This is Gidget!! Isn’t she cute?! Look at that freckled little face! She was abandoned by her owners, and ended up in the Rawlins WY shelter, where she spent two long months. She arrived at the shelter dirty, matted and scared, with ear and eye infections. She was shaved down and bathed, and got some medicine for her ears, and after two months an awesome volunteer there made it his mission to get her into a rescue. And that’s how she came to RMCR!
Gidget settled right into her foster home, and got along with her foster Cocker brother immediately. She is very curious and affectionate and loves to be near you to see what you are doing. She is playful and loves her squeaky ball and nylabones. She naturally thinks that anything you are eating, she should get to eat too and will stare at you with starving puppy eyes. She rides fairly well in the car and walks very nicely on a leash. She knows come and sit and is learning “get down” (off the furniture, etc). She is housetrained but still getting used to a schedule after being in the shelter for so long. We don’t know how she is with cats.
She has been spayed and had her teeth cleaned. She is up to date on all her vaccinations and tested negative for heartworm. She weighs 24 pounds, and her shaved coat is becoming soft and healthy once again. She will be undergoing surgery for a cherry eye, (prolapsed eyelid) but this does not affect her vision and should heal just fine. RMCR will also microchip her. Since she was abandoned, we don’t know exactly how old she is, but we estimate approximately nine or ten years old, based on her health and activeness. Even at nine or ten years, she does not act like an ‘old dog’—she is feisty and perky! Cockers live fourteen to sixteen years on average, and she has many years left to play and go for walks and be your very best friend!
If you are interested in meeting Gidget, please make sure you have completed an online adoption application.
March 9, 2012
Update on Gidget McGidgerson!! Since coming into the Rescue, Gidget has gone to the vet and been on medication for the inflammation of her cherry eye. The inflammation has resolved, but due to having had a cherry eye her whole life, she has permanent dry eye. She will require one prescription eye drop twice daily for life. These drops are about $25 a month, available online. Surgery to repair her cherry eye will not fix her dry eye and has a high rate of failure, so we have decided not to subject to her that unnecessary procedure. Her vision is very good and her eye doesn’t bother her. After about a week in her foster home, Gidget remembered what it is like to live in a house instead of a shelter kennel, and has had no more potty accidents in the house! She is good for about 8-9 hours loose in the house (no doggie door!). She loves to watch the fish, go for walks, steal her foster Cocker brother’s ball, and make us laugh with her antics. She gives kisses and cuddles and is a wonderful little dog full of life and pep. Gidget wants to be your best friend!
Posted 3 months, 1 week ago at 11:23 am. Add a comment
Abby is a ten year old owner surrender in the Denver metro area that is looking for a new home. Changes in family dynamics, financial issues and allergies are forcing the family to look for a new home for this cutie in her senior years.
Abby is spayed, crate trained, house trained, and leash trained. The rescue will ensure that she is up to date on her vaccinations and will microchip her for you. She has had obedience and home training and knows several commands. Abby would make a great companion for a family without young children.
If you are interested in meeting Abby, please make sure you’ve completed an online adoption application.
Posted 3 months, 1 week ago at 12:57 pm. Add a comment
Harley Henry Allen is an nine year old tan and white parti-colored male Cocker Spaniel. His owner is surrendering him due to health reasons and hopes that someone will give Harley the home he deserves!
Harley loves to run and, before his owner got sick, would go for walks with him every day. They went fishing together and even went hunting. Because of his hunting experience, he’s not scared of loud noises like firecrackers or thunder! He’s great with kids and other pets. He has been known to jump short fences, so his new owner will need to have at least a 6 foot fence. He’s not a big barker, but will join in if other dogs get him going. He’s good with the groomer, is neutered, house trained and up to date on his vaccinations.
If you would like to meet Harley, please complete an online adoption application.
Posted 3 months, 2 weeks ago at 3:45 pm. Add a comment
Lindy and Laci
Hello! My name was Sophia but it’s Laci now, though for some reason my nickname is “snickel fritz” and I want to tell you about how I found my forever home.
My new Mum and Dad had a little cocker spaniel called Lola who they loved very much, but sadly she passed away. They missed her so much that when they saw how pretty I was, they fell in love with my beautiful eyes and wanted to give me a home. When we met, I was on my best behaviour, and lets be honest, how could anyone resist me? Before I knew it, I was in the car on my way to a new home.
Because of my allergies I have some new food and some lotion to help stop the itching, so I am very happy.
My favourite toy is a fluffy duck that squeaks, I just love chasing it. I also love my walks to the park and am even getting used to being near other dogs.
Tomorrow is exciting as my brother Ryan is coming over to see me again, he just loves my ears. I’m such a happy girl now, I am very loved and my tail hasn’t stopped wagging. Thank you Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue for helping me find my new family.
Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 7:33 am. Add a comment
Buffy has several applications in progress. You may still submit an application with the understanding that he may not be available.
This precious little one year old came to us from Trinidad CO where he was surrendered to an animal control officer. He was terrified to come out of his crate when he arrived in Denver, but was eventually coaxed out with a tasty hot dog! Soon he was rolling over for tummy rubs as he traveled to his foster mom’s house.
Buffy is mostly white with a few tan spots and some freckles on his adorable nose. He has perfect Cocker confirmations and seems to be house trained. His foster mom said that so far there have been no accidents. He gets along well with the two alpha females in the foster home and with the resident cat. We can’t think of any reason he wouldn’t be the perfect addition to any home.
He is up to date on his vaccinations and is scheduled to be neutered shortly. While he’s under anesthesia, we’ll take the opportunity to have the tartar that has accumulated on his teeth taken off. Then we will microchip him for his future owner.
If you are interested in meeting this wonderful guy, please make sure you’ve completed an online adoption application.
Posted 3 months, 3 weeks ago at 9:31 am. Add a comment
Chrysy (short for Chrysanthemum) is almost eight years old and is finding herself looking for a new home. Her owner, who has had her since she was a puppy, has had to move into senior housing. The transition from a house with a big yard to a small apartment has been difficult on Chrysy. She’s black and white and weighs around 29 pounds.
Chrysy is spayed and fully vetted. She had a lumpectomy about five years ago, but has not had a recurrence. She is crate trained and leash trained, but does pull a bit. She’s initially a bit wary of other dogs, but warms up quickly. She enjoys attention from humans and prefers to be close by, sometimes even resting her head on her owner’s feet. She is a lovey lap baby. She loves playing with her stuffed toys, especially when someone with thrown them so that she can retrieve. She is a very gentle play pal.
Chrysy sounds like the perfect dog for a quiet home, preferably without very young children. Chrysy’s temporary home before coming to us had 2 cats and she did very well with them, if anything, they teased her. She is a very sweet lady and would love to be your lap warmer. Chrysy has the heart of a youngster and loves to play with you and her stuffed toy. She loves to ”puppy purr” at her toys when you try and get it from her. She is also adept at managing a dog door as well and is a pretty quite little lady exccept when she wants to eat and then those sad eyes and tiny whimper tells you its time. Chrysy will make the perfect loving lap baby for some lucky family.
If you are interested in meeting Chrysy, please make sure you’ve completed an online adoption application.
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago at 2:04 pm. Add a comment
My name is JoJo and I am a seven year old white and tan neutered male Cocker Spaniel. While I am a sweet dog, I have had a tough time last summer. I was in a city shelter for many months and wasn’t taken care of very well. I came out with bad skin issues, terribly matted hair and was really unsure of people. I also was terribly stiff from spending too much time in a small enclosure.
Since I have been with my foster family, I am doing much better. I got a hair cut, my skin is MUCH better, my hair is soft and I am starting to trust people again. I love to have my foster dad’s attention. I cuddle and love to be petted. I am not a big kisser, but you can tell from the way I look at you I love you. I am even starting to get some of the flexibility back as my fosters have had me on a diet with a lot of glucosamine.
I am good with other dogs, although I don’t like someone trying to dominate me. I would probably be better around adults as I do have a tendency to be a bit nippy when I don’t like what is going on. I don’t like having my eyes cleaned and I HATE getting groomed!! My Foster dad had to be there the entire time comforting and speaking softly to me. Maybe I’ll get used to it!
Jojo is up to date on his vaccinations and is microchipped. If you are interested in meeting him, please make sure you’ve completed an online adoption application.
Posted 4 months, 1 week ago at 8:23 am. Add a comment
Celia, Dominique, Jasmine and Grant with Ian
Little Ian had been returned to the shelter twice – simply for being a puppy! Some people just don’t understand the energy of a seven month old! Celia saw him on our web site and knew he was the one for her family. Here’s Celia, Dominique, Jasmine and Grant with Ian in his new home. We hope they will be very happy together. From the looks of it, they’re off to a good start.
Posted 5 months ago at 7:59 am. Add a comment
Aspen has a pending adoption application! You can still apply with the understanding that she may not be available.
This little cutie’s name is Aspen. She’s a Cockapoo and is around four and a half years old and weighs around 20 pounds. She is an owner surrender due to the fact that there have been changes in family dynamics and she’s not getting the attention she deserves.
Her owner thinks she would be best with a couple or single person who can devote their undivided love and time to her. She is a sweet gentle dog, in excellent health, is house trained, crate trained, has lots of energy, loves walks, and is good with other dogs and children. She is very social, wags her tail constantly, does well at the kennel and loves to ride in car. She is spayed, and up to date on her vaccinations until March of 2012. She is quite athletic and loves to run in the back yard.
If you are interested in meeting Aspen, please make sure you’ve completed an online adoption application.
Posted 5 months ago at 12:57 pm. Add a comment
Guthrie has pending adoption applications! You can still apply with the understanding that he may not be available.
My foster parents call me Guthrie the Wonder Dog. They told me that wonder means, “A feeling of surprise mingled with admiration, caused by something beautiful, unexpected, or inexplicable.” You see, when they first met me, I had no story to tell them so they wondered what kind of boy I would be. All they knew was that I ended up in a Salt Lake City shelter completely matted and very afraid. They were surprised after only one night with them, the fear was gone. They were overcome with a feeling of wonder as a beautiful soul came back to life in me.
You couldn’t ask for a better dog to join your family, really. I am loving and playful. I am young and handsome. I get along with all other four-legged friends whether feline or canine. Like most young and active pups, I probably shouldn’t be in a home with very young children quite yet, but I think I would enjoy playing with older kids. I love to play fetch and with balls in general. I really enjoy my toys and know the difference between your treasures and my own. Walks and playing outdoors are my favorite. Being outside with my people is the best time of day (well, besides meal time)! I am a good boy and I listen well. I’m very house-trained and know a few basic commands. My foster parents predict I will know more by the time you get me (I’m very smart, too!).
Although I can’t tell you about my past, it has had an impact on me. While I am a happy boy when I am with my family, I can still get scared around strangers (especially at the doctor’s office!). I really need to find a loving family that can help me feel secure for the rest of my life. I would do best in a home that has someone who knows how to be the pack leader and can show me the ropes in trusting all humankind again.
There’s this guy that shares my name. You may have heard of him – Woody Guthrie? Well, he said this really great thing that rings true to me. “All at once, no matter what has happened to you, you are building a brand new world again, based and built on the mistakes, the wreck, the hard luck and trouble of the old one.” I’ve definitely had some hard luck in my short life, but I know it was all just to get me here to this rescue so I could meet you. While I can’t tell you much about my past, I know I’m ready to start building my brand new world with a family that will love me forever. Are you ready to fill your life with some wonder? Then, hurry and fill out an online adoption application for Guthrie the Wonder Dog!
Guthrie is around two years old, up to date on his vaccinations, is neutered and will be microchipped for his new owner!
Posted 5 months ago at 12:46 pm. Add a comment
