The Karen Cooper Foundation: Bringing Christmas to Shelter Dogs [THA 453]

The Karen Cooper Foundation, founded by Bob Cooper and his daughter Michele, honors the legacy of Bob’s late wife, Karen, by bringing Christmas joy to shelter dogs through toys and treats. What began as a family tradition in San Diego has grown into a nationwide nonprofit, gifting thousands of dogs each year while raising awareness for adoption and responsible pet ownership. As a 501(c)(3) charity, every donation goes directly to the animals, providing enrichment, comfort, and hope until they find their forever homes.

The foundation’s roots trace back to an annual tradition Karen and Bob started years ago. Inspired by Karen’s question, “What happens with all these dogs on Christmas morning?” she suggested, “Why don’t we bring Christmas to them?”—sparking a mission that continues today.

In 2023, after life-changing events including Bob’s sale of Elite Worldwide and the heartbreaking loss of Karen in a Memorial Day weekend car accident, Bob and Michele formalized the foundation to honor and celebrate Karen’s legacy.

The Karen Cooper Foundation operates with three key goals:

Bring Christmas joy to shelter dogs, ensuring they experience the magic of the holiday.

Raise awareness about adoption, helping dogs and puppies find their forever homes.

Honor Karen’s legacy, keeping her spirit alive through every act of giving.

Through every gift and act of kindness, the Karen Cooper Foundation ensures Karen’s spirit lives on, bringing hope, joy, and a brighter future to dogs in need.
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