The Barnyard Sanctuary (Columbia, NJ) has been working with Rancho Relaxo(Pilesgrove, NJ) and Goats of Anarchy (Oxford, NJ) for about 2 years now. We have done many joint rescues together (including 9 goats from Cape May just 2 weeks ago), as well as a Meet and Greet last summer. (Stay tuned- we have another big Meet and Greet coming up this summer, too.)
We decided that it made sense to pool even more of our resources- our social media- and do a joint fundraiser. A different type of fundraiser that anyone, anywhere, could participate in and have fun.
So, here it is!
http://goo.gl/VHKtOk
Or you can click the featured image!
As you might have guessed, it is a pet photo contest with a calendar, but with a slightly different twist. You (or anyone you know) can be pictured in our calendar!!!
We have the traditional ‘Enter a picture of your goofy pet‘ (any species of non-human) that has a goofy grin on his/her face photo contest, where you invite your friends and family to VOTE for you.
What’s in it for you if you help?
-Cash prizes ($1,000 for 1st place) for the top 4 winners
-Displaying winning photo on all 3 of our FB/Instagram pages (over 300,000 followers!)
-Top 5 winners receive free calendars
-Top 18 plus one random picture to be featured in the calendar
-Satisfaction of helping 3 farm animal rescues to do what we do best- rescue!!
Don’t have a pet? Or a goofy photo of your pet? No problem! You can still be in the calendar! You can put any (PG-13) photo you like (human or non-human) on any day of the year in our calendar (only one picture per date, so get yours fast)! You can honor:
-Your pet’s birthday, or the day they crossed the Rainbow Bridge
-Your own birthday or that of any/all your family members
-Your anniversary, or the anniversary of the passing of a loved one
-Any other important milestone in your life’s journey
Just think! Imagine their surprise, if you entered all the important dates (with their pictures!) for your family, and then gifted them each a 2017 calendar! No more missed birthdays or anniversaries! It’s a perfect holiday or birthday gift. You can pre-order the calendars at the same time, too!
Don’t want to be in the calendar, but still want to help? Why don’t you totally make someone’s day, and cast votes for a great Goofy Grin photo on the site? There are a lot of terrific photos already entered. That person will be THRILLED that you thought their photo was worthy of casting your vote(s) on. (We would be THRILLED, as well. lol)
What’s in it for the 3 farm animal sanctuaries? We earn $10 per photo entered in either the contest or the calendar, and $1 per vote. We have set a goal of $75,000! But, we truly need you help to get there.
The contest runs May 1- 21. You still have plenty of time to enter and win! As of writing this email, first place only has 150 votes! I bet YOU could raise 150 votes in no time and be the first place winner! (You/your family and friends can buy as many $1 votes as you want and even vote for yourself!- There is no limit to the number of votes.)
Thank you for taking the time to read this long email. We know you are besieged with requests for help all the time. But, we feel that our 3 farm animal sanctuaries are really doing a great job in making a difference in the lives of farm animals. We have collectively saved almost 3,000 already! So, please help us.
Enter the contest and/or vote!
Post your picture in our calendar.
Forward this email to all your family and friends with a personal note asking them to help us as well.