Not Really Off Topic / Dr. Cindy Wheeler

[Barb Scott]

Since this was originally posted on several dog-related lists, BC items have been added to the auction. (Dr. Wheeler has done many eye clinics for BCs in the midwest.)

Barb S

 

Members of the English Springer Spaniel fanciers community have banded

together to list items on eBay to benefit Dr. Cynthia Wheeler. You can

find

all of the items listed by the eBay UserID: helpdrcindy or click here:

http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZhelpdrcindyQQhtZ-1 We will be adding

new

items every Sunday night.

 

Many of the items are Springer related and this is a great

opportunity to

get unique Springer collectables for your collection. By purchasing

the

items listed in these Ebay auctions you can be assured 100% of these

dollars

less Ebay listing expenses will go directly to Cindy.

 

Cynthia Wheeler, DVM, ACVO began breeding and exhibiting English

Springer

Spaniels in the 70's under the Mystic prefix. Cindy has always been

challenged by innovations in veterinary medicine and diseases of the

eye.

Sadly, for the past two years, Cindy has been fighting a hard, nasty,

draining battle with cancer. In the course of this battle, her leg has

been

amputated; she's had spots removed from her lungs, stomach, rib cage

and her

other leg.

 

For someone who has dedicated her life to purebred dogs and keeping

them

healthy through genetic testing and research, she is now forced to turn

to

members of the dog fanciers' community and pet lovers everywhere to

help.

Her lifelong love affair with our breed has motivated her to do more

than

just breed beautiful dogs. Repeatedly, she has given back to the dog

community as a member of the American College of Veterinary

Ophthalmologists.

 

In addition to her private practice, Cindy holds reduced cost eye

clinics

across the country. She has researched many canine eye diseases over

the

years and has served on the ESSFTA health and genetics committee as

well as

many others in her professional organizations.

 

Cindy is a hard working professional who loves her career. She would

like

nothing better than to escape the hospital setting and resume her

veterinary

practice, but for now, as she faces the battle of recovery, the reality

is

she cannot work.

 

Why the auctions? Cindy has excellent insurance, but as a

self-employed

professional, she pays handsomely for it. She has high co-payments as

well

as limited prescription coverage. Her out of pocket expenses add up to

thousands of dollars a month. Friends and family are pursuing other

avenues

to assist in these expenses but today in the here and now, Cindy is

overwhelmed with the prospect of not having a livelihood and the daily

expenses and charges that face her.

 

Cindy is moved beyond words by this and other gestures. It is our hope

that

this support will allow her to focus on getting better. One cannot put

a

price tag on good health or peace of mind. We all wish her both. If

you

have items or services you would like to donate, please contact us at

esspecial@aol.com.

 

 

Ann and the Fox Hollow Springers

[Black Watch Debatable]

Check out item #7759901025. Niiiiice!

 

 

Item description:

These are the most incredible leashes I have ever seen or felt.

Made from the same material used for reins for cross country horseback riding, they are incredibly strong.

Rubber stitching makes them "grippy" and they are so easy on your hands - you have to feel it to believe it!

Handmade from the highest quality materials, these leashes are gorgeous, with rich, soft bridle leather appointments and nickel plated/solid brass hardware.These are the most incredible leashes I have ever seen or felt.

A very worthy cause---thanks for posting this, Barb. [runs off to join the bidding war]