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    Our 6th annual SHELTER SLEEP-IN event!

    It’s that time of year again to put on your coziest pajamas, grab your furry friend and curl up for the night… here at the Animal Refuge League! The 2024 Shelter Sleep-In features 15 participants vying to raise the most money for the ARLGP by spending the night at the shelter cuddled up with one of our adoptable pets.

    Learn more about our amazing participants and donate to them below. Fundraising will continue through November 15th, culminating in the Shelter Sleep-In event. Participants will be decorating their spaces to a theme, and the public is welcome to come meet our participants from 5pm to 8pm and vote for their favorite theme as they make their last push for donations!

    THANK YOU to everyone that is participating, donating and working to make our 2024 Shelter Sleep-In such a great success. We look forward to this slumber paw-ty every year and continue to be blown away by the support of our community. Good luck to our contestants!

    2024 FUNDS CURRENTLY RAISED:  $42,330.82

    (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 (SO FAR): $3,471.71

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $1,274.95
    Help Stephanie beat her 2023 Sleep-In total of $2,589!

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $592.25

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $952
    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 (SO FAR): $2,461.06
    Help Amanda beat her 2023 Sleep-In total of $5,869!

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $3,598.35
    Help Joanne beat her 2023 Sleep-In total of $5,073!

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $309

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $686.67

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $4,135.50
    Help Patsy beat her 2023 Sleep-In total of $11,595!

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $477.50
    Help Cole beat his 2023 Sleep-In total of $1,473

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $206

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $962.06

     

     

     

     

     

     

    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 (SO FAR): $1,416.85

    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 (SO FAR): $764.71

     

     

     

     


    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 (SO FAR) $1,210.25

     

     

     

     

     

    GENERAL EVENT DONATIONS & SPONSORSHIP: $811.96

    Can’t decide who to support? Make a general donation to our event  to be counted in the total!