Fundraiser Information

“Precious Dens Animal Hospice”

A thank you note from Mitch written 10/19/2011
below is a copy of her wish list…please feel free to call her with donations at 209-748-2797

Dear Jen and Crew:

Who would have thought just a couple of weeks ago that I would be writing a Thank You Letter for a fundraiser that has truly impacted the many lives of all these doggies, kitties, goats, roosters and goose here at Precious Den’s. I was doing chores one morning when I got a call from Linda of Franklin Animal Hospital. Linda explained that Dr. Menke recommended that I become the benefactor of a fundraiser. I was told that I would later get a call from Jennie Krausse.

Jennie called just as they said she would. She came out to my little ranch right in the middle of my chores and met all my critters.

Photographs a flying while she interviewed me. She never took a single note and retained all I said with accuracy and specificity. ”Holy Cow”, I thought to myself what a “power house”.

She saw the stress on my face slowly melt away. Explained all that was going to happen and when the afternoon of the 16th came up, it all went according to plan. On the 16th of October, as I walked around the tables of Kobasic’s Candy Store with Cowboy and Greta, I must admit that I was out of my comfort zone. My doggies were more at ease than me. Ain’t that funny? I then looked down at Greta and thought to myself, “just weeks ago you were abandoned on the side of the road in a Cornfield, waiting patiently for your master to return only to be disappointed. Now you are the guest of honor at a fundraiser.” I chuckled to myself and my whole attitude changed. I opened my eyes wide and really took in the entire event.

Jennie’s crew from staff to volunteers from her in-laws to her own family were in sync working like well tuned clocks. Unbelievable. My family and friends were in awe. We watched you folks as closely as the guests inspected the fine jewelry. I had only one regret and that was my father couldn’t be apart of this magnificent event. He feared he couldn’t last the whole evening and didn’t want to draw attention to his fragile health. The next day, I called him first thing in the morning and gave him a blow by blow description. I told him of the beautiful big band, the dancing, the variety of merchandise, the glorious food, the kindness that Jennie and Crew extended to Cowboy and Greta. My father said he thought about the event all night. When I told him that they extended the sale to the next day he was so happy. ”My god”, he said, “I am going to drive up to Sacramento and personally shake this woman’s hand.” This was a big trip for him. He came up. We found Jennie and he shook her hand. I heard the crackling in his voice when he thanked her. Thank goodness I was wearing sunglasses. My eyes filled with tears. You have to know my Pa. He is a man’s man. He saves this kind of misty expression for only special occasions. This was one of those moments.

I don’t know if I can really put words to paper and convey the impact of this fundraiser but you must know that this will provide such stability and so much security for all my critters. I am extremely thrifty and prudent when it comes to managing money and I promise this fund will be managed so very carefully and respectfully. I will honor this memory for the rest of my life.

All I can say is, “thank you from the bottom of my doggies’ food dishes and water bowls.”

God Bless You All.

Mitch Prefach

1. canned doggie food

2. canned kitty food

3. dry doggie food

4. dry kitty food

5. kitty liter

6. cleaning supplies

7. blankets * this is critical for winter

8. straw hay

9. pine shavings

10. Fitted queen/sheets

11. Fitted full sheets

12. Pooper scooper (spare)

13. thick rubber doggie toys (no smaller than a tennis ball)

14. raw hid bones

15. doggie beds

16. pillows

17. storage containers

18. brooms

19. and misc. tools

20. shop vac

21. paper towels

22. Sturdy thick plastic bag (33 gallon and larger)

Extra BIG hopes and prayers…
23. Trees
24. Misc. lumber for barn repairs.
25. lawn tools
26. fencing
27. irrigation piping
28. mops
29. refrigerator
30. cargo van (to bring more doggies on doggie rides).

UPDATED 10/18/2011

Our Grand Total For Mitch is over $6,000 bucks and counting so we are extremely grateful to all who helped us manage, organize, run and stage the fundraiser as well as those of you who came and donated items, money, time or even bought treasures to help her. We will update this page again soon with photos and more information. Thanks a million for your help. Jen and crew

Mitch and her mission

http://www.examiner.com/pet-rescue-in-sacramento/event-for-old-ugly-and-annoying-pets-this-sunday

A little about our benefactor:

I was raised by parents who never believed that animals should be treated as commodities. All pets should be a part of the family; so as a youth, I always had many different animals: pigeons, doggies, cats, chickens, domestic rats, ducks and so on. I never asked for Christmas presents or birthday presents. I always asked for critters.

In my college life I met my mentor, Mr. McDermon. He was the Director of Solano College’s theatre Arts Department. I discovered acting. I also discovered that Mr. McDermon was the master of instilling work ethics. I never worked harder in my academic life. Toward the end of my college career I had a career assessment test. Much to my surprise my career counselor told me that I had an aptitude for investigations. I thought long and hard and really wanted to get into law enforcement. That way my altruistic need to serve my community. So, I did. I became a patrol officer and a detective for the City of Davis. I quickly got a reputation as the animal cop, because, I would handle abandoned animal and animal neglect complaints.

During my law enforcement career I had a epiphany. I decided to trade my two corvettes and Harley Davidson in for a pooper scooper. I bought a ranch in Herald, California. Just a few months after settling in to this slice of heaven equipped with a pond and a barn, I lost my mom. Her name was Den. I established this foundation in her name on the Anniversary of her Birthday, January 9, 2001. Precious Den. Sometimes I call it Precious Den’s Critter Ranch and sometimes I call it Precious Den’s Animal Hospice.

My focus is helping the unwanted misfits of the animal world. Seniors, blind, arthritic, behaviorally challenged, “ugly”, and annoying are some examples. Most of these critters are dogs, cats, roosters, geese, and goats. But, my merry band of misfits are all precious and loving. Many are even adoptable. I perform a lengthy evaluation period and do my best to correct their behaviors and medical conditions. What I have that most rescues do not is that I have the time and space. I saved for many years and collect a modest pension. My time with these critters are 24/7. I seldom break away and when I do I take a carload of them with me. In the summer months we are mandated by the weather. In the winter months we can go anywhere anytime, we just must be together.

I truly believing in “Pay it Forward”. I have been blessed to serve my community, keep a roof over my head and respect the value of a dime. It is so important for me to give back to these animals that someone else has thrown away. These animals have no voice and they have no choice. Precious Den doesn’t need to stop after my demise. This ranch will continue long after I expire. That is my dream.

Mitch Prefach

Most of you already know that we are hosting our annual fundraiser Sunday October 16th from 4pm-8pm at Kobasic’s Candy at 5324 Riverside Blvd Sacramento Ca 95822. The fundraiser will include 30′s 40′s 50′s Danceband music, Mexican Cuisine and refreshments all for the low donation price of $20 per person 16 yrs old older and free children entrance with adults (maximum one child per each paying adult please). We will hold a silent auction with hundreds of lovely donated items from gold and sterling to diamonds and costume jewelry as well as art, antiques, furniture, post cards and household items to include useful animal needs like crates and costumes.

We hope each of you will consider donating a little something for our auction and if you are not certain you want to come to the fundraiser, at least send a small check or money order for the cause of animal hospice care of ESH po box 22213 Sacramento Ca 95822. The checks can be made payable to either Mitch Prefach (head of “Precious Dens Hospice”) or to Estate Sales Help and we will forward the donation to the folks who will benefit from our fundraiser.

Please feel free to send a note as well. At the bottom of this page is a ‘wish list of all items she is in great need of to further her love, protection and care of these older animals in such need of constant supervision and care…both financially, physically and emotionally. You may drop any of these off at the fundraiser next Sunday the 16th or we can have someone pick them up from your house if you email jennie at this same website.

Not many of us can boast the history of detail or attention that Mitch can for spending the majority of her life making every second better for each animal she comes into contact with. She cares for not only feral cats and kittens, dumped dogs and puppies, elderly mutts, goats and roosters, she is one of the most compassionate women I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

Our own Dr. John Menke and crew from Franklin Animal Hospital (who was to benefit from this fundraiser initially) got us into contact with Mitch who is simply adorable and fearless all at once. He felt that the monies made from this charity event would be much better suited going towards her hospice program than to anyone else. The others need help, but not the magnitude that hers does. Mitch’s goals to keep every animal from suffering that crosses her path and to make each life a bit more palatable shows in waves of generosity and effort once you spend even a minute of your time with this lovely ex-police woman and ex-actress. She is truly a treat to behold.

Luckily for many of you who will be coming to our fundraiser, Mitch will be there with a couple of rescued animals in tow on Sunday night the 16th to meet with you guys and explain her cause further and answer any of your questions you may have. We are excited to introduce you all to her via our slideshow taken at her house just this morning.