tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20099029891576924342012-02-15T23:48:34.541-08:00Welcome to the Kitty Down Under Fund, created by Chris PetersonKitty Down Underhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644548973407962197noreply@blogger.comBlogger21100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009902989157692434.post-45995886080818776732008-12-10T21:22:00.000-08:002008-12-10T21:29:20.544-08:00Since creating this blog to raise money for Nikki, I have been sincerely touched by the generosity and kindness of those who have responded, some of whom I have never met!<br /><br />Nikki too seems to have a new spring in her step! I know this sounds like anthropomorphism--and perhaps it is--or maybe she senses that I am happier now that it looks more likely that she can come with me to Oz!!!!!!!<br /><br />I will update this blog to keep you informed about Nikki, as we both prepare ourselves for the trip Down Under. . . .<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2009902989157692434-4599588608081877673?l=kittydownunder.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kitty Down Underhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644548973407962197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2009902989157692434.post-86346131133457141752008-12-05T08:52:00.000-08:002009-01-08T20:22:04.788-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZUDa8NvdKtA/STnQfa_b3WI/AAAAAAAAABI/mGaj9nePjXk/s1600-h/OZ.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 254px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZUDa8NvdKtA/STnQfa_b3WI/AAAAAAAAABI/mGaj9nePjXk/s320/OZ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276477676681157986" /></a><br /><br />Thank you for viewing my blog!<br /><br />I am immigrating to Sydney, Australia in January 2009 to teach at the University of Western Sydney. As I am moving there permanently, I have created this blog to raise money to defray the shipping and quarantine costs for my lovable cat, Nikki.<br /><br />The shipping and quarantine costs are 2,000 US$. Due to fees associated with my application for a permanent visa and other moving-related expenses, I came to the agonizing decision that I would have to part with my beloved cat.<br /><br />However, after posting ads on the internet and in local pet stores, I have been unable to find Nikki a good home. A friend who has much experience in facilitating cat adoptions suggested that I try to raise the money instead.<br /><br />The following people have generously pledged to the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kitty Down Under Fund<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span>:<br /><br />Luis "Ouisie" Gonzalez<br />Friend To Cats<br />Eric Anders<br />Beth Peterson<br />Linda Hoffman-Peterson<br />Peggy Kamuf<br />Elizabeth Williams<br />Christine Holten<br />Bruce Beiderwell<br />John Peterson<br />Charlotte King<br />Nancy Nigosian<br />Geoffrey Peterson<br />Greg Walland<br />Cecily Kellogg<br />Judith Crossett<br />Leanna Wilkerson<br />Anonymous<br />Tom Taliaferro<br />Anonymous<br />Anonymous<br />Judy Breidenfield<br />Miller Family<br />Diane Morrison<br />Lisa Gerrard<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The current total is $962. Only $1038 to go!!!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">Any</span></span> amount is greatly appreciated. As you can see, it adds up! I will be updating this list as more donations come in.<br /><br />HOW TO DONATE:<br /><br />Option 1:<br />If you have a paypal account, you can simply log in and send your donation to kittydownunderfund@gmail.com. If you do not have paypal, it's really easy to set up a FREE account. It allows you to send money without revealing your bank account information to the payee. It's completely safe! Go to paypal.com to create an account.<br /><br />IMPORTANT: paypal deducts 2.9% + $0.30 USD if you pay by credit card. So you may prefer Option 2 below.<br /><br />Option 2:<br />Email me at kittydownunderfund@gmail.com and I will respond with an address where you can send a check (I do not want to post it on this site for security reasons).<br /><br />Option 3:<br />If you work with me at UCLA, you can also give your donation to me personally.<br /><br />SPREAD THE WORD!<br /><br />If you have friends and family who are animal lovers and who might be interested in supporting a good cause, please refer them to this blog!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZUDa8NvdKtA/STnQtA3cZFI/AAAAAAAAABQ/_JlKns8AgXk/s1600-h/dingo.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_ZUDa8NvdKtA/STnQtA3cZFI/AAAAAAAAABQ/_JlKns8AgXk/s320/dingo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5276477910186484818" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/2009902989157692434-8634613113345714175?l=kittydownunder.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Kitty Down Underhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07644548973407962197noreply@blogger.com0