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 any of the adoption events for more information! If you would like to apply to be a volunteer or a foster, you can find the application on the volunteer tab of the website.

RMCR can only save dogs when we have available foster homes.  We cover all expenses for fosters; you only have to provide the home, love and socialization!  If you are interested or want more information, stop by one of our events and talk to the volunteers.  Most are also fosters and they can tell you how rewarding it can be!

To save space, we have not included Petco store addresses.  For store addresses, maps and more information, visit the Petco Store Locator.

Saturday, Jan 7: Petco Highlands Ranch (noon-4p)
Saturday, Jan 14: Petco Park Meadows (noon-4p)
Saturday, Jan 21: Petco Golden (noon-4p)
Saturday, Jan 28: Petco Belmar (in the old Villa Italia area) (noon-4p)

Chad, Tara and Astyn (formerly Butterscotch)

Butterscotch is one of those lucky rescue dogs that never made it onto the RMCR Web site.  On the day that she was surrendered by her former owners, she went to an adoption event in Colorado Springs.  Chad and Tara happened to walk by and noticed her.  After talking it over, they decided that they would like to give her a new home.  They submitted an application and after it was processed, they welcomed her into their home and are now calling her Astyn.  Tara wrote to say that she fits right in to the home and that she really wanted to play with the resident cat.  At first, the cat wasn’t so crazy about having a canine sister, she was getting braver and we assume that by now they’re good pals!

Missy, a Cocker mix, arrived in the Rescue a scared, distrusting and defensive dog who had known life only as a too-small crate in the basement. After four months with RMCR, she had blossomed into a playful, happy, confident little girl who loved to be with her people. Nancy was looking for a new companion after losing her beloved Cocker, Copper, and expressed an interest in Missy. When Missy showed up to the adoption event, looking super cute after a trip to the groomer, Nancy fell in love! Missy’s foster mom knew it was a good match when Missy curled up next to Nancy after a few minutes with her, and then saw Missy trot off happily with Nancy to her new life. We wish Nancy and Missy all the best!!

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.

RMCR was pleased to be a part of Brighton Culture Fest on June 5, 2010.  Kathryn, Glenda and Noel were there with Cockers Harry, Cassie and Alpine.  There was lots of traffic and several folks expressed interest in adopting, volunteering and fostering dogs.  It was a warm afternoon and the booth next door had a big fan that was blowing a nice cool mist, so Alpine figured it out and planted himself in front of it for several hours. At one point, he laid facing the fan with his nose only about 6-12″ from the fan!  Our thanks to the City of Brighton for inviting us to participate!  See you next year??

Saturday, May 22 - 2 events:

Botanic Gardens Bow Wow Adoption Event from 9a-1p, 909 York Street, Denver, CO, Top of the new parking garage! 

Petco at Southlands Mall from 9a-4p, E470 and Smoky Hill Road in Aurora 

Sunday, May 23:

Petco in Golden, 12n-4p, 17132 West Colfax

Memorial weekend (May 29-31), no events planned!!!! 

Saturday, June 5 –  3 events:

Petco in Highlands Ranch, 11a-4p, Highlands Ranch Boulevard and Lucent Boulevard. 

Linnea Memorial Pet Walk and Adopt-a-thon, 8a-12p, Spring Canyon Community Park, Ft. Collins. 

Brighton Culture Fest, 10a-5p, Downtown Brighton. For more information, click here. 

Saturday, June 12

Petco at Southlands Mall, 11a-4p (note new hours), E470 and Smoky Hill, Aurora. 

Sunday, June 13

Old Pearl Street Adoption Fair, 9a-1p, 1500 block of Old Pearl Street in Denver (south of I-25) 

Saturday, June 19

Petco at Park Meadows, 11a-4p , County Line Road and Chester Street, north of Park Meadows Mall.

Sunday, June 20

Petco in Golden, 12n-4p, 17132 West Colfax

We hope to see you at one or more of these events.  If you need more information, or are interested in helping us at any of these events, call us at 303-617-1939 or email us.

Earlier this year, RMCR announced that we would be attending an adoption event at Wilmore Nursery every third Saturday of the month.  As it turns out, the adoption events at Wilmore fluctuate and are not consistently every third Saturday and the schedule often conflicts with commitments we have with other events.

Consequently, we’ve agreed to extend our relationship with Petco.  The Petco store at Park Meadows has invited us to be present every third Saturday of the month at their location.  Our standing monthly adoption events at Petco are as follows:
First Saturday – Petco – Highlands Ranch, 1265 Sgt Jon Stiles Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129, 303-346-0471
Second Saturday – Petco – Southlands, 24101 East Orchard Road Suite C, Aurora, CO 80016, 303-627-5710
Third Saturday – Petco – Park Meadows, 9425 East County Line Road, Englewood, CO 80112, 303-708-0616

We will be at each of these events from 9:00am until 4:00pm, either inside or outside depending on the weather.  We invite all interested parties to stop by and visit.  We also encourage previous adopters to bring their dogs for a visit so that we can catch up on how they are doing in their fabulous new lives!

In addtion to these regularly scheduled events, we will also have a second team that will attend other special events such as the Pearl Street Fair as we are invited.  Please check back often to see when these additional events will be held.

Tess with Michelle and her new family

Tess came to us from an Amish puppy mill outside Independence, MO where she was kept in a cramped cage and bred as frequently as possible during her four years of life. Luckily, the breeder decided to get out of the business of Cocker Spaniels, which is how she came to Colorado and found a forever home. She had been with us for about a week and was at a Petco adoption event when Michelle and her daughter saw her fresh from the groomer. Tess is just a love bug, which is amazing considering her initial four years of life, so she quickly won the hearts of her admirers. Was it a just coincidence that Michelle just happened to go to that particular Petco on that particular day just as Tess got out of the grooming salon or was it destiny? Judging by the happy faces in the picture, it’s a happy tale no matter how it came about! We’re just thrilled that another precious Cocker was saved from a lifetime of abuse at the hands of a puppy miller and given a fresh start with a loving family in a forever home.

Beatrix and Don with Sammy and Nixie

Don and Beatrix were looking for a companion for nine year old Sammy when they stumbled across our web site.   They asked about a couple of the pups, but decided that Nixie would be the best fit.  They came to visit him at one of the Petco adoption events and they only had to look at him to know he was the right one.  Sammy seemed to agree.  Nixie settled right in, even falling asleep on Don’s lap as they drove home that afternoon.   Sammy is teaching Nixie how to fetch and play with toys.  All in all, we think he’s going to have a good life!  Way to go, Nixie!