Rescue Raffle

August 14th @ 12:00pm - August 22nd @ 12:00pm

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IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ADOPTING NYKO, PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST!!!
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*1 (ONE) RAFFLE TICKET = 1 (ONE) CHANCE FOR AN ADOPTION APPOINTMENT.*
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Hey, everyone! We know what you’re thinking—another hairless munchkin kitty headlining our Rescue Raffle? Didn’t we just have one for Dobby? Yes, we did, and we’re thrilled to share that Dobby found his perfect match thanks to all of you! But now, we’re here to help another sweet Bambino find a loving home through our Rescue Raffle fundraiser.

Meet Nyko, a lovable kitty who’s in need of a new home due to some unavoidable life challenges his current family is facing. They’ve been doing everything they can to find Nyko a home that has his best interest at heart, but it’s been tough. After seeing how our Rescue Raffle was so successful in finding Dobby a new family, they reached out to us, hoping that this might be the purr-fect way for their beloved Nyko to find a loving home, all while supporting other pets in need, too.

*** PLEASE NOTE***
If you entered the last Rescue Raffle, you’re already ahead of the game! You will automatically receive one (1) entry in this Rescue Raffle for the first adoption appointment with Nyko.

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BEFORE YOU EMAIL OR CALL ABOUT ADOPTING HIM, PLEASE KEEP READING...
Highly desirable animals like Nyko often result in hundreds of phone calls, messages, and emails to our shelter that we unfortunately do not have the manpower to accommodate. This raffle will be the only way that Nyko will be available for adoption.


NOW BACK TO NYKO...
Nyko is a one-year-old Sphynx/Munchkin mix with a heart as warm as his ginger patches! Nyko is a sweet and cuddly companion who thrives on spending time with his favorite people. He’s got a lot to say and loves having long chats, making him the perfect conversational partner. 


Nyko’s long, swishy tail is always on the move, especially when he's excited. He’s an outgoing little adventurer who can’t resist being close to you, even if it means following you into the shower—despite his dislike for water!


This affectionate and loyal boy has been an absolute delight in his foster home, where he's won everyone over with his easygoing, tolerant nature. his foster family has discovered that Nyko’s a big fan of treats, as well as feather and dangling toys, and he’ll happily spend hours playing and exploring his surroundings. He’s also proven to be quite the lap kitty and loves to burrow in blankets. If you’re looking for a devoted companion who will wander by your side, Nyko is ready to fill your home with love and laughter!


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A NOTE ABOUT SPHYNX & MUNCHKIN CATS
Nyko has slightly different needs than your typical housecat. Sphynx coats require regular bathing, protection from the sun, and some other care and maintenance to keep them healthy and happy. Munchkin cats have legs that are about 3 inches shorter than an average cat, which may limit their mobility and could possibly lead to arthritis in later years. This is not an exhaustive list of considerations. We recommend that any interested adopters please do research on owning a Sphynx Munchkin cat, the care they require, and the medical issues that you may encounter over their lifetime. 

Contrary to common belief, Sphynx cats are not hypoallergenic as they still produce dander, and some allergens are transferred to their skin from their saliva.


WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF OUR RESCUE RAFFLE?
Rescue Raffle is a fundraising event that benefits all of our residents at the shelter--from longtimers like Latke, to puppies like Farrah Pawcett, who are not feeling their best--helping them get the care they need so they can find the loving homes they deserve.

It costs our shelter an average of $500 per pet to get them ready for adoption. From providing medical care, spay/neuter surgery, food, shelter, love, and so much more-most of our adoption fees are much lower than the investment we put into our pets to help them find health, happiness, and loving homes of their very own. This raffle and Nyko’s adoption fee help us continue our mission to help pets in need and help us continue to give every pet in our care their best chance at a new beginning.


SO WHAT ARE YOU ENTERING TO WIN WHEN YOU PURCHASE RESCUE RAFFLE TICKETS?
Please note, we are NOT raffling off Nyko, rather we are raffling off the first  chance--an adoption appointment--to meet him. 1 (One) Raffle Ticket = 1 (One) chance to win an adoption appointment.

This means the individual who wins the raffle will be first in line to meet Nyko and decide whether or not he may be a good fit for their family. We will also draw a runner up, in the event that the first adoption appointment does not result in adoption. Participating in this raffle will be the only way to get the chance to meet and adopt Nyko. (Regular adoption policies, fees, and procedures will all still apply.)

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SO HOW DOES IT WORK?

1. Donate for raffle tickets; click "Get Your Tickets" (no limit)
2. Raffle tickets put you in the running for the chance to adopt Nyko.
3. Winners will be drawn randomly and announced at 2pm on Thursday, August 22nd on our Facebook page.
4. The winning adoption meet ‘n greet appointment will be scheduled for Saturday, August 24th. The runner up appointment, if needed, will be scheduled for Sunday, August 25th.
5. Come at your scheduled time to meet Nyko!
5. Pay the adoption fee and adopt Nyko!

***Read on for eligibility requirements and rules***

ENTER THE RESCUE RAFFLE!

Get your ticket(s)

MEET NYKO

Nyko has an adoption fee of $250.  For more information on our adoption fees, please visit our adoption page.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

1. Donate $5 to receive ONE (1) RAFFLE TICKET, or donate $20 to receive six (6) tickets.
   1. Only one ticket donation is required to be entered in the raffle.
   2. One (1) raffle ticket = One (1) chance to win an adoption appointment
   3. Raffle tickets guarantee you a chance to be selected for the winning adoption appointment.
   4. There is no limit on the amount of tickets you may purchase, and tickets may be purchased via this link: https://give.southernpinesanimalshelter.org/RescueRaffleNyko
   5. Raffle tickets are non-refundable.
   6. To complete the adoption, the winners must pay the full adoption fee for Nyko. This is in addition to the cost of their raffle ticket entry and any additional raffle tickets purchased.
      1. Nyko has an adoption fee of $250 that includes his cost of care, his vaccinations and preventative care, his microchip, a free bag of starter food and a free 30-day trial of pet insurance. Nyko will be neutered before his meet and greet, and will be able to go home the same day as adoption.
   7. Ticketing is open from Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 12pm CST until Thursday, August 22, 2024 at 12pm CST.
   8. Participants must provide a valid address, email address, and phone number when purchasing a raffle ticket(s).
   9. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older to participate.
   10. Entrants must be able to come in person to the shelter location (1901 N 31st Avenue, Hattiesburg, MS 39401) for their adoption appointment. The adoption appointment will take place on the weekend of August 24-25th, 2024.
   11. We will announce the winners on our Facebook page on July 18, 2024 at 2pm.
       1. Using a random number generator app, we will choose the winner.
       2. In the event that a winner is not eligible/able to participate or opts to forfeit their scheduled adoption appointment, a runner up will also be chosen.
   12. Following the drawing, our shelter staff will contact the winner to schedule their appointment.
       1. If you are a raffle winner and your adoption application is denied for any reason, the cost of your raffle tickets will be refunded to you.
       2. If you are unable to make the appointment time that you agree to, we will reschedule a new appointment that will take place within 24 hours of your original appointment. 
       3. In the event you are unable to make your rescheduled adoption appointment, you forfeit your adoption appointment altogether, and the the individual drawn as the runner up will be contacted to schedule a new adoption appointment.

If you are experiencing technical issues or have a question regarding the raffle, please contact [email protected]. Please do not contact our office directly about adopting Nyko. We do not currently have the manpower available to accommodate the influx of calls that he will inevitably generate. For the chance to adopt him, individuals MUST enter the raffle event. Thank you for participating and for helping us bring people and pets together!