later in the name of a friend who loves animals or all sorts. It’ll be his birthday present.
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Tracy and I are overwhelmed by all your kind comments, donations and votes. It has been the most horrendous of weeks but having such support means an enormous amount to us all. Thank you all once again x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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All done, and I do love my animals so a very worthwile cause! I shall spread the word! x
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oh julie….we can never thank you and louise enough, we are totally blown away by the response and i have become even more of a sobbing wreck!
today we said goodbye to yet another goat and i honestly did not think i could walk out of the door again in the morning to face another day and what it may bring, hopefully our vets are a step closer to finding out what on earth is going on – fingers crossed.
knowing such kind folk are finding out about us and what we do is such a thing of wonder and we will always be so so thankful to you.
dear old noah no-ears was in today as he has a slight skin condition – i always think of you whenever i see him as you were his very first sponser!
you are a star my lovely friend
much, much love
t x
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Julie,
You are a wonderful women blessed with many equally wonderful blog followers.
Thank you.
xxx
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Thanks for raising awareness. After you told us about the raffle, I bought a ticket and won a prize. Alas I was too late to nab one of your elusive bunnies, but I received the most amazing crocheted blanket. I’ll definitely try to help this cause again. Bx xxx
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Done with pleasure. By coincidence today I have been learning to spin wool using fleeces from rare breeds that a lady keeps in Essex. I meet them too there were just lovely Manx, Jacob, soay, and wensleydales beautiful gentle creatures, it was wonderful to see them living in a picturesque orchard especially in the snow. Sarah x
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I’m off to post on FB and to make a donation to this worthwhile cause. Thanks to your blog, Julie, I found out about Saving Rare Breeds. I admire the tenacity of the care givers in spite of terrible loss. I don’t know that I could do it, but thank goodness for those who can and do….
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Thanks for telling me about this Julie, done lots of things today to try to boost their income via shopping sites on inernet, and I will support them directly in the future. xxx Elaine
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Just voted and re – posted it on facebook for everyone to vote for – thank you for sharing this. It is so nice to see that you can use your talents for making to help make a difference for so many others! Thank you for your kind comments, Maggie.
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What a worthy cause! I don’t have a facebook page to vote, but wanted to help so have left a donation through paypal. Thank you for bringing them to our attention – it’s lovely to help when you can.
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I have shared on my FB page and voted on the insurance site… then I kept thinking about their plight and so joined the 1000 club too!! Thank you for sharing! Vanessa x
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thank goodness for PayPal, I was able to send a donation from USA!
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