MAKE AND DONATE HANDMADE SPRING/EASTER/VALENTINE’S/ST. PATRICKS/YEAR-ROUND WREATHS OR DOOR HANGERS FOR MILWAUKEE PETS ALIVE’S SPRING ONLINE WREATH SALE AND CONTEST!

Milwaukee Pets Alive (MPA) is seeking donations of handmade wreaths and door hangers of a spring theme or any of the holidays therein (Easter, St. Patrick’s Day, Valentine's Day) and as always, general-themed wreaths/doorhangers that can be used year-round/all 4 seasons.

All donated wreaths and door hangers should be HANDMADE (not manufactured or store-bought, though components used to make many of the completed items obviously will be).

We welcome donations of wreaths and door hangers of all sizes – oversized, “standard”, or small!

We are also looking for donations of handmade door hangers of any shape and size! Think vertical (multiple wreaths connected together or other items attached together into a beautiful door hanging), embroidery hoops, swags (which are so in style right now), decorated frames, wood signs made on your Cricut, etc.

You can find craft supplies to make your wreaths/door hangers in craft stores, online, in thrift stores, Dollar Tree, in nature, or items you might have in your own home or in your "stash" of craft supplies you already have - the sky is the limit - be creative!

While all wreaths need to be handmade, they still need to be well-made and durable. Please give your wreath a gentle "shake" before donating to make sure nothing is loose or falling off We will only put up for sale those wreaths we receive that are well-made and sturdy.

And don't forget to attach something to hang the wreath by - a loop or hook of some sort. It can't be hung without it.

YOU CAN DONATE YOUR COMPLETED WREATHS AT ANY TIME BETWEEN NOW AND SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 2023 to our good friends at Bark N’ Scratch Outpost, 5835 W. Bluemound Rd., Milwaukee (Bluemound and Hawley Rd.), Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesdays 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Sundays 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. YOU DO NOT NEED TO WAIT UNTIL MARCH 5th TO DROP OFF YOUR WREATH (in fact, we appreciate when not everyone waits until the last day) - WE NEEDED TO CHOOSE A DATE TO CREATE THIS "EVENT" TO SHARE SO CHOSE THE LAST DAY TO DROP OFF. BUT WE REPEAT, YOU CAN DROP OFF ANYTIME BETWEEN NOW AND MARCH 5th! Please bring your donated creation to the counter and hand to one of the friendly staff – tell them it’s for MPA’s wreath sale fundraiser!

For extra fun and motivation to craft a wreath or door hanger for this fundraiser, the Facebook sale will also double as a wreath contest, where our supporters can “vote” for their favorite by “liking” the one that they are most drawn to. The creator of the wreath with the most “likes” during the Facebook sale will receive some Milwaukee Pets Alive “swag” and a “Best MPA 2023 Spring Wreath” trophy (and bragging rights, of course).

PLEASE BE SURE TO ATTACH YOUR NAME AND EMAIL ADDRESS SOMEWHERE ON THE WREATH (SO WE KNOW HOW TO GET A HOLD OF YOU IF YOU WIN THE CONTEST!). Wreaths that do not have contact information attached will not be eligible to win the contest.

100% of the sale of each donated wreath and door hanger will benefit Milwaukee Pets Alive to help our very special rescued animals!

Any donated wreaths not sold during this Spring online sale will be put up for sale at craft events throughout the year and any still not sold at these fundraisers will be held for sale at next year’s Spring Online Wreath sale.

Milwaukee Pets Alive (MPA) is an all-volunteer, No Kill, 501c3 special needs and considerations rescue that focuses on saving those local animals in southeast WI that have been passed over by, would not be accepted into, or would be killed by other rescues and shelters because of their needs and considerations and would have no other option for life except for through our organization. These animals may be shy, scared, under-socialized, injured, aged, differently-abled, have medical needs, or need extra resources - all deserve the chance to be loved and cherished. And all deserve time, understanding, patience, and good, comprehensive veterinary care to help them get happy, healthy, and reach their highest potential. Their lives are important.

Our mission, through our work aforementioned and through comprehensive programs and resources to educate and help community members help the animals in their own lives (thereby preventing more animals from entering the shelter system), is to end the killing of homeless companion animals in southeast WI. The population we rescue comprises those that continue to die in the greatest numbers in our community.

Our vision is for southeast WI to be one of the safest communities in the United States for companion animals.

We couldn’t help these special animals of our community that we do if not for the wonderful people who volunteer their time and talents!

We can use more creativity and beauty in our world, and the animals’ need for help in this community is ongoing. This is a great opportunity for crafters and makers to contribute to both! Craft early and often – the more wreaths we have donated, the more money we can raise to help our animals with veterinary care, specialist care, monthly medications, food, and supplies! And please tell other crafters and makers you know about this opportunity to craft for a cause!

Woof! Meow! Thank you!

For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/896466481778021 or email contact@milwaukeepetsalive.org with questions

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