Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Travi’s Fur-Ever Home

Chelsea with Larry and Mary

Travi, a former puppy mill dog was painfully shy and fearful when she arrived in Denver about a month ago. At her first Petco adoption event, this beauty spent the majority of the as far away from people as possible and faced the opposite direction so she wouldn’t have to look at anyone. Three weeks later she was at another Petco adoption event when she found Mary who cuddled her on her lap for quite some time. (Little did we know that Mary and Larry were there to inspect our volunteers to see what kind of a rescue we ran! We passed their test!!) Mary decided she would foster-to-adopt this shy girl. The first week was challenging with Travi being very fearful of the doors and not wanting her front feet to be touched, but she won Mary’s heart when she joined her in bed one night. Larry decided Travi’s new name should be Chelsea after the English soccer team; he even bought her a blue soccer jersey to wear when he takes her to the nearby soccer park! Chelsea is slowly becoming comfortable around her new parents who are doting on her just as she deserves. When we left their home, they were discussing sweaters and booties for Chelsea to wear when it snows! We think Chelsea picked a great fur-ever home.

Cadmium

Cadmium came to us from Kansas where he was part of a seizure of puppy mill dogs.  He got his name at the vet clinic in Kansas that took care of him before he came into rescue, so he’s isn’t really responding to it yet.  His new owner will be able to change it if they choose to do so.

Cadmium is around one year old.  He’s very shy and not quite sure how to handle this new-found freedom.  He’s white and cream in color. He’s very affectionate does not like to be crated.  He is also neutered and up to date on all of his vaccinations.  Due to his shyness and his past history, he would probably do better in a home with a stay-at-home parent, preferably without small children.  He will need patient owners with a more quiet environment in order to gain confidence and feel secure.  He’s extremely inquisitive and will need to be watched to make sure he doesn’t play with items that he should not have. 

If you are interested in meeting Cadmium please fill out our online application form.

Scout

Scout is a three-month-old Cocker Spaniel mix.  We’re not sure of his mix, but we think he has some Dachshund features.  He has a longer face and body than that of a Cocker Spaniel, plus his tail was not docked.  Currently, he weighs a whopping six pounds!

His foster mom tells us that this little guy is easy to work with.  He already comes to his name, knows “sit” and “go potty”.  He is a typical puppy in that he has two speeds, full-out or sleeping!  He’s at that stage where he likes to shred papers and pull on pant legs, but he responds to “no” really well.  He gets along well with other dogs, cats and children. 

Scout is up to date on the vaccinations that he can have at his age.  Due to his age, he is not yet neutered.  Consequently, it will be up to whoever adopts this little guy to have him neutered in the forseeable future.  A Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue volunteer will discuss policies regarding intact dogs to all interested applicants.

If you are interested in meeting this adorable little boy, please complete an adoption application at www.rockymountaincockerrescue.org/adoption-info/.

Annie

Annie is an unknown mix breed that came to rescue as a Cocker mix from a shelter in Bennett, CO, where she was picked up as a stray.  We estimate her age to be around 7-8 years old.  We’re unsure of her mix, but her face reminds us of Chihuahua, although there could be some Beagle or Daschund in there, too.  She has been spayed and is up to date on all of her vaccinations.  She is a very healthy, active, and affectionate little girl. 
 
Annie is very intelligent and loves human attention.  She loves toys and will play tug and fetch with you as long as you are willing.  She gets along well with other dogs and cats.  She has not been around children while in foster care, but she has dealt very well with both children and adults in public settings.  She is very calm, sweet, and loving, and enjoys going on walks and investigating her fenced back yard.  She is completely housebroken.  She has not been crated and has proven to be trustworthy when left free to roam the house when no one is at home.
 
This wonderful girl will make someone a great companion.  If you can find it in your heart to give her a forever home, please fill out one of our online adoption applications.

Pets on Canvas USA helps Animal Rescue Groups

San Diego, CA (June 17, 2009)—Pets on Canvas USA  is dedicated to helping nonprofit pet rescue organizations with their life saving programs.

Any purchase of a Pets on Canvas USA pet image will result in a tax deductible donation of 25% percent of the retail sale to the Nonprofit pet rescue organization of the buyer’s choice. For each sale the purchaser will be able to earmark their favorite nonprofit rescue organization and a check will be issued directly to that group in their name.

Pets on Canvas USA, turns digital photos into timeless works of art that captures family pet images on canvas for a lifetime of loving memories.

“Our company mission is to give back to the organizations that are dedicated to saving lives of abandoned pets”. It’s a simple process, customers just designate their favorite nonprofit rescue group and we’ll earmark 25% of their purchase price and send a check to their special group,” said Doug McIntosh, President of Pets on Canvas USA. “The donations we’ll make on behalf of pet owner purchases will help nonprofit rescue groups be able to offer a second chance to more homeless and abandoned pets. We believe we can make a difference and help these great organizations save more lives and find forever homes for thousands of pets in need”.

“Doug is an animal lover and a colleague who wants to make a difference for rescue groups,” said Marti Colwell, Founder of the Bichon Fur Kids Rescue. “His generous donation for each ‘photo to canvas’ sold will help us raise the funds we need to continue to rescue.”

Pets on Canvas USA products range in size from a 9X12 to 20X24, ready to hang and are priced from $42.00 to $120.00. Pricing is based on the size and width of the wood stretcher bars which the canvas is wrapped around and come in widths of ¾” to 1.5 inches. In addition, framed canvasses are also available starting at $57.00 and include solid wood frame, assembly, dust cover and wire hanging hardware.

The standard Pets on Canvas USA product includes a fine art Giclee canvas print process and includes artist applied clear acrylic brushstrokes, which creates noticeable depth, texture and gives the appearance of a fine work of art on canvas.

For further information and easy ordering information and framing options, please visit the company website at www.petsoncanvasusa.com or call toll free, 888-224-1052.   In addition, for any media interviews with Doug McIntosh, please contact Rick Schloss at 619 708-6007 or via email at rickschlosspr@aol.com.

Meet Cali – Adopted

Cali is a gorgeous, approximately 7-year-old, tri-colored female whose owners moved away, so she is looking for a new forever home. She is very good with children, loves going for walks and playing fetch with a ball. She loves to snuggle in bed and play with her people. Cali is very affectionate and just a little wiggle butt!

Cali is house-trained and leash-trained, but has not used a crate in her current home. If she isn’t taken outside in time, she still has accidents in the house, but generally she does well in the house by herself up to 8 hours a day. She gets along well with cats and loves to play with dogs, but most of all, she loves to play ball! The previous owner took her to obedience training classes, so she knows some basic commands.

Cali is spayed and up-to-date on her vaccinations. This sweet girl would do well in a home where she can get a lot of love and attention, with or without children or animals. If you are looking for a new best friend who will love you unconditionally for the rest of her life, cuddle with you, play with you, take you for walks and melt your heart, this is your girl!

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Speedy

Betty, Speedy and Loyd

When Betty saw Speedy get out of the car, she told her husband, “Oh, he’s beautiful!” Loyd knew right then that Speedy found a new forever home. Speedy came to us from a Wyoming high-kill shelter after he was turned in as a stray. Initially very skittish and nervous, Speedy warmed up to his foster family and his new parents quickly and won their hearts. He is so friendly and loveable, who could possibly resist this little boy? Speedy will have quite the life of fun, hiking and traveling with his new family for many years to come. We’re so excited that he has found a new home and has rescued some humans!

Suzy

Regina and Suzy

Suzy, a 4-year-old Cocker-Doxie mix, came to us as a thin, timid stray found in a good Samaritan’s garage in January. After a few weeks in foster care and trips to the vet to get spayed and have a cherry eye fixed, Suzy found a forever home with Regina. Suzy, renamed Ari, sleeps with her new mom, snuggles with her all day and goes for walks to get acquainted in her new neighborhood. A happy tale to be sure!