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All-breed and breed-specific rescues are a sad fact of life in
today's quick-fix, disposable society. So many breeders are now on
the scene that breed dogs without a regard for health, temperament,
or what happens to the puppies after they go to their new homes.
Breed specific rescues are able to take a small part of the burden
off humane societies and shelters. However, these rescues need
support to remain viable.
I am affiliated with a couple of rescues in the Northeastern US
States. I coordinate and support fundraising activities, as well as
providing insight from a breeder's point of view when it is useful.
In return, when I had a foster dog of my own, these rescues were
very quick to support me with regard to medical bills. If you aren't
sure if you're ready to bring a puppy into your life, please
consider Cocker Spaniel Rescue. There are lots and lots of dogs out
there whose only flaw was to stop being a cute puppy. If you are
interested in Cocker Rescue, please take a look at the websites
below, or contact me. I will gladly help you find the right dog for
you.
Lucy is a 5 year old black female Cocker that was looking for the perfect home. She is very easy-going and well-behaved. She is housetrained and very sweet and loving. She was adopted by a couple with another Cocker and 2 cats, and she is very happy and spoiled now!
Taffy was my first
attempt at fostering a rescue dog. In March 2007 I got an email
from a lady at the Lloydminster SPCA, asking if there was anybody
in Alberta that could take this poor, blind Cocker in as a
rescue. I took the challenge.
Taffy was stinky, ungroomed and
pretty scared . . . but that didn't last long.
I got her all cleaned
up, taught her about living life as a spoiled dog, and got her
housetrained. Taffy was spayed and fully vetted, thanks to
support from
Life's Little Paws,
Cockers in Need
and other anonymous donors.
Thanks to everybody that gave this
girl a fighting chance!
Very good family
friends of ours came over for supper one night, met Taffy, and
decided to try having her stay with them. After just 2 weeks,
they decided that she was the dog for them. She is now being
loved and spoiled by Rick and Karen, and I get to see her often.
Life's Little Paws
Cockers in Need
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of BC
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