University of Oregon Student Honored

Every year McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers gives a scholarship to a deserving veterinary student. Our July 2007 recipient is Amy Poisel. Amy is interested in staying local in the Eugene-Springfield area after she graduates. CONGRATULATIONS AMY!!!

McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers & Eugene Kennel Club support Lane County Animal Regulations by presenting them with this wonderful new trailer!

The Eugene Ballet Company was in need of a couple of Afghan Hounds to perform in the lovely and romantic ballet "Giselle" October 8 & 9, 2005. Selected for the performance were Ch. Perfection's Guardian Angel "Gabriel" & Ch Perfection Dressed T'Impress "Ibn Tux". They had a wonderful time and managed to steal a few dancer's hearts.

Gabriel & Ibn are proudly loved and owned by Linda Jo Bugbee.

SPAY - NEUTER ASSISTANCE

Our area is no different than many with a reproduction problem in our dog community. An unspayed bitch can produce produce up to 20 puppies in her lifetime. That means 20 puppies at risk of being homeless or under the needle of euthanasia.

Because we care and because it is a hardship on many responsible dog owners we have launched a program to help. McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers donate $150.00 a month to a selected veterinarian in our area. Fifty dollars per dog will be donated to needy families to have their dog spayed or neutered. The veterinarian will then MATCH the $50.00. The remaining fee will be the responsibility of the dog owner. Donation jars will be circulated throughout the community with ALL donations going toward our spay/neuter program.

The American Working Collie Association

McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers was made aware of Collies that were rescued in Montana suffering from abuse.

School Days  School Days.....

McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers Supports Future Veterinarian

Vivian Yau was recently presented with a scholarship of $1,000.00 from our dog club.  Vivian is a senior at Oregon State University. Presenting the award is Ann Jensen, recording secretary for MCDF. We are looking forward in following this bright young lady in her career.  CONGRATULATIONS VIVIAN!!

We the members of McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers offer our thoughts and prayers to the people of New York suffering the loss of so many loved ones in the World Trade Center atrocity.  We are deeply sorry not only to the friends and relatives of the victims but to the tragic loss of lives to our country as well.

Our club has donated $1,000.00 to the AKC/AKC CAR Disaster Relief Fund. According to AKC,  "These funds will be directed in a variety of ways for dog related assistance including transportation, care and feeding of search and rescue dogs as well as help for their handlers.  In addition, these funds will be used to aid animals that have lost their owners".

McKENZIE CASCADE SUPPORTS LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

Recently McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers purchased for the Springfield Police Department gear for training canine officers.  The police were in need of the padded trousers so MCDF came to the rescue! Canine Officer Ciro checks 'em out...........

Officer Smith and Officer Ciro

Officer Ciro takes his job very seriously...taking the bite out of crime!

ANOTHER MCDF DONATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT!!

Recently a canine officer who worked for Eugene Police Department was tragically killed by a train in the line of duty. These valuable officers are vital to the law enforcement in our community.  We are pleased to say our club voted to donate $1000.00 to the Eugene Police Department toward getting a new canine officer. We challenged Eugene Kennel Club to follow suit and they accepted!!!!!!!

LET IT BE SAID....McKENZIE CASCADE DOG FANCIERS  LOVE   PEOPLE IN UNIFORMS!!

Recently Eugene Kennel Club donated $2,000.00 to the worthy Lane County Sheriff's Department. The money will go toward purchasing a canine officer. We were VERY surprised to learn Lane County Sheriffs were WITHOUT a canine officer! HOW CAN THAT BE??  Eugene Kennel Club phoned us and challenged us to match $1.000.00 of their donation. OK, so do you think McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers would not accept? OH YEAH!! We accept that challenge EKC.  But we will match your $2,000.00 and add $2.00 more. Let's make 2002 one of the best years for our canine officers in our community!  McKENZIE CASCADE DOG FANCIERS JUST DONATED $2,002.00 TO THE LANE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT TOWARD AN INVALUABLE CANINE OFFICER!!!  OUR VERY BEST OF WISHES TO THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT.

NURSING HOME VISITS

We love visiting nursing homes. Our dogs have brought happiness to many residents. There is nothing like the warmth of our furry family members.

These photos were taken Saturday, November 24, 2001at Magnolia Gardens in Cottage Grove.

Charlotte Cline with Freddie (Shiba Inu)

Linda Jo Bugbee with Joey and Bryce (Afghan Hounds)

Mary Frost with Monty (Irish Wolfhound)