Thank you for your support though the special auction to help Jazmine and Vinnie!

The CARA Fundparticipated in an auction to raise funds for two very special dogs.  We're pleased to introduce you to Jasmine and Vinnie here:

Jazmine

Jazmine came into rescue after years in an unhappy, abusive home. She suffered from glaucoma that went untreated and all her vet records listed her as aggressive and anti-social.  What the vet records didn't show was that her former owner thought it was funny to tease her and make her growl and would torment her with this regularly.  Her aggressive behavior was learned at the hands of those who should have protected and calmed her. She was later found with the body of that same owner, who committed suicide.  Colorado Cocker Spaniel Rescue took her in when the local shelter said she would be impossible to place there.  And from that point forward, Jazmine's luck changed.

After several months of unconditional love from her foster family, John and Jane Gaddis, the real Jazmine emerged:  a sweet affectionate girl with a playful spirit.  Her favorite game is now keep away and growling has been replaced with the cocker wiggle butt we all love so much.  John and Jane have been working with a trainer and have made great strides in the area of guarding her food and other items.

Jazmine now needs help with mammary tumors.  In the words of Rescue director Becky Fraser:

"The cost is more than we can afford at estimates of $1400 (low est.) and $1700 (high estimate).  We know that the longer we wait on removal of the tumors  the greater the risk for Jazmine's future health.  We are praying that once removed and biopsies, she will be cancer free.  She has already had a tough enough life.  She deserves the "new" life that her foster parents can provide her, where she will be cherished and treated with the kindness, respect and the love that she so desperately craves." 

Vinnie

Meet Vinnie. Vinnie was in a car accident and as you can imagine, Vinnie did not fair well.  Second Chance Cocker Rescue in Santa Barbara, CA, stepped up to help him and now they need help covering the expenses involved in all his medical treatment.  Car accidents result in very expensive vet bills and it takes a rescue with a big heart to accept such a case unconditionally.  For Vinnie, those bills stand at $1500.00  He recently had surgery for a broken leg and is recovering beautifully at his foster home.

Little Vinnie may look sad in this picture, but don't let that fool you.  He is a happy go lucky boy who never lost his sweet disposition throughout his whole ordeal.  Even with a broken leg, he covered his rescuers faces with kisses.  He is making great progress with his foster family and will be chasing balls in not time.  All that's needed now is for Vinnie to mend till he's good as new to find his forever home.  To do that, he still needs your help.

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