Our 6th annual SHELTER SLEEP-IN event was a huge success!
We had another fantastic turnout for this year’s Shelter Sleep-In. We continue to be humbled by the support from this community, and offer our thanks whether you were crazy enough to sleep on the floor of a kennel, or generous enough to support someone that did! Everything we do at the Animal Refuge League is possible because of your continued support.
Congratulations to Patsy and Lauri for being our Top Dog fundraisers!
2024 FUNDS CURRENTLY RAISED: $109,308.28
(2023 TOTAL: $112,925)
Pete Barbalias, ARLGP Canine Assistant Manager
FUN FACT ABOUT PETE: I have seen U2 over 30 times. My parents met Bono, who they thought was Bon Jovi, in Germany many years ago. While I have not met him unfortunately, I did have an interaction with him during a concert.
DONATE TO PETE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $6,829.95
Stephanie Bogdan, ARLGP Volunteer, Microsoft
FUN FACT ABOUT STEPHANIE: Jack (dog in my picture) and I participated in last year’s Sleep-In event. I adopted him shortly before the event and enjoyed his company for six more months before he crossed the rainbow bridge. I love fostering animals and mostly foster dogs. You can follow my fostering adventures on Instagram at @arlgp.foster!
DONATE TO STEPHANIE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $3,862.70
Thank you to those who helped Stephanie beat her 2023 goal of $2,589, let’s keep it going!
Julia Gagnon, Former American Idol Contestant
FUN FACT ABOUT JULIA: Julia worked on a pig farm for 6 months to help out friends and family!
DONATE TO JULIA’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $1,416.25
Lee Goldberg, News Center Maine 
FUN FACT ABOUT LEE: With 5 dogs, 6 cats, and 6 rats at home, Lee’s not allowed to leave the Sleep-In with any more pets!
DONATE TO LEE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $8,808.25
Help Lee beat his 2023 Sleep-In total of $5,375!
Amanda Hill, News Center Maine
FUN FACT ABOUT AMANDA: Amanda doesn’t just cover the news; she shares stories of strays and surrenders who need new homes. She loves meeting new dogs, cats, and animals of all sizes – even if her dog, Kali, doesn’t appreciate the smells she comes home with.
DONATE TO AMANDA’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $6,606.29
Thank you to those who helped Amanda beat her 2023 goal of $5,073, let’s keep it going!
Joanne Majka, ARLGP Business Manager
FUN FACT ABOUT JOANNE: In Joanne’s younger years, she used to play guitar and travel to play shows with her family!
DONATE TO JOANNE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $6,836.05
Thank you to those who helped Joanne beat her 2023 goal of $5,073, let’s keep it going!
Gabe Marchese, Cross Insurance
FUN FACT ABOUT GABE: I am a dog lover. Growing up I had 6 dogs at one time; three Labs, one Golden Retriever – Cocker Spaniel mix, one Wheaten terrier, and one Jack Russell terrier. My favorite hobbies are skiing, biking and spending time with family and friends!
DONATE TO GABE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $2,504.21
Michaela McVetty, Sisters Gourmet Deli
FUN FACT ABOUT MICHAELA: I have moved cross country with both cats, twice. Wheezy sleeps on my head every single night, she will not sleep anywhere else, and Fio has been diagnosed with a separation anxiety disorder because I sometimes spend too many hours making delicious sandwiches at Sisters Gourmet Deli!
DONATE TO MICHAELA’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $1,783.42
Patsy Murphy, ARLGP Executive Director & Lauri Haller, Director of Operations
FUN FACT ABOUT PATSY & LAURI:
Our 2023 Shelter Sleep In Champion, is upping her game and adding a heavy hitter! ARLGP Executive Director, Patsy is teaming up with ARLGP Director of Operations, Lauri Haller. This ARLGP dream team is committed to raising more money to save more pets! Can you help this competitive dynamic duo raise the most funds and take home the trophy?
DONATE TO PATSY & LAURI’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $15,115.75
Thank you to those who helped Patsy beat her 2023 goal of $11,595, let’s keep it going!
Cole Rowland, Evergreen Credit Union
FUN FACT ABOUT COLE: Cole loves taking walks with his 12 year old Husky, Wynter. But when they aren’t doing that, Cole enjoys playing disc golf and cooking, Wynter enjoys begging for scraps and whining to go on more walks.
DONATE TO COLE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $2,296.05
Thank you to those who helped Cole beat his 2023 goal of $1,473, let’s keep it going!
Courtney Ross, WPOR 101.9
FUN FACT ABOUT COURTNEY: I didn’t go to school for radio, I went for art & English. I actually got into morning radio by chance while I was working as an Administrative Assistant in the office here at Portland Radio Group!
DONATE TO COURTNEY’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $1,431.55
Melynda Roy, ARLGP Volunteer
FUN FACT ABOUT MEYLINDA: I have lived abroad for a year, in Scotland! And Halloween is my favorite holiday.
DONATE TO MELYNDA’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $2,885.43
Team Fish & Bone, Fish & Bone
FUN FACT ABOUT TEAM FISH & BONE: We are turning 25 in April!
DONATE TO TEAM FISH & BONE’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $4,084.92
Help Colleen beat her 2023 Sleep-In total of $5,226!
Taylor Tarr, ARLGP Volunteer, Foley’s Fitness
FUN FACT ABOUT TAYLOR: At the first adoption event I worked for the ARLGP, I left early so I could take Lu home 🐶. If we’re not snuggling on the couch or out to Starbucks for a pupcup, I can be found at the gym, dance classes, sporting events, or volunteering at the ARLGP🐾
DONATE TO TAYLOR’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $3,061.34
Emma Tiedmann, Portland Sea Dogs
FUN FACT ABOUT EMMA: Emma has been surrounded by animals of all shapes and sizes her whole life. Now she, her husband, and their handsome dog Davy Crockett are teaching their new baby that life is better with a dog!
DONATE TO EMMA’S SLEEP-IN FUNDRAISER HERE
FUNDS RAISED: $1,435.50
GENERAL EVENT DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIP: $40,351.37
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