Spaniel Aid

We wanted to introduce you to Ada, a beautiful 7 month old cocker spaniel with a heart full of love and a true little fighter 💕 Ada came into our care having been diagnosed with severe hip dysplasia, a painful condition that made it difficult for her to move around like a normal puppy. In mid December Ada was referred to specialists for x-rays that showed she had a severe deformity of the left hip joint at the head of the femur. On the very same day to ensure she got back to pain free as soon as possible she underwent a femoral head and neck excision. After her operation, Ada began her journey back to strength, she was a super star with crate rest and in just a few weeks she was walking on all four paws again. Now, she’s getting ready for physio and hydrotherapy, which will help rebuild the muscles in her leg so she can be a normal crazy 7 month old puppy again! Despite everything she’s been through, Ada has amazed everyone with her resilience. From the moment she arrived in foster care, she’s shown what a loving, intelligent, and playful little pup she is. She’s settled in beautifully with her foster family, always eager for cuddles. This is why we do what we do 🐾 Because of your donations, Ada’s life has been transformed. From a puppy in pain to a playful, happy girl once more. Thank you for making journeys like Ada’s possible. Every donation, big or small, helps us give more spaniels the second chance they deserve. If you’d like to support more dogs like Ada visit our website to find out how you can help. https://spanielaid.co.uk/

Dave a year on

This is a story about Dave - A year on - from kennels to comfort💗 For the first four years of his life, Dave lived outdoors, never knowing what being in a home truly felt like. When he arrived in foster care, he was in a poor state with no idea what it meant to be loved. Despite this, he was an instant hit with us at Spaniel Aid, winning hearts with his goofy charm and endless enthusiasm for food (including raiding the kitchen bin!). Fast forward a year, and Dave has fully embraced home life, thanks to his fantastic adopters. From day one, they have been patient, understanding, and completely committed to helping him adjust, never judging, only guiding him with love. They quickly realised he wasn’t a high-energy spaniel but a laid-back, food-loving cuddle monster who prefers investigating garden centres to racing around fields. They even tried agility classes to build his strength, but Dave had other ideas, he was far more interested in making friends (especially if they had treats!). But it was his gentle, loving nature that led to his biggest achievement: becoming a Pets as Therapy dog. Now, he visits a local school, helping children with their reading, soaking up every cuddle as the centre of attention – his favourite place to be. We rely heavily on donations to help dogs like dave: www.spanielaid.co.uk/donations Dave’s story proves just how much love, patience, and a second chance can change a life. And none of it would have been possible without his incredible adopters and support from you.

The lovely Alf is still waiting for his forever home He is a 3 year old cocker spaniel who’s full of energy and brains. He loves splashing about on walks, playing with his favourite stuffed toys, and learning new things. He’s made great progress in foster with his resource guarding and will give up his ‘finds’ most of the time for a tasty treat He does have mild hip dysplasia that is being managed in foster through exercise and supplements, and, at this stage needs no further attention, but don’t worry if it does in the future Spaniel Aid will cover these costs. To read more and see if you could offer Alf the forever home he deserves click the link in our bio or visit: https://spanielaid.co.uk/spaniel/alf-sa4540/ 🐾

Look at Lemon go 😍 this girl is 12 years old and still has a zest for life (pun intended 🍋) Used as breeding dog for years and yet Lemon is still the sweetest dog and loves human company. She loves to nest on the sofa digging up her blankets, so they are just right, she also loves to carry around her cuddly toys. Lemon needs a dog-free home as she’s not so keen on sharing her space, which can also be the case when outdoors with unfamiliar dogs. Given space and slow introductions, she’s managed several walks with a friends dog, so in time, this may be a possibility for her new family too. Little Lemon struggles with separation anxiety if left alone, so her ideal home would be a couple who are around 90% of the time and don’t have too many visitors, meaning she has a quiet household. All this lovely girl needs is someone to love, walk and cuddle with ❤️ she really does deserve the best. Please read all about and apply for Lemon here: https://spanielaid.co.uk/spaniel/lemon-sa4389/

Alf SA4540

Alf: smart, independent, and looking for new home! Alf is a nearly 3-year-old Working Cocker Spaniel who’s full of energy and brains. He loves splashing about on walks, playing with his favourite stuffed toys, and learning new things. While Alf isn’t a typical cuddly ‘velcro’ spaniel, he’s a loyal companion looking for an experienced adult-only home willing to continue his training & support him with some of his quirks. If you think you’re the right match for Alf & for more information please visit https://spanielaid.co.uk/spaniel/alf-sa4540/

A story about Teddy

Remember Teddy and his tough start in life? Since his first major surgery to treat years of neglect, this sweet boy has shown incredible strength and an unyielding capacity for love. Despite occasional setbacks, his determined spirit always shines through. It’s thanks to your incredible support that Spaniel Aid UK can step in to help dogs like Teddy when they need us most. From life-saving surgeries to the loving care provided by foster families like Rachel’s, your generosity makes it all possible. https://spanielaid.co.uk/donate

🌈✨ As the year comes to a close, we’re honouring the special dogs who spent their final days surrounded by love in their foster homes. These beloved long-term fosters may be gone, but their stories remind us why rescue work matters. Forever in our hearts. 💕🐾 We rely on heavily on your support & donations make it all possible! https://spanielaid.co.uk/donate

Meet Echo, the latest arrival at Spaniel Aid, a puppy just 8 ½ weeks old. Echo is deaf, and we believe she carries a gene commonly found in dogs with her colouring. As well as being associated with deafness, it can cause improperly formed eyes, and sometimes neurological issues. We don't yet know how badly Echo is affected. She was rejected by her littermates and her breeder asked us to take her in. We will find out what can be done to help Echo. She will have 1-2-1 care and attention. We will pay for her to see a vet and to have the tests she needs. When the time comes we will pay for her to be spayed so that she can never be bred from, and this gene cannot be passed on again. We will do right by her. And, with your help, we will cover the cost. https://spanielaid.co.uk/donate/

At Spaniel Aid, we carefully match each dog with their ideal home, including working homes as sniffer or gun dogs. Last year, a dog came into our care who we saw potential in, his incredible nose hinted at a future as a sniffer dog. Read Rolo's story below https://spanielaid.co.uk/