Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Heidi’s Happy Home

Barb and Mike with Katie and Heidi

Heidi came to us from Utah where this youngster was found as a matted messy stray. Her ears were so painfully infected that she didn’t want us to touch her head when we groomed her the first time. Heidi’s little head has a permanent tilt to it perhaps because of chronic ear infections; however, the infections are cleared up now and she is as healthy as they come. Mike and Barb fell in love with her pictures on our website and could hardly wait to add to her their family. Heidi adopted this wonderful couple and their dog, Katie, so she will have a fur-ever family of her own to love and kiss for many years to come.

Bella

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

This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered

Notes:

4-10-10: Pet ID# 04-10-046

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“Bellisimo” or “Bella” is my name! I am only 6 months old and have not had anyone want to take care of me yet! I was shifted from home to home as a small puppy and people just did not have any time for me. My foster mom wants to find someone who will take me to doggie obedience school, take me for walks on leash, and maybe even go play at a dog park! She says I’m beautiful and have lots of potential! I have been learning my house manners and doing very well. All of my shots are up-to-date and I’ve been dewormed too! I am getting spayed on April 13th, so I am ready and rearing to find my new home! ***********************************************************

(All services inclusive) Out of state adoptions may require an additional transportation fee. We provide transportation to the Denver Colorado area for adoptive homes.

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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 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.

Contact: Rockin’ Paw Rescue & Adoption Network, Inc.

Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/KS205.html

Email: rockinpaw@cableone.net

Phone: 620-340-2749

Puppies

Update:  Molly has an adoption application pending. 

These three darlings were born in January and are all looking for new homes.  There are two boys and one girl.  We are calling them Huey, Louie and Molly.

The little girl suffered trauma to one of her eyes and is currently recovering in a foster home with several medications.  We are seriously hoping that the medicines and some TLC will allow the eye to heal.  While she was under anesthesia for the repair work on her eye, we took the opportunity to have her spayed.  She has also had the vaccinations recommended for a puppy her age and has also been dewormed.

Neither boy has been altered yet.  Please see our policy for adopting puppies that are too young to be neutered on our Adoption Information page.  They boys have received their vaccinations and have been dewormed.

Due to their age, they are not yet house trained, however our foster parents will begin teaching them.  Successful house training will require that the adopter continues the training with consistency, taking them out often and giving lots of praise when the job is done.

If you are interested in meeting one (or more) of these little ones, please complete an online adoption application.  Very few people can resist an adorable Cocker Spaniel puppy, so these guys will be very popular.  Don’t wait!

Sugar

Sugar is around 5-6 months old and is a mix of Spaniel and some unknown breed.  She is approximately 20-25 pounds.

Sugar was given to some people from out of state that decided they didn’t want her after all.  She had been living outside under a mobile home when she was taken into rescue.  She’s very sweet and gets along with people and other dogs.  She’s a bit shy due to all of the fast changes in her short little life. 

Sugar is up to date on her vaccinations and has been treated for parasites.  She will need to be spayed and micro-chipped before going to a new forever home.  She is currently working on her house training skills.  This little girl is going to be a great companion for some lucky adopter!

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

Travi’s Fur-Ever Home

Chelsea with Larry and Mary

Travi, a former puppy mill dog was painfully shy and fearful when she arrived in Denver about a month ago. At her first Petco adoption event, this beauty spent the majority of the as far away from people as possible and faced the opposite direction so she wouldn’t have to look at anyone. Three weeks later she was at another Petco adoption event when she found Mary who cuddled her on her lap for quite some time. (Little did we know that Mary and Larry were there to inspect our volunteers to see what kind of a rescue we ran! We passed their test!!) Mary decided she would foster-to-adopt this shy girl. The first week was challenging with Travi being very fearful of the doors and not wanting her front feet to be touched, but she won Mary’s heart when she joined her in bed one night. Larry decided Travi’s new name should be Chelsea after the English soccer team; he even bought her a blue soccer jersey to wear when he takes her to the nearby soccer park! Chelsea is slowly becoming comfortable around her new parents who are doting on her just as she deserves. When we left their home, they were discussing sweaters and booties for Chelsea to wear when it snows! We think Chelsea picked a great fur-ever home.

Duffy

Duffy is a courtesy cross-post for another rescue organization.  Please use the contact information below if you are interested in him.

NAME:  DUFFY
Size: M Age: Adult Gender: M
1-10-031

This pet is: up to date with routine shots, already house trained, altered
Notes:
PET ID#: 1-10-031
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My name is Duffy, or Duffy Doodle oooh is what my foster mom calls me. I am about 5 years of age, housetrained, and extremely affectionate. I just got home from the vet hospital today from getting my heartworm disease treatment. I didn’t have a very good life before coming into rescue, but my foster mom tells me I will be a shining star now and some lucky family will love me for the rest of my life! I have one blue eye and one brown eye, which makes me special too! I get along great with the other foster dogs at my house, and I would love a home of my very own. I am a very quick learner and will work hard to earn your praise. I will have my clean bill of health from the doctor very soon so call Rockin’ Paw about me today! *********************************************************************
ADOPTION FEE: $175 (All services inclusive. Out-of-state adoptions require an additional $35 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 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. Contact: Rockin’ Paw Rescue & Adoption Network, Inc.
Website: http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/KS205.html
Email: rockinpaw@cableone.net
Phone: 620-340-2749

Jovi’s Happy Tale

Kathleen with Jovi and Kealy

New mom, Kathleen, says it best:

On the day Jovi arrived, I knew this was a good fit. Jovi ran around and around in the house, his rear end wiggling enthusiastically the whole time. Kealy, of course, was a little overwhelmed by all of Jovi’s energy that day, but they have now settled into a playful relationship. I opened the door to our backyard that day and Jovi galloped out, down the stairs, and proceeded to run in circles throughout the entire yard. There is a retaining wall in my back yard which is only about 3 feet high. It was just joyful to see Jovi leap up and down and up and down from the upper level to the lower level and back again.

Some of the most fabulous things about Jovi are, of course, his beautiful face and soft coat and his wonderful personality. His size is perfect for our home and yard. My house is scattered with his toys, kind of like a big playpen. Something for him to chew on is always just a few feet away! I don’t mind at all! He has already torn apart a stuffed squeaky toy, looking for the plastic squeak-maker, just as my terriers have always done. We play tug-of-war every evening. Jovi and I have taken some long walks and he meets many dogs along the trail. He is always friendly and ready to play with them. Whenever I push the ice dispenser on the front of my refrigerator, he jumps and jumps in anticipation of the cube that will surely fall to the floor into his domain. The tricks he knows are the icing on the cake. What a lovely dog.

And we add – what a lucky dog!!

Baby

Baby is a ten year old white and buff parti-colored female Cocker Spaniel. She is so comfortable and assured that she knows you really want her right by your side and maybe even in your lap.  She is quiet until you have left her parked  outside the back door a little too long and then she reminds you with two sharp barks.  She comes in quietly and doesn’t even give you a dirty look!  She is house trained and just might be the softest.  She knows her charm and allure and you just can’t keep your hands off of her.  She is a gentle, loving and petite with many years ahead of her to share with you and be your most comforting friend.

Baby is up-to-date on her vaccinations and is ready to come home with you.  If you are interested in meeting her, please complete one of our online adoption applications.

Jovi

Jovi had an adoption application pending.

Jovi is 1-1/2 and loves to spend as much time as possible with his people. He likes long walks on the treadmill and outside. He loves toys but stuffed ones are quickly destuffed in minutes. Jovi prefers that all of his people be in the same room, if they are not he will go from room to room to check them all and make sure no one is missing. He bonds quickly with people although he is scared at first and needs his people to hold him and introduce him to new people but he quickly becomes friends. Jovi is strong enough when playing tug of war to pull a 150lb person half off of a leather couch, but when around a 3 year old will not tug hard enough to knock them down. 

Jovi shakes with either paw, high fives with either paw, rolls over, and jumps 3-4 feet in the air while clicking his heels. He likes to sleep more during the day than at night. His favorite place is on the bed but he sleeps in a crate too. Jovi loves the animal planet channel and often looks behind the tv to find the animals. He loves jumping and trying to attack the hair dryer, vacuum, and carpet shampooer. Chasing laserlights are his specialty and he will jump 3-4 feet in the air to try to catch one. He loves to chase birds, and wants to play with cats but most won’t let him. He makes friends with most dogs easily and quickly. His groomer says he always picks a favorite dog of the day and that becomes his best friend for duration of his time at the groomer. He is submissive to other dogs and is always looking for approval both from his people and other animal. He loves to lay on his back with his legs in the air when on a bed. He naps often in the evening on a bed and dreams almost every night running and barking in his dreams. 

Jovi loves car rides with the windows down, and his long ears flowing in the breeze. He does have some intolerances for venison and beef in his foods. After many foods and antibiotics to overcome a colon infection he does well with Rachel Ray’s Chicken dog food and needs a heaping tablespoon of plain yogurt every morning no matter what food he has. Everyone who meets Jovi loves him; he is beautiful and a true joy. He will add many moments of entertainment to any family. He loves to be chased and will try to get people and dogs alike to chase him. 

Jovi does not like black hats, coats, or black bags. Once Jovi gets barking, it is hard to get him to stop, he is OCD and has a hard time getting off task.  A gentle leader collar works best when walking. Jovi is best corrected using the nape of the neck as his mother would to remind him who is alpha.

Jovi would prefer a companion pet but if he can not have that he wants a lot of time and attention. He is very affectionate and returns the attention.

Hubble

Hubble is a beautiful, young American Cocker Spaniel male who would thrive in a home with a woman and other dogs. He is a little shy around men and children and has not been exposed to cats, so his new mom will do him a world of good if she could take him everywhere and socialize him as much as possible. As with most young dogs who have not had consistent training, Hubble sometimes struggles with his house training; however, with consistent positive reinforcement he will catch on quickly.
 
Hubble has been neutered and is current on his vaccinations and is crate trained. His pearly whites are sparkling from a recent dental cleaning, so he is ready for his new home.

If you are interested in meeting Hubble, please complete one of our cnline adoption applications.