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LIFE UNLIMITED OF VIRGINIA INC
May 5, 2011
2 people found this review helpful
Ever since I took the mini-tour I fell in complete love with this refuge! Even with all the animals there are, they all find a way to be spoiled and loved. All the employees have a great love for animals and truely make it a great place to volunteer.
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my heart.
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I would plant a vegetable garden for the animals, ok then I would have to hire someone to maintain it and keep the goats away :)
February 28, 2011
Vincent is my idol! I am also a b/w kitty and I hope to somedays be a spokeskitty like Vincent D. Cat - he is pawsome. Tennesse Tux in Richmond, VA
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They have over 20 species of rescued animals - how cool is that!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Help make mre shelters!
1 person found this review helpful
February 28, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Rikki's refuge is unlike any sanctuary I have come across in many years of domestic and international travel. The emphasis it places on all living things, the rally cry that all life is sacred and worth saving is extraordinary. No animal is too old, too sick or too disabled to be treated with kindness and respect, and all efforts are made to provide comfort and a sense of love and belongingness to all who come through the gate. The core values of compassion and humane treatment for all animals are demonstrated in word and action by the Director, Ms. Kerry Hilliard, and all who donate time and energy to this magical place.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
..every trip to the Refuge, which is almost every Saturday for tha last 3 years. I have seen miracles happen right before my eyes - an old dog that is given a week or less to live goes on to live well beyond a year; a cat who is given a death senstence of FeLuk lives years beyond what could have ever been expected. I have seen how animal compassion can change the life of a veteran or a teenger.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I would try to increase the revenue and resource stream to ensure no animal would ever be turned away from the gate...
2 people found this review helpful
February 28, 2011
2 people found this review helpful
I'm involved in animal rescue in Northern VA and am often contacted by people with heartbreaking situations with animals they've found or sometimes have to give up. I've made it my business to find and know rescue agencies, shelters and sanctuaries that I can feel good about referring people to. Rikki's is the best of the best. It is a truly remarkable, loving place that provides the best of care and a second chance to over 1100 animals. I feed 10. They feed 1100 DAILY. That inspires me every day.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
visiting the Refuge and meeting the scores of beautiful lives that are living happily, inspiring and bringing joy to countless volunteers and visitors.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Generously fund them so that they could spend less time worrying about how they will pay for the next day's meals and more to build an recondition existing structures, provide critical medical care for the aged and sickly among their charges, and provide education and outreach to the people of Virginia about animal cruelty, compassion and the healing role animals play in the lives of humans, particularly the aged and those who suffer from loneliness, physical and mental disabilities.
1 person found this review helpful
February 27, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
What a wonderful place for all species! Rikkis has helped me to help and save countless animals who had slim chances before being rescued and who were not so cute and cuddly! They have thrived at Rikkis! Bravo, Kerry!
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seeing the lives of animals with nowhere else to go....saved!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
increase its donor base
1 person found this review helpful
February 26, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Rikki's is a GREAT rescue/refuge! The rescue group I work with teams up with Rikki's at times to find a safe home for some of our 'unadoptable' furry darlings....we send them to Rikki's knowing they will have a safe, loved, happy life there as long as they are on earth. Just awesome, and I ADORE Vincent! The best-est Spokes-Cat there ever could be!
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I know the cats and dogs and EVERYONE at Rikki's get love, care, good food, and lots of attention! Animals that otherwise would be put down are so well cared for at Rikki's.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Make sure they get LOTS of money to take care of their charges!
1 person found this review helpful
February 26, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
I first became aware of Rikki's Refuge when Vincent friended me on FB. The more I learned, the more impressed I was with RR. I tell everyone I know about RR. They ROCK!
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I've seen many animals' lives saved!
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make a Rikki's Refuge in every state in the US!
1 person found this review helpful
February 26, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
vincent works tirelessly to help rikki's refuge animals! he da bestest cat ever!
=^..^=
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vincent works very hard
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
make the government help
1 person found this review helpful
February 26, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Best spokescat ever. I love how Vincent on Facebook cares about all of the people who try to help out in some way, big or little. I've seen pictures of Rikki's Refuge and all the animals look so well taken care of.
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great spokescat in Vincent
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
send more money.
February 26, 2011
Rikki's is a place where animals with few other options can find a home. They are a life sanctuary for the physically, emotionally and socially challenged animals that need more help than the typical animal refuge can provide.
The volunteers and staff care very much for the animals. I have met some great animal people there, not to mention some great animals. Vincent (spokescat) and Duke (spokesdog) are both handicapped, but don't let their physical circumstances keep them from being absolute charmers. It is a good place.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Seeing how grateful people are when they find a place for their needy animals. For example, Rikki's is rare it that it takes in cats with feline leukemia. Typical shelters would just euthanize them, due to the nature of the illness. Rikki's lets them enjoy the brief time they have and gives their former owners some peace if they're forced to give them up.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give it a whole lot of money. Being in animal rescue is stressful enough just dealing with people and animals. Try to do it on a shoestring is a road to burnout. Pets need all the supporters they can get and the people who are pet supporters need some breathing room and TLC.
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