The Holiday Cards Are Here!
Buy Your Holiday Cards Now!
To purchase click on the link and don’t forget to tell us which cards to send Bennett, Dresden, Duffy, Connor or a mix.
Each set of 10 cards is $18.00 plus $5 for shipping.
Bennett
Bennett’s Story: Hi Everyone! I was just a little bitty pup of 5 weeks when I made the long trip with lots of other youngsters from Arkansas to California. The human with us thought he’d make bunches of money out here by selling us, but he didn’t know that was the year that it became illegal to sell pups under 8 weeks of age. Some of my travel-mates were real sick so Animal Control gathered us all up and took us some place safe. That’s when they called Rescue and I became a Rescue Puppy! My new mom was a Rescue Volunteer and she fell head over heels in love with my little freckled face right away and knew that I was meant to be with her forever. My mommy is a pet photographer, so I’ve learned how to pose lots. This picture with Santa is one of my favorite memories and I hope it brings peace, love and joy to whoever you send your card to. Photo by Peggy Mundell, dogbreedz.net.
Inside the card reads: “Santa Knows Who Has Been Naughty and Nice!” Bennett’s story is on the back
Dresdan
Dresden was adopted by Alicia two years ago. After fostering several dogs for Second Chance, Dresden showed up and they fell in love. Dresden happily shares her with three cats and a lizard. He has helped Alicia raise many a litter of foster kittens. In addition to being a perfect subject for her photography, Dresden is currently in training to be her service dog. Photo by Alicia Flores, peeshposh@gmail.com
Inside the card reads: “Happy Holidays and a Wonderful New Year!” Dresden’s story is on the back.
Duffy
Duffy was rescued seven years ago as a scared, shy overly sensitive baby boy. His stay at the local shelter traumatized him making it hard for Duffy to settle in and trust any of his foster homes or trial adopters. After being returned by three foster homes and two potential adopters Duffy managed to talk Elizabeth into keeping him. They have both been very happy with the arrangement ever since. Photo by Alicia Flores, peeshposh@gmail.com
Inside the card reads: “Seasons Greetings and Pass The Treats!“, Duffy’s story is on the back.
Connor
Connor was a youngster when he found himself sitting in a cage at his local shelter after his family decided he was too much for them to handle. He was pretty nervous about all the commotion but what was worse was the way all the dogs around him were disappearing and not coming back. Luckily he was spotted by a rescue and grabbed up before his time was up. When he first met the Martins he wasn’t really what they were looking for but Barbara could not get him out of her mind. A few days later she called and told us she could not live without him. He was delighted! He is now living the good life with the Martins going for longs walks on the beach every day. Photo by Felicia Saunders, bubnbrat@cox.net
Inside the card reads: “And may your next year be filled with loads of treats and long walks on the beach!“, Connor’s story is on the back.
To purchase click on the link and don’t forget to tell us which cards to send Bennett, Dresden, Duffy, Connor or a mix.
Each set of 10 cards is $18.00 plus $5 for shipping.
Buy Your Holiday Cards Now!
Celebrate!!
November 10, this year, was my birthday and I would like to ask all of you to share it with me. I have donated $500 to the SCCR dogs as a birthday present to myself because who needs more stuff? If you would like to help me celebrate my birthday, please send a check in any amount to SCCR, 1168 Palomino Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (be sure to put “For Elizabeth’s Birthday” on it) or click the link below. My goal is to have a big fat check ready for our next big surgery. Now that is the perfect birthday present for me!
All donations will go to our vet bills for the Cockers. Cockers like Fisher who lost an eye. He is all better now and still as handsome as always.
-Elizabeth Mazzetti,
President and Founder
Second Chance Cocker Rescue
Sometimes It Just Takes One Person
Daisy Mae was just a picture on the shelter website for week after week. Emails about her circulated, first the Cocker groups but she was not a Cocker so we suggested they contact the Springer rescues. They didn’t think she looked much like a Springer and the English Cocker rescue did not want her because she was no English Cocker either. In the mean time she waited and waited for someone to care enough to rescue her before the shelter decided she was not worth keeping anymore. That is when Kim decided to go to bat for her and argued that she need to come to SCCR. Daisy was supposedly 11 year sold and not in great health but we love Kim, so for her, we pulled Daisy.
The minutes we met her we saw what Kim saw in her. She was so sweet and so cute. She was much smaller than her picture looked and the vets said she was more like 7 or 8 than 11 but her teeth were terrible. Her breath could knock you over. That girl needed a dental!! Most of her teeth were abscessed and would need to be removed. Those kind of procedures cost $800 to $1000. Kim talked to Lana who agreed to donate the money for her dental.
Daisy Mae cleaned up beautifully and now she is ready to be listed under the adoptable dogs. Pretty soon she will have her forever home all thanks to Kim. Sometimes it just takes one person to save a life.
Help us save a life….make a donattion in honor of Daisy Mae
From Cookies to Cockers!
Many, many thanks to The Sunshine Society of the Loomis Basin Charter School whose students made dog cookies to sell to raise money for SCCR dogs!
Bravo to Vivian Stacy, Lacey Van Breemen and Sydney Schmidt. The dogs are very grateful.
Having A Little Faith
Amy called on a Saturday. There was a senior girl at the Fresno shelter who was scheduled to be euthanized the same day she was available for adoption. She was old, blind and deaf and considered not adoptable. Amy pleaded with us to allow her to pull her on Monday. She was so cute and sweet just lying there amongst all the chaos and feces. We took one look at the picture Amy snuck through the wire fence and were sunk.
Since our bank account was empty, we decided to name this little girl “Faith” after the faith we have in all of you to be there when these dogs need you. Our super rescuer Amy was waiting at the front door when the shelter opened in the morning to be first in line. She got Faith out of there, cleaned up and off to the vet as quickly as possible where she got a big surprise, Faith was a he not a she! So Faith became Caleb (which means Faith in Hebrew).
Little Caleb got his vet check and except for a mouth full of rotten teeth, eye, ear and skin infections, being blind and deaf he is in pretty good shape. Surprisingly he is only 10 years old. As this sweet little man cuddles curled in our lap our hearts just hurt to consider how he endured those days in the shelter. We know absolutely that without you he would have died that Monday morning with no one to morn him. There are not words to tell you how grateful we are. You are always there just when we need you.
UPDATE !
With faith miracles really do happen. We were contacted by some wonderful people in Sonoma County. They have four rescue dogs, including some who are blind and deaf, and had seen Caleb’s story on Facebook. They wanted to give him a forever home. We confirmed that they would be perfect parents and plans were made for transport. A private plane arrived at the Fresno airport where Caleb met his new mom, Sherill. With a good friend piloting the plane Caleb went home to meet his new dad, Chris, and begin a wonderful life. Endings just don’t get any happier than this. And, please know, you made it happen.
A Letter From Gus
Dear Second Chance Cocker Rescue:
I was lying in bed last night, snuggled between my parents and thinking how much SCCR changed my life. A year-and-a-half ago, I was lying abandoned in a backyard, starving, wet from the rain, matted and cold, next to the dead body of my brother. My ears hurt. My eyes hurt. I simply did not know what to do. Then, through a series of miracles, my life turned around. Things are so much different now! Now I live indoors and I get to sleep wherever I feel most comfortable. I get three home-cooked meals a day, grooming and veterinary care. I get love and affection. I get to go for walks. I get to go places!
If it wasn’t for you and your community of supporters, I know that I would have been just another faceless put-to-sleep statistic in a shelter. But it is the SCCR community, from the volunteers, to the foster/sanctuary/adopter homes, to those that donate and those that “comment” or hit the “share” button on Facebook, that turn lives like mine from despair to comfort. I want to thank the SCCR community from the bottom of my heart for giving me a name, a face and a second chance.
Very sincerely,
Gus (formerly Mr. Marvin)
One Man’s Treasure
You know the saying, one man’s trash is another mans treasure? We it sure can apply to dogs too. Beau and his sister Sami had lived as outdoor dogs all their lives. Now that they were old and worn out they were brought to their local shelter and thrown away. The shelter was ready to euthanize them because they thought they were unadoptable but we disagreed and so did Beau’s new mom.
You may remember another sanctuary cocker, Charles, who, despite a fierce battle lost his life following surgery several months ago. His passing broke the hearts of all who knew him especially those of his foster family. While they have been thinking of getting another dog they just could not bring themselves to do it… until they met Beau. Like Charles, Beau is another sweet black senior with a graying muzzle and they couldn’t pass him up. When they first met, Beau climbed in his new Dad’s lap and gave him a big fat kiss. That sealed the deal.
On our follow up here is what his new mom, Carrie, says about Beau:
“Oh, we sure are enjoying Beau. He's such a good boy and a very quick learner... I took him to Andrew's soccer practice on Monday and held my breath as he was attacked by kids of all sizes. He never shied away, growled, or showed any signs of irritation; the kids were in his face, hugging him, sitting near him, etc. His tail never stopped wagging! He rides in the car right next to Drew and just enjoys the ride. Beau has let Rudy know who's boss which is a relief because the puppy can be overwhelming. I can't believe, for his age, how much energy he has. We all walk each night; he walks fast but isn't a big puller, get back and play ball, and then he settles down for the evening in his bed. His cookie trick is precious. I give him and Rudy the cookie treats Joanne sent home and he takes it, throws it in the air, dives on it, and then eventually eats it. I constantly find him in the stance puppies use to play. His coat is coming in beautifully and is soft and shiny...What I really like about Beau is that he also enjoys his independence; so I can leave the room and he doesn't feel the need to follow me everywhere; especially when I go upstairs. He can relax and rest when he needs to, perhaps this is because he's older and confident. He's a very accomplished snuggler too! Can you tell how well he fits in...lol
…I often find myself thinking of Charles when Beau walks by. That shiny black coat out of the corner of your eye brings me some peace.”
Beau is a lucky guy to have found this family and SCCR is lucky to have such wonderful people willing to open their hearts and homes to our sweet sanctuary dogs. Sami is still waiting. We told her it just takes time to find special families but they are worth the wait.
Shop, Shop,Shop till you Drop, Drop, Drop
Gus would like to announce a new, better kind of fundraising program for SCCR. He is launching a technology that will send SCCR a percentage of every purchase you make shopping at thousands of online stores—like Amazon, Gap, Best Buy, eBay, etc…
Here’s how it works:
All you have to do is download the Second Chance Cocker Rescue Browser Button (this takes less than a minute), then every participating online store you visit will automatically send a percentage of your purchase (depending on the store, usually between 1% and 3%) directly to SCCR every quarter. Yep, it is that easy. You can stop right here of you want and you will still raise money for SCCR every time you shop!
Or visit our Second Chance Cocker Rescue Shopping Network site (iPad Users this is your method to shop until the iPad button is released in 6-9 months):
- You can start your shopping here, search for stores or directly for items you want to buy.
- The donation is still automatic—a percentage of every purchase you make (depending on the store, usually between 1% and 3%) gets sent directly to SCCR. It doesn’t cost you any extra, it doesn’t cost SCCR any extra—it just works!
- Bookmark the site so you can easily return… and don’t forget to share the site with friends who might want to support the SCCR as well!
Shop, Shop,Shop till you Drop, Drop, Drop—and help us rescue more cocker spaniels!
Lynn’s Greatest Joy
We received this letter from one of our adopters who had adopted Jesabel several years back for her sister who was ill and needed some love in her life. We just knew Jezzie was the right dog for her and we were touched to hear how much Jezzie meant to Lynn.
I just wanted to let you know that my sister Lynn, who I adopted Jezzie for, died on Saturday. After very little thought, I have decided to re-adopt Jezzie into my pack…One of Lynn’s greatest joys was this little Cocker…and as she lay in hospice care she laid with Jezzie at her side. Having Jezzie gave so much more meaning to her life as she became wheel chair bound, lost speech, and developed dementia…because Jezzie simply loved Lynn…100% unconditionally. I just wanted to share with you what has happened and what will be happening. I don’t think you really knew what a crucial part of Lynn’s life Jezzie would become when you told me that she was “the perfect dog for your sister.”
–Babs
Hobbs
Hobbs on a long car trip to Henry Woods
SECOND CHANCE COCKER RESCUE 