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Ms. Morrett's Opus

Meet Delilah, a sweet four year old cocker girl who came to New York from Arkansas where she had been found as a stray. Joan Morrett, of Cocker Pals Rescue, received an urgent plea for Delilah which stated she had been turned down by three rescues due to her health issues.  You see, Delilah was heartworm positive and had developing cataracts. One look at her precious face and everyone at Cocker Pals knew they had to help her. The wonderful folks who rescued her from the shelter got together the funds to fly Delilah to New York.  Delilah arrived in New York on April 6th, 2008. 

The first order of business was having her seen by a vet where a treatment plan was developed for her. Delilah had her first HW treatment on 4/18/08 and will see the eye specialists at Cornell as soon as she is done with her HW treatment.

By the time Delilah is ready to go to her new home CockerPals will have spent approximately $3,000 on her. All who have met her agree she is worth every penny. However, that's a lot of pennies, so CARA is helping raise funds.

  In the Movie "Mr. Holland's opus", Mr. Holland gave his students direction.  This is what CockerPals gives to so many cockers - a new direction, a new chance at life.  And so we bring you Ms. Morrett's Opus. Delilah has a new chance at life, a chance to sing a new song full of love and hope, not the sadness she once knew.  We hope you'll join in!

Ms. Morrett's Opus runs from May 5th through 19th. We think you'll agree the baskets are outstanding.  Can't decide which one?  No problem!  You can choose a single basket or in any combination of your favorites.  Any money raised beyond the total of Delilah's bill will go to help other needy cocker spaniels. Tickets may be purchased via PayPal or check.  Drawing will be held May 21st to allow time for all checks to arrive. We have nine wonderful items to choose from - something for everyone! 

Please click on each picture to see a larger image of all the wonderful things included - you don't want to miss a thing!

 

   

A Special Thank You From CARA

CARA would like to thank all of you who have joined us in making Mr. Morrett's Opus the success that it has been.  This has been a great opportunity for us to help and we want to thank all of you who have made this raffle happen.  Anyone who has contributed to this raffle will also be included in a drawing for the Cocker Concerto Basket:

 

  • Cocker Door Mat 

  • Sandstone Cocker Picture Frame

  • Cocker Magnet

  • Embroidered Cocker Hand Towel

  • Parti-cocker coffee cup

  • Black Cocker Squeaky dog toy

Donated by the Carolina Belle's - Miss Brittany, Miss Cara and Miss Brandi

   
Capture your dog's spirit in music!

An original song written especially for your original furry family member!  Click on above picture to hear an example - Angel Grace

  • CARA's own Marilyn Tomlin will compose a song for you and your favorite pet. Inspiration for each unique piece comes from such things as:

  • A photograph or two that captures the spirit of your pet

  • Your favorite style of music

  • Favorite stories

  • Pet's name and breed

  • Any other information that makes your furkid one of a kind

  • A video can be included if you have large collection of photographs in digital format.  CARA's own Joie will create a DVD for you to accompany the music!

  • For additional examples and more information, visit PuppingTunes

Donated by Marilyn, Glory & Shelby

PJ and Movie Night
for Mommy and Me

  • Soft Yellow Lil' Duck PJ's

  • Lil' Duck Hooded Bathrobe (Large)

  • Fluff-A-Duck Squeaky Toy

  • Woofy-Pop Flavored Popcorn: bacon, filet mignon, and peanut butter

  • "Sleeps with Dogs" Nightshirt( one size fits all)

  • Moose Munch Gourmet Popcorn: original  dark chocolate, caramel, cashew and almond, milk chocolate macadamia, and original milk chocolate

  • Webkinz Cocker Spaniel

  • "Kirby" My Banky Cocker Spaniel Blanket

  • Delivered in a wonderful bushel basket stenciled with cockers, bones and paw prints

Donated by Linda in honor of CARA, Joie and Floyd

Purchase Tickets
Cock-r-tail Time!

Everything needed for the "ultra cool" pooch and their person to party down.

  • Appletini Mix

  • Two Martini Glasses

  • Retro Martini Shaker set w/stirrers and ice cubies

  • Retro Chip'n'Dip tray

  • Set of Keith Kimberlin Cocker Martini Coasters

  • Canine Gourmet Party Mix

  • Dog Parties Book

  • Top Dog Photo Frame

  • Vanilla Candle

  • Yappy Hour doggie t-shirt (Large)

  • Cocktail Music CD (will be different from picture)

Donated by Little Bit

Happy Memories

A basket sure to bring smiles and memories to you and your fur kids. Settle in for some "groovy" music and nostalgic TV shows and "fetch" the snacks, please.

  • 3 CD set of 1960's classic music by original artists

  • Two Ozzie and Harriet DVDs

  • One Large Plastic Popcorn Bucket

  • Tootsie Roll Kid's Favorites Collection

  • Chocolate Carmel Gourmet Popcorn w/peanuts

  • Theater box of Sugar Babies

  • Theater box of Strawberry Milkshake Whoppers

  • Hershey bar w/almonds

  • Baby Ruth bar

  • M&M's

  • Assortment of Petgeables

  • Greenie

  • Tennis Ball

  • Cocker Spaniel Key Ring

  • Blue Dog Bakery Soft Peanut Butter Snacks

  • Purina Carvers

Donated in memory of Mickey
Bridgette, Little Bit and Judy
Purchase Tickets
Concerto of Crafts

  • Three pillow Shams with dog designs (Spaniel, Beagle, and Collie)

  • Ceramic pitcher and bowl

  • Spring floral arrangement in wicker basket for the wall

  • Floral arrangement in metal vase for the wall

  • Two birdhouse prints with handmade oak frames

  • Hand-painted wooden note holder

  • Matching hand-painted wooden key holder

  • Cocker window vase

  • Three bars of handmade soap: gardeners soap, mint coffee kitchen soap, coffee with orange essential oils soap

    Donated by Kath, Trace, Bud and the girls

Movie Night
  • DVD: Must Love Dogs

  • DVD: How to Lose a Guy in 10 days

  • DVD: Titanic

  • DVD: If Only

  • Two boxes Act II Popcorn

  • One package Pillsbury Brownie mix

  • Two bags Dove dark chocolate pieces

  • All in a beautiful handled basket

    Donated by Karen, Shelby, Ginger, and Lady

     

Purchase Tickets
Opus Collection

Over the top CD --CD of songs to play while you and your doggie companions are travelin’ in the car, created especially for pets.

Primo beach or sunbathing towel-- A beach/bath towel imprinted with a photo of your baby or babies.

Unbelievably Cute Doggie Stickers to adorn your postcards or letters from the road

Super Sun Care products never tested on animals, certified vegan and cruelty free—includes lip saver, SPF 15 Sunscreen, and Glow With It After Sun Lotion

Donated by Marilyn, Glory & Shelby

Doggies, Gardens
and all that Jazz!

Spring gardening for you and your pup!

  • Watering Can

  • Kneeling Pad

  • Cocker Spaniel Planter

  • Seed Starter Trays

  • Frog Statue

  • CockerPals Tick Key

  • Zinnia and Impatiens Seed Mix

  • Seed Packets in Garden Tote: 2 Peas, Shasta Daisy, Pansy, Thyme, Forget Me Not, Morning Glory, Basil, Sweet Pea, Chives

  • Gardening Gloves

Donated by Dar, Hannah, Mollie, Maya, Sophie & Angel Spencer

Purchase Tickets
Playful Allegretto

  • Nylon Paw Print Leash 3/4"x44"

  • Tennis Ball Toy

  • Large Plush Dog Bone

  • Rope Toy

  • Hard Rubber Chew Toys

  • Squeak Toys

  • Rawhide Dog Bone

  • WOOF Cheddar Cheese Cookies

  • All packaged together in a Stainless Paw print Dish

    Donated by Kathy and the wiggle butts

Relaxing with Broadway

  • Collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber CD's - Broadway Show Music

  • CD - "Hollywood to Broadway"

  • DVD - "Phantom of the Opera"

  • Aster Hill (a cutting edge new band) Demo Disc

  • Wind Chimes

  • Plaque

  • Margarita Mix with Glass

  • Ghirardelli Chocolate

Donated by Sheila, Sarah, Simone, Annie, Emma, & Savannah

Teacher Basket for
a Special Teacher!

"A teacher has two jobs; fill young minds with knowledge, yes, but more important, give those minds a compass so that that knowledge doesn't go to waste."

Principal Jacobs, Mr. Holland's Opus

  • Items are packed in an antique (collectible!) picnic basket with lid, handles and clasp (15" x 15")

  • Dick and Jane Fabric (1 yard)

  • Bulletin Board Borders - 2 sets

  • "You Did It!" Coupons

  • “Learning is Fun!” notecards/envelopes – 8

  • “Honor Roll” certificates – 15/pkg

  • Teacher magnets – 9/pkg

  • Educational notepaper – 60-sheet pad

  • Educational computer paper – 45 sheets

  • Educational spinners - set of 4

  • Flash cards – addition

  • Flash cards – subtraction

  • Flash cards - money

  • Word Finds puzzle book

  • Pencils – 12

  • Pens – 3 pk

  • Index cards 3 X 5 – 100/pkg

  • Post-It Notes – 50-sheet pads, 4

  • Glue stix – 2

  • White-Out correction fluid 

Donated in Lois and Hershey

Purchase Raffle Tickets:

Eleven Tickets for $10.00
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Twenty Tickets for $15.00
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Fifty Tickets for $25.00
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125 Tickets for $50.00
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To Purchase by check, please email: carafund@charter.net

Thank you from CARA!