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.

Leeloo

Leeloo is an adorable mix of Chihuahua and probably Rat Terrier. We rescued her from a very crowded shelter so we have no idea how old she is, but she’s definitely full grown at a whopping seven pounds, and definitely young because she’s so energetic! She loves to play and run and likes to look for mischief (she definitely requires a fence), then when she’s tired she just wants to crawl up on your lap for a nap. She is very affectionate and sweet, and she’s submissive to other dogs but may be too much if you have an older dog in the house, which is the issue we are having. She got the hang of using a doggie door very quickly, and is now nearly accident free with the potty training, but we are still working on it.

We do not use a crate so assume she doesn’t have any crate training. And we don’t have cats or kids around so we can’t say how she is around them but she’s just generally friendly. She is spayed and micro-chipped, just had her teeth cleaned, a heartworm test, and all her vaccinations. She will make a great little lap dog and companion for somebody who has plenty of time to help her expend all that energy!

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

Jewels

Jewels is a courtesy cross-post for another rescue group.  If you are interested in Jewels, please use the contact information below.

 Hello! My name is Miss Jewels, and I am a 2 year old, spayed female American Cocker Spaniel princess! My shots are current and I am also heartworm negative. My foster mom says I am beautiful and sweet! I love my wigglebutt foster dog friends too! I am a little girl, only weighing in at 17 pounds. I’m looking for a loving family who will make a lifetime commitment to me. I promise to always give unconditional love, and do my very best to learn the house rules and be a good family companion! Call my foster mom today! 620-340-2749.

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ADOPTION FEE:  All services inclusive. Out-of-state adoption may require an additional fee for health certificates and transportation fees. *********************************************************************
NOTE: All applications are processed in the order received, but an adoption is made to the best application received for each of our animals. All applicants must provide a veterinary reference on the adoption application. Home visits occur prior to each adoption. Understand that the adoption fee is not for the purchase of a dog, but rather to cover the medical cost of all dogs in our care.
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Contact: Rockin’ Paw Rescue & Adoption Network, Inc.
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/KS205.html
Email: rockinpaw@cableone.net
Phone: 620-340-2749

Boots’ Happy Tale

Shirley and Boots

Shirley saw Boots on out web site and that was all it took.  She lives in Arizona and sent her daughter from Arvada over to look at him.  It was love at first site and Shirley took her daughters word for it!  Once the home check was coordinated, Shirley headed to Denver to meet her new pal.   Now both are back in Arizona and settled in comfortably.  Her daughter is more than willing to baby sit at any time.  Sounds like they have a wonderful set up!  Good luck, Boots.  Enjoy sunny Tucson!

Boots

Boots is a young Cocker mix – possiblya Cockapoo.  He’s black with white markings.

His foster mom says he cuts a rakish figure with his spats and crooked grin.  After the excitement wore down when he first got to her home, the other dogs decided to take a nap on the sofa.  Boots sat in the middle of the room and looked at each of them, walked over to each one and looked them in the face before giving a play bow and tried to get them excited.  When no one stirred, he bounced out of the room through the kitchen to the back yard then out the pet door to find maybe some opportunities there.   He is a determined lap sitter but he’ll squeeze between the back of the chair and your back if you already have an occupied lap.  He is learning “Come” and potties outdoors but he needs help with “Stay’.  He is sure that that is for dogs that are less imaginative than him. 

Boots is around 25 pounds and has a curly tail and infectious humor. He loves everybody.  H’e's neutered, up to date on vaccinations and micro-chipped.  He settles into a crate after a few minutes, but prefers to be free! 

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

Flag

Flag is a nine year old Cocker Spaniel that recently lost his owner and is looking for a new home.  He is a black and white male with a full tail and came into rescue with his best pal, Maddie.  He would like to be adopted with Maddie, but it is not necessary.

Flag is neutered and is up to date on his vaccinations which will be due in June 2010 except for rabies which will not be due until June of 2011.  Flag has issues with some other males and would prefer all of your attention if possible!  He seems to do fine with other females.  He is house trained and is in good health.

Flag’s former owner had her own home-based business and was at home with him a lot, so he is used to having someone around.  Currently he spends 5-6 hours unsupervised and is fine.  The best home situation for him would be with owners that either work part-time, have a home-based business, or are retired.  He would really like a nice fenced yard so that he can get out and investigate.  We recommend a home without young children since he’s never lived in that environment.  He has done fine with children at adoption events.

If you are interested in meeting Flag, please complete one of our online adoption applications.

Boots

Boots has an adoption application pending.

Boots is a picture perfect, black American Cocker Spaniel with a white streak that starts under his chin and ends on his chest. He also has a tiny bit of white on each foot, thus the name “Boots”. His adorable little face and head and big brown eyes are absolutely irresistable. Boots turned 3 years old at the end of December. His elderly owner found he had too much energy for her, so she surrendered him for a new home. 

He is very friendly and loves people, but he does not like cats and he can be “amorous” with small children, so he will be placed in a home without either cats or young children. 

Boots is house trained and crate trained, although he does not like the crate if his people are around and will fuss for awhile before settling down. He loves to sleep on the bed with his people and snuggle with them whenever possible. He also likes to sit on the driver’s lap while in the car. Boots wants to be the center of attention for his people and will growl a bit at other dogs who also want attention. This resource guarding behavior can be fixed through training, which his foster parents are working on. 

Boots has been neutered and had his teeth cleaned. He is up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. This fantastic little guy will not last long, so please submit your online adoption application immediately if you are interested in this boy.

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Freckles

Freckles is a small 11 year old female Cocker Spaniel that is in need of a new home.  She is currently in a home where the she is being left alone for too long and would really like someone to give her more attention.  Therefore, she is looking to find a new owner that will give her the attention she deserves.

Freckles is black and white and weighs around 18 pounds.  She is spayed and is house trained and leash trained.  She only barks when someone knocks on the door.  She gets along with other dogs and children, but we don’t know about cats.  She is not crate trained.  She will be up to date on her vaccinations prior to being adopted.

Since Cocker Spaniels can live up to 17 years, Freckles still has lots of life and love to give to some special person.  If you think that person is you and you would like to meet her, please complete on of our online adoption applications.