Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Charlie

Charlie was presented to us as a five year old English Cocker Spaniel mix.  We’re not sure how true that is, but he’s a wonderful character all the same.  He has the merle gene which gives him the coloring similar to an Australian Shepherd.  He’s a bit bigger than most Cocker Spaniels.

Charlie was an owner surrender to a local shelter and he was a bit growly at the folks there, so they called us to help.  He has not demonstrated any aggression while in foster care, so he must have just been scared.  We would recommend a home without small children, just in case.

Charlie is up to date on his vaccinations and is neutered and micro-chipped.  He is house trained and does well on a lead.  He loves to sit in your lap and be close to you.

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

Eyore

Eyore was so scared!  He was in the shelter and whenever anyone came up to his kennel, he barked and snarled.  Everyone was scared to try to get him out for walks and to clean his kennel.  So, they were going to euthanize him.  He had lived with his senior person all of his life, but his person had to go to assisted living, so a neighbor took him.  The neighbor had too many dogs, so he couldn’t keep him and took him to the shelter.  Fortunately, the shelter folks called RMCR.  One of the volunteers went to the kennel, got a lead on him and took him out and petted him and calmed him down.  Even though the rescue is beyond full, they took him in.

Eyore is three years old.  We think he is a Cocker Spaniel/Cavalier King Charles mix.  This sweet boy is neutered and had his teeth cleaned and he is ready for a forever home.  He does well with all ages, but probably would do best in a home without young children.  He’s up to date on his vaccinations and will be micro-chipped as well.  He’s good with other dogs,but we recommend a home without cats.

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

Bailey

Bailey is a three year old Cocker Spaniel (possibly a mix) who looks at you with eyes that are more innocent looking than most Cockers.  This quiet girl has not barked a single time indoors, and only once outside when two other dogs went by.  Her curiosity about cats in her foster home has led to some hissing, so it’s a good sign that she will learn to get along well with them.  Bailey has medium level energy, absolutely loves walks and loves food (like most Cockers).  She loves to be next to you on the sofa watching TV.  She is very smart; within just a day at her foster home she learned that she gets a treat after coming back in from outside.  When she needs to go out, she stands at the door quietly and has not scratched it.  Like most hunting dogs, Bailey loves the squirrels and rabbits.  So far, she has not begged for human food, but rather sits quietly and keeps her distance.  She has extremely good manners and likes giving a lick when hugged. 
 
Bailey was surrendered by her previous owners due to a minor resource guarding challenge. She had been adopted by a couple and had bonded with the husband and growled at the wife when she tried to get into bed for the evening, which means she was resource guarding either the bed or the husband or perhaps both. This behavior can be eliminated by owners who consistently demonstrate that they, not her, are the leaders of the pack. Bailey needs experienced owners who are trained in positive reinforcement techniques to eliminate resource guarding or owners who are willing and able to learn these techniques and be very consistent in her training for life.  For this reason, we will not adopt her to a home with small children. As you can read from her foster mom, Bailey will be an excellent companion for someone willing to be her leader instead of allowing her to do as she wishes.
 
Bailey is up to date on her vaccinations and is spayed.  She will be microchipped prior to adoption.  If you are interested in meeting her, please complete an online adoption application.

Elmo

Elmo came to us from Springfield MO where he was brought into the shelter as a stray. He’s believed to be between two and four years old. He’s red and white and may be a mix since he’s a bit taller than a standard Cocker Spaniel. He definitely has the facial structure of a Cocker and his tail is docked however it’s a bit longer than standard.

Elmo is very friendly. He was recently neutered, is up-to-date on all of his vaccinations and is heartworm negative. He does well with other dogs and is OK around cats although he doesn’t quite know what to make of them. He should be fine around older children. RMCR will ensure that he is microchipped prior to adoption.

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

Cupcake

Cupcake is approximately eight months old and is a Cocker Spaniel mix.  She came into rescue with her mother, Foxy, from Las Vegas NM.  They were surrendered to the animal shelter by their owner because they had more dogs than allowed by the county.  Cupcake is being spayed as we post this, is micro-chipped and is up to date on vaccinations.  Due to her age, she may need some reinforcing of house training skills.  She gets along with everyone and would be a wonderful addition to any family.

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

Buddy

Buddy is a five year old Cocker Spaniel mix (maybe Poodle if his face is any indicator)  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 long-legged and big hearted Cocker Spaniel.    He is a gentle and loving dog that will blend with your family immediately.  He gets along fine with other animals and enjoys children.  He loves to romp in the yard and fetch balls and Frisbees.  While he is at a perfect weight now, Buddy has had weight problems in the past and needs a healthy diet and plenty of exercise.  He is house broken and spends much of his time indoors.  Buddy enjoys the short cut of his recent grooming but his fur will grow out into a beautiful mane covered with curls.  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.