on Tuesday, September 7th, 2010
You can help the Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue win a year of pet food!!
Here’s how to help:
Attend the Colorado Springs Pet Expo on Saturday Sept 25th.
Write “Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue” in the prize entry form when you enter the event.
The rescue with the most entries at the end of the expo wins a year of dog food.
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For more information about the expo, visit www.ColoradoSpringsPetExpo.com
We hope to see you there!
on Friday, August 13th, 2010
Rescuing a dog from a shelter is a wonderful way to give a dog a second chance at life, and find yourself a new best friend. But, how do you help start this new relationship off on the right paw? This FREE Guide walks you through the first seven days of adopting a rescue dog.
Veterinarian Dr. Susan Wright and Editor Misty Weaver take you through the first seven days, from selecting a dog that will be a good fit with your family (Chapter Four) through to establishing routines (Chapter Seven), and socialization (Chapter Eleven). Each chapter ends with a real story from a family that adopted a rescue dog, sharing with you the joys and the challenges that accompany any adoption.
As you and your dog work together to find a new rhythm together, this guide provides you with the tips and tricks that will make your adoption a little easier and smoother for both master and dog. With some work, a bit of good advice, and a lot of love we know you will change two lives for the better.
To view Adopting a Rescue Dog: The First Seven Days and save a PDF copy, visit this Web site.
on Wednesday, August 4th, 2010
The date for the Colorado Springs Pet Expo has been changed due to conflicts with the Labor Day holiday. The event has been moved from Saturday, August 28th to Saturday, September 25th. More information is available in a separate post, or by visiting http://www.coloradospringspetexpo.com/. We hope to see you there!
on Monday, August 2nd, 2010
The date has been set for the 2010 K-9s Against Cancer 5k/ 1 Mile Fun Run, and registration is now open! This year, we will be returning to Stapleton’s Central Park on Sunday, September 12th. Although Mother Nature was definitely NOT on our side in 2009, we have high hopes for a beautiful sunny day this September – so please plan on bringing your pup out for a great day of fun, all for a great cause! De-‘tails’ are below:
Register today and start collecting pledges at: http://k-9sagainstcancer.blacktie-athon.com/index.cfm.
EVENT DE-‘TAILS’Date: Sunday, September 12th, 2010 (rain or shine)
Location: Stapleton’s Central Park, Denver (MLK Boulevard and Central Park Blvd.)
Registration for the Fun Run (Stopping by to visit our tent and see our rescued Cocker Spaniels is FREE!):
$30 per individual (with up to two dogs)
$20 per additional adult family member
$15 children ages 6-17
Children under 6 are FREE!
Each participant receives a FREE race t-shirt for themselves, and a FREE bandana for their pup! Create a personal fundraising page to collect pledges – top fundraisers will receive great prizes!
Register today at http://k-9sagainstcancer.blacktie-athon.com/index.cfm.
Schedule:
7 a.m. – Registration open
9 a.m. – 5K run/walk begins
9:30 a.m. – 1 mile walk/run/stroll begins
Did you know cancer is the number one killer of our canine companions? Born from the desire to celebrate survivors of canine cancer, cherish the memories of those we have lost, and honor and support those still fighting the battle against this terrible disease, K-9s Against Cancer is an annual dog-friendly 5K fun run/1 mile walk. This family-oriented day of festivities will feature music, food, games, giveaways, demonstrations and more! Net proceeds will benefit two great causes: CSU’s Animal Cancer Center and The Bow Wow Buddies Foundation. Funds raised will support canine cancer research and treatment at CSU, and Bow Wow Buddies Foundation’s local and national animal welfare programs.
Entertainment:
Enjoy a full line-up of entertainment for all ages, including great music, a Mile High Dog Magazine Cover Photo Contest, an expo area called Bow Wow Boulevard, great live demonstrations, informative speakers, and a special area called Rescue Round-up, where local breed rescue groups and Foothills Animal Shelter (Formerly Table Mountain Animal Center) will be on hand to introduce you to their lovable, adoptable dogs. To register, make a pledge or find more information about K-9s Against Cancer, visit http://k-9sagainstcancer.blacktie-athon.com/index.cfm today, or visit www.bowwowbuddies.com.
Please stop by RMCR’s tent, say hello, and visit with some of our rescued Cocker Spaniels.
on Tuesday, July 27th, 2010
Below is a list of planned adoption events for Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue for the month of August, 2010. Stop by and visit! Please also pick up coupons from us at Petco stores and buy Castor & Pollux dog/cat food while you’re there -it’s a super premium food and they donate food to us for sales made during our adoption events!
There is never a shortage of work to do or Cocker Spaniels to rescue, so there are many opportunities for volunteers and foster families. If you would like to contribute in any way, we are looking for committed volunteers. Just ask one of the representatives at one of the adoption events for more information!
To save space, we have not included Petco store addresses. For store addresses, maps and more informaiton, visit the Petco Store Locator.
Saturday, August 7: Petco Highlands Ranch (noon-4p)
Saturday, August 14: Petco Southlands Mall (11a-4p)
Saturday, August 21: Petco at Tower Road and I-70 in Aurora (noon-4p)
Saturday, August 21: Petco Golden (noon-4p)
Saturday, August 28: Petco Westminster (noon-4p)
Saturday, August 28: Pet Expo in Colorado Springs (10a-6p) – Here’s the link for more info: http://coloradospringspetexpo.com/. See our previous post below about this event and location. Event planner are expecting between 7,ooo-10,000 people to attend, so we hope you can join us as well.
on Monday, July 26th, 2010
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Jim, Kay and Kathryn
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Diane, Noel, Dee and Jim
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Diane, Vivianne, Noel, and Dee
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Vivianne and Noel
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Kathryn, Mike, Tom, John, Steve and Diane
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Chase and friends
Jim hosted a barbecue for what we hope will become an annual event. Here are a couple of photos and maybe more will be forthcoming.
on Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Please plan on joining RMCR in Colorado Springs on August 28, 2010 at the Colorado Springs Pet Expo. Located indoors at the beautiful Phil Long Expo Center with free admission and free parking. You’re welcome to bring your dog – just make sure that you have proof of current immunizations (if applicable) and that your canine companion is on a non-retractable lead.
Check out over 175 pet-friendly exhibitors and rescue groups, see live demonstrations in agility, obedience training, pet care and activism, great giveaways and prizes, amazing discounts on your favorite pet products, a pet fashion show and costume contest, fabulous retailers, author book signings and much more fun for the whole family.
If you’re a pet owner – or want to be one – you’ll find everything you need under one roof, so that you can play, shop, learn or adopt in air-conditioned comfort. Now who would want to miss out on all that? For more information, click here.
on Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
Tagawa Gardens is once again hosting the 2010 Grey Kitty® Birthday Celebration & Pet Rescue Event scheduled for Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th from 11 AM to 3 PM.
The purpose of the event is to provide an opportunity for the community to learn about the various non-profit animal rescue organizations in the area that provide rescue and/or adoption services for animals. In conjunction with Tagawa Gardens’ celebration of their mascot, Grey Kitty®, and thier Office Cat, Miss Kitty, they offer birthday cake and lemonade as well as a wonderful opportunity for the animal rescue groups to provide information and solicit donations and sales of items to benefit the worthwhile services provided by each. For every $5 donation to RMCR by an individual, we will be able to hand out a discount coupon good for $5 off a purchase at Tagawa Gardens.
We hope that you will join us at Tagawa Gardens this weekend. Stop by and say hi and visit with some of our adoptable Cocker Spaniels. You will also have a chance to see our Container Garden which was created by RMCR volunteers. The Container Garden is part of the Simply Beautiful®/Tagawa Gardens’ Grey Kitty® 2010 Community Container Garden Contest and is also part of a silent auction event with the proceeds going to support RMCR. Be sure to bid high and bid often!! For more information, visit Tagawa Gardens Web site.
on Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Happy Tails Books is looking for great stories about adopted Cocker Spaniels and Cocker-mixes. Sending in your story has many benefits: Your dog will be immortalized in print, you’ll be helping to raise awareness about Cocker rescue, and each contribution moves our rescue toward a greater annual donation from Happy Tails Books’ annual sales.
It doesn’t matter if you believe yourself to be a good writer or not – the important thing is that your story is emotional, interesting, has a clear point, and gets submitted soon. Happy Tails Books will help you make it pretty (if necessary). Purebred and mixed-breed dogs welcome as are stories from fosters and forevers.
Lost Souls: Found! Inspiring Stories About Cocker Spaniels will be the fourteenth book in Happy Tails Books’ breed-specific series about adopted dogs. Story guidelines and a submission form are located at http://happytailsbooks.com/submit.htm.
The submission deadline is July 30, 2010, but don’t wait until then to submit your story! Earlier submissions have a better chance of making it in the book.
