Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

Iris

 This is what Iris’s foster mom has to say about her:

Beats me how this sweet, intelligent, lovable little girl wound up as an unclaimed stray in a local animal shelter.  Did I mention she is beautiful?  At her checkup last week, she weighed in at a petite 15 pounds.  She is white with buff spots, light buff ears, a little kissing spot on the top of her head, a few freckles on her nose, and large, soulful eyes.  The shelter named her Iris, which is her legal name for now, but I call her Sugar, because everyone who meets her comments on her sweetness.  People also think she looks like a puppy.  The shelter estimated her age at eleven years.  The veterinarian who cleaned her teeth last week thinks she could be as young as eight years.  Iris has just been given all her vaccinations including a series of two canine flu vaccinations, and has been tested negative for heartworm.  She had been spayed in her previous life.  

She loves to go for walks, does a dance when she knows she gets to go, and is friendly with everyone she meets, whether they have two legs or four.  She is house trained and sleeps in my bedroom on her dog bed.  She sleeps through the night, and I have to wake her in the morning.  I do not crate her when I leave the house, but so far I have only left her for a couple of hours at a time.  She stays off the furniture unless invited, and she has not been destructive.  She is very quiet.  I have only heard one little woof out of her to the dog on the other side of the fence.  Her voice is as tiny and cute as she is.  It is obvious she has been loved by someone, and she should become a beloved companion for her lucky new owner.

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

Harley

Harley Henry Allen is an nine year old tan and white parti-colored male Cocker Spaniel. His owner is surrendering him due to health reasons and hopes that someone will give Harley the home he deserves!

Harley loves to run and, before his owner got sick, would go for walks with him every day. They went fishing together and even went hunting. Because of his hunting experience, he’s not scared of loud noises like firecrackers or thunder! He’s great with kids and other pets. He has been known to jump short fences, so his new owner will need to have at least a 6 foot fence. He’s not a big barker, but will join in if other dogs get him going. He’s good with the groomer, is neutered, house trained and up to date on his vaccinations.

If you would like to meet Harley, please complete an online adoption application.

Buffy

Buffy has several applications in progress.  You may still submit an application with the understanding that he may not be available.

This precious little one year old came to us from Trinidad CO where he was surrendered to an animal control officer.  He was terrified to come out of his crate when he arrived in Denver, but was eventually coaxed out with a tasty hot dog!  Soon he was rolling over for tummy rubs as he traveled to his foster mom’s house.

Buffy is mostly white with a few tan spots and some freckles on his adorable nose.  He has perfect Cocker confirmations and seems to be house trained.  His foster mom said that so far there have been no accidents.  He gets along well with the two alpha females in the foster home and with the resident cat.  We can’t think of any reason he wouldn’t be the perfect addition to any home.

He is up to date on his vaccinations and is scheduled to be neutered shortly.  While he’s under anesthesia, we’ll take the opportunity to have the tartar that has accumulated on his teeth taken off.  Then we will microchip him for his future owner.

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

Jojo

My name is JoJo and I am a seven year old white and tan neutered male Cocker Spaniel. While I am a sweet dog, I have had a tough time last summer. I was in a city shelter for many months and wasn’t taken care of very well. I came out with bad skin issues, terribly matted hair and was really unsure of people. I also was terribly stiff from spending too much time in a small enclosure.

Since I have been with my foster family, I am doing much better. I got a hair cut, my skin is MUCH better, my hair is soft and I am starting to trust people again. I love to have my foster dad’s attention. I cuddle and love to be petted. I am not a big kisser, but you can tell from the way I look at you I love you. I am even starting to get some of the flexibility back as my fosters have had me on a diet with a lot of glucosamine.

I am good with other dogs, although I don’t like someone trying to dominate me. I would probably be better around adults as I do have a tendency to be a bit nippy when I don’t like what is going on. I don’t like having my eyes cleaned and I HATE getting groomed!! My Foster dad had to be there the entire time comforting and speaking softly to me. Maybe I’ll get used to it!

Jojo is up to date on his vaccinations and is microchipped. If you are interested in meeting him, please make sure you’ve completed an online adoption application.

Ginger

Ginger is a sweet, lovey-dovey little 10 year old Cockapoo who loves sitting by your side or snoozing next to you in bed.  She loves to investigate under things and she is cuddly soft and doesn’t seem to shed any.

Ginger was an owner surrender to a local shelter due to traveling issues. Her previous owner loved her but was unable to continue caring for Ginger. She is a very sweet, gentle girl, she is house trained, somewhat crate trained but doesn’t like it.

She does well on a leash when it is accompanied by a harness.  Ginger is a bit over weight, but her foster Mom is working on that with weight management food and short walks. She appears to have no other health or vision issues.  She is a soft puffy white with buff markings around her tummy. She would be the perfect addition to a laid back family. Ginger has spent a few night sleeping with an 11 yr old so she is fine with older children, younger children are we are unsure of as yet.  She does very well with other dogs, unless they go after her food, then she gets sassy. She has a sensitive tummy so she should not be fed-on-demand.  Ginger is definitely an indoor dog. She is micro-chipped and current on all  immunizations.

Think about this little lady as a forever addition to your family.  If you are interested in Ginger, please fill out an online adoption application.

ADOPTION PENDING

Ansil

Ansil is a three year old male. He is white and tan. He came to us from Kansas where he was rescued from a shelter and spent three weeks in a foster home there. We don’t know much about his life before that.

He now lives in his foster home with two other Cockers, one large dog, and two cats. His human family includes a seven year old boy and a three year old girl. Ansil is very sweet and very smart. He is just waiting to bond with a forever friend. He loves to cuddle in laps and is very interested in everything that happens in the home and in the yard. With time he will be completely housebroken. He is neutered and up to date on all shots. RMCR will microchip him for you.

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

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Harley 2

Harley is a very affectionate, agile, and lively 1 year old boy Cocker. He’s a very lucky little boy: he came in from the shelter the day before he was due to be put down! Harley loves playing with rawhide chewies and balls, and gets along very well with other dogs, but should not be placed in a home with cats.  He has been neutered, microchipped, and has all his vaccinations. Harley is house-trained and chews only on his own toys. He crates well at night. He knows come, no, off, and sit, and we’re working on other commands.

Harley has some separation anxiety when left alone, barking if he is in his crate during the day, or barking and pawing at the windows if he is loose in the house. This behavior can be trained, and will probably lessen as he becomes more secure in his environment.

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

Buddy (6 year old – white and tan)

This is Buddy. He is a little over six years old and is an owner surrender. The owners had to move and are only allowed one small dog, so Buddy is currently staying with relatives. 

Buddy is a little overweight, so he would benefit from a new owner that likes to go on walks – slowly at first so as to not overburden him. He’s not really good around children because he gets over-excited and jumps on them and scares them. He would do best in a quieter home with owners that can give him attention that he needs. He’s crate trained and house trained. He does lunge while on the lead, so he would need some training in that area.

He likes chew toys and to play fetch and knows simple commands such as “sit” and “lie down”.   He is up to date on his vaccinations (due March, 2012) and is neutered. We’re not sure if he is microchipped, but we can take care of that once he is adopted.

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

Mopsy

Mopsy has adoption applications pending.

Mopsy came to us a matted mess from Utah.  He was found as a stray and was never claimed.  We had to shave him down and he looks quite different than when he came in.  His white and tan fur blended to an almost buff color when it was long, but shaved down, he had definite spots!  He’s quite small, weighing only around 20 pounds.  Mopsy is new to the rescue, so as soon as his fosters determine more about his personality, we’ll update his post here to tell you more about him.

Mopsy is neutered, up to date on his vaccinations and RMCR will microchip him for you so that if he ever gets out again, we’ll be able to get him back to his home.  If you are interested in meeting Mopsy, please make sure you have completed an online adoption application.

Bailey

Bailey has adoption applications pending.

Hello! My name is Bailey and I am around two years old!  If you are considering giving me a good home, this is what you need to know:

I am extremely sweet natured and lovable.

I love to play, especially with a squeaky toy, which I will run very fast and fas for it, and return it to you.

I am very smart, and figure out way to open things and size up any situation at hand.

I value human contact above all else, and love to put my head on your lap, as long as you will sit still for it!

I get along well with other dogs (my foster family has three) and adult people (we don’t have small children, so we don’t know about that).

I have been neutered, and have had my shots, including Frontline, and have recently been groomed.

I have learning “sit” and “stay” and I think I can learn other things too!

My daytime foster family loves me, and can only let me go to a really good home where I will be loved and cared for.

(Whoever gets this very special dog will have a wonderful companion for life!)

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