We are a non-profit organization that depends on our fellow cocker spaniel lovers to keep our program going.
CSRET serves the greater Houston area with foster homes stretching from Conroe south to Lake Jackson, west to Katy and as far east to Deer Park. Our primary service area is around 5,600 square miles with a population of 5.7 million people. We serve an area bigger than three individual states (Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Delaware). Thirty states that have populations smaller than the greater Houston area.
12/09/2025
Hi everybody my name is Marley!
I am as sweet as I am handsome and just want to be loved. I am a huge fan of “play time” and can run the yard like a pro. 🐶
I’m really hoping I find my ideal family and I’m ready to go.
I’d love to have a doggie playmate and a family that is somewhat active.
I’m 4 years old and a perfect size at 25lbs.
If you’d like to learn more about this wonderful dude, please complete an application on our website:
Cockerkids.org
08/09/2025
The 2026 CockerKids® Calendar is here!
Each page is filled with adorable pups guaranteed to brighten your days all year long.
💌 Order now and support our mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome Cocker Spaniels in need.
👉 Please note: calendars will ship at the end of October, just in time for the holidays!
Together, we’re saving lives and celebrating the dogs who make our hearts whole.
***Edited to add he has had his “cherry eye” surgery and is recovering***
Meet the adorable Barry(Bear) 🐶
He is just as cute as they get and not even a year old. (11 months)
Barry is a bit shy at first, but warms up pretty quickly. He’s playful, sweet and would love a yard to run around in.
He would do best in home without small children and with a family that is willing to work with him on training and just being a fun loving pup.
Barry is still on the small side at 20 lbs, but he may still have some room to grow.
Barry is located in Houston, Tx.
If interested in learning more about Barry or any of our other dogs, please complete an application on our website: www.cockerkids.org
24/08/2025
GAMBLING ON CHANCE
Taking dogs sight unseen is always chancy. You never know what medical problems they will have. In the case of young dog that arrived from Louisiana, CSRET would have lost the bet but Chance won, big time.
It was apparent three year old Chance had ear problems. Behind both ears were ping pong ball size lumps – calcified ear cartilage which results from untreated ear infections. In these cases dogs usually dogs have chronic pain and are very reactive when their head is touched. Because of the calcification Chance’s ear canals were so narrow ear infections could not be treated so more drastic action had to be considered.
Vets at three different clinics advised to do an ear ablation. This is a traumatic surgery because the ear canal is removed, effectively deafening the dog but resolving the chronic pain and future health problems with the ears. Generally dogs adapt to being deaf well, relying on vibrations to alert them.
In rescue we often talk about taking leaps of faith, especially when we have to spend large sums of money. So, we took a leap of faith that we could raise money for Chance’s surgery.
Surgery day dawned dull and rainy which should have tipped us off there would be a problem no one could have foreseen. A normal TECA (total ear canal ablation) takes about 45 minutes. The vet let us know Chance had been under anesthesia nearly three hours and she hadn’t completed one ear. The calcification extended up to his skull and she was having a problem removing it. Because of the lengthy time under anesthesia. she recommended returning in a couple weeks to do the other ear. The vet described the ear canal as having a “barnacle” on the end. With Chance’s safety in mind we readily agreed, knowing it would increase the cost.
Chance’s ear surgery will cost $3,000+ especially if the other ear is as bad as the first. Your donations will help Chance live a pain free life. Chance will be available for adoption around October 1 if all goes well.
12/08/2025
Ariel is still searching for her forever family. Sweet, frisky Ariel (black & white) loves to play with her foster brother❤️
Ariel is 2 yo, in excellent health and is just a love bug. Can you open your heart to this precious girl?
Please complete an application on our website: cockerkids.org
03/08/2025
*** Otto is on a foster to adopt. Paws crossed budy! 💙***
Look at this adorable boy in search of his forever home, meet Mr Otto!
Otto is a young fellow (1 1/2) and very handsome. He knows so many commands and is potty trained. This dude has a lot of energy and a lot of love to give! If you are looking for a running partner and an active family member, Otto is your dog!
Please complete an adoption application online - cockerkids.org
02/08/2025
Every year, CSRET holds a calendar contest to raise funds for the dogs in our care. It’s more than just a fundraiser, it’s a celebration of the pets we love and a lifeline for those still waiting for a home.
Last year, the calendar took a pause. But this year, it came back stronger than ever… and thanks to your incredible support, it raised $29,000 for the rescue. That’s twenty-nine thousand dollars going directly toward saving lives, providing medical care, and giving second chances.
To everyone who entered, voted, and cheered us on, thank you. You made this happen. 💛🐾
31/07/2025
A QUICK LOOK AT THE YOUNG AND READY TO ADOPT!
1) Ariel – A real toot, full of energy, sweet and playful. Skittish to loud sounds and quick motions. Looking for a safe, protected environment for this beauty. Needs a canine companion. Two to three years old with a natural tail and beautiful black and white markings.
2) Boots – A handsome black and white parti dude who is full of energy. He is on the larger side at 33 pounds and is just two years old. Fine as an only dog but he might be a bit much for younger kids. Boots had juvenile cataracts repaired so he will need regular visits to an ophthalmologist. He loves to fetch and does pretty well walking on a leash.
3) Chance – a gorgeous black and white with brown accents. He loves chasing balls and racing around the yard. He learned the doggy door quickly and is housebroken. Good with other dogs. It is evident in Chance’s three years of life he has had many untreated ear infections because he has calcified (hard) ears. Ear ablation surgery will be performed before he is adopted. The adopter needs to be prepared to make accommodations for a low hearing dog.
4) Oakley – Another young (two years old) boy who makes a stunning impression with his red coat. Good with kids 7 and older.
5) Posie – A buff cockapoo according to former owner although shaved down she looks like a cocker spaniel. A couch potato who doesn’t like walks. Would thrive in a one dog household. Small in stature but large in personality. Five years old.
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Our Story
In 1988 Sharon Elliott, a Cocker Spaniel enthusiast, was called on to assist in a raid of a backyard breeder. Sharon, horrified by what she saw, became determined to assist Cocker Spaniels who were abandoned and helpless.
The operation started small with two volunteers placing a dozen dogs a year. Within ten years this noble effort attracted a core of volunteers who re-homed a hundred plus dogs a year. In the late 1990's Cocker Spaniel Rescue established an internet presence with a website, www.cockerkids.org. While the website helped recruit volunteers and donations, the number of Cocker Spaniels in need increased dramatically. Now we have a presence on FaceBook and we are reaching even more Cocker Spaniel lovers.
Today CSR serves the greater Houston area with foster homes stretching from Conroe south to Lake Jackson, west to Katy and as far east to Deer Park. Our primary service area is around 5,600 square miles with a population of 5.7 million people. We serve an area bigger than three individual states (Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Delaware). Thirty states that have populations smaller than the greater Houston area. In 2009 we were contacted about 633 Cocker Spaniels in need of help and we adopted out an all-time high of 300. In 2009, we were awarded the Pedigree Breed Rescue of the Year at the Westminster Dog Show.
Dedicated volunteers are the heart of Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas. Currently we have about 50 volunteers and 30 foster homes. We are an all volunteer organization (no paid employees) and do not operate a facility. We refer to the Cocker Inn® as a virtual home, representing our network of foster homes and boarding kennels. About 80% of the dogs are in foster homes. The remaining 20% are boarded at several kennels across the greater Houston area. We would love to have foster homes for all the dogs but being boarded in a kennel is better than being on death row. We extend our thanks to those of you who "volunteer" money. Your donations enable us to provide veterinary care and board dogs when foster homes can't be found.
Veterinarian bills consume 65% of our budget. Nearly all dogs require immunizations. About 70% must be spayed or neutered. Almost 50% undergo heartworm treatment. In addition to these basic services dogs may arrive with ear, eye or skin infections that must be treated. A few of the dogs in our care need specialized surgery for cataracts, luxating patellas, femoral head ostectomies or cherry eye repair. Other dogs arrive injured or sick with contagious diseases such as distemper, requiring extensive hospitalization.
Understandably, not everyone can foster or make monetary donations. However, we have had great success from people posting our website on the company bulletin board, or sharing our story with family members and friends. We are always looking for ways to share information regarding rescue and would be honored to speak at a party or gathering to promote and educate on the joys of these 2nd Chance CockerKids®.
Help with our Forever Foster CockerKids is always a blessing for us, as well as the giver. Watching that "special CockerKid" progress, knowing you are a part of that success story, can bring a Texas size smile to anyone. Their path to a forever home is often much longer and their veterinary bills much steeper. Our faith is strong that "Their" forever home is out there and they too will experience unconditional love. Meanwhile they are saving their cocker kisses for "YOU"?
We are classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. That means that your donations may be TAX DEDUCTIBLE. You can feel confident 100% of your donation goes to helping these homeless dogs. REST ASSURED any donation large or small, goes directly to our "cockerkids" to pay for the ever increasing vet bills and to rehabilitate these discarded CockerKids. NO phone solicitors, NO salaries are deducted, and NO selling of names and addresses to other charities. PLEASE KEEP US IN MIND. Help us renew the spirit to keep taking our leap of faith, one that God continues to bless. WE truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas has many delightful cocker spaniels, and an occasional mix, in all ages, sizes and colors who are looking for forever homes. Occasionally, we have puppies that come in also. If you have a place in your home and heart for one of these charming cockers, please give us a call on our hotline at 713-208-1314. We are always in need of foster homes, so if you would like to join our family of volunteers, please give us a call. We are a network of concerned families who have formed a unique bond, all because of our common love for Cocker Spaniels. If you are a cocker lover, please consider becoming a part of our family.
Our adoption fee is a donation of only $250. On occasion, special discounts may be considered for the seniors and the special needs dogs, but we spend an average of $700 per dog for medical treatment and care. At that rate, we go into the hole fast, but our program has always been a leap of faith and we maintain our pace because of all of our loyal supporters that donate regularly. Please consider joining us in helping these loving animals in anyway you can. We assure you, the rewards are enormous!
