Meet Chopper: The New Biker Dog In Town!
 SAN DIEGO, CA
- (2009)
11 months after the passing of Bandit, a new "biker dog" has found
his way into the home and heart of owner Mark Shaffer. A little
Boston Terrier was born August 3, 2009 in Santa Clarita, CA.
Sixteen weeks later, The puppy and Mark were introduced. It was
love at first site/meeting. On November 8, 2009, the puppy (named
"Dexter" at birth) was renamed "Chopper" by Mark and was brought to
his new home in San Diego.
After just 4 weeks at home
with Mark, Chopper was already riding on Mark's full size Harley
Davidson in the custom made saddlebag, the same saddlebag where
Bandit started his riding career. Chopper took to riding the Harley
naturally and made his first appearance at the 2009 Toys for Tot's
motorcycle ride. Shortly thereafter, Chopper appeared at the annual
"Shop with a Cop" event, in which numerous police organizations come
together and take over 250 "less fortunate" children shopping for
Christmas gifts.
Chopper has been invited to
participate in upcoming events for the Armed Forces, YMCA and "The
Nice Guys" organization in the San Diego area. He has already been
introduced to San Diego Mayor Jerry Sanders and his wife, Rana, as
well as the San Diego Police Chief and his Assistant Chiefs, the
Police Chief for the city of El Cajon CA, the Mayor of El Cajon, the
National Little League Champions, and others. Needless to say,
Chopper has established his credentials at an early age.
An enthusiastic Shaffer said, "I’m
really looking forward to getting back out in the community now with
Chopper, after being away for the past 11 months." So look for Mark
and Chopper the Biker Dog out in the community in the
coming days, months and years to come. The torch has been passed,
and the spirit of Bandit The Biker Dog lives on in Chopper.
By
all accounts, it appears the legend is in good paws
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Chopper Spends Veteran's Day
with Heros
 San
Diego, CA
- (2011)
So Veteran’s day has come
and gone, once again. To many, it meant a 3-day week-end
mini-vacation. In warm weather states, that might mean a
bar-b-queue with friends, followed Saturday by watching college
football on the new 55” high definition TV you just treated
yourself to. Sunday, it’s time to wash the car, go to church and
then meet your friends at the local pub for a full slate of NFL
games. The big question: Chicken Wings or the Pulled Pork
sandwich?
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Chopper Supports the
Wounded Warrior Project
 SAN DIEGO, CA
-
(2011)
San Diego’s “Chopper The Biker
Dog” has long established his support for the military. So when he
became aware of the Wounded Warriors project he knew he just had to
do what he could to show these heroes just how much he appreciated
their efforts. At the same time, Chopper wanted to help spread the
word to the public about this worthwhile organization along with the
size and scope of their efforts on behalf of these men and women who
have given their all in service to their country… and now, because
of their severe wounds suffered in combat, need our help in return.
So from May of this year until his 2nd birthday (August 3rd), Chopper
decided to donate $1 from the the sale of every "Chopper the Biker
Dog" Patch to the Wounded Warrior Project. At every
appearance during this 3 month period, Chopper made it a point to
bring the Wounded Warrior Project to the attention of his fans. And
it worked! read
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Chopper Rides Off With “Best of Show”
in 3rd Annual Gaslamp Holiday Pet Parade
 San
Diego, CA
- (2010)
December 2010
turned out to be a memorable one for Chopper. He was invited to ride
in the Ocean Beach
Parade on the
4th. He had a great time meeting folks there and
the feeling must have been mutual because he won the “Best
Individual” trophy at the event.
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Chopper meets the
San Diego Police Chief and one of his Assistant Chief's at a
Fundraising BBQ for the Annual "Shop with a Cop" program. November
18, 2009
On Aug. 1,
2010,"Unleashed by PETCO" in San Diego hosts Chopper's 1st birthday
party. Chopper's K-9 friends, as well as human friends were there to
help him celebrate.
Chopper's 1st Birthday party
Thank you
"Unleashed by PETCO" for hosting
Chopper's 1st birthday party
For photos and TV coverage
visit my
facebook page
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Chopper Continues Tradition Of Delivering
Christmas Cheer
 SAN DIEGO, CA
-
(2010)
Chopper was once again invited to
participate in the annual Christmas event put on by a group of San
Diego Businessmen known as “The Nice Guys.” For more than 30 years,
the organization has helped hundreds of deserving individuals and
families throughout the San Diego community who have fallen on hard
times. read
complete story >>>
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Mark
Shaffer
Chopper's #1 Pal |
Mark A.
Shaffer, Realtor
Prudential California Realty
mark@smoothridehome.com
 San
Diego, CA
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Mark Shaffer -
Realtor, animal lover, motorcycle enthusiast. "I have a great
passion for helping people achieve their dreams," states Shaffer.
Prior to becoming a Realtor with Prudential CA Realty in 2003.
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| Gerry Ashley -
CONTRIBUTING WRITER |
Clearwater, FL - Meet Gerry Ashley: writer, editor,
publisher, business advisor and friend. A special mention has to
go to Gerry who has been very generous with his time. He's contributed
more than any of us expected, offering advice, suggestions and writing
the articles on Chopper & Bandit's web site, not to mention, helping to
establish Bandit as a "Public Icon." With a background as a
screenwriter, magazine editor and photographer, he has volunteered his
experience and expertise to help promote Bandit as "Bandit The Biker
Dog.", now "Chopper the Biker Dog". A big THANK YOU goes out to Gerry!
BREAKING NEWS!
Clearwater, FL
- It Saddens me to say today,
1/26/2013, my dear friend Gerry Ashley
Passed away from a brain tumor. Gerry did ALL the writing
on this website for me, as well as my Brother Bandit's site. You will be
missed my friend... Love you brother
One of the last photos taken of Gerry,
just days ago, doing what he really
enjoyed, smoking a good cigar.....
and most likely his last
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Chopper the biker
Dog supports the San Diego Human Society's annual walk, riding
his custom Harley Davidson, with his own security provided by
the San Diego Police Department
Chopper pays his respect
to the Fallen Soldiers by visiting "The Wall" as it passes through the
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Chopper Braves the Storm
to Bring Cheer to CHOC
 Orange, CA – (2010)
Amidst the horrendous rains ravaging much of the California coast
line, Chopper The Biker Dog continued one of the many
heartfelt traditions begun by his predecessor Bandit The Biker Dog
and their owner, Mark Shaffer. Chopper made his initial Christmas
visit to Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) on December 23,
2005, bringing Christmas Cheer to dozens of children undergoing
treatment.
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Chopper spending the day with some
military family's and kids for a special Valentine's Day Party put on by the
Armed Services YMCA, San Diego February 14, 2010
Unleashed by PETCO Hosted Local Celebrity Dog’s 2nd Birthday
Party
Thank You to All Who Came Out to Celebrate With "Chopper the Biker
Dog"
View photos from my 2nd Birthday Bash here on my Face Book Page
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Chopper Continues the tradition at the
12th Annual
Celebration Of Champions
 San
Diego, CA
- (2010) For 3 years, Chopper's
predecessor Bandit proudly represented the Officer Gerry Griffin Memorial Fund
at the annual Celebration of Champions held each May at the Embarcadero Marina
Park North, San Diego. Out
of all the many charity events Bandit appeared at, nothing meant more to him
than those where the beneficiaries are children.
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Chopper Makes a Special
Christmas Eve Visit - 2010
Chopper took some time to make a
special visit on Christmas eve, 2010 to spend time with a special San Diego
family, to help fill a void in the grandmother's life as "she does not have much
longer to live", say the doctors.
Chopper Adds Cheer At "The 4th Annual Christmas You
Missed"
 San
Diego, CA - (2010)
In a perfect world, those brave men and women who make up our military would
always be home with their families at Christmas. But it's not a perfect world
and once again, Christmas 2009 found so many of our servicemen and women
thousands of miles from home in defense of our freedom.
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Chopper Takes Top Dog Honors
At "Fiesta del Paws"
 San
Diego, CA – (2010)
Anyone who has ever had a pet knows the important role they play in
our lives every day. But the love and devotion of a pet is
particularly important to one who is sick, elderly or disabled.
Unfortunately, it's often at the time a person needs their pet the
most that they are least able to care for them due to reasons beyond
their control either physically or financially due to their age or
health-related crisis. This is where PAWS (Pets Are
Wonderful Support) San Diego County, Inc. steps up to
help.
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Chopper enjoying a Bud
Light while taking a 1 hour cruise at "Pet Day on the Bay", put on
by the Hornblower Cruises, a fundraising event benefiting the Helen
Woodward Animal Center
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