Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Coco’s Happy Tale

Carol and Coco

Coco is another of our sweet Cocker Spaniels that never made it onto the Web site.  Word of mouth led her to Carol before we could even post her.  Coco came to us from a local shelter and she needed to be spayed and groomed before we could get photos of her to post to our Web site.  Her foster mom had heard that Carol was looking to find a new companion after her beloved Brooke had passed away from cancer.  So, a meeting was arranged and that was that!  Carol has a new companion and Coco has a new forever home!  All is well in their world.

Lady

Here is our sweet little Lady. This eight-year-old came to us from one of the local shelters. She was deemed unadoptable because she had mammary tumors and a cataract in one eye. The shelter gave us less than 48 hours to decide if we would take her into rescue. We did and we’re so very happy with our decision!

She has been through an awful lot in the last month or two: two separate surgeries to spay her, remove multiple adenocarcinomas, bladder stones, and a fatty tumor. The lymph nodes were tested after the first surgery and we were delighted to find that the cancer had not spread beyond the mammary glands, the affected ones of which have now been removed. There is every reason to believe that she will recover completely, and little reason to believe that these particular problems will recur, though she may need to be checked for bladder infections occasionally if the symptoms recur. Treatment is fairly easy and inexpensive, usually requiring only antibiotics. She has a cataract in one eye limiting her vision on that side, but she doesn’t find it to be a problem, and she is slightly hard of hearing. Through it all, she has been the sweetest, best-trained dog in the world–even right after her first surgery, she insisted on tottering to the potty pad to relieve herself, and has since pottied exclusively outside. She is currently on antibiotics and a special diet, though she will return to eating regular food within a few weeks. 

Lady certainly lives up to her name–she is a very polite and affectionate dog, quiet and friendly. Lady spends her evenings with her head on her foster mama’s foot and is always ready to be petted. She gets along well with other dogs and children, though she does tend to chase the cats a bit–more out of curiosity than anything, it seems. The person that adopts her will get a calm, loving, adorable, sweet little friend, and she will get the loving home she so richly deserves. She walks well on a leash, and knows sit, come, no, and down. She has all of her vaccinations and will be microchipped for her new owner. 

If you interested in meeting Lady, please make sure you’ve completed an online adoption application.

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Joe

Joe is a sweet, affectionate, buff-and-white, male American Cocker Spaniel.  We estimate his age to be approximately 3-4 years old.

Joe was surrendered to the shelter in Phoenix and is coming to RMCR.  He is not excessively energetic; however, he loves romping in the yard with other dogs and tries to play cats. He plays well with children as young as 5-years-old. He’s a little shy at first and somewhat insecure until he gets to know someone new, but once he warms up he is just a lover who enjoys people’s attention. He loves to play with balls and squeaky toys and he is learning tug-of-war with the other dogs. As you can see by his pictures, he loves rawhide chewies, also!

Joe does have issues with men initially, but he can be sweet talked with gentle voices, petting and yummy treats. He warms up quickly and should not have any problems after an initial adjustment period.

He is house-trained and crate-trained and uses the crate voluntarily. At night he is loose in the house and does not have any accidents. This very gentle boy is learning his basic commands such as ‘sit’ and ‘come’, but only ‘come’ is solid at this point. He has not shown any resource guarding issues; his foster mom can take away his food or chew toy without incident. He is neutered and up-to-date on his shots, so he’s ready for his new forever home! If you are willing to work with him and socialize him to strangers, he will be a wonderful best friend for you!

If you are interested in meeting Joe, please make sure you have completed and online adoption application.

Maggie (6 year old white/tan)

Meet Maggie!  She is a six year old buff and white female Cocker Spaniel from Colorado Springs.  Her mom is having to relocate and can’t take Maggie with her, so she’s looking for a new home.

Maggie is spayed and is up to date on her vaccines (Rabies due 01/12 and others 12/11).  Maggie is prone to ear infections, but her current diet seems to be helping keep those under control.  She gets along well with other dogs and has proven to be trusted alone in the home, roaming freely for extended periods of time.  She is house trained, but not crate trained.  She’s good with children as long as they don’t pull on her ears.  She knows basic commands and will shake or give you a high five.

If you are interested in meeting Maggie, please make sure you’ve completed an onlne adoption applcation.

Doodle

Doodle is a lively, affectionate and intelligent 8-10 month old female Cocker Spaniel.  She crates well and gets along great with other dogs.  Doodle sometimes chases the cats, but in a playful way.  She knows sit, come, cookie, and off, and we’re working on wait right now.  She is mostly house-trained, but still has the occasional accident–nothing that consistent training won’t fix.  She loves to give kisses and cuddle, and is always at her foster mom’s feet.  This adorable little girl loves her toys, especially her rawhide chewie.  Doodle has been spayed, has all her shots, and is microchipped.  If you’re looking for a lively dog who gives endless affection, this is the dog for you!

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

Jax

Jax is a five-month old puppy, white/buff with some brown spots who will
melt your heart.  Weighing in at only 10 pounds, he’s a ball of energy who
loves to be pet behind the ears, on his tummy, sits on his foster mom’s lap,
and loves to chew his new toys.  In return, he gives her kisses and will
have a ‘nap attack’ when he runs out of energy any time during the day.  He
is crate trained and sleeps in his crate at night and during the day for
naps.  Socially, he has adapted well to his foster brothers and sister and
is a friendly little guy.  He knows the basic commends such as ‘down’ and
‘stay’ and has basic understanding of potty skills.  He has had a few
accidents in the house, but we think this is due to excitement.  He has a
good appetite, which is good because he could stand to put on a few pounds!
He is very loving to his foster parents and foster dog siblings, but also
understands to keep his distance if warned.  He is very socially
intelligent.  He has past experience with chew bones and toys and entertains
himself well which is amazing for a five-month old puppy.  We have limited
knowledge of his leash training, but he appears to be comfortable on a
leash.

Jax is up to date on all of his vaccinations but will need to be neutered  and microchipped before being adopted.  If you are interested in meeting Jax, please complete an online adoption application.

Lucky P

Lucky is a wonderful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel/Cocker Spaniel mix that came to us from an owner surrender situation.  The husband was a work-at-home dad and spent a great deal of time with the dogs.  He passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and now the wife doesn’t have the same luxury of staying home with the dogs.  In order for them to get the attention that they were used to, she has asked us to help find a new home.

Lucky is a very loving and lively little guy.  At a recent adoption event, the tried to protect us all from the larger dogs!  He gives kisses freely and is a joy to be around.  He is house trained, does well on a leash and is up to date on vaccinations.  He is also micro chipped.  He came into rescue with a female partner named Lucy, but does not seem dependent on her.  He does well around kids of all ages and smaller dogs.  We’re not sure about cats.

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

Harley Henry’s Happy Tale

Rod and Harley Henry

Normally, our Happy Tales are about rescued dogs that find new forever homes, however we had to make an exception when it came to Harley Henry.  Harley’s owner, Rod, was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis several years ago and is now in a wheel chair.  Rod was facing a move into an assisted living situation that would not allow dogs, so he contacted RMCR to help place Harley into a new home.  Harley never really assimilated into life at his foster mom’s home.  He moped around and looked out the window, hoping that Rod would show up to get him.  On weekends when he went to adoption events, he stuck close to the male volunteers, following them wherever they went and sitting in their laps. Then Rod called – he’d found an assisted living complex that allowed dogs and asked if he could take Harley back!  As you can see, the reunion was touching.  Harley knew within three miles of home that he was on his way back and was standing in the window looking for his house.  All of us at RMCR fell in love with Harley and we are so pleased that he could be reunited with Rod.  Best wishes for a long and happy life, gentlemen!

Morgan

This is Morgan, he is a happy puppy – bouncy and curious. Once or twice a day, he THROWS himself on your lap and holds really still. You’re supposed to know that he is allowing you time to pet him before he goes off to his next adventure – very generous of him and his crowded schedule. When he sleeps, he SLEEPS; when he plays, he PLAYS; when he sleeps, he SLEEPS! When he chews his toys, he’s very dedicated, so get tough toys! He loves to chase flying insects and most of the time, he catches them. When he finishes an activity, he flops down to contemplate what’s next.

Morgan is a very energetic puppy. Although he’s not been around children, perhaps school-age kids could match his energy. We wouldn’t recommend a home with cats. He is very self-confident, so he would love to learn fancy tricks, If you want a friend and companion, look no farther!

Morgan is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, and is micro-chipped.

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

Marley

Marley is a very affectionate and lively little one and a half year old boy. He loves chasing balls and squirrels and snuggling on laps. He knows sit, off, move, and come–and of course, cookie! He plays very well with the other dogs, shows no resource guarding behavior, is completely house trained and crate trained, and has gotten along very well with the adults and children who have petted him at rescue events. Like many dogs, he loves to shred tissues, so we keep the box off the floor! He has all his vaccinations, is neutered and microchipped, and would love to shower you with puppy kisses in his forever home.

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