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are doing; how we help the rescue community, public outreach programs, animal transports,
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Successful
Mission: Tucson Dog Patch
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TUCSON DUMPING GROUND: A horrific scene was discovered in the desert near Tucson, AZ.
What appears to be an animal dumping ground, has gotten the attention of the rescue community. With the combined efforts of
several rescue organizations, including Copper's Chance Emergency Rescue Team, plans are now underway to trap and rescue
the living dogs that are abandoned, starving and injured.
We
will be mobilizing our rescue mission 12/26/09. UPDATE: 12/28/09. Cooper's Chance ERT, with several other volunteers, responded to the horrific situation in the desert
south of Tucson. The area, a known dumping site for dead and live animals is called "Dog Patch" by locals. This
expansive desert has several residents living within feet of the trash, debris, animal remains, feral dogs, wild life and
immigrant camps that cover the area. When we first arrived, we immediately spotted 4 feral dogs in the distance; however they
proved to be too quick and were not caught. A young, female Sheppard was later caught by our fellow rescuers
and brought in for food, fresh water, medical care and a warm blanket to sleep on. Although we anticipated a much larger amount
of dogs rescued, we did receive invaluable information and experience on this location and its ongoing problem. Cooper's Chance
ERT will lead several more missions into the Dog Patch to respond and recover as many living animals as possible.
To make a donation
please see the list below for the items we still need to make this mission a success. Or you can donate via PayPal. Every
amount helps! These neglected, starving animals will need emergency vet care, food, shelter, medications, spay, neuter, vax,
etc. Please make a donation to give them a second chance.
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Successful
Mission: Eager Abandoned Animal Rescue
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EAGER, AZ. On October
9, 2009 Coopers Chance Animal Rescue in connection with several volunteers and animal advocates worked together to rescue
over 20 dogs abandoned at a home in northeastern Arizona. Coopers Chance learned of the hoarding situation from a compassionate
independent animal rescuer in the Valley. The home, without power or water and covered in feces was abandoned
by its owner and the animals left to die. The White Mountain Humane Society and County shelter have no resources for caring
for so many animals. Their option without our help: euthanasia.
Our small rescue needed
help with this mission. And we got it! Several volunteers and fosters stepped up to assist in this massive rescue. People
who had never met showed up to assist in any way they could. From donating kennels, food, transportation and fostering, we
were able to rescue all abandoned animals and bring them to safety in Chandler, AZ. Also, involved in the rescue was a box
of "free" 6 week old puppies being given away that our team picked up on the way out of town and 5 additional dogs
from the Eager pound, which were scheduled for euthanasia that day.
With a total of 33 dogs
and cats, we are in desperate need of donations. All animals need to be vaccinated, spayed and neutered. You can help by making
a donation directly to this cause. We are also in need of foster homes, as some of the dogs are still in boarding, awaiting
a loving home to heal in.
Despite their terrible ordeal, most of the dogs are beginning to relax and feel more secure in their environment;
giving affection and becoming more trusting of people. We are seeing progress everyday and continue to give
them positive human contact, which is helping many of the dogs break out of their fear and
re-connect with humans. The dogs were kept together, so many of them get along with other dogs, in fact, they rely on their
comfort. We will be posting pics and bios of all rescued dogs. Please note that these dogs will not be
available for adoption until they are completely vetted and altered. If you are interested in adopting one of these precious
souls, please send us an email or fill out and adoption application and we will contact you to discuss the dogs progress and
possible adoption availability. Check back often, as we will be posting regular updates on this mission. Enjoy this amazing slideshow
of the massive Eager, AZ Rescue on 10/09/09 and then DONATE to help with this mission. Rescuing these animals from deplorable conditions was just the beginning; now we must find foster
homes, vet care, vax, spay, neuter, food, socialization, training and finally, a forever home. And we need your help to do
it. Abandoned by a hoarder, these animals were not only neglected, but abused. Despite their fear, they are all very sweet
and gentle dogs and cats. We are working with each animal to provide socialization and proper training to insure their lives
will be productive and happy! Please consider fostering or adopting one of these precious souls. Give them the second chance
they deserve! Contact Us at cooperschance@yahoo.com or Donate what you can. It will make a difference!
To make a donation
please see the list below for the items we still need to make this mission a success. Or you can donate via PayPal. Every
amount helps! These neglected, starving animals will need emergency vet care, food, shelter, medications, spay, neuter, vax,
etc. Please make a donation to give them a second chance.
CLICK HERE for additional information on this mission
NEWS BLOG: UPDATES ON OUR RESCUE, ADOPTIONS, TRANSPORTS AND ERT MISSIONS.
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Rescue Team: Stray Puppies On Death Row!  RESCUE TEAM:
Stray Puppies on Death Row! Cooper's Chance Animal Rescue rescued three
10 week old female Cattle dog/Queensland healer mixes. These puppies, surrendered to the county shelter as "stray"
were rescued by our Shelter Team. Each week, sometimes every day, this team of dedicated animal protectors does the job that
so many volunteers cannot; they walk the shelters. Each visit they see rows of kennels, filled to capacity, sometimes several
to one kennel, desperate to be saved, their eyes cry for help. Our shelter volunteers rescue dogs and cats on Death Row.
  UPDATE! All puppies have found their forever homes! Each sister has a loving, happy
home to spend the holidays with. They are all still very young, but growing quickly and are enjoying their new lives of being
spoiled and loved every day. Please remember to spay and neuter your pet, so many more puppies are born each day and do not
get a second chance.   (Mady, now Mati, enjoys
her new forever home...being spoiled for Christmas and lots of love!)
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Transport Team: Shiloh Finds a Home AZ to NM! TRANSPORT
TEAM: Shiloh Finds A Home! AZ to NM
 Shiloh, a 5 year old Pointer mix who has been with us for
several months
has found his new forever home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. On January 20, 2009, Shiloh, along with
The Transport
Team, traveled from Phoenix, AZ to the Arizona/New Mexico state line to meet
his new forever family.
He shares his new place with a mom and dad and another
pointer mix, whom he gets along great with. Shiloh was rescued
from the
Maricopa County animal Control shelter where he was scheduled for euthanasia
due to a common eye condition
called "cherry eye". His eye was fixed
with no additional complications. He is a very sweet and gentle boy.
Preferring
a quiet, slow paced life, Shiloh's forever family offers him exactly what he
needs and 4 acres of forest
to roam. Shiloh quickly became a favorite of our
rescue. He was very shy and weary of strangers; but if he trusted you,
he stuck to you like glue! A true companion
and best friend, he is finally at home.
Shiloh reminds
us to always give dogs a second chance. Many times a dog's
initial reaction may be to growl or snap, but always consider
the situation and
energy of the dog, sometimes they just need second chance to make a first
impression.
UPDATE! 1/23/09 New pictures! Shiloh is at his new home and doing better
than ever! In a heartwarming
twist, his new mom and dad have decided to rename
him Cooper ;). They report that he is settling in with no problems
and loves to
roam the property. He even likes the snow!
 
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Shelter Team: Give Hope A ChanceOur dedicated Rescue Team, consisting of all volunteers,
saved a 1 year old female pit bull/lab mix from her concrete cell at a county shelter. This young, gentle girl, who
had obvious signs of nursing a recent litter, survived the high kill pound for 44 days.
Surrendered as a stray, she was placed for adoption and sat in her concrete prison. Emaciated
from nursing pups and a poor diet at the pound, she began to show signs of kennel deterioration. Soon, open sores appeared
and she began to withdrawal into the back of the kennel. Each day, Cooper's Chance searched for a foster home.
She became what we saw for her...Hope.
We worked tirelessly to find a fellow rescue to help place her for a short time. It's
a tough task to find someone willing to take in a Pit Bull, even if it's a mix. Pit Bull's bad reputation transcends
even into the rescue world, however that fear does not stop Cooper's Chance from rescuing
these misunderstood gentle bullies. Our Shelter Walkers watched over her, giving her blankets to lay on, making
sure the staff knew she had someone trying to help her.
Hope never lost her playful
spirit or sweet disposition; a main reason for her survival. The staff adored her so much she was pre-altered in anticipation
of being adopted. All dogs over 4 months must be altered before leaving the shelter; this way she could go home
immediately. But she waited. She awoke from her spay surgery, sore and back in her concrete cell, a thin towel under neath,
she vomited and shivered all through the night.
A day later, our prayers and efforts were answered. Cooper's Chance Animal Rescue Team secured a temporary foster home. On 12/20/08, Hope was rescued and removed from the
county shelter. She was transported to her short term foster home for complete medical care and evaluation. Hope was ecstatic to be out of those terrible conditions. she happily jumped into the vehicle and
curled up on the first fluffy thing she found. Warm and comfy, she slept the entire way to safety. She thrived in her new foster home and instantly became a great dog and wonderful companion.
Her
new Dad saw Hope on petfinder.com, moved by her story, he admired her beautiful color and energetic nature. He adopted her
immediately. Hope spent almost 45 days in a county pound. She found her forever home within
72 hours of being rescued. Please consider being a short term foster. Volunteer to be a Safe House..a drop off point
for a rescue and a foster. Hope gives a chance to all pit bulls and pitty mixes that flood our shelters and pounds. An overwhelming
number of Pit's are euthanized everyday. Most are under 1 year old.
 Interested in being a short term foster
or Safe House? email us at: cooperschance@yahoo.com for info & application! Can't volunteer? Donate!
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ERT: Abandoned Mom With Litter!Cooper's
Chance Rescue Team responded to a concerned citizens plea for help on 2/11/09 for a young mother and week old pups.
Abandoned and surviving in a desert lot next to a shopping mall in Gilbert, AZ., the black
and white Pit Bull / Heeler Mix was found by construction workers, who were taking care of her while they built a shopping
mall in the lot nearby. They were leaving her water and food, often hearing the pups cry out, but never seeing or getting
close to them. The pups were well hidden, deep in the tumbleweed and brush, the mother growled and snarled whenever approached.
She was very protective, a natural reaction to strangers and needed in an area with dangers such as rattlesnakes, scorpions
and coyotes.  Our Rescue Team arrived at the scene and immediately spotted the black pit bull mix, pacing
and barking at our presence, she immediately ran to her hidden pups, aggressive and fearful, she growled at her rescuers.
Unable to sway her away from her litter, the rescue team decided to leave a large trap to catch her. Animal Rescuers will
often use wire like traps to humanely catch an animal. Frequently used in "trap and release"
programs for feral cats that need to be spayed and neutered, these traps are a harmless way to catch a difficult animal in
need of care.  Baited with delicious cheeseburgers, she showed a great interest in the food, eating all the
pieces around the trap. The team waited...and waited....returning each hour to see if she was trapped, knowing her
young puppies would need her warmth to survive the night. As the early morning hours came,
so did the county animal control officer. Several attempts to have the county remove her and the pups went unanswered;
finally someone to remove her from this terrible, feral place. The Animal Control Officer
safely removed the mother and her three puppies and transported them to the county shelter in Mesa, AZ. They were evaluated,
processed and returned to a concrete kennel at the county high kill shelter.  Cooper's Chance Animal Rescue Shelter Team followed their progress and has agreed to
take in the mom and pups as soon as they are able to be removed by a rescue.
UPDATE:2/18/09 Mom and puppies are
doing well in their new place at county. Mom is much more calmer and is approachable. Her
young puppies look great! She was a great mom out on her own and her puppies were wellcared for.
Cooper's Chance hopes that the pups and mom will find a great home through the county public adoption system. However, we
will not leave a animal behind! Regardless of their health or situation, we will give them a chance. All puppies and mom too
were adopted and now safe and happy in forever homes!
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