PRIZE #1 - APPLE FESTIVAL GIFT BASKET

Apple lovers rejoice - fall is here, and that means apples are falling off the trees! Celebrate the season with this delightful gift basket packed with goodies for humans and furkids. Your ferrets will happily snooze on two coordinating hammies, made of cotton-polyester placemats backed with apple-colored fleece. The hammies have triple-stitched grosgrain ribbon loops and swivel hooks. Machine wash gentle cycle with cold water and tumble dry low - or for best results, lay flat to dry. Matching potholders are tucked in the gift basket too, along with a set of three beige nested ceramic bowls with apple designs, eight apple-scented votive candles, and 34" x 21" woven cotton Chindi rug, in Red Delicious, Granny Smith Green and creamy beige. For the furkids there is a generous 4lb. bag of Zupreem, a tube of FerretVite, a bag of 8-in-1 chicken-flavored ferret treats, and two toys! everything is tucked inside a beautiful, sturdy cardboard storage box with ribbon and velcro closure. Bedding made and gift basket donated by Susann Thiel.

PRIZE #2 - CAMOUFLAGE FLEECE DELUXE 5-PIECE BEDDING SET

Your little furry members of the F.L.O. will feel right at home in their brand new headquarters, fully equipped with the latest in bedding technology. Let the war dancing begin!!
All items made of anti-pill fleece, camo on the outside and solid black on the inside. Set includes one large half-covered donut bed (16” across), one extra large hammie (20” x 17”), one medium hammie (17” x 14”), one extra large cube (11” square) and one padded sleep sack (20 ½ ” x 16”). An $85 value!!! Donut made by Beds By Shelly, other items made by Lisa Oestereich. All items donated by Lisa Oestereich.

PRIZE #3 - FERRET NATION CAGE MAT SET BY ROSE GERMAN!

ATTN: Delta Force Ferrets – mommy/daddy will be unable to spot you in your camo bedding – successfully hide from your next vet visit, and all those other unspeakable things like ear cleanings, nail clippings and baths!! Donated by the fabulous Rose German of Little Feet Ferret Retreat, this set consists of one floor cover, one shelf cover (mats & shelf covers are made from cotton & fleece and are padded) and one ramp cover (fleece). Thank you, Rose!

PRIZE #4 - SUPER FERRET PLAY MAT AND BARREL BED

This beautiful play mat will keep your ferrets happily entertained for hours! The mat measures 30" x 36" inches and has a tube, a tunnel and a pocket. When playtime is over, your furkids will love napping in the matching large-size barrel bed. The bed is lined with the raspberry-colored fleece fabric. Set made and donated by Stephanie Richmond of The Ferret Hammock, offering quality bedding and ferret items - 50% of each sale goes to D.C. area ferret shelters!

PRIZE #5 - BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY OF YOUR CHOICE!

Winner's choice!! This prize is composed of two original 8" x 10" photos, matted, donated by Pat and Gary Shaskin. (The photos shown here are just three of more than 1700 photos featuring many subjects including ferrets, birds, wildlife, scenery from around the USA, American lighthouses, and much much more!) Pat is an amateur photographer whose photos have been featured in Ferrets USA Annual and FML Calendars in 2008, 2009 and 2010. Her husband Gary loves to photograph wildlife. You can view Pat and Gary's photos at http://community.webshots.com/user/pats7288. The winner will have a hard time chosing only two from this stunning collection!

PRIZE #6 - 25-FOOT HEAVY DUTY PLAY TUBE!

If you haven't seen the super heavy-duty play tubes offered exclusively by Robin Hochgertel, you're missing one of the best ferret toys found anywhere! This 25-foot tube will keep your ferrets happy and exercised long after other tubes have cracked apart. Robin operates the FerretsFirst rescue and shelter in Annandale, Virginia, and sales of these tubes help to support her shelter. Thanks for the donation, Robin!

PRIZE #7 - PANCAKES AND PIE GIFT JAR SET

Enjoy the flavors of fall with this yummy homemade gift set! One quart-size jar holds enough Cinnamon Pancake Mix to make 20 pancakes. It comes with a jug of pure New England maple syrup, and a recipe for Apple Maple Syrup to top the pancakes. Top with walnuts if you like - also included. The quart-size Apple Pie in a Jar can be used as a delicious pie filling with the crust of your choice. Or, serve with ice cream or use as a side dish. The jars come nestled in lovely "Faith" and "Hope" tote bags. The wrought metal "Apples" sign would look great in your kitchen! Donated by Susann Thiel.

PRIZE #8 - FERRET SLEEPING BAG AND COLLECTORS' FERRET COMIC BOOK

This wonderful prize set has a military theme. Super-comfy camouflage sleeping bag is made for small dogs, but will feel like spacious heaven to your ferret! The bag measures 27” long x 20” wide and is made of water-repellent polyester with soft, warm polyfill for comfort. While your furkid is curled up sleeping, sit back and enjoy this just released comic book, The Weasel Patrol, by Ken Macklin and Lela Dowling. Protect. Serve. Run away. That’s the motto of the weasel patrol, an unlikely squad of intergalactic troopers. The patrol ferrets out the bad guys every time – an astounding rate of success, considering their utter lack of planning, attentiveness, cohesion or competence in general! Certified fun for everyone! Donated by Lisa Oestereich.

PRIZE #9 - 'TASTE OF ALASKA' GOURMET COLLECTION

The 49th state turned 50 this year and to celebrate, Renee Downs has donated a collection of unique Alaskan items for your gustatory pleasure. This taste of Alaska includes: Kodiak Blend Coffee - roasted on Kodiak Island, homeof the world's largest and most distinctive brown bear! Alaska Wild Teas Sampler - four bags each of four different teas, made from real fruit mixed with wild herbs gathered from the river valleys and lush tundra of Alaska. Indian Valley Meats Caribou Sausage - 9 oz. of a uniquely Alaskan item! Klondike Candies Jalapeno & Habanero Peanut Brittle, made with Alaskan Fireweed Honey. Chugiak Heights Raw Honey - a 3 oz. jar from the Mat-Su Valley. Alaska 50th Anniversary Chocolate Bar - 3 oz. of milk chocolate & almonds. Alaska Goldrush Sourdough Starter - we didn't make the bread, but you can have your own sourdough bread for as long as you like with this sourdough starter powder and bread recipes! A half-ounce tin of Alaskan Ginseng Salve made from Chugiak Heights honey. Additionally, you get two items that were featured in the Sandra Bullock movie, The Proposal. Alaskan Heat Salsa - two 4 oz. jars of Mama Rosa's salsa, sent with warm wishes and autographed by Rosa herself. Note, this salsa is not yet available for purchase outside Alaska! Plus . . . a commemorative Alaskan Brewing Company 2009 Iditarod beer glass! We can't send the beer, but we can send the container. Enjoy your own beverage of choice in this truly Alaskan item!

PRIZE #10 - BOYD'S BEAR CORRAL

Donated by Diane Jensen, this cute wooden playpen is a great way to hold your collection of Boyd's Bears (or anything you choose). The playpen measures 18"x14"x7". We've filled it with a blowup swimming pool, water toys, goggles and a gator hoodie blanket!

PRIZE #11 - BOYD'S BEAR IN A BOX

If you haven't been introduced yet to Boyd's Bears, you're in for a delightful discovery of these soft, plush babies. More than just stuffed toys, these bears have a personality that has made them one of the most sought-after collectibles in the U.S. This little guy comes with a special message. Donated by Diane Jensen.

PRIZE #12 - HANDMADE HALLOWEEN BEDDING

Just in time for Halloween, your ferrets will sleep like the dead in this gorgeous handmade bedding set by Linda Waite. The set includes a plush fleece sleep sack, matching hammie and large barrel bed. The barrel measures 8"x14" with a mouth opening of 5". The sleep sack is 16"x8", and the hammy is 18" square. Pure treat, no trick!

PRIZE # 13 - CHRISTMAS COLLECTION

Get in the holiday spirit with this beautiful little Christmas set, donated by Diane Jensen. The set includes a cloth tray, hand towel, tree ornament, and a Santa-shaped cookie cutter.

PRIZE #14 - PRETTY LITTLE SANTA PLATE

Perfect for serving holiday cookies, candies or what-have-you, this Santa plate comes with a festivenapkin, little gift box and snow man ornament. If you can bear to part with it, this set would make a lovely holiday gift for someone special. What's not to love! Donated by Diane Jensen.

PRIZE #15 - SANTA MUG AND TOY SET

Imagine sitting in a comfortable chair, sipping a mug of hot, delicious tea or cocoa as the festive holiday lights on your Christmas tree blink joyfully. This large Santa mug is just the thing to enjoy your favorite holiday beverage. And your furkids will enjoy lying on the rug by your feet, playing with this loveable little Santa dog toy - also suitable for ferrets and cats. Donated by Diane Jensen.