The Cornelius Fund

A Good Dog
Fighting
Hard

Cornelius is a beloved family member battling Cushing's Disease and Diabetes. His monthly care costs $500. Every bag of Farmhouse Fireside Coffee you buy goes directly toward keeping him — and dogs like him — alive and loved.

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Cornelius — the good dog behind the fund 🐶

Cornelius
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Cornelius · Seahurst, WA
His Story

Where coffee and compassion meet

Cornelius is a member of the Elliott family — John and Tammie's beloved dog in Seahurst, Washington. When he was diagnosed with both Cushing's Disease and Diabetes, the family faced something no pet owner is ever prepared for: a brutal medical regimen, constant monitoring, and monthly bills that never let up.

Instead of turning away, John and Tammie turned their pain into purpose. They built Farmhouse Fireside Coffee around his story. Not as a charity wrapper on a business — but as the actual reason the business exists. Every blend is named with intention, every bag is roasted with care, and every dollar from every sale goes somewhere that matters.

The Cornelius Fund is that somewhere.

What $500/month looks like

Where every dollar goes

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$180
Medications

Monthly prescriptions for Cushing's and Diabetes management, including Vetoryl and insulin.

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$160
Vet Care

Regular checkups, bloodwork panels, cortisol testing, and glucose monitoring visits.

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$100
Prescription Diet

Low-glycemic, diabetic-safe food formulated to work alongside his insulin therapy.

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$60
Monitoring & Supplies

Glucose test strips, syringes, continuous monitoring supplies, and emergency reserves.

Monthly total to keep Cornelius healthy
$500 / month
That’s roughly 26 bags of coffee — and growing a community that cares
How It Works

Every bag of Farmhouse Fireside Coffee directly funds Cornelius’s care

We don’t operate the fund as a separate donation box or a once-a-year charity drive. The Cornelius Fund is baked into every transaction. When you buy a bag of Farmhouse Fireside Coffee, you’re not just getting great coffee — you’re participating in something that keeps a good dog alive.

As the fund grows, it extends beyond Cornelius to help other families facing the same impossible choice: the dog you love vs. the bills you can’t cover.

For Vet Clinics & Pet Businesses

Your waiting room can help fund
better lives for the animals you treat

We partner with vet clinics, pet stores, and rescues to put mission-aligned coffee in front of people who care deeply about animals. Every bag sold through a partner supports the Cornelius Fund — and gives your clients something to talk about.

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Reception Area Coffee

Put Farmhouse Fireside in your waiting room. Clients waiting for their pet’s appointment get great coffee and a story about a dog fighting the same conditions their own pets might face. It’s a conversation starter — and a reason to come back.

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Wholesale & Retail

Stock Farmhouse Fireside in your pet store or boutique. Mission-driven products outperform generic alternatives in pet industry retail. We offer wholesale pricing and branded shelf materials that tell the Cornelius story for you.

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Fundraising Referral Links

Get a branded referral link for your practice or rescue. Share it with clients and followers — every purchase through your link tracks to your organization and contributes to the fund. No overhead, no logistics on your end.

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Become a Partner

Let’s talk about your clinic or store

Tell us a little about your business and what partnership looks like for you. We’ll follow up within 1–2 business days.

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Message received!

We’ll be in touch within 1–2 business days to discuss what a partnership looks like for your business. Thank you for caring about the mission.

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Fund updates & roastery news

Get occasional updates on Cornelius, new blends, and how the fund is growing. Coffee and good dogs — that’s all we’ll send.