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Why We Do What We Do

This is Little Orphan Annie and her new mom, Sheila. Annie was saved in a serious neglect case. It was the worst case her town had seen and workers weren't sure how Annie survived. Here was this small cocker spaniel girl, horribly thin, sickly, and blind, but in spite of all these things Annie was sweet and loving. She wagged her tail at the sound of their voices and showered them with cocker kisses. They knew this girl deserved the best home possible and Annie soon found herself at Cocker Pals Rescue.

Annie needed a lot of medical attention. Along with the usual vetting and spaying required, Annie had serious eye pressure in both her eyes due to Glaucoma and a suspicious tumor on her hind leg. Fundraising allowed CARA to provide a grant for Annie and surgery was performed to decrease the pressure in her eyes and biopsy the tumor. While her vision could not be restored, the news on the tumor was much better - it was benign!

Cocker Pals began looking for the perfect home for Annie. They didn't have to look far - At a Cocker Pals event, Sheila, Walt and their children met Annie. The family fell in love with Annie and knew well the blessings a special needs dog can bring to your life. Their family already included two cockers: Sarah, a rescue from their local shelter, and Simone, another CARA Fund Grant recipient and also blind. As soon as Annie was well enough to leave rescue, she went to her forever home where she is loved beyond measure. Annie amazes her family at her new home with her fearlessness and joy. And none of this would have happened without your support.

Annie and Sheila hope that you will support the CARA Fund so other needy cocker spaniels can be helped and reach the forever home they so desperately deserve.

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