Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Jack and Lucy

Jack and Lucy are currently being considered for adoption by their foster family!

Jack and Lucy are six year old buff Cocker Spaniel siblings that are looking for a new home. They are both altered and are up to date on their vaccinations.

Their family is suffering from the woes of the current economy and have had to move into a rental unit where Jack and Lucy cannot stay indoors and they are indoor dogs. The family has three active kids who are in and out of the house constantly, so the dogs are either coming in or escaping the yard. The family feels that it’s unfair to keep them in this environment and want a better home for them.  We’d like to have them in a new home before the oncoming winter weather.

They are both house trained (but have been known to have the occasional accident) and have been to obedience training. They are good around the other kids, but haven’t been properly socialized around other dogs, so they aren’t sure how they would behave. Lucy also tends to be a bit timid around men.

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

Punkin

Punkin is the sweetest little Cocker girl in the world. A little timid at first, but she warms up quickly and is very affectionate. She was probably a breeding or puppy mill mama, but those days are behind her. Punkin is a little smaller than most Cockers at about 18 pounds. She loves playing with other dogs, gets along great with children and cats, and likes chasing balls. She has a very gentle mouth and chews very gently, and only chews on her toys. When she first came in from Nebraska, she had never seen grass, stairs, or a television, and had no idea what a leash was for or any idea about treats. At this point, she is willing to walk on grass and climb stairs, though the television still sometimes confuses her! She is definitely getting used to the idea of taking treats from hands and does well on a leash. 

Punkin has only one problem: she is not house-trained. She was probably kept in a kennel with free access to a concrete run, and that’s all she knows. She currently is allowed free access to a concrete patio all day, and puppy pads at night, which has largely eliminated the indoor accidents. Punkin will probably do best in a home with a doggie door and a concrete patio. Other than that, she is an absolutely perfect little girl who loves cuddling and petting. 

Punkin is about four years old, has all her shots, and has been spayed and microchipped. A home that can accommodate her potty problems will have the sweetest little girl in the world!

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

Riley

Riley is approximately three years old and he is a buff colored male Cocker Spaniel.  He is an owner surrender.

Riley’s owner has found that he can’t spend enough time with him and he wants to find a home for Riley where he will get more attention and play-time.  He’s quite small – less than twenty pounds and gets along with dogs and cats that have come to visit, plus he’s been good around kids.  RMCR will ensure that he is up to date on his vaccinations and that he is microchipped for his new owner.  He is house trained, but has the occasional accident, so his new owner will need to reinforce his house training with frequent, regular trips outside and lots of praise when he gets it right.  He’s had problems with skin allergies, but generally a good kibble with a novel protein such as fish, venison or duck will help with that issue.  He knows some basic commands and is eager to please.

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

Bear

Bear is a large buff Cocker Spaniel male, approximately three years old. While he is large, he is not overweight, just especially muscled. He is also a sweetheart who loves to be around his people all the time. Bear wants to be near them and will sometimes force his way through, around or over another dog to do so. He definitely doesn’t respect other dogs “personal space”. For this reason, he would be best around a more passive dog or as an only dog. He does get along well with other dogs in every other way. He LOVES his chew toys and will chew on them and make them squeak for hours. Bear’s new family will need to reinforce the house training that he is currently learning in his foster home. He’s very smart, so this should be a behavior that is easily retained.

Bear is up to date on all vaccinations and is neutered. We’re not sure how he would react to cats. We would recommend that he go to a home with older children.

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

Buddy (9 year old buff)

Buddy is a nine year old neutered buff  male Cocker Spaniel who recently lost his owner.  They had been together since Buddy was a puppy.  He is now living with his owner’s sister but isn’t getting along with the other dogs in the family.  She is hoping that we can help find a home where Buddy can be the only dog in the home.  Buddy gets along with the other dogs in the dog park, but he doesn’t want to share affection with other dogs in the home.

Buddy has had knee surgery and it bothers him sometimes, but rest seens to help.  He also suffers occasionally from allergies.  Otherwise, he’s healthy.  Buddy is house trained and can be trusted to be left inside unsupervised.  He knows basic commands.  He is up to date on his vaccinations (due Spring 2012).  He loves to go to the dog park and play fetch.

Cocker Spaniels typically have a life span of 15-16 years, so Buddy has a long life ahead of him.  If you love seniors like we do and would be willing to give Buddy a new home, he would be a great companion.

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

Tinker

Tinker is a courtesy cross-post for another rescue.  If you are interested in Tinker, we’ll put you in touch with someone who can help! 

Tinker is 14 years of age, and all vetting has been sponsored for her including a health certificate if she is adopted to the Colorado area.  We are working with the shelter to buy her some additional time in hopes that if we cross post extensively that someone will see the URGENT ADOPTION NEED, and extend a loving invitation to bring Tinker to their homes to live a happy and health remainder of her life.  

Tinker is healthy, with no known health issues, all vaccines are current, and she has been bathed and groomed.  She is social in ALL aspects, with other animals, children, and LOVES people.  Tinker is housetrained and a lovely little wigglebutt lover.  Her need is of course urgent as you know the situation of which we’ve discussed.  Tinker’s owner surrendered her to the Emporia Animal Shelter because she could not afford to have her euthanized.  (She is healthy – so there was no need to put her down.  Apparently the annual expenses of grooming, and general care were more than the owner could afford, so she took her to the shelter.

The adoption fee for Tinker is ZERO for an approved applicant!

If you love seniors the way we do, please consider letting this little girl live the last few years of her life knowing that she is still loved.  Please don’t wait! 

Sadie

Sadie is a four year old female Cocker Spaniel who is buff in color.  She has lots of playful energy and would love to be with a family who will use the playful energy on walks or play time.  She hasn’t been around small children so a family without would be preferred.  She has been around cats and she likes other dogs and has been kept inside and out.  She struggles with a lot of dribbling when in the house because of her high excitability.  She isn’t fully house trained but does know a few commands.  She is spayed and will be microchipped when or before adopted.

A family who can take the time to teach the very smart Sadie the standard house rules and have fun while doing it would be a great match.  Being so playful, she needs to be reminded that not everyone is as playful as she is.  Sadie would love to show you her affection, how about you?

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

Abe

Abe is a courtesy cross-post for another rescue.  If you are interested in Abe, please let us know and we will forward your information to the rescue!

Abe is a senior Cocker about 10 years old. He is well mannered, house trained and will sit, shake and fetch on command. He loves children and is fine with other dogs and cats. He is neutered and current on all vaccinations. He does not chew or bark much and is fine when left alone. He has a lot of energy for a senior guy!

Abe was covered in bugs and flies when he was rescued;  his nails were curled over and digging into his pads and he was starved. One of the great volunteers at the shelter took him home as he was a horrible sight to see.   A few months later,  Abe is doing fabulous.  We are needing to find him a great forever home.

Spice

Would you look at that face??

This is Spice!  Spice is around two years old and he is an owner surrender.  His owners adopted him around four months ago.  They have four young children and are finding that they do not have the time to devote to Spice and feel that it’s in his best interest to find him a new home.

Spice experienced some trauma in his original home and has some fear issues.  He’s quite timid and, because of that, is displaying some submissive urinating.  He needs a quiet home with experienced owners that can help him work through these issues.  Spice is an extrememly sweet and gentle dog.  He has great potential if someone is willing to give him a chance.

He is up to date on his vaccinations (his rabies is due in November, 2011).  He is neutered and crate trained.  He needs a little help on the lead, but he likes to go for walks.  If he is not currently microchipped, RMCR will take care of that as well.

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

Buddy (7 Year Old – Buff)

Buddy is a seven year old neutered male Cocker Spaniel that is an owner surrender.  He belonged to the owner’s neighbors who have recently passed away and she cannot keep him, so he is looking for a new home.

Buddy has never been around children or cats, so we recommend a home with adults.  We also recommend that he not go to a home with other dogs that are smaller than he is due to his behavior while on walks.  He is house trained and can be trusted to be left unsupervised for extended periods.  His only behavior concern is that he can be snappy when the owner tries to wake him from sleep while he is on the sofa.  He sleeps in the bed with his owner and she can move him around without incident while in the bed.

He is up to date on his vaccinations (rabies are due in December 2011, distemper in August 2011).  He knows “sit” and ‘stay” and likes to play with his special rubber balls and rope toys. 

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