Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Otis

Otis is a 2-3 year old Cocker mix that came to us as an owner surrender from Kansas. He is neutered, up to date on all of his vaccinations and is microchipped.

Otis is a wonderful guy, but he is displaying some resource guarding towards his environment. He wants grow up to be a guard dog! Anyone interested in Otis should be an experienced dog owner who is willing to be the alpha in the home. He will need training and supervision when outsiders visit the home. We recommend that he not be adopted to a home with children. Otis is fine with other dogs (he loves to play with them), but he does not like cats. He is working on his house training with his foster dad. Otis uses a dog door, but doesn’t realize that he needs to go outside to do his business.

Otis was teased and tormented by neighborhood kids in his previous home, so this may be an indication as to his current behavior. We feel that with training, he will be a wonderful pet.

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

Sandie

Just for the record, Sandie’s real name is Sandy, but our web software doesn’t like us to have two dogs with the same name, so we spelled this Sandy’s name a bit differently!  She’s approximately two years old.

Sandy is a special, unique dog and she will need a special family. One that loves sports and competing. Exercise and blue ribbons. She seems to have already agility training. She can climb shelves and window sills and chain link fence like a monkey. Then she sets down, folds her paws and looks so prissy no one would believe it. She has one flaw. She is cursed with very high intelligence. Check your IQ to see if you possibly can stay one step ahead. She doesn’t get into mischief as much as figures out what she wants and how to get. She knows how to maneuver humans with cuddles and soulful looks. Bouncy, confident, alluring. She is house trained and doesn’t fight the leash. She will run if given the opportunity to see more of the world and yet happy to see you when she is confronted. Sleeps in open crate voluntarily or beside you on the sofa if there is no crate (probably when she is plotting to get you to do something).  An athlete, a vixen, a lover, a problem solver, companion to other dogs and maybe cats. She seems to be good around children but will probably talk them into mischief. Training will divert her to tricks and contests and you bragging rights

Sandy is spayed and up to date on all of her vaccinations. If you want to meet her, please complete an online adoption application.

Casey

Casey, a buff and white American Cocker Spaniel male was found as a stray in Utah so his history is unknown. This adorable dog is about 2 years old, house trained and tolerates a crate, although he can be a little whiny until he settles down. He prefers to sleep in bed with his foster mom and dad where he can snuggle close all night. He gets along well with other dogs; his behavior around young children and cats is unknown. He tolerates grooming quite well, which is good because he was a matted mess when he arrived. Casey loves to be in the yard where he can explore everything. We’re working with him on using a doggie door, learning his new name and basic commands. He would be good in a home with other dogs or an active family. Despite his young age, he is not a hyper dog at all and will contentedly lay at his people’s feet or sit with them on the couch for as long as they like. We have yet to find a negative with this sweet boy, so with all his positive characteristics, we know he will find a new home very soon. He is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations, so if Casey appeals to you, please contact us immediately!

Emma

Emma was found as a stray and is searching for her forever home. She is a sweet, chubby girl. She is about five years old, spayed, and up to date on her vaccines. She is house trained, good with children, cats and dogs.

She is a happy and wiggly dog and when you pet her she grunts and groans. She is so cute. She was so badly matted when she was discovered that she had to be completely shaved so you can grow her hair out into whatever haircut you like.

She does not get along with other dogs but is okay with cats, seems to just ignore them. She is afraid of stairs at first but after some time she will go up and down them. She is a real sweet dog. she likes to go on walks. This dog is very loveable.

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

Harry

Harry is another little boy who was a walking smelly mat when picked up.  The shelter shaved him, and he’ll look much better when we get him groomed and his teeth scaled!  Harry has been neutered and has all his shots and a microchip.  He is a very affectionate and lively two-year-old Cocker with a long tail.  He loves chasing balls, laying in laps, giving kisses, and playing with the other dogs.  He seems to be fully house-trained and chews only on his chewie toys.  The cats haven’t ventured near yet, but he’s shown appropriate interest when he catches sight of them.   Harry knows his name now, and knows “come”: he is working on sit, down, and off. Harry is an absolute joy to have around!  He has not needed to be crated and has free run of the den at all times.  

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

Fluffy

Fluffy is an approximately three year old female Cocker Spaniel whose owner recently passed away, so she is hoping to find a new home. Fluffy would like to be your only dog – she doesn’t want to share your affection with other dogs! In fact, Fluffy would like very much to be a lap dog. She’s very loving and enjoys playing with fetch her ball. She is house trained and knows what down, off, come, and sit means. Fluffy has never been crated and has been allowed free run of the house. She enjoys riding in the car.

She’s never been around young children, so we recommend a home with adults. We don’t know how she is with cats, so we also recommend a cat-free home. She will be spayed, micro-chipped and up to date on her vaccinations before she is adopted.

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

Bobby

When we got this six year old little boy from the shelter, he was one solid smelly walking mat.  He let his foster mom shear him like a sheep and then let a groomer tidy him up, and that’s why his hair is so short!  Bobby is a lively little boy with a great personality.  We’re teaching him commands now: so far “come” is the only one that’s pretty solid, but we’re working on sit, off, and down.  He gets along very well with the other dogs, though he hasn’t yet met the cats, and he did great with kids at a recent adoption event.  Bobby is very friendly and affectionate, only barks at the squirrels, and is completely convinced he’s a lap dog.  He has been neutered and has all his shots.  He’s not completely house-trained yet, but he’s coming along well.  Bobby chews only on his toys, and walks well on a leash. 

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

A Happy Tale for Tess

Tess with Michelle and her new family

Tess came to us from an Amish puppy mill outside Independence, MO where she was kept in a cramped cage and bred as frequently as possible during her four years of life. Luckily, the breeder decided to get out of the business of Cocker Spaniels, which is how she came to Colorado and found a forever home. She had been with us for about a week and was at a Petco adoption event when Michelle and her daughter saw her fresh from the groomer. Tess is just a love bug, which is amazing considering her initial four years of life, so she quickly won the hearts of her admirers. Was it a just coincidence that Michelle just happened to go to that particular Petco on that particular day just as Tess got out of the grooming salon or was it destiny? Judging by the happy faces in the picture, it’s a happy tale no matter how it came about! We’re just thrilled that another precious Cocker was saved from a lifetime of abuse at the hands of a puppy miller and given a fresh start with a loving family in a forever home.

Ginger

Ginger is a three year old buff female Cocker Spaniel.  She’s fairly small, only weighing about 20 pounds.  Ginger gets frightened when she’s left alone, so she would really like to have a home with other dogs.  That way, when her people have to go out, she won’t be left by herself.  Currently,  she lives alone with her people and gets scared when she’s left alone and that leads to an upset tummy.  She has a friend, Angus, that sometimes comes to play and when she and Angus stay home alone, she’s just fine.

Ginger likes to go for walks and play with tennis balls or her rope toy.  One of the photos above shows her playing tug with Angus.  She likes to sleep in the bed with her people and is comforted knowing that they are near.  She would benefit from having a quiet environment with other dogs or children to play with. 

Ginger is up to date on her vaccinations.  She is spayed, house trained and leash trained, but does not like to be crated.  If you would like to meet this adorable little girl, please complete an online adoption application.

Allie

Allie is a nine year old buff female Cocker Spaniel that is looking for a new forever home.  Her family is feeling the crunch of the economy and can’t afford to give Allie the things she needs. 

Allie likes to spend a little time on the bed in the evenings getting pets and attention, but then she likes to sleep on the floor nearby.  She knows several commannds such as come, sit and dance.  She will dance for treats! Allie loves to go on walks.  She is house trained and does well on a lead.  She is friendly and playful, but when she’s frightened of something, like thunder or fireworks, she wants to be near you for protection.  She is good with children, but we don’t know how she’d react to cats, so a home without cats is probably best.  She gets along with other dogs, but sometimes needs a little time to adjust.  She spayed and will be up-to-date on her vaccinations before she is adopted.

If you are interested in meeting Allie, please fill out one of our online adoption applications.