Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Benji’s Happy Tale

Allen and Elaine with Benji

 When we first saw little Benji as his previous owner relinquished him due to her allergies we knew that he would not be in foster care for long. Cockapoos in general are very popular dogs, let alone a 14 month old cutie like this one. Allen and Elaine took no time at all in deciding that Benji belonged with them. Likewise, Benji made himself right at home by wandering into their bathroom and grabbing the toilet paper off the roll. Manners aside, he won their hearts immediately and now has a wonderful country home and parents who are home much of the time.

Every Princess Should Live Happily Ever After

Princess with Janet and Helen

Helen and her children have had dogs nearly all their lives, so they know a good dog when she walks through the door! When Princess, who was found as a stray in another state, walked in Helen’s front door and immediately came over to Helen to sit by her side, it was clear that this adoption was meant to be. Helen and her daughter, Janet, just rave about how quickly and easily Princess settled into her new home as if she knew she belonged there from the start. Princess has bonded with Helen and stays by her side day and night, watching over her and snuggling with her just as a beloved Cocker should!

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.

Nixie’s Happy Tale

Beatrix and Don with Sammy and Nixie

Don and Beatrix were looking for a companion for nine year old Sammy when they stumbled across our web site.   They asked about a couple of the pups, but decided that Nixie would be the best fit.  They came to visit him at one of the Petco adoption events and they only had to look at him to know he was the right one.  Sammy seemed to agree.  Nixie settled right in, even falling asleep on Don’s lap as they drove home that afternoon.   Sammy is teaching Nixie how to fetch and play with toys.  All in all, we think he’s going to have a good life!  Way to go, Nixie!

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!!

Boots’ Happy Tale

Teresa and Boots

Boots came to us from Nebraska after his elderly owner realized a two year old dog had too much energy for her 80+ years. This totally adorable American Cocker Spaniel stole a lot of hearts, but he saved his heart for Teresa who saw him at one of our adoption events at Petco. Boots and Teresa have bonded tightly in their few days together; he never wants to be parted from her and covers her in kisses when she comes home! This precious dog loves to be carried like a baby with his head on her shoulder! We are so happy for this little boy who is now the center of his mom’s attention and life. Teresa receives his unconditional love and full attention. He even ignores the guinea pigs in the home! They snuggle together all night, take long walks, and play fetch when he isn’t in clicker training to become a perfectly trained pup. We think these two will be velcroed together for many years to come.

Cocoa’s Happy Tale

Cocoa with Jody and Londa

Jody and Londa were so happy that they came early to one of our adoption events. They had submitted their adoption application and been approved in advance of their stop at the Highlands Ranch Petco on February 6. We told them they should arrive early in the day because we were expecting that a few of dogs would be adopted rather quickly. Cocoa, an owner surrender from the previous evening, was very popular with everyone that morning. Cockapoos in general tend to be adopted very quickly, but Cocoa was extra cute and friendly, so she drew a crowd. Luckily for Jody and Londa, they were already approved to take home the dog of their dreams, so Cocoa left for her new forever home that day! Now Cocoa has a doggie door and large, fenced backyard to play in when she’s not licking the cat, snuggling with Jody and Londa or burying her rawhides. By the way, Cocoa came with a complete wardrobe to her new home, as well, so she is ready for walks at all times. Talk about a lucky dog!

Vince’s Happy Tale

Vince with Dan and Sarah, peeking over the other dog's head!

Vince is such a handsome, gentle and friendly American Cocker Spaniel, so it’s always a surprise to us when we get dogs like this who were found as strays. Vince came to us from southwest Missouri just a few days prior to his debut at an adoption event. Dan and Sarah came to the Petco at Highlands Ranch looking for a playmate for their Basset Hound and immediately fell in love with Vince, so they rushed home to get their other dogs to see if it would be a good match. Although Vince is dwarfed in the picture (only his little head is showing), he indeed fits into the family well and plays with his new best buddy all the time. Welcome to Colorado and your new forever home, Vince!

Emma’s Happy Tale

Emma with Rita, Terry and Dusty

Emma came to us from South Dakota after her family surrendered her due to economic conditions. She was a little shy at first and confused as to why the only family she knew in her 2 years of life had abandoned her, but soon her sweetheart personality started to show itself and she enjoyed all the attention she was getting at her foster home and adoption event. Terry and Rita happened to stop at our booth at an adoption event at the Highlands Ranch Petco when this black beauty caught their eyes. Emma fell in love with Terry immediately (or was it vice versa?), but she still had to pass muster with Dusty, the family dog, before she could adopt her new parents. The couple’s six-month-old granddaughter also had to approve since she visited several days a week. Emma turned on the charm and wiggled her way into their hearts. She is still trying to get Dusty to play with her so she can prove how much fun she is to be around, but we’re sure they will be best friends before too long. How could anyone resist that gorgeous Cocker Spaniel?

Jordan’s Happy Tale

Jordan and her new family

Jordan’s new mom, Bev, writes:

This past year we lost our two 17 year old Cocker Spaniels, Lickie and Puddles, that we had adopted from the Humane Society. They gave our family such love and happiness. Lickie and Puddles were both so smart, funny, and loving. Their deaths left such a whole in my heart.

I knew we had to have another Cocker so I set out to find that kind of love again. That’s when I came across the Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue, and Jordan. Jordan’s owner had passed away, and she had been in several different places. When I saw her, I knew she was meant for us. She too is a very smart and sweet cocker. We feel we’ve helped her with her loss and she has helped us with ours.

I wanted to somehow repay and thank Lickie and Puddles for a portion of the many years of companionship they gave to our family so I joined the Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue to assist in finding homes for other Cockers. I would encourage anyone who can to help by fostering. Fostering save lives by giving RMCR time to find the right home for the many Cockers they are rescuing.