Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

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 has an adoption application pending!!

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.

Maddie and Flag

Maddie and Flag are nine year old Cocker Spaniel friends that recently lost their owner and are looking for a new home.  They’ve lived together their entire lives and really would like to find a new home together.  Maddie is a black female and Flag is a black and white male.

Both of these wonderful kids have been altered and are up to date on their vaccinations which will be due in June 2010 except for rabies which will not be due until June of 2011.  Both dogs are good with other animals, but would prefer all of your attention if possible!  They are house trained and are in good health.

Maddie and Flag’s former owner had her own home-based business and was at home with them a lot, so they are used to having someone around.  Currently they spend 5-6 hours unsupervised and are fine.  The best home situation for them would be to stay together wiht owners that either work part-time, have a home-based business, or are retired.  They would really like a nice fenced yard so that they can get out and investigate.  We recommend a home without young children since they’ve never lived in that environment.

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

Jojo

Jojo is a courtesy cross post for another rescue group.  If you are interested in her,  please use the contact information at the bottom of this post.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Cocker Spaniel Mixed
Dog

PET NAME:  “JOJO”
Status: Adoptable
Size: S Age: Young Gender: F
11-09-016

This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered
Notes:
11-11-09: Pets just don’t come any more special than JOJO! JOJO is a lovely little girl, approximately 1 year of age. JoJo is a petite framed (18-19#), beautiful black and white parti Cocker/Cavalier (we think) kid, who absolutely loves to be the center of attention and love. This baby doll is a ‘love sponge’. She will follow your every footstep to stay by your side and be immediately in your lap when you sit. JoJo gets along wonderful with other dogs, but her main priority is her human companion. JoJo is spayed, and current on all vaccines. JoJo is crate trained, and quite solid with her house training. 

Call us or email us today to visit about adopting JoJo! rockinpaw@cableone.net or (620) 340-2749

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ADOPTION FEE: $225 (All services inclusive) Adoptions out-of-the-state of Kansas require a $35 transportation/health certificate fee.

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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 often 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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Jasper’s Happy Tale

Ron and Jasper

Ron is a very experienced Cocker owner with more than 30 years under his belt, so he knew exactly what he wanted when he saw Jasper’s picture and read his bio. Jasper has his dad’s full attention since he is an only dog and Ron is fortunate enough to be home a majority of the time. Just two guys hanging out and sharing life together…what more could a dog ask? We are very pleased that they found each other and made an immediate connection for life!

Beverly

Beverly is a lively and affectionate little black and white Cocker with striking markings. She is a rescued puppy mill mama, and has recently been spayed.   Beverly is fully house-trained and can be left loose alone in the house without incident.

Beverly has shown absolutely no aggression toward people or other animals, even under trying circumstances. She has all her shots, her teeth have been cleaned, and she is almost fully recovered from the ear mite infestation she arrived with.

Because she is blind, Beverly is timid at first, but that doesn’t slow her down for long! She immediately memorized the layout of the house and yard, and now runs around with great confidence. She loves romping with the other dogs, being petted, held in a lap, and exploring the yard.  She’s a loving little darling, looking for her forever home.

Because of her sight limitations, we will not adopt Beverly to a home with toddlers. She won’t be able to dodge them and they won’t be able to remember that she can’t see.

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

Bess

Bess is a lively and affectionate little black and white Cocker with striking markings. She is a rescued puppy mill mama, and has recently been spayed. Bess is fully house-trained and can be left loose alone in the house without incident.

Bess has shown absolutely no aggression toward people or other animals, even under trying circumstances. She has all her shots, her teeth have been cleaned, and she is almost fully recovered from the ear mite infestation she arrived with.

Because she is blind, Bess is timid at first, but that doesn’t slow her down for long! She immediately memorized the layout of the house and yard, and now runs around with great confidence. She loves romping with the other dogs, being petted, held in a lap, and exploring the yard. She’s a loving little darling, looking for her forever home.

Because of her sight limitations, we will not adopt Bess to a home with toddlers. She won’t be able to dodge them and they won’t be able to remember that she can’t see.

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

Blanche

This is Blanche.  She is one of three special girls that came to us from Kansas in early November.  Blanche is approximately a year and a half old and spent those years in a mill producing puppies.  Blanche, along with her sisters, has unique markings and the breeder was attempting to take advantage of these unusual and striking patterns.  Unfortunately, this type of inbreeding often leads to other genetic defects.  You see, Blanche is sight impaired (but please don’t tell her -she doesn’t know she’s different).

Since Blanche arrived in foster care in Colorado, she has blossomed from a scared, withdrawn dog into a happy and confident one and is beginning to enjoy life.  She even seemed to enjoy the recent snowfall, wagging her tail and almost smiling!  She finds her way around using other senses such as scent and feel.  She’s learned quickly where stationary objects are located and remembers to avoid them.  Unfortunately, moving targets, such as people and other animals still present a small issue, but at least the other dogs are tolerant of minor indiscretions.  She has even learned to go to the door to be let out.  She gets along with the other dogs in the foster home and has no interest in cats. 

Blanche has learned to go up and down the stairs to the second floor of her foster home. She senses when the rest have done that and will not be left behind. She is eager to wag her tail when she senses a person in order to get a pat and jumps on them to make sure that the person doesn’t miss her need. She is just a happy, adventurous delight. And no trouble at all.

Blanche  will receive dental care to compensate for the neglect that she endured as a breeder dog.  She will also be spayed and will be up to date on her vaccinations.  She will be a stellar companion for someone who is willing to overlook her sight issue.  All she wants is for someone to love and take care of her.

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