Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Buddy

Buddy is a five year old Cocker Spaniel mix that came to us from one of the Denver shelters.  He was an owner surrender.  The owner inherited Buddy from his father, but didn’t feel as if he could give him the attention that he deserves.

 Buddy is a great guy.  He’s mixed with some other breed in that he looks like a Cocker but is larger than the breed standard.  He weights around 60 pounds but is a gentle giant.  He loves attention and loves to play with his tennis ball.  He’s not so good at bringing it back, but he can amuse himself by batting it around!  He gets along with other dogs, but we don’t know about cats.  He seems fine around children, but may just be too big for toddlers.  He has had some ear problems, but we are working to get that under control.  He also tends to have dry eyes, so he gets a couple of eye drops twice a day.  He could probably stand to lose a couple of pounds, but regular exercise should help that.

 Buddy is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations and is microchipped, so all he needs if someone to love him for the rest of his life.  If you’re that person, please complete an online adoption application.

Lucy P

Lucy was presented to us as a Cockapoo, but we honestly don’t see much Poodle in the mix.  Her muzzle appears a little more pointed than that of a traditional Cocker Spaniel which may indicate some mix breeding.  She’s a wonderful little buff-colored girl who is very loving and fairly laid-back for her approximate three years of age.  Lucy is an owner surrender that came in with her pal, Lucky, after the sudden and unexpected death of her owner.  The wife works long shifts and cannot give them the attention they received from the husband who worked out of the house.

Lucy is up to date on her vaccinations and is micro chipped.  She seems to do well around children and other dogs.  We’re not sure about cats.  If you are interested in meeting Lucy, 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.

Baxter

Baxter is a darling five year old solid black mix breed.  We think he may be a mix of Cocker Spaniel and Pekingese. He is loyal and loving and came housetrained and willing to play. His favorite toy is a 16 inch rubber ball with 2 braided cords of rope that he can swing around and chase — by himself!!! For a little dog of no more than 15 pounds, he is a brave companion who rarely barks.

Baxter is up-to-date on his vaccinations, is neutered and micro-chipped.  He is fine around other dogs and should be fine with children of all ages.  If you are interested in meeting Baxter, please fill out an online adoption application.

Get your dog’s story featured in a book!

Happy Tails Books is looking for great stories about adopted Cocker Spaniels and Cocker-mixes. Sending in your story has many benefits: Your dog will be immortalized in print, you’ll be helping to raise awareness about Cocker rescue, and each contribution moves our rescue toward a greater annual donation from Happy Tails Books’ annual sales.

It doesn’t matter if you believe yourself to be a good writer or not – the important thing is that your story is emotional, interesting, has a clear point, and gets submitted soon. Happy Tails Books will help you make it pretty (if necessary). Purebred and mixed-breed dogs welcome as are stories from fosters and forevers.

Lost Souls: Found! Inspiring Stories About Cocker Spaniels will be the fourteenth book in Happy Tails Books’ breed-specific series about adopted dogs. Story guidelines and a submission form are located at http://happytailsbooks.com/submit.htm.

The submission deadline is July 30, 2010, but don’t wait until then to submit your story! Earlier submissions have a better chance of making it in the book.

Lucinda

Hi, my name is Lucinda and I am eight years old.  I was picked up as a stray in Missouri and just arrived in Colorado to find a new family.  I’m very sweet and would love to come live with you. 

RMCR will add some more information about me shortly.  If you want to meet me, please make sure you have filled out an online adoption application.

Penny

Penny is a four year old female spayed Cockapoo. She is looking for a home with a single woman who lives in a single family dwelling.  Penny is a barker that is frightened of men, so she is looking for an experienced owner that will help her change this behavior.  She’s mostly house trained and is good with children and cats.  She enjoys chew bones and going on walks.  She is not crate trained.

Penny will be up to date on her vaccinations prior to adoption and will be micro-chipped.

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

Jerry

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

Jerry is a 2 yr old black and tan Cavalier male. Breeder release – we have no idea what happened to the rest of his tail Has lived outside his whole life – but is EXTREMELY social!! Will come running to you! Has never been a housedog – so will need a family with patience and love to teach him. This dog wants to be your pet and wants affection unlike many puppy mill survivors.

Rockin’ Paw Rescue & Adoption Network, Inc.

Parsons Kansas

rockinpaw@cableone.net

(620) 340-2749

www.rockinpaw.petfinder.com

Malcolm

Malcolm is the good ol’ boy with the heart of gold.  He kinda ambles when he walks, so nonchalant. He will set and think a spell before coming over to shyly put his head near your knee so if you are inclined to pet him, he’ll be nearby.  Foster Mom got him in her lap once and she thought he was going to faint with joy.  But, he doesn’t take anything for granted, so he won’t push his luck.  You have to let him know “it’s OK”.

He uses the pet door and is good on the leash. His main goal in life is to please someone with hands to pet and arms to hug.  He should be fine with children and maybe with cats, but his goal and dream is to have a human of his own.

Malcolm is a year and a half old.  We feel that he is a mix, but are unsure of his pedigree.  He was surrendered by his owner due to financial hardship.   He is neutered, microchipped and up to date on all of his vaccinations.  If you are interested in meeting Malcolm, please complete an online adoption application.

Lucy

Hi, my name is Lucy. I came from an Amish puppy mill in Missouri, but they gave me up because I only had one puppy at a time. From being overbred, I have limited vision, but I can see movement and shadows. I go up and down stairs just fine. Even though I don’t see very well, I love, love, LOVE to go on walks!

I’m pretty shy, but my foster family is teaching me that it’s okay to trust people. I used to hide all the time, but now my favorite spot is laying right next to my foster mommy and daddy. If you give me a chin rub, you will become my new best friend. If you stop too soon though, I’ll wave my paw at you until you pet me a little more.

Like I said before, I love to go on walks. I’m so good on the leash that I don’t pull at all. When my foster parents take me outside I’m doing really well at going potty. I’m still scared to ask to go out, but I will hold it until you give me the chance to go. I’m such a good girl that when no one else is at home, I get to roam the house freely!

I still get scared sometimes, but I get braver and braver everyday. I would really love to have a forever family to love me and encourage me. I’m just waiting to meet my forever best friend!

P.S. The nice people at RMCR say that I look like I might have some Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in me. Everyone tells me what a pretty princess I am!

If you are interested in meeting Lucy, please complete an online adoption application and meet this wonderful little girl!

Update 07/07/10!!  Lucy gets braver and more outgoing every day.  After three days of blackcat firecrackers in the surrounding neighborhood, she could be found sleeping on the backporch, mostly unconcerned.  She now happily trots downstairs for breakfast and to go outside with her foster daddy in the mornings, and has made the connection of the words “go potty” with the action.  She now wanders out about 8 feet on the retractable leash to explore the passing yards on her walk, instead of walking right next to us, jumping at every noise.  It is so fulfilling to see this little beauty come out of her shell, and to romp and run in the backyard with her foster cocker brother, happy tail wagging.  Despite her poor vision, she does not run into things, the rare occasion she does is usually a chain link fence. Lucy has lots going for her, she is curious and loves to be near her people, and will get more secure and outgoing as she becomes more trusting and comfortable with exposure to the wide world.  Things are still scary, but time and encouragement will help her become the vibrant, happy dog we are getting glimpses of!