Welcome to our Completed Missions Page, here you can find information,
updates and news on current and past ERT missions and rescues. Every successful mission we complete is one more victory for
animals. Thank you for your continued support.
Msission
Completed: Free Puppies Rescued from a box at Walmart
Two 5 week old German Shorthair Pointer puppies were rescued Saturday at a Mesa, AZ. Wal-Mart after
their owners were discovered giving them away for free. The puppies were in a cardboard box, sitting in the hot sun
without shade or water. A Cooper's Chance supporter and fellow GSP lover, who happened to be shoppingthat
day,approached the owners, inquiring about the puppies. She could see they were not properly cared for,
as they looked weak and thin. After speaking with the owners, it was clear all they wanted was to get rid of the
puppies, not caring who took them or where they ended up. Like all animal lovers, the rescue angel did what she could to make
a difference; grabbing two, a boy and girl, she saved as many as she could and quickly contacted Cooper's Chance for help.
We answered the call, providing a safe foster home and lots of care and love.
Wally
(boy with liver ticking) and Marti (girl, white with liver spots), rescued from a box at Wal-Mart, are doing wonderful and have fully recovered from the heat exposure
they suffered that day. Now, they need the time to grow, explore their world and find a furever home. They will remain in
our care for another 6 weeks, and receive complete vet care, socialization, lots of treats, hugs and kisses....times two!
To
give them the best chance, we are asking the community to help us care for Wally and Marti by making a donation to their Puppy
Fund, or by donating items such as collars, blankets, toys, dog beds, puppy food, etc. Both puppies will need to be completely vetted, which includes 3 series of Booster
shots, Rabies vax, Canine Influenza vax, Micro chipping, Spay/Neuter, Heartworm testing, Heartworm preventative and Frontline,
all times 2. Not to mention all of the little things, like puppy food, teething toys, treats, collars, blankets and beds.
Please DONATE via CHIPIN to make a difference for these "free" puppies,
their lives are worth so much more! All donations to the Wally and Marti Puppy Fund go directly to the care of these puppies.
All donations, including items, are 100% tax deductable.
To donate items, please email us at cooperschance@yahoo.com for drop locations and
times. You can also purchase a gift certificate to Foster and Smith and have it mailed directly to us. Just click
the links and buy, it's green and easy. All products donated will be recycled into our rescue and used for another
pet in need, so you know your gift will keep on giving long after these pups find a home.
Puppy Wish List: We need 2 of everything!
·Puppy food- soft or dry
·Collars- All sizes, pups grow fast and will need a new collar for their furever homes.
·Leashes
·Treats- any brand safe for puppies
·Toys and chews
·Dog beds - Consider donating a Kuranda
bed so they can take it to their new homes!!
·Frontline or K9 Advantix Flea and Tick
Preventative- Puppy dosage and Up to 55lbs needed for future use.
·Puppy Shampoo and grooming supplies
·Bowls, water dishes
·Paper towels, newspaper (potty paper)
and cloth towels- Puppies are messy!
Click banner to donate a gift certificate or Kuranda bed to Wally and Marti.
Cooper’s
Chance ERT saved two abandoned female dogs living in filth. Unknown to us, they were pregnant! After being placed into loving
foster homes, their puppies were born safe and healthy January 22, 2011 and January 26, 2011.Our small rescue was blessed,
but overwhelmed. We reached out to our volunteers, supporters, community and animal welfare agencies. The response was great
and with the help of many, we are happy to announce ALL OF THE LUCKY 13 HAVE BEEN ADOPTED! They are all safe, happy and healthy
in their new furever homes. Thank you to everyone for your support of The Lucky 13.
The Lucky 13 are a lucky bunch
of puppies! On January 22, 2011 and January 26, 2011, Cooper’s Chance welcomed 7 boys and 6 girls in to our rescue.
We are very happy to announce that all puppies have been adopted and are enjoying their news lives in a furever
home.
Msission
Completed: Tucson Dog Patch
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 ofseveral 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.
CLICK HEREfor additional information on this mission
Mission
Completed: Eager Abandoned Animal Rescue
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 oftheir 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
Mission Completed: Death Row Rescues
Monday, June 8, 2009
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.
They found the puppies, 6 total crammed into a kennel, feces covered
and coughing, they awaited evaluation, then placed up for public adoption. One of the male's was quickly adopted, the others
waited. Each day the kennel grew dirty; unsanitary conditions. Many people will turn in a box of puppies or kittens, expecting
the shelter to care for them; or thinking puppies and kitties will get adopted fast. These shelters are over crowed and underfunded,
they simply cannot afford the care for thousands of week old puppies. They end up on death row, a cheaper alternative to vaccinations,
sterilization, food and socialization. Thanks to our team, who had been watching these puppies from the day of intake, were
able to secure approval for rescue of three of the remaining five. Approval is needed for such young puppies; as were removing
them before they were old enough for a rabies vaccination and sterilization. Once rescued, the puppies were transported to
Cooper's Chance safe house, bathed, evaluated and fed. They responded great to the love and affection, and are enjoying their
new foster home with lots of attention and dogs to play and learn from. With the special care of foster volunteer, these puppies
will truly have a second chance at a normal, healthy puppy life.
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!)
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!
Our
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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