Finding Another Way to Raise Money For the Sacramento SPCA: The K-9 Fund Drive

by Tom Ziller on Apr 7, 2008 8:08 AM PDT in Meta

Since some killjoy named Peaches ended our efforts to raise money for the Sacramento SPCA by way of cease-and-desist letter, let's collect some funds in the name of K-9 (woof!).

100% of this money will go to the SPCA on Opening Day of the 2008-09 season. (The ending date will be adjusted accordingly, once the schedule comes out.)

We'll stick all the money raised from the discontinued t-shirts into this pot; we'll be trying to a get a Kings sponsor or two to pitch in as well. (Hey, maybe even the Diamond and Gold Vault!) I don't think I need to explain why the SPCA could use our help -- on top of the myriad pets typically abandoned by local folks, all the damn foreclosures have increased the burden on our local animal shelters dramatically.

I've seeded the fund with matching funds for the $39 we raised through t-shirt sales. (Amazingly, people found a way to purchase four shirts after the C&D from Peaches. I have no clue how.) As soon as Spreadshirt cuts the check, those funds will get thrown in here too.

Stick it to Peaches! Help K-9 (woof!) and his friends! (Incidentally, if you'd feel more comfortable donating to the SPCA directly, that information can be found here.)

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I'm in

I'm in because it's a double bonus. I get to help dogs and cats and stick it to Peaches na-Pear.

by Carl on Apr 7, 2008 8:36 AM PDT reply actions

Sorry, I misunderstood...

Is this money we're contributing to buy out K-9's contract? ;)

by defender96 on Apr 7, 2008 8:47 AM PDT reply actions

Great Idea

And for a great cause. Well done, TZ. Way to be the bigger man (though, in this case the bar was set rather low - laying in a hole, in fact).

The great thing about this is that you have it set up through 10/31, so as opposed to making a large donation and eating Top Ramen for the month I can make several smaller donations. My intention is to donate each month in honor of a present or past member of the Kings or a Kings related event.

This month's donation - $23 in honor of Kevin Martin (much easier on the pocketbook than honoring Artest). Next month...perhaps Joe Kleine?

Setting up the PayPal account was easy (I figure a lot of people already have them), and making the donation was a snap.

Hopefully this will pick up some media steam via Amick, The Rise Guys, etc. Maybe even Maloof's Sports & Entertainment will take notice, given the SPCA involvement of Artest and Petrie.

Hey, maybe we'll raise enough that there will be some extra to help find K9(woof!) a new home!

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by section214 on Apr 7, 2008 8:57 AM PDT reply actions

TZ, you rock

I get the feeling next season' going to be a long one for the Poodle. Throw in the fact that next season might be the first season I'll be able to afford a season ticket package (and another super secret surprise I have cooked up for next season) and it's shaping up to be a good year to be a Kings fan.

I'm Grant Napear's favorite fan.

by Muff209 on Apr 7, 2008 9:19 AM PDT reply actions

Wow

(and another super secret surprise I have cooked up for next season)

Are you gonna buy us a new arena? How sweet!

TickTickTickTickTickTick

by LeaguePassAddict on Apr 7, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I wish

If I had that kind of money we would have had "free Peaches shirts for the first 17,000 fans" promotion already.

I'm Grant Napear's favorite fan.

by Muff209 on Apr 7, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

FYI

I'm not sure how often the widget updates; I'll check with ChipIn to find out.

by Tom Ziller on Apr 7, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions

Update

To those who have already donated, rest assured: Those donations have been received; I'm waiting on a Paypal verification in order to accept them, in which case the widget will be updated.

We're almost 10% there already.

by Tom Ziller on Apr 7, 2008 11:25 AM PDT reply actions