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The
2011/12 Save Cooper Fundraiser
Runs December
8th 2011 through January 31st 2012
RESULTS!
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Cooper's Story: Saving Cooper
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Dear fellow Berner
Lovers:
Christmas is the
time of year for giving and helping others less fortunate,
and so we are contacting as many Berner/Dog people as we can
in hopes that you will open your hearts and wallets to help
with "Saving Cooper" 'Cooper' is a sweet two year
old Bernese Mountain Dog Girl who suddenly, and sadly not
only needs a new Forever Home, but also has blown cruciates
in both knees. Cooper came to our attention on Saturday, (2
days ago). I called her Sechelt Veterinary Clinic
immediately. The breeder is unknown and so a dedicated group
of us have decided to work together to help Cooper through
her surgeries, and to find her 'Forever Home'.
Cooper's owners
have had a devastating set of circumstances through no fault
of their own, and must return home to family in Australia
this very week. Cooper obviously could not manage such a
trip with her damaged cruciates. A deeply heart-breaking
decision was made to euthanise Cooper tomorrow. But………
The Veterinary
Clinic in Sechelt B.C. have been incredible, and already
raised $1000 towards Cooper's medical costs. Her Vet Dr.
Carroll is going to donate his time Pro-bono for the
surgeries. His Clinic O.R. staff are also donating their
time. So wonderful! So compassionate! The balance of funds
are needed for the pricey implants, metal plates, screws
etc. for the TPLO, medications, anaesthesia, metacam,
cartrophen injections, sentinal patch etc.
As of this moment
the owners have legally surrendered Cooper to me, Adrienne
Hammond. Their relief and tears of joy that Cooper may have
another chance, defy description, but make it all so
worthwhile.
Now our goal is
to plead & beg for your donations to help pay for this
girl's surgery, we are also raffling off some gorgeous
Berner items, see below,.
If you can
donate, please send what you can, payable to Adrienne
Hammond or Coral Denis (with memo 'Care of Cooper') and
don't forget to let them know which items you want your
tickets for.
Mail your checks
to Adrienne or Coral:
You can donate by
checks to Adrienne or Coral, see above, or mail them re. a
Paypal or other type of donation
When Cooper has
recovered she will be looking for a forever home so if you
are interested or know someone that is, please contact
Adrienne e-mail: ahammond@shaw.ca
Thank you so very
much for your help
Adrienne &
Fred , Coral & David, Madeline & Geoff, Jody
Morrison, Ingrid Miller, Marje & Tom,
......................and others too
December 7th
'11
Before we have
even launched this Fundraiserr, the wonderful news that
BEHAF (Berner Emergency Health Assistance Fund) have
generously agreed to help with $1000 towards Cooper's care .
Thank you BEHAF!
Your BEHAF dollars at work
http://www.behaf.org/
December 30th
'11 Update re. Cooper's Surgery
I just spoke with Tamara at the Sechelt Clinic. Tamara
is the technician who will be working on the anaesthesia for
Cooper. Meghan and Corrie are off today.Dr.Carroll is not
back until next Tuesday, at which time we'll have a better
idea of when Cooper's surgery may be scheduled. Shelley
Fletcher and I have agreed we will travel together to take
Cooper up to Sechelt for the date that is chosen. We will
keep you informed!
January 9th
'12 Update re. Cooper's Surgery
Both Shelley and I spoke with Meghan Graves at the
Sechelt Veterinary Clinic yesterday. We will be taking
Cooper up to Sechelt for her Pre-Op consultation with Dr.
Lorne Carrol on Wednesday January 18th, and then Cooper's
surgery is scheduled for Thursday January 19th.
Dr.Carrol has opted for a more advanced, and less
intrusive surgery than the TPLO. Instead he will be doing a
TTA Tibial Tuberosity Advancement which will give Cooper
even better Post-op recovery and future stability.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeJmaAYRmh8
Quote: "Within
days of the operation, animal patients are literally up and
walking pain-free"
Also via arthroscopy Dr. Cooper will clear any debris
from both Cooper's Meniscus
This is such exciting news, and all of you have helped
make this journey for Cooper.
For
updates on Cooper's surgery
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January 27th
'12 Cooper Post-Surgery
Today is one week
since Cooper’s first surgery, and she is doing so well!
Cooper actually was able to leave the clinic without limping
on the 'new' knee, and her biggest problem now is just that
she's raring to go, so she's a little bored with being kept
calm.
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Greetings
Cooper's Friends!!
Drum Roll
Please!
Here it is,
January 31st and as promised Coral & David Denis and I
have been on the 'phone for what seems like forever, and
'The Saving Cooper Raffle' items have all been drawn. See
below for the results. Congratulations to all the Winners,
and huge thanks to all of you for helping to Save Cooper!
Cooper's
Forever Home:
I would also like
to take this opportunity to announce that Cooper's Forever
Home will be exactly where it should be; where she already
is in the loving care, total devotion and hearts of Shelley
and Malcolm Fletcher.
Cooper still has
a long recovery road ahead, but thanks to all of you; we
have raised enough money to cover Cooper's 2nd surgery; and
all of her Post-op care and medications.
If there should
be any funds left at the end of Cooper's treatment, they
will be kept in 'The Cooper Fund' for the next Berner that
needs us.
In Gratitude to
each and every one of you
Adrienne &
Fred Hammond,
Coral & David
Denis,
Cooper and "The
Entire Cooper Team"
The
Save Cooper Fundraiser
Ticket
Prices
2
for $5.00
5
for $10.00
15
for $20.00
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Item
#1
Water colour
print by Martha Van Loan,
#9, of 500, painting done in 1994.
Donated by Marj and Tom Moore
Winner:
Mr. Jody Morrison . |
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Item
#2
Berner
pulling cart.
Limited edition from Cheeses from Switzerland of a
Bernese pulling a cart, mounted on a wooden base,
12 inches long by 7inches high.
Donated by David and Coral Denis
Winner:
Lisbeth Plant |
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Item
#3
Bernese
cushions
Two tapestry
Bernese cushions,
2 cushions
have been donated so 2 tickets will be drawn
Donated by
Madeline Knowles and Geoff Huber
www.Swisskiss-BMD.com
Winners:
Marianne MacDonald
&
Signe Strawser Buckeye BMD |
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Item
#4
"The Bernese Mountain Dog" by Diana
Cochrane http://bernese.biz/bernershopdi.htm
One of the earliest books about the breed, Diana
Cochrane has been breeding Bernese for nigh on 30 yrs so
this book should be an asset for anyone interested in
this lovely breed!
Donated by Jean Cheesman
Winner:
Cindy McWlliams |
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Item #5
Carting dogs harness
They are
fleece (blue or black)lined, and adjustable. There are
different sizes, but will be supplied the size needed as
Sharlene makes these. They also come with a set of
traces.
2 harnesses have been donated so 2 tickets will be
drawn
Donated by Greg and Sharlene Whittaker
Winners:
Wanda Tait & Robin Hoogwerf
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Item
#6
Stuffed Berner in Winter Scarf & Toque
14" long X 9" high
2 stuffed
Berners have been donated
so 2 tickets
will be drawn
Donated by Adrienne & Fred Hammond
and anonymous
Winners:
Shelley McColl & Robin Korotki . |
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Item
#7
Berner slippers
2 prs of slippers have been donated so 2 tickets
will be drawn
Donated by anonymous,
and Madeline
Knowles and Geoff Huber
www.Swisskiss-BMD.com
Winners:
Mary & Mike Peleschak & Pudge Delaney |
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Item
#8
"Window Framer"
Hand painted and Donated by Ingrid Miller
Kinda want to say "Hang in there Cooper!"
Winner:
Jill Weir |
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Item #9
Berner Paw Print Pendant - Series 2
The Berner Paw is a "Very Limited Edition
Series" designed and custom made to raise money for
Berners. These are hand made by a silversmith, using
inlaid gemstones and surrounded by mother of pearl to
resemble snow. The stones are set in heavy sterling
silver. It measures approximately 1"x1"in
size. The photo does not come close to showing it's real
beauty. It comes with a sterling silver twisted rope
chain and gift boxed. (Chain style may vary.)
Designed and Donated by Brenda Broome
www.nantahalatradingpost.com
2 pendants
have been donated so 2 tickets will be drawn
"All
profits from these go to BEHAF and the rest goes into
making more of these to donate to BEHAF and BARC. This
is a special project of mine to continue thanking all of
the Berner L list for all they did for my boy Toby. I
designed these myself and have a silver smith make them.
They are limited edition and numbered"
Winners :
Lois Banta & Teri Jensen
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Item
#10
Circle of Berners Candle holder
6" Wide X 3.5 " High.
Donated by Adrienne & Fred Hammond
Winner:
Signe Strawser Buckeye BMD |
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Item
#11
Pair of Berner Mugs
4" High
Donated by Adrienne & Fred Hammond
Winner:
Pat Tackett |
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Item #12
Bernese
Mountain Dog Gift Box
from Montana
Grassland Mixes
http://www.montanagrasslandmixes.com/bernese.html
Each
box contains:
1
Stone Trapper Frybread Mix
1
Porcupine Creek Pancake Mix
1
Prairie Walker Sweet Bannock Bread Mix
1
Justice Coulee Biscuit Mix
1
Prairie Walker Savory Bannock Bread Mix,
1
Garden Gate Salad Dressing Mix
(The
proceeds from the sales of these special Gift Boxes go
to Berner-Garde)
2 boxes have been donated so 2 tickets will be drawn
Donated
by Jean Cheesman and Leslee Abern
Winners:
Sandra Evans & A. Carlson
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Item
#13
Autographed copy of
The Bernese Mountain Dog Yesterday and Today
by Silvana Vogel Tedeschi
English Text by Lindy Kunz
Donated by Silvana Vogel Tedeschi and Lindy Kunz
For further details
http://bernese.biz/bernerbook.htm
Winner:
Fran Jones |
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Item
#14
Berner photo frame
(hold 4x6 or 3x5)
Donated by Gail Thompson
Winner:
George Abbott |
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Item #15
Dog pulling cart Christmas ornament.
This is a
Micheal Park and is numbered 156/250
Donated by Gail Thompson
Winner:
Deborah Port
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Item
#16
Berner scarf
Donated by
Gail Thompson
Winner:
Marianne MacDonald |
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Item
#17
Berner wrapping paper
Donated by Gail Thompson
Winner:
Michelle & Ian Hewitt |
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Item
#18
Berner-L Homepage Photos Collection 2009 & 2010
A Celebration of Bernese Mountain Dogs the world
over...
From the Yukon to the Deep South...from Germany to
Australia...Berners around the globe come together in
these volumes of photographs, as seen on the Berner-L
homepage in 2009 and 2010.
Aptly captioned by Pat Long, and complimented with
lovingly written anecdotes by the owners, these photo
collections celebrate Bernese Mountain Dogs from a truly
individual perspective.
With
laughter, tears, joy and triumph, these dogs share a
window into their unique lives, one photo, one memory at
a time.
Compiled and donated by Pat Long and Jaime Meyers
Winner:
Bonnie Dick |
For the 2009
Berner-l Home Page Photos Collection
http://bernese.biz/bernerlbook2009.htm
For the 2010
Berner-l Home Page Photos Collection
http://bernese.biz/bernerlbook2010.htm
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Item
#19
"Your Dog’s Best Health:
A Dozen
Reasonable Things to Expect from Your Vet"
Signed by the author, Dr. Nancy Kay
Available
on Amazon
2 copies have been donated so 2 tickets will be
drawn
Donated by Kathie Meier
Winners
Michelle & Ian Hewitt
& Jan &
Bernhard Schneider |
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Item
#20
"Speaking for Spot"
Signed by the author, Dr. Nancy Kay
http://www.speakingforspot.com/holiday2for1.html
2 copies have been donated so 2 tickets will be
drawn
Donated by Kathie Meier
Winners:
Kathy Kennedy and Cindy McWilliams |
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Item #21
"Pacific Girls",
Copy of
original acrylic painting
featuring
our Cassie and Katie.
measures
36" x 24".
Painted in
acrylic
by local artist Dave Aris, Shawnigan Lake, BC, in
2009.
This is copy no. 2 of 10 and only the second copy
to be released to the public.
The print is verified and signed by the painter,
and mounted as pictured
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Copy no. 1 sold at the 2010 National Specialty
Rescue Auction for $300.
Donated by Bill and Lisbeth Plant
Winner:
Kristi Davis
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Item
#22
And now for something completely different!
Gift certificate for a round of golf for four
at Country Meadows Golf Club in Richmond
Valid until December 31st 2012
(Perhaps for B.C. Lower Mainland B.C. bidders only?
Unless you live within a reasonable distance, you might
not be able to use them.)
2 certificates have been donated so 2 tickets will
be drawn
Donated by Jody Morrison
Winners
Stan Mattson & Eileen Makepeace |
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http://www.countrymeadowsgolfcourse.ca/
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Item
#23
2012 Just Bernese Mountain Dog Calendar.
Donated by
Pam and Dave Richardson
Winner:
Theresa Kotas
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