Adopted  Wuppie and Tyke:  These two-year-old brothers love each other, love everyone they meet and think life in general is just great! They are the happiest and funniest cockers anyone could ever hope to meet. In fact, their caregiver said recently they’re the best cockers he’s ever met – and he’s an enthusiastic admirer of labrador retrievers.
Both Tyke and Wuppie love to play with toys – Tyke his ball and Wuppie is very fond of his squishy toy and both would play for hours with people if they could. Their previous owner said when it was time for them to go in their crates they would play the “dead dog” game – roll on their backs and put all four paws in the air! Type and Wuppie think older kids are lots of fun and they would like to play endlessly with children in a fenced in yard. Read more...

Gracie and Toby: This half brother and sister pair are wonderful cockers! They have been loved and well socialized – consequently they adore everyone. Five year old Toby is the more laid back, easy going cocker. His owners describe him as “a lovable goofy dog” who really just wants to be a lap dog. He greets strangers with a happy wiggle and then he goes and lays down on him bed.  He doesn’t like to be left alone and cries at first, but after two or three minutes settles down and naps. Toby is very sensitive to his owners feelings – he really is a gentle loving soul. Four and a half year old Gracie is the more energetic and excuberant of the two. She is very playful and prances like a colt when playing with her toys. Read more...

Oreo: This smart friendly cocker is true “Sea Dog!” For the past six years, Oreo has been a devoted companion to his dad who is a commercial fisherman. Oreo loves to go to sea for weeklong fishing trips where he could be with his dad all day every day – (every cockers’ dream come true).
Two years ago, Oreo lost the sight in one eye but despite this, he was able to safely to get around the boat he knew so well. But last week, Oreo had a sudden episode of glaucoma and lost the sight in his good eye.  Read more...

Abby: It is just so hard to understand how after 12 years Abby’s owners could take her to a shelter because they have no time to care for her. She arrived badly matted and flea infested but she’s been shaved and bathed and feels sooo much better. Her caregivers say she is just the sweetest girl and smart too. Abby is very easy to care for and enjoys naptime. Like most cockers at this age, she is a bit deaf, but otherwise very healthy. Read more...

Bailey: Bailey’s owner loves him very much but because of her own health issues she can no longer care for him. She describes four-year old Bailey as affectionate and playful. He loves his favorite toys and always keeps them nearby. He likes to play catch. He enjoys having his ears scratched and especially likes “baby talk.” He is housebroken and crate trained and he currently lives with another dog. Bailey’s vet says that despite his seasonal allergies “he’s an exceptionally nice cocker, adorable.” Bailey has been diagnosed with inhalant allergies but his vet said she’s “seen a lot worse.”  His skin problems occur mostly in summer and fall. Read more...

Suzie's story: Suzie had a rough start in life. She was born in a large noisy puppy mill, taken away from her mother at only five weeks of age, sold to a broker, and finally sold to a large pet store where she was sold to people who never took her to a veterinarian. At only eight months old her owners turned her into a city dog pound. By this point she was timid, fearful, both her eyes and ears were infected and she had a staph infection. Despite all this Suzie did well in foster care – her foster mom said she has a “lovely personality,” she adored the cat and became very attached to another foster cocker. She loved to play with her toys. We felt that she had probably been abused at some point because if a person reached out to pat her she was fearful, would flatten on the floor and would not move. However, she did gradually improve and we placed her in a home with adults and one teenager. Suzie became very attached to the mom but she was fearful of strangers who came to the home and she was not reliably housebroken. After two months Suzie’s adopters returned her to cocker rescue. She adjusted quickly to being back at her foster home. She enjoys routine, structure, and predictability. Read more...

Buddy (2): This young, happy tiny cocker must have been left in a crate almost all the time.  When our volunteer picked him up at the city pound, she couldn't believe her eyes - the huge matts on both his ears were almost as big as he is, his fur was stained yellow and he just reeked of urine.  Despite all this, our volunteer said "he's one happy camper" and thrilled to be out of a cage.. Read more...

Adopted  Crystal: This petite six-year-old cocker miss weighs about 14 pounds and she’s all wiggles! She is a happy girl who just loves meeting new people. Her foster mom says she is a “very sweet cocker.” Crystal likes to go for rides in the car and she is easy to leash walk.  She settled right into her foster home and is fine with the other dogs. She would be the perfect dog for someone who is home a lot and wants a small easy to care for cocker companion. Read more...

Adopted  Freckles: Freckles is a very lucky cocker – three weeks ago he was attacked by a much larger dog but thanks to quick thinking on the part of several adults he was freed and rushed to an emergency vet hospital. He had several deep puncture wounds but thankfully he responded very well to immediate treatment, healed quickly, and his stitches have been removed. This very sweet six year old boy doesn’t appear to have suffered any emotional damage from this trauma.  Read more...

Adopted  Dempsey:  This little guy is only about 7-8 months old and he’s a real charmer. His foster mom says he loves to be held and cuddled – she says he’s exceptionally well behaved for his age. Dempsey is very attention to people – he listens well and is eager to please, however when he is outside he transforms into a beagle and puts his nose to the ground and will follow a scent wherever it leads. .  Read more...

Jenna: This mother cocker and her pups got off to a very rough start in life. Jenna (the mother) and an adult male cocker were left outside day and night in a ramshackle pen with no shade or water. When the neighbors complained about the barking, the owner put the 2 dogs in his basement and they were never again let outside or allowed in the house.  Jenna got pregnant and gave birth to her pups in the filthy, dark basement where they remained for 6 months until one of the neighbors became aware of the situation and persuaded the owner to give him all the dogs and then called the Animal Control Officer who immediately called us.  Read more...

Adopted     Princess: