Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Kesha

Kesha is a four year old black and white female Cocker Spaniel that is being surrendered by her owner.  Kesha has decided that she wants to be the boss and does not get along with the other dogs in the home – a toy Poodle and a Cockapoo.  Aside from her aggression towards these other dogs, she’s very sweet and loveable and enjoys cuddling with her owner.  Currently, Kesha is in a foster home with another Cocker Spaniel and they get along just fine.  Perhaps it’s just the smaller dogs that she wants to rule!

Kesha is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccines with the next round due in 2011 and the rabies towards the end of 2010.  She is house and crate trained.  She does cry for attention, but is satisfied when she’s acknowledged.  She’s had ear infections in the past, so care will need to be given to keep these under control.  She’s very gentle around children two and up, however we don’t know about cats.

If you are interested in meeting Kesha, please complete an online adoption application.

Biscuit

Biscuit is a four year old who male black and white Cocker Spaniel that could be Sissy’s long lost brother since they look so much alike..  He will bark when he want out, or to play or to eat  He is full of life, wanting to be the center of attention.  He will do well in a home with a strong leader that will reinforce his training and let him know that people are his best friends. 

Biscuit is up-to-date on his vaccinations, is neutered and micro-chipped.  He is fine around other dogs and should be fine with children of all ages.  If you are interested in meeting Biscuit, please fill out an online adoption application.

Sissy

Sissy is a rambunctious six year old black and white Cocker Spaniel with a full mask over her eyes.  She loves to eat and play with the cats but adores going on walks and rides in the car. She also likes to play with her cousin Biscuit.  In reality, they probably aren’t related at all, but they look the same and came in to rescue together!

Sissy is is up-to-date on her vaccinations, is neutered and micro-chipped.  She is fine around other dogs and should be fine with children of all ages.  If you are interested in meeting Sissy, please fill out an online adoption application.

Squash

We think Squash was so named because of his coloring.  He a three year old golden/red sweetheart who is a taller Cocker boy.  He is a total lover and adores having his tummy rubbed!  He know sit, come, off, down, and cookie, and we’re working on wait.  He let us bathe him in the sink, use clippers on him, and trim his feet, so he should be fine at the groomer.  He is neutered, up to date on his shots, and microchipped.  Squash likes chasing balls, but hasn’t figured out how to bring them back yet!  He gets along well with his foster mom’s cats and the other dogs, and he spends all his time at her feet or on her lap.  Squash is crate trained and house trained and waiting here patiently for his forever home.

If you are interested in meeting Squash please fill out an online adoption application.

Lady

Lady is a lively, agile, and affectionate Velcro Cocker.  Lady is a four year old  darling who was owned by a backyard breeder in Missouri.  She’s been neutered, so those days are behind her! She stays close to her foster mama and loves being petted all over.  She is a dainty, pretty little thing who is very thin right now–nothing that lots of food can’t fix, and she’s getting plenty!  Lady’s right eye was damaged before she came into foster care, so we’re having it removed soon.  It will be neatly closed, so it will look like she’s winking at you all the time.  Unlike the way people respond to such things, she doesn’t know she has a problem!  She gets around perfectly well up and down stairs, around the yard, and every place all the other dogs go–and at the same speed.  Lady is perfectly house-trained, only chews on her own toys, and loves romping with the other dogs.  She has shown no separation anxiety at all.  Lady has had free run of her foster home, and she even gets along with the cats.  She knows sit and come, and we’re working on some other commands.  Meet her once and she will steal your heart!

Lady is up-to-date on her vaccinations and micro-chipped.  She should be fine with children of all ages.  If you are interested in meeting Lady, please fill out an online adoption application.

Sassy

Sassy is a four year old black and brown female Cocker Spaniel that was a puppy mill mother that her current owners adopted from the Humane Society last February.  She displays some typical traits of puppy mill mothers that will take patience and training to overcome.  Along with the fact that there’s a new baby on the way, the owners feel that this new obligation will take time away from working with Sassy’s training and is looking for someone willing to give her the attention she deserves.

Sassy is crate trained and enjoys nesting in her crate.  Due to her history, she has some house training issues that are resolved by using the crate.  She is doing well on the lead, especially with the help of a gentle leader.  She absolutely LOVES to play ball and is awesome at bringing it back and never seems to tire of the game.  She gets along with other dogs, but we don’t know about cats.  She should be fine  with older children, but we would caution aginst toddlers just in case.

Sassy is spayed and up to date on her vaccinations.  She’s super sweet and healthy, so if you are interested in meeting her or would like additional information, please complete an online adoption application.

Colorado Springs Pet Expo 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.

Pistol

Pistol is a five year old male Cocker Spaniel that is being surrendered by his owner.  They recently took him in when his original owner experienced some hardships, but it seems that he is not getting along with the resident Jack Russell even though he grew up with other dogs and got along with them very well.  He is very sweet with a great personality and would do well with another dog companion.

Pistol loves playing ball and going outside. He also enjoys walks. He will lay next to his owners on the floor.  Although he is house trained, he does have some issues with marking, but he is not yet neutered.  Once neutered, that should resolve some of those issues and training in that area will also help.  He’s still young enough to change those behaviors.

Pistol will be micro-chipped, neutered, and up to date on all of his vaccinations prior to being adopted.  If you are interested in meeting him, please complete an online adoption application.

Ace Has A New Home

Ace with Sean, Deb and Allison

Sean, Deb and Allison were looking for their first family dog when they saw Ace at one of our adoption events. He’s a friendly boy who loves people, but there were other dogs they wanted to see as well so they held off for another week and visited him again at a another Petco adoption event. It was a hard choice to make since a couple of dogs caught their attention, but after talking it over at lunch, they came back and announced Ace was the one! Deb and Allison sat on the floor and Ace immediately jumped into their laps and snuggled. He had adopted them as well!

Join us at Tagawa Gardens

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.