Hello,



This is my first ever attempt at crowd funding.



An organization close to my heart, Shiba Inu Rescue of Florida (SIRF), currently has several heartworm positive dogs in their care. I wanted to try to raise funds to help them in any way I could, hence the birth of Tugs for the Heart.



Here is link to their organization's website:



http://shibainurescueflorida.org/



I have been making braided tug toys as a way to try raising funds. Here is a photo of my Shiba Inu, Berrie Bear, who helps me quality test a few and who helps assure the braids are tight.





The standard tug is about 8-9 inches of braid and with fringe a total of 14-16 inches. You can see the standard tug below:





I am asking for a minimum donation of $10 for one standard tug toy (which includes shipping).



If you want additional standard tugs, each additional tug is an additional $5 donation, upto 5 maximum tugs. Orders above 5 tugs, I request additional shipping, so please contact me for orders above 5 regular tugs.



If you want to request a specific color combination, add $3 per tug ($8 per regular tug before shipping).



If you want to request rope or fake fur or feathers be added into the braid, add $5 per tug ($10 per tug before shipping). See photos below. Note, the feathers have proven not to really hold up long, but the tug once de-feathered still does.







As of 6/19/15 I can also take requests for four different types of tugs with tennis balls and a tug with a Hollee Roller. Tennis tugs, I am requesting $15 per tug donation (note: tennis toss ball tug I only request $12 per tug) plus $5 for shipping for 1-2 tennis tugs and$10 shipping for 3-5 tennis tugs. Please contact me for orders above 5 tennis tugs.



The tug with Hollee Roller I am requesting a $20 donation per tug and $5 additional shipping per tug. If you want multiple Hollee Rollers in one order please contact me for possible donation discounts and shipping discounts.



Below is a picture of the 4 types of tennis tugs that can be requested and the Hollee Roller option:



1) Long tug ball moves (about 16-18 of braid), fringe both ends, ball can be moved along length of tug.





2) Long tug ball in center (about 6-8 inches braid on both sides of ball), long fringe both ends, ball remains in center of tug.





3) Shorter tug (about 6-8 inches of braid) with ball looped at end and fringe only on one end.





4) Short tennis toss tug with very short braid to use to help toss ball. For these I only ask for a $12 donation before shipping.



5) Hollee Roller Tug ($20 per tug plus $5 shipping), usually special order that may take a few extra days to make and ship. Typical ones use a 5" ball, but special size orders can be place, but extra time may be needed to fill request.







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If you want larger tug orders than noted above

(ie for a training center or event) email me at

[email redacted] to discuss the amount

of donation and associated shipping.



Also feel free to email me if you want a combo

of tug types so I can provide requested

donation with shipping as depending on

combo donation request discounts for tugs

and/or shipping might be available.



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The only funds I will retain from this promotion

are shipping costs, the gofund me fees, and a small

amount of the cost of materials purchased (most

of the cost of materials purchased plus my time is

my part of the donation to SIRF).



All other funds raised will go directly to SIRF to

help their heartworm positive fosters.



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So what should you do now that you know why

I am here creating a go fund me campaign?



1) Donate to this campaign



2) Email me at



[email redacted]



the shipping address you want your tugs sent

to and a description of the specific type of tugs you

would like.



3) Enjoy playing with your pup(s) once the

tug toy(s) arrive.



4) If you enjoy the tug, help spread the word.



5) Check back to this campaign once and awhile

as suprises are in the works ... like limited

edition 4th of July tugs (with special tennis

balls attached). I will also find ways to thank

returning donors too.



Remember, if you have any question on

the donation requested for items email

me at



[email redacted]











This is my first time trying to do this and I appreciate anyone who wants to help me in the cause of raising funds for SIRF and their heartworm positive dogs they are caring for!



Sincerly,



Lisa, Berrie Bear (my 3.5 year old Shiba), and Tanner Tanjiro (my 2.5 year old mixed rescue from SIRF)



