Rescue Cockers

Rescuing a dog of any breed can be a very rewarding experience. Too many times these poor fur-babies are Left
Stranded, Homeless, and Without proper Love or Care. I recently have gone around and seen Many, Many Cockers in
Need of Good Homes. Please Help. There are Many links for Cocker rescues in The United States. Here are some
Local to the Northeast.

Life's Little Paws
New York Abandoned Angels
Cockers In Need
Cocker Pals
Castaway Cockers
Cocker Spaniel Rescue of New England

Also, Please Consider your Local Humane Society.

Warning: The following Link is Very Disturbing!!!! Warning:

This is the Fate of dogs in Shelters that don't get Forever homes....

When you go to a breeder to buy a puppy ask these questions:

1. How many breeds of dogs do they breed. One is good, two is probably acceptable, no more.

2. How many dogs do they have. Ask how many litters they have every year. Ask how many puppies they sell and whether they sell
any to Pet Stores. Ask whether the breeder has a state or federal license.

3. Ask if you can see the dogs - all the dogs - not just the puppies. Many puppymills have an area where they will bring the puppies
to show to the public. You have to see where all the dogs live.
We think all dogs should live in the house.

4. Ask what kind of genetic testing they have done on the dogs. Ask what health certificates they have for the dogs.

5. Ask for the name of their veterinarian and call them to find out how often they see the parents and confirm whether genetic
testing has been done.

6. Ask for the names of five people who have bought puppies from them and then call the references.

7. Ask if the puppies are sold on a contract and then ask to see the contract. Ask if there is a warranty.

8. Ask whether the breeder will take back a dog regardless of the age if you are unable to take care of it.

9. Ask to see the pedigree and ask how many champions there are in the lineage.

10. Listen to whether the breeder asks you any questions. If the breeder doesn't care about the home that the puppy would be
going to, then you don't want to buy from them.

Please consider a Rescued/Sheltered Cocker as a pet.
Why? You may ask.
When considering adding a Puppy to your family,
There Lies a Huge commitment behind that cute Face.

1. Puppies need Care:
The initial shots alone will run you 3-4 times to the Vet within the first 2 months of ownership. Then once 6 months old,
Spay or Neuter. Then you may get a break, considering nothing happens, for another couple of months until the 1 year
shots come.
Plus brush/comb DAILY, bathing weekly, grooming monthly, nails clipped weekly, cleaning ears @ minimum
weekly and whatever else that particular breed needs.
Cocker puppies, in particular, need to be groomed REGULARLY,
even of they "don't need it", Because they need to get used to the process!!!

2. Housebreaking is time consuming:
You will need a Carpet Cleaner, Kennel, Puppy Pads, a Truck load of paper towels
and the ability to watch the puppy 24/7.

3. Did you say Sleep?
YA RIGHT.
HA HA HA HA HA HA HA
Puppies will cry, whimper, whine and bark all through the night. Plus everytime the poor baby does make a sound, It
needs to and should be assumed it needs to use the bathroom.
So, up and out the door you go.

4. Puppies Chew and Chew and Chew and Chew:
Shoes, slippers, socks, underwear, Bras and anything else they can get their CUTE lil paws on is destroyed.

5. Commands, i,e, Sit, Stay, Down:
Puppies need to be trained these things. It does NOT come Naturally!!
Which means DAILY, and I mean DAILY, you need to work with the baby for at least 20 min.

6. Socialization Is KEY:
You NEED to take your baby out at least two times per week.
Your baby needs constant interaction with Humans and Animals,
Both Inside and Outside the HOME.
Your baby may or most likely WILL become Mean, Shy or Aggressive if you Don't!!!

Now with all that in Mind. A Rescued Cocker:

1. Already Spayed or Neutered and Up to Date on all Shots.

2. Already Housebroken, Keeping in mind there may be a couple of accidents
before the Fur-baby Learns where YOU want it to use the Bathroom.

3. More than Likely Knows all Basic Commands.

4. Is WAY Past the "Search and Destroy" Also known As the Chew/teething Phase.

5. Can and Will Sleep Through the Night.

6. Already has established It's Own Personality,
Meaning there is no risk of it not being JUST what you are looking For.

For more Information on Rescued Dogs in your Area Please visit Petfinder.