Copper's Dream Rescue
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Honors & Tributes

A donation to our rescue is a wonderful way to honor or pay tribute to your loved ones (with or without tails!). 
After donating, email updates@coppersdream.org with the details of your honor/tribute/memorial 
plus a photo if you'd like, and we'll place them on this page.
Donate

In honor of Sonia and Bindi

The most loving big sister and the sweetest, goodest girl. Bindi, we hope your memory helps many more pups find their forever home!
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In loving memory of Slinky

A handsome boy and champion cuddler who brought so much joy - especially to his dog dad. We love you, Halden. Love, Paula and Jackson
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In honor of Lee

In honor of the birthday of our incredible friend, Lee Kuhn, and her many years of hard work to help animals in need. We love you Lee!
Love, Lara & Nishad
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In loving memory of Bert 

In loving memory of Bert Widley, a handsome good boy and best buddy who brought so much love to his pack, and especially to his parents/roommates, Heather and Johnny
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In loving memory of Meko

In honor of Autumn's (Meko's mom) birthday and in loving memory of Meko's life and all of Autumn and Meko's memories together. Much love, Carlie, Rana, and Roxie
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In memory of our sweet Sara

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Good night sweet Sara. You were the best girl and we miss you very much. Thank you for growing up with our kids and showing us all what unconditional love is. ​

In memory of Ollie

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​In loving memory of Ollie, the sweetest and most gentle girl we could have ever asked for. You will always be in our hearts.

In memory of Dafney

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In honor of sweet Dafney, the loyal and loving girl of Margot Bauer. Dafney was well-loved by her human brothers, her neighbors in Capitola and certainly the delivery drivers who stopped by the front porch to give Dafney treats that they kept in their trucks, giving these treats to her even when no deliveries were made to Dafney's house. 'Goodbye to a true and tender friend. You will always be loved, and never be forgotten.' - Much love from the Fletcher's

In memory of Timmy Diesel and Holly Star

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Timmy Diesel was an UnderDog rescue who truly saved his Mommy’s life! He’s  my little sugar boy, sweetest soul, and best friend. We had 15 years of wonderful. You beat the odds, lived 18 years. Holly Star my “Doghter”, best friend, hero, nurse and champion squirrel chaser. I was blessed with many years of wonderful

In loving memory of Susan Fairbanks

In honor of Kristie and JT

Thank you for all you do to help fur babies find their forever home.

In memory of Duke

In honor of Betty White

Thank you to everyone who donated in her honor

In loving memory of King

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In memory of Dahlia Rose

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In loving memory of Dahlia Rose, my beautiful pit/rottie mix with the floppy ears. This sweet girl was loved by her mom, Irma, who made so many wonderful memories with her!  She is greatly missed. ​My heart is broken, my bed is empty but I know I will see her again

In memory of Armin

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In memory of Lucy

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In loving memory of Lucy, the little doxie mix with the big ears. This sweet girl was adored by her human Julie, who made so many wonderful memories with her! She will be greatly missed. ​

In loving memory of Huxley

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Adopted from Coppers Dream about 9 years ago. He became an East Coast dog which took him some time to adjust to NYC streets, cold, and snow!  He was a happy and loving dog. While not a bulldog, Huxley was as loyal as his namesake. He was “a good boy” and he will always be in our hearts.

In loving memory of Tyler

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In loving memory of Tyler. Tyler was loved dearly by Jen and David. He brought endless joy and comfort to Jen all the days of his life. Tyler is dearly missed.

In Memory of Madison

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In loving memory of Madison.  She was very much loved by Daddy Peter, Mommy Orie, little brother Bodhi, and a big group of running friends who will miss her very much.

In loving memory of Meatball

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In loving memory of Meatball, the little poodle. She loved her humans, Janet and John, and they adored her as much!

In honor of Mieke

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​“In honor of Mieke, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She had such a big heart and always supported great causes like Copper’s Dream, where she adopted her love, Lucy. She is missed but her memory will live on forever in those that were fortunate enough to know her.”

In loving memory of Hoa Do

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Papa Do loved dogs, Halloween, sweets, Chinese action films, and soccer. We have made this donation since he's the proud granddad of William (previously Baxter), a Copper's 2018 adoptee! Papa Do, we miss you, your dad jokes, sweet omelets, and caramelized spam! -Do Family

In honor of Princess

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Princess Thurfjell will always be in my heart, such a loving “baby girl"

In memory of Calvin

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In loving memory of Calvin, the most wonderful best friend and son anyone could have asked for.  We miss you so much.  Love, Joustin & Aaron

In memory of Maya

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​Maya lived to age 14, 10 years with the Bausman family after they rescued her from a last chance rescue. She had a great life and the family is grateful for every day of it.

In loving memory of Crosby

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In loving memory of Jasper

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Whose boba-brown eyes and fluffy face was always there to welcome us home: we miss you endlessly, baby boy. Hoping others can find their forever fur-babies and share a lifetime of love, like we were blessed to do with you.

In memory of Lily

In honor of Jojo

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The larger the dog the larger the hole left behind it seems.  How fortunate Lily was to find her forever home and live out the best years of her life as she did with you.  Her paw print is forever on your heart.  Love, the Manley Pack
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Happy 5 year anniversary to our sweet and spunky girl.

In loving memory of Bailey Keir

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In honor of Rick & Brodie

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​In honor of Rick Calkins and his son Brodie, who taught him how to be a true dog lover and daddy.
Merry Christmas Bro. I love you both,
Annie

In memory of Scout

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In memory of Huxley

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In memory of Abby

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In memory of Abby and in honor of Connie - Love, the McWaltons

In memory of Duke

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In memory of Duke Bauer-Rockwell.  Gone but NEVER forgotten!  Love Gloria, Jill & Lily ​

In memory of Jersey

In loving memory of Jersey, the best boy. We will miss you always. 
Love, Sara, Pritika & Mike

In memory of Max

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In honor of Artie

In memory of... 

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Maya, Lady, Zeus, Star, Brutus, and Sidney puppies, also Phil and Chopper the cats

In honor of Hunk

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Sir Hunkleberry Britts, you were our greatest love, my first dog, the purest soul, a magnificently handsome beast and the all-time greatest snuggler that ever lived. Such a silly comfort hog. The hunkiest bear. Thank you for the best three years of our life. We are the luckiest to have loved you.  Lauren and Austin Britts

In honor of Luna

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In loving memory of Buddy

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In loving memory of Buddy - bully stick burier, squirrel chaser, scooter co-pilot, stray rescuer, trail runner, howl master, fierce protector, fur brother, and first baby. To Buddy, the goodest boy who ever lived.

In honor of Maryanne 

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Wishing Maryanne a very happy birthday. Elf, her Copper's Dream dog, pictured. 

In memory of Carol

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 In memory of Carol Pinard, from Denise & John Branch

In honor of the Kraft Pack

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To commemorate Raymond and Marisa’s 2nd Anniversary and in loving memory of Bella, Kodi, and Tink.


In memory of Rocky

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In memory of Radar

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​In memory of Radar, canine family member of the Digneo family

In honor of Sarah and Jonathan’s wedding

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Love,  Mary and Dick

In tribute to Caleb

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“Thank you Caleb for the wonderful 7 years you brought to our lives. Your unconditional love occupies a permanent spot in our hearts. We love you deeply.  Please watch over your brothers Samson and Yves in heaven.”

In memory of Chai

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In honor of Butter, with love from Traviezo Swain

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In memory of Sadie & Scout

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You were never masters, but friends. I was your friend.
I loved you well, and was loved. Deep love endures
To the end and far past the end. If this is my end,
I am not lonely. I am not afraid. I am still yours.

In memory of Jefferson

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Lay down
Your sweet and weary head
The night is falling
You have come to journey's end
Sleep now
And dream of the ones who came before
They are calling
From across the distant shore

Good night my sweet Jefferson.  You were my Co-Pilot for 18 years. My heart is broken but I'm lucky you chose me to grow old with. I love you my sweet Baby J. I'll miss you forever.


In memory of Buster - we miss you

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In honor of Karen Luna and her love and compassion for dogs. Happy Birthday! ​

In loving memory of Eileen Potts Dawson

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​Eileen was a talented artist and amazing human being. Her beautiful spirit will live on through the many portraits she generously offered to us and adopters of Copper's Dream dogs. With much love, Jill & Tom

In memory of Rooster

In memory of Hammer

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“Rooster was our fantastic, loving, beautiful boy, and we love him forever. Miss you buddy!"
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"Dogs' lives are too short - their only fault, really."

In memory of Henri 

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"We hope all animals are as loved as Henri" 

In memory of Lateca Beasley-Ojeda

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In honor of Nancy

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A donation was made in Nancy's honor by the DHHOA Board, which is going to help provide medication for newly rescued puppies including Sheldon. 

In honor of Brenda Fox

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In honor of Brenda Fox on her birthday.  Happy Birthday!  Love, Jason, Lauren, Brynn (Copper's Dream Alum), Clicquot (Copper's Dream Alum), and Napa.

In honor...

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"She came into our life a year ago and has filled it with love and laughter. No matter how hard the day has been, a snuggle with our girl makes everything better."

In honor of Chris, Bud, Frankie

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"In honor of Chris, Bud, and Frankie, a Copper's Dream rescue they adopted a year ago"

In loving memory of Lizzy

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In honor of Lizzy who will be missed by all of her friends. She had a great life with her loving family of Wontons.

In loving memory of Maggie

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"In loving memory of our Maggie who won our hearts with her love, energy, spirit, and smarts.  She could tell us what she needed with her eyes and she always knew what we needed.  She was a human on four legs.  She was fiercely protective of her cats, Cleo and Figaro.  They miss her terribly, as do we." -- Greg and Renee Kitchen

In loving memory of Floyd

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​The back of the Subaru will not be the same without you. You're no longer by our side, but furever in our hearts.
Love, all of your friends

In honor of Gracie

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"In honor of Gracie and her wonderful dog parents!" - Kimberly G.
"Donation made on behalf of Natassia, Tim, and Gracie from Copper's Dream!" - Ron W. 
"Congratulations!" - Sam & Joey
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In honor of the Sampson-Borelli Family

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In memory of the Baroness Amelia von Pigletts

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She is loved and remembered by all she touched but particularly her Dads David and Clayton


In honor of Elizabeth and Andrew's wedding

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Lisa & Mike Marr
Iwao & Miye Shintani
Nancy Harper

In honor of Bernie

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In honor of Bernie who was rescued through Copper's Dream by my sister Callie and brother-in-law David, and now lives the best life in San Francisco, CA. Bernie brings such happiness and joy to our entire family, and it wouldn't have been possible without Copper's Dream.

In loving memory of Lucky

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​In loving memory of Lucky, who brought light, laughter and love into our lives

In loving memory of Mochi

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​In loving memory of Mochi. A gentle giant who was a part of the Gates' family for nine wonderful years. He will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.

In honor of Mieke, friend to all animals, large or small

In honor of Buddy Lee

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In honor of Joellen and Hammie  

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In honor of Martha Homuth and her love for all creatures, big and small

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In loving memory of Addie

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From Mike, Nancy & Mark, Paula, Brooke, Nevelle, Dan & Sara, Linda, Benjamin, Kelly, Christen, Cindie, Nicole, Kalee, Dave D., Amanda H., The Lum Family, Patti, Amanda D., Megan & Leo, Melinda, Jack, Zaghie, Maria F., Jason, and M. 

In memory of Isabel

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In memory of our dearest Isabel Business Socks. We miss you more than words can express. You were the light of our lives and the sweetest most loving being we ever encountered. It is incredibly difficult to imagine life without your cuddles and sweet face. You will be with us in our hearts forever. Love, your family (Andre, Rebecca, Leo, Moo Bear, Little and Whittles)

In memory of my beloved Harley

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In honor of Hank the Tank

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In honor of Miss Lady

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In loving memory of Martha Vander May

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"Martha was the grandmother of a Copper's dream rescue, Cooper, who she affectionately called her granddog. She always had a soft place in her heart for rescues and would be overjoyed to know donations are being made in her honor to find forever homes for dogs in need. "

In honor of Barbara O'Connor

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In honor of Winston

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"In honor of Winston, love of my life and amazing therapy dog for the children we work with. Thank you Copper’s Dream for bringing him into my life."

In honor of Win Reinemann

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In honor of Win Reinemann, the father of Jill Reinemann, an avid Copper’s Dream foster and supporter.

In honor of Zara

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In memory of Pog Manley

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"In memory of Pog Manley. A big girl with a giant heart - she will always be loved dearly by her Mom and Dad, Melody and Tom Manley, plus all of her adopted siblings in the Manley home." 
-- Jill Fletcher

In memory of Nikkie 

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In memory of our first baby, Nikkie, our beloved Golden Retriever who died of cancer. We love and miss you so much. You’ll always have a special place in our hearts forever.  “Nothing Gold Can Stay”

In memory of Boo Boo

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In memory of Lottie

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In memory of Lottie: curious, determined, and the sweetest of souls. 


-- Liz 


In Honor of Buster (aka Buzzy)

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In loving memory of my canine soul mate, Buster, who taught me what love is truly all about.
In admiration of his strength, courage and determination to overcome cancer and never let his blindness slow him down. Remembering thousands of wonderful van rides…his true passion. You were my best buddy….and will forever be with me.

In Memory of Bobby

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In memory of our Bobby. You brought your family and friends so much happiness and love. We miss you.


In Memory of Katie

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In memory of Katie: best friend, sibling, and granddog.

In Honor of Robby

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In honor of Robby, our first adopted pet.  He brings us delight every day.  We are so grateful that he made it through losing his family and the not-so-wonderful shelter life to come to us and brighten our daily lives.


In Memory of Rich Arago and Kitty Munchkin

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A donation was made in their memory. 

IN HONOR OF EMMA & MELS

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In honor of Emma & Mels and in tribute to the Heimes Family & Copper's Dream, a donation has been made by PAPYRUS for the loving and daily joy family pets bring to our daily lives.

In honor of Taffy

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In honor of Taffy, our first foster dog, who taught us the importance of giving shelter dogs a second chance. You’ll always have a special place in our hearts. 


In honor of Stephanie & Heather Thompson

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Great ambassadors for their foster dog Clark Kent, now Jackson.


In memory of Megan

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In loving memory of Megan, who enjoyed walks on the beach, playing with children, swimming alongside kayaks, and frolicking in the snow.

From the family of Chip and Abby


In memory of Duncan

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We will never forget you little guy!      

From the family of Chip and Abby



In memory of Max

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In loving memory of Max, who passed away at way too young an age from lymphoma. He was his people's best friend, and he brought abundant love and energy into his home.

In honor of Phila

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In honor of Piet and Laetitia Loubser wedding vow renewals & Moe, Copper's Dream dog 

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from Ellen & Bob Corman

In memory of Puffy

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In honor of 15 years and 8 months of loving companionship. 


In Honor of Mira

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from Tabitha Williams

In honor of Ursa

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In loving memory of Ursa Carswell, my beautiful, strong, stubborn, enthusiastic dog.  You were an example to all.  You were and will always be the dog of my heart.  November 1, 1999 (presumed) - October 18, 2012.


In Honor of Ella, from the family of
Dewey and Sookie

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In honor of Ella, who didn't survive parvo.

- the family of Dewey and Sookie (formerly known as Tina, on the right)

Tributes to Matt Larson & Lori Alvarez

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As a tribute to Matt & Lori, Copper's Dream fosters and volunteers, donations have been made by Kelly Bartholomew, Darcie Reynolds, and Naveen Abraham & Viniti Mahbubani (in honor of Emma & Ella).


For Emma & Ella on behalf of Fletcher & Hope

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In honor of our "fur babies" Fletcher and Hope.

- Sean Knapp

In Honor of Hope and Fletcher

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In honor of Hope & Fletcher and in tribute to Meghan Kirby-McFarland and Sean Knapp who represent the caring ideal of "all creatures great and small". 


In Honor of Ella

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I would like my donation to be in honor of Ella the brave little puppy that just crossed the rainbow bridge.

- Joan Bonagan

In Honor of Spot

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In honor of Spot, we miss and love you! 

- From Chester & Dottie, both Copper's Dream pups.


The following individuals have donated on behalf of Emma & Ella:
****** Lori Alvarez ******
*** Paul Blomdahl & Cindy Georges***
**Sean Knapp**
*Jane Almon*
*Beverly*
Nell & Ben Clement
Gina Scigliano
John Lampson
Mary Jo Nash
Kyndra Homuth
Polly Feyereisn
Katrina McFarland
Joan Bonagan
Jennifer Cohen
Katie Jones
Megan

For the Bird Pups in honor of Petey

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For the Bird Puppies - In Honor of Petey, who was for us the greatest dog in the world.  We miss you.

- Katrina McFarland & Jon Walton

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  • ADOPT
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      • Adoption policies
      • Adoption fees
      • Pay adoption fee
  • DONATE
    • Make a general donation
    • Almost Home Kennels
    • Van Donation
    • More ways to give
    • T-Shirts & More
    • Sponsor a dog
    • Honors and tributes
    • Corporate matching
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