The Annual ABA Spring Rescue Raffle is Here!!!
Once a year we gather donations and raffle them off, ALL the money goes to
The American Bullmastiff Association's Rescue Service, to help with the
costs of caring for rescued bullmastiffs so that we may re-home them!
Thank you ALL for supporting the Raffle!!!!
We hope you keep us in mind this time next year!!!
CONGRATULATIONS to ALL the Winners!!!!
We'll keep this page up for a few weeks to make sure everyone has a chance to see who won!
First Bonus Item!!!!
SECOND Bonus Prize!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Sisters" by Adele Pfenninger
Two lovely 8 x 10 prints professionally matted with a double cut black matting
and framed in matching 11 x 14 black with brushed gold frames.
Both prints will be awarded to one lucky winner!
Bonus Surprise!!!!!

Remember you get ONE bonus ticket for a $50 donation, but you get THREE for a $100 donation.....
After we draw the FIRST bonus gift, the coveted Metal Garden Sign, we will then draw the winner of the
SECOND bonus gifts from the remainder of the tickets.
Ticket Items
Click on pictures to view full size!
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Cona Sanner Slate
WINNER: Tracy Ferrick
An example of Cona's beautiful work!
Gift Certificate, plus shipping charges for a Custom Portrait
on Slate by the very talented Cona Sanner
Donated
by: the BayState Bullmastiff Club (BBC)
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Bullmastiff Bench WINNER: Alex Hinton
Retail Value: $295
This beautiful stained bench/stool depicting a lovely brindle
Bullmastiff headpiece was hand painted by the very talented
artist, Karen Schiessl, who has generously given so much of
herself to Bullmastiff rescue. Thank you once again, Karen!
Patrick and Andrea Kelly
In memory of Brandy,
who is missed every day.
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Bullmastiff Quilt WINNER: Gail Painter This lovely quilt was generously donated by Alicia Kunselman.
Suggested Retail Value: Priceless! |
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$100 Gift Certificate to
Amazon.com WINNER: Bethany Thursby
Buy Books, Music, DVD's, shop, shop, shop!!!!! Donated by: Anne Wallick in honor of all the wonderful rescues out there that were saved through the efforts of ABA Rescue and are now living the good life!!! |
Beautiful framed print entitled "Paulie" by Adele Pfenninger WINNER: Debbie Abel "Sisters" & "Paulie" were donated by Tracy Frost
Note from Tracy about her donations: I would like to thank a very special friend for making this donation possible. She is very dear to me and many others. She is not only a special friend but a very talented and gifted artist who over the years has made a great impact on this wonderful breed. I thank you for the wonderful friendship we share. God Bless you, Adele. |
Beautiful
Turquoise Bracelet
(in silver)
7.5"
long with two easy-clasp rings
Suggested retail price $100
WINNER: Nairn Galvin
Custom made and donated by Alex Hinton
Alex
is a great fan of the Bullmastiff and creates beautiful pieces
of jewelry to commemorate special occasions as well as just to enjoy.
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Colossal Canines
Backpack WINNER: Lindy Whyte Colossal Canines backpack – retail value $19.99 XL durable tennis ball – retail value $3.99 Mammoth Color 5 Knot Rope Tug – retail value $12.99 Large Hurley Chew Toy (with manufacturer’s guarantee against destruction) – retail value $10.99 Souper Durable Nylabone – retail value $9.99 Large Triple Invincible Chain rubber tug-o-war toy – retail value $11.99 Colossal Canines t-shirt for humans in bone shaped packaging (not pictured) – retail value $9.99
TOTAL VALUE $80
Donated by Alethia & Mark Brown |
WINNER: Melissa Bausman
Five Bags of Canidae!!!
Shipped right to your door!!!!
Donated by Pet Pointe |
14K Baby Shoe
Charm
Precious white gold and sapphire charm
Suggested retail $100
WINNER: Lindy Whyte
This
charm would be perfect as a September birthstone or for anyone
who loves sapphires! It is very tiny but just exquisite!
Custom made and donated by Alex Hinton
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Sterling Silver
Moonstone Cross
Suggested retail $75
WINNER: Richard Gordy
This
largish cross is 3.5" long and 2.25" across and features 28
moonstones! It just beautiful. Hanging from a long silver chain,
and worn over a sweater, would really set off the moonstone
glow.
Custom made and donated by Alex Hinton
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Woven Leather Collar WINNER: Cindy Gimbel 27 inch Beautiful woven leather collar, sturdy and well made. Will look stunning on any dog!
Donated by ABA Volunteer Debbie Abel in loving memory of Blackslates Mystical Illusion |
14K Sapphire Dumb
Bell Hoops
Amazing pair of sapphire and gold earrings!
Suggested retail $300
WINNER: Jane Broege
These earrings are custom made for the working dog lover! The
sapphires on either end of the gold spinner are made to resemble
dumb bells. These hoop earrings have comfortable safety clasps.
Custom made and donated by Alex Hinton
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Puppy
Preparedness Package
Estimated value
$300
WINNER: Linda Hyke
This Puppy Preparedness Package raises readiness to an art form!
We all know that a puppy-sized crate cuts down on accidents and
the package starts with a brand new wire crate for the new
addition! Also included are a snuggly crate bed, stainless
puppy bowls, a leather buckle collar with a matching lead and a
small training collar.
Grooming is easy with a handheld shower nozzle, puppy shampoo,
ear cleaner, a dental kit, a grooming mitt, potty bags, and
puppy wipes for any accidents between baths. Toys include a
giant rope tug, large nylabone, giant kong with stuffing, jolly
ball, rubber tire and furry friends from the essential fuzzy pig
to a large dromedary.
This wonderful package was donated by
ABA Rescue Volunteers
Lindy Whyte & Vince Grlovich
Tryumphe Bullmastiffs
In Memory of their Foundation Bitch, Iris
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The Bullmastiff:
Peerless Protector
Authors: Jack Shastid & Geraldine M. Roach
Suggested Retail Value: $375
WINNER: Anne Wallick
Now
out of print, this brand new, never opened book is the
culmination of decades of knowledge by two foremost authorities
on the Bullmastiff. Jack and Gerry's book contains a wealth of
knowledge on the history of the breed, raising your bullmastiff
from puppyhood, through obtaining it's championship. Awesome
pictures throughout including some of the most famous dogs
in
our breed's history!
This
is a book that belongs on EVERY Bullmastiff owner's book shelf,
but now that it is out of print, can only be attained at raffles
or when a collector decides to part with their used copy. Here
is your chance to obtain a brand new copy !!!
Donated by Vickie Lang
In
memory of Ch Nitestalker's Blackslate Beauty
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Gorgeous Custom Made Pink Tear Drop Swarovski Crystal Choker WINNER: Traci Schock Our very own Cindy Gimbel has created this beautiful necklace highlighted with pink tear drops of Swarovski crystals and cut black glass beads. This stylish choker necklace is accented with three sets of draped silver chains making it quite the eye-catcher!
Donated by:
Cindy Gimbel and Zivian Pribic
Ironbull Bullmastiffs
In memory of all the wonderful dogs who have passed before us.
May they rest in peace, each and every one.
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1970 Bullmastiff Bulletins WINNER: Virginia Rowland Five extremely rare 1970 issues of the Bullmastiff Bulletin - August 1976 Ch Bepagain of Bulmas cover dog, December 1976 Ch Lancelots Tommy Tucker cover dog, April 1977 Ch. Bulstaff Brunhilde cover dog, Spring Summer 1978 Ch. Pocantico Worrysum Favo d'Mel cover dog, and April 1979 Ch. Cascade Hrothgar of Mead Hall cover dog. These wonderful magazines were donated by MaryAnne Duchin
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Custom Leather Show Collar & Lead WINNER: Amy Lewis
Beautiful custom-made 24" leather show collar and show lead by Kelli Stitzlein. Winner to have a choice of a 2 foot or a 3 foot lead in either black leather or natural.
Donated by: Kelli's Leather Shoppe www.tribella.net
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1980 Bullmastiff Bulletins WINNER: Sherry Boldt 13 extremely rare issues of the Bullmastiff Bulletin from the 1980's donated by MaryAnne Duchin
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Custom made Silver or Gold Earrings Suggested Retail Value: $500 WINNER: Andrea Kelley
Alex has offered to add
one final piece of something wonderful to our raffle in hopes of
raising even more money for our Bullmastiff rescues in need.
She has offered to let the winner choose what stones they would
like, and to create some fabulous earrings in 18K gold! So get
those creative juices flowing..........here is your chance of a
lifetime to own your very own "heart's desire" earrings!
Created and donated by
our very good friend of the breed:
Alex Hinton
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For questions regarding the Raffle, email Debbie at: mysticalbullies@gmail.com
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Save a Life, Volunteer!!!
Thank you to everyone who donated to this great cause and thank you to everyone who supports the Raffle!!!