Detroit Dog Rescue Fundraiser
In Detroit, entire neighborhoods have been abandoned. People aren’t the only casualties of this crisis. It is estimated that over 50,000 dogs, left behind by their families, roam the streets of the city. Animal Control euthanizes 80% of the dogs they catch. One organization has stepped up to help: Detroit Dog Rescue. DDR is trying to build the first no-kill shelter in the city, and we’re trying to help. You can too.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
by Chantelle Aimée Osman
Starting next week, I’ll be posting photos of authors with their dog (different photos, different days) on this website. For every “like” the photo receives here and on the author’s Facebook page, the author will donate $1 to DDR.
Participating in the Photos:
Sherrill Bodine & Alice, her Newfoundland.
Alafair Burke & Duffer, her French Bulldog.
E.J. Copperman & Copper, his Beagle/Basset mix
Rea Frey & Neruda, her Pom/Chihuahua mix.
Bryan Gruley & Jake, his brother’s dog.
Gregg Hurwitz & Simba, his Rhodesian Ridgeback.
Dana Kaye & Mrs. Dalloway, her Shih Poo.
Lynn Sheene & Boris her Basset/Jack Russell mix.
Simon Wood & Royston, his Long Haired Dachshund.
There will also be an auction on e-bay, with all proceeds benefitting Detroit Dog Rescue.
Authors Donating to the Auction:
Avery Aames - Signed copies of The Long Quiche Goodbye and Lost and Fondue, a cheese board & cheese knife.
Sherrill Bodine - Signed copies of A Black Tie Affair and Talk of the Town and a box of chocolates.
Hilary Davidson - Signed copy of The Damage Done, and a character name in her third book.
Bryan Gruley - Signed copy of The Hanging Tree.
Thomas Hollowell - Signed copy of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Barefoot Running, a t-shirt and a pair of barefoot running sandals.
Julie Hyzy - Entire set of four White House Chef mysteries, signed.
Linda O. Johnston - Signed copies of Howl Deadly and Beaglemania.
Dana Kaye - One hour publicity and social media consultation.
Kris Neri - Signed hardcover copy of Dem Bones’ Revenge, a character name in a forthcoming novel, and a first chapter critique (up to 25 double-spaced pages).
Janet Rudolph - A year subscription to Mystery Readers Journal (.pdf or hardcopy).
Kelli Stanley - A character name in City of Ghosts (the third Miranda Corbie novel).
Simon Wood - Signed copies of Accidents Waiting to Happen and Paying the Piper.
So, keep an eye out beginning Monday for links to the photos and auction, bid, like, and pass it along!
Thank you to all the participating authors, and to Dana Kaye of Kaye Publicity for helping me to organize this event!