Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue

08/12/2024

On November 20th, Precious was shuttled from Santa Fe to Broomfield, Colorado by three RMCR volunteers. Each drove a leg of the trip in their personal vehicles. Our Intake Director took the first leg, our President the next and her foster (me) the last.

In the coming days, we will be posting more pictures and videos of Precious'. And, we will be starting a blog on our website in the next day or so to document her journey.

Her foster has had her less than three weeks and has enjoyed every minute with her.

08/12/2024

Precious came to RMCR just a few short weeks ago. A very loving Cocker Angel in New Mexico, surrendered her to RMCR because she needed specialized surgery that is not available where she lived. Please help by DONATING TODAY>>https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur

This beautiful, precious soul was rescued by the Cocker Angel from a very bad situation in California. The couple who owned her were not able to meet her needs. So, Precious spent most of her early life in a diaper, was never bathed or seldom and unloved. Precious developed Osteoarthritis, Luxating Patellas, and Bilateral Hip Dysplasia that remained untreated. Her diseased hips have caused her so much pain and discomfort that her hind legs have atrophied and she cannot run or walk like a normal dog. The Angel who rescued her took her to several specialists to have her evaluated and determined that there was no one in her area that could offer any sort of treatment options.

At 5 1/2 years old, Precious was granted the opportunity to come into rescue and get the love and care that she wants and justly deserves. Precious has been recently evaluated by an Orthopedic Surgeon, an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist to determine treatment plans. All of the volunteers in RMCR want her to have the best life and support the decision for total hip replacement (THR). This is a very expensive surgery that will cost upwards of $20k. RMCR is determined to provide the much needed surgery.

Precious has settled in quite well with her foster dad. She acts and behaves like any other Cocker, but her hind legs just do not cooperate. She often falls on her hiney or her hind legs will slip out from under her. She has adapted and just picks herself up and keeps going. She is in pain, even though she is on pain medication. She has lived with this so long, that she tolerates the wink limbs and pain. She came with a huge pile of toys and loves to play with them by picking them up and shaking them violently. She has two new girlfriends who live behind her. She walks with them twice a day. She is always happy to see them and their mom. The walking and socializing are good for her health and sprit.

We are in dire need of funds for Precious's surgery and ask for your help. Please DONATE TODAY>>https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur so that we can provide the surgery for Precious.

07/12/2024

Day 9 means there are only a few days left of our 12 Days of Cocker Love! If you have not DONATED>>https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur yet, you still have time! 🐶❤️ Luke and Leia are an inseparable pair! These bonded siblings, both 13 years old, are looking for a loving home to spend their golden years together.

Luke and Leia have experienced a lot in their lives, and now they deserve to enjoy their retirement with a patient and understanding family. As stated above, they are a bonded pair and must stay together.

Despite their age and health condition (Cushing's disease), both are still quite active, Leia more so than Luke. Leia enjoys playing fetch and going for walks. She's a low-maintenance dog who's happy to spend her days lounging around the house or exploring the yard. Luke prefers a little less activity and also loves lounging around the house and short walks in the yard.

Although both are suffering from Cushing's Disease, they still make the best of companions for someone or some family who prefer and easy going lifestyle. They both prefer a calm, quiet, peaceful home and a patient and understanding adopter(s). Both require ongoing veterinary care to help manage their disease and live the best life.

Dogs like Leia and Luke who require regular veterinary care are one of the reasons we reach out periodically asking for DONATIONS. Please GIVE>>https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur so that we can continue providing for these two loving souls.

06/12/2024

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06/12/2024

A rescued Cocker Spaniel named Molly has become the world's first dog trained to find and rescue missing cats, according to her handler.

06/12/2024

Day 8 of the : Meet Cindy! This sweet girl is waiting for her forever home. ❤️ Every donation helps us provide vital care for dogs like Cindy. Your support ensures we can continue to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home Cocker Spaniels in need. Please DONATE TODAY! https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur

This cute little girl is a 2 year old Cocker/Cavalier mix. According to our records, her birthday was December 1st. 🥳 Please wish Cindy the happiest of birthdays. Cindy was at one time a breeder's dog. Now, she gets to live the life of a dog. Sadly, her adoptive parent passed away and their family was not able to keep her.

Her foster mom describes her as one who gives the best hugs and loves to cuddle. She is such a good girl and just loves being around her foster mom. Cindy loves walks and car rides. Her foster mom tells us she is food motivated and that they are working on her manners.

Cindy was scheduled to be spayed, but the DVM detected a heart murmur and recommended to have it looked at by a specialist. The specialist reported the mummer is what is termed functional. All that means is her little heart sings a bit louder than those of other dogs. Cindy will have to wait for her spay as the went into heat and her surgery is put off until the beginning of 2025.

Spay surgeries are typically a little expensive so we ask that you help Cindy by DONATING. https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur

05/12/2024

FOUND: See comment below

05/12/2024

This handsome man is Buddy. Buddy came back into rescue near the beginning of 2024 because he is a special needs dog who sometimes experiences anxiety. He prefers to be an only child and with two legged creatures over the four legged variety.

That was not problem for his new foster moms. They fell for him immediately and adopted him within days of him entering their lives. Foster failures are the best, just ask Buddy and his moms! ❤️

Buddy settled in quite quickly and became the neighborhood hit. He loves everyone he meets on his daily walks. His moms tell us he loves running and conversing with the neighbor dogs. Yea, we know what that means. 🤣🤣🤣

Buddy is described by his moms as being a bundle of joy. We are also told that they feel like he's always been a part of the family and his moms cannot imagine life without him. That sounds like the perfect match.

05/12/2024

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05/12/2024

Today is day six, marking the half way point of our 12 Days of Cocker Love. There's no better time than now to put Nova under the spotlight. Dogs like Nova depend on your generosity.

Please DONATE TODAY by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur to provide much needed funding for our dogs in RESCUE.

Look at that beautiful face and those crystal clear eyes. How can you not fall in love with this beautiful 9 years young lady. Nova has adapted well to her foster home since coming into rescue. She is very observant of what is going on around her. She loves being part of human activity because she prefers them over dogs. When she desires the loving touch of her foster mom, she will come to her and ask for it. That can often involve a belly rub! Nova prefers being the only dog in the house. She also loves her home to be quiet with mellow soft spoken adults. Her foster mom and dad tell us that Nova has a little bit of a racy side to her. She loves car rides.

Nova wasn't always like this. When she came to RMCR, it was obvious that she had suffered some trauma. It does not appear to be physical. Quick movements and loud noises will startle her. If she feels there is too much activity, she will retreat to her safe place at her foster's home. This beautiful creature is waiting for her soul mate.

Please consider a DONATION to help cover the costs of caring for these wonderful souls. YOU can DONATE by clicking the link here: https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur.

04/12/2024

On Day 5 of our 12 Days of Cover Love, we are showcasing Suzie. Suzie came to RMCR in February of this year. RMCR is fortunate to have very giving donors that fund the work we do to save the lives of these loving creatures.

Please DONATE TODAY by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur so that we may continue to offer medical attention and care for foster dogs, such as Suzie.

Suzie is such a sweet girl. She's only 7 years young and is just the best companion. She is described as being sweet, loving and friendly. She won't be able to see you due to her blindness, but she knows your close and will signal by wagging that full length tail. Suzie isn't picky about who she hangs out with, she loves people, other dogs and yes, even cats!

After her arrival into rescue, she had an extended stay with the amazing Stowell with Animal Clinic. It was discovered that Suzie had heartworms. Unfortunately, treatment had to wait for her to gain some weight as she was malnourished. Suzie also had breast cancer and bladder stones which required some rather invasive surgery. Fortunately, Suzie's cancer was benign. After surgery, she developed an infection and had some swelling. Thanks to modern medicine and great care, she was able to make a full, but slow recovery. Heartworm treatment started in March and took two months.

The cost to help Suzie get healthy has been quite high. Thanks to donations, RMCR is able to offer high quality veterinary care, like Suzie has received. Please consider a donation of any amount TODAY -- https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur so that RMCR's rescued dogs can be provided with the best care.

03/12/2024

Today is Giving Tuesday and RMCR would like to share a little bit about Casper. He is a member of our Compassionate Care Program which provides long term care for dogs with special needs. Please DONATE TODAY by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur so that RMCR may continue to care for the dogs under our care.

Casper came to RMCR 2 days before Christmas in 2023. He is a rather handsome 14 year old gentleman who has brought a lot of joy to his foster family. We are told he is a bit shy and prefers that humans move slowly around him. He is described as being sweet and is more trusting of women, but will warm up to men.

Casper loves being in the company of other dogs. He is learning from other dogs how to enjoy the gift of being a dog. Being around them gives him confidence as he will mimic their behavior. His dog friends have shown him that the touch of a human can be gentle and loving. He loves to have his belly rubbed.

When Casper arrived, he was vastly underweight. He has put on 5 lbs and as can be seen by the pictures, he looks to be quite a healthy weight. Good food and health care are essential for Casper. Part of his health care involves taking him for walks, which he really loves. He also loves napping.

When Casper was undergoing his intake exam, he was discovered to have a heart murmur. He's also gets the occasional ear infection. But, that just goes with being a Cocker Spaniel with floppy ears. 🥰

Please consider donating to RMCR so that we can provide the much needed care for sweet dogs like Casper. -- https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur

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02/12/2024

02/12/2024

The fourth day of RMCR's "12 Days of Cocker Love" is finally here! 10 year old Bella is the spotlight today.

This holiday season, help us give every Cocker Spaniel the second chance they deserve. Your gift provides hope to dogs like Bella, who came to us scared but is now thriving in her forever home. Please DONATE TODAY by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur.

Bella came to RMCR in April of this year. She was a stray in Utah that a loving Cocker Angel found online. She was in rough shape and in need of a bath, some grooming, a dental and a good ear cleaning. The angel took her in and reached out to RMCR to arrange for her rescue. She is such a sweet, gentle and resilient soul. Her blindness does not keep her from living a wonderful life. She takes her time exploring the world around her and enjoys the simple pleasures of life. This sweet little girl is also deaf, but she still prefers calm and quiet surroundings.

Seniors such as Bella make for the best companions. As with most dogs who come into rescue, Bella will need time to adjust to her new family and surroundings.
Older dogs such as Bella stay in rescue a bit longer than most. That is why financial donations are so important to RMCR. Please consider a donating TODAY -- https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur so that RMCR's rescued dogs can be provided high quality food and the best veterinary care.

02/12/2024

Our heartfelt congratulations to Frida.🥰 Foster mom and dad, Suzette and Jerry adopted Frida on November 29th, Frida always felt she was part of Suzette and Jerry's family. Please congratulate them for making it official.

01/12/2024

It is the third day of RMCR's "12 Days of Cocker Love". Today, we are featuring Rico, a 7-year old Cockapoo. RMCR is able to care for this sweet soul because of the funds we receive from generous donors like you.

Please DONATE TODAY by clicking on this link https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur. Your contributions allow RMCR volunteers to continue the good work, saving the lives of these wonderful souls.

Rico came to RMCR after being surrendered by a previous family in April of this year. He came to Colorado after a brief stay in New Mexico. He is a friendly young man who loves being around his people. He doesn't really care what you are doing, so long as he can be beside you or, on the floor next to your feet. His foster mom tells us he is amazingly sweet, calm and loving. Rico loves every person he meets. He is great with other dogs, though HE would rather be the one closest to you.

Rico was carrying a bit of excessive weight when he arrived to RMCR. A change in his diet has gotten him started on his journey to trim down. He loves going for walks in the park checking out every blade of grass along the way. This has added to his fitness and is helping with weight loss. His foster mom notes he is well mannered while on the leash. He will need to brush up on basic commands with his new family. That is a great way to bond.
Rico has been diagnosed with Cushing's Disease. This affects his pituitary and/or adrenal glands. But, it is easily managed with a single pill, once a day. He's a good boy when it is time for his medication and easily accepts it.

Please consider a donation of any amount TODAY -- https://tinyurl.com/5n8rymur so that RMCR's rescued dogs can be provided with the best care.