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I'm Trio, and I've been designated the spokespup for the Cocker Spaniel Rescue
Forever Foster Program. Like me, the dogs on this page have been in Rescue
for quite a while. Due to our special circumstances, we probably
won't be adopted.
Cocker Spaniel Rescue is committed to our long term care and providing us with a
safe, comfortable and loving home. Most of us have chronic medical
conditions requiring ongoing medical expenses. Of course, CSR would love
to see us go to the right home, but they recognize
that we are probably going live out our lives in our foster homes. You can help CSR care for Forever Fosters through your donations either to the Cocker Spaniel Rescue General Fund, or if you have a special favorite, you can direct your kindness to that specific Cocker Kid. If you would like to talk to me about sponsoring a specific Forever Foster, send me an eMail at Trio3dog@swbell.net To make a contribution, you can mail your tax deductible donation to:
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Cocker Spaniel Rescue's Forever Foster Cocker Kids
Trio has been in rescue more than eight years! His health is good
although he has developed numerous fatty lipoma tumors on his skin. Our vet
has advised against removing these benign tumors because they will simply come back. Despite weighing 30+ pounds, Trio sees himself as a small dog, preferring to sleep in a small dog bed. Of course his head hangs over the edge and his legs stick out, but it must be comfortable because he continues to lay claim to a bed. This big, burly dog is hates to be groomed. He hides when the grooming table comes out, hoping his foster mom won't find him. His favorite escape is the backyard. Strangely enough, Trio is exceedingly well behaved once on the grooming table. Since Trio has been in his foster home so many years, he has no idea he is a foster dog. He is the only foster dog permitted upstairs to sleep at night. Another reason he thinks he is a "permanent" dog is that he always evacuates with the family for hurricanes - other dogs are moved to different foster homes. |
Mr. Adam is a fifteen year old senior cocker who came into rescue
wanting to be loved as he waited to cross the rainbow bridge.Because of no foster spots, he waited patiently in boarding, barely able to lift his head. He was scheduled to be put to sleep to end his suffering. Just then a foster spot opened up and Adam was moved there to be loved during his last days. However, a surprise was in store for everyone at CSR. On the ride to the foster home, Mr. Adam's soul awakened, his deaf ears perked up, his blind eyes had a gleam, his legs regained their strength, and a smile emerged. At his foster home, his depression lifted! He is jokingly called 'Dennis the Menace', getting into mischief but loved as he entered his second puppyhood frolicking with other dogs, chasing the cat, chewing books, bolting down the street and cuddling to give love. This lovable old dog truly shows us that old dogs might have more tricks in them than a six month old puppy. . . if given the chance. Adam raiding the fridge |
"He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader.
He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it to him to be worthy
of such devotion." - Unknown It's with this sentiment that we have this handsome senior, Morris, in our Forever Foster program. He came to us in a joyless condition, with his ears so infected that he had to undergo ear abulation surgery. He is now healthy and happy is a real sweetheart. Because we know that he was faithful and true to someone who didn't return the devotion to him, we know that he is worthy of that devotion and we will care for him until the last beat of his heart. Morris is just one of many "forever fosters" who are in need of foster care to love them unconditionally until their time comes. Please consider becoming a forever foster family. The rewards are tremendous. |
Layla may be a small, frail looking little girl, but this pup is a fighter. After she was rescued from a
shelter, CSR discovered that she had been exposed to distemper. She did contract a case of the disease but seemed to
recover. After a time, we noticed a slight twitch in right front paw. This was a bad sign, because sometimes distemper
will cause fatal, degnerative neurological damage. Our hearts broke as we watched her daily downward slide and the slight
twitches turned into spasms. We had prepared ourselves to take Layla to the Rainbow Bridge, when her time came, but then
as rarely happens, her condition stabalized. She still has constant spasms, but she's active, alert, plays with the other
foster dogs, eats like a horse and still gets into everything. We don't know how long she'll be with us, but we're celebrating
each new day we have with this special girl. More Pics |
Hi, I'm Humphrey and I've been in rescue for a while now. My skin is
as good as new and I'm feeling great. I love EVERYONE. I'm completely house
trained too! I was really sick and diagnosed with autoimmune disease when
rescue found me but they gave me lots of medicines to get me well and I look
and feel terrific. My foster Mom says that I can't have any new vaccinations
so I won't be able to go to boarding or even be groomed by a professional
place. Wow, am I a handful!! I'll need a very special family to call my
own. I just know you're out there waiting for a unique guy like me. I love
to play and am a happy, happy boy. I'd love a forever home to hang my
hat.
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Artemis, named for one of
Alexandre Dumas' famous trio is better known as Artie around his foster home.
While he's not much of a swashbuckler, Artie is around 6 - 7 years old and
real sweet guy. He has successfully undergone heartworm treatment but then
he came down with a bit of a skin problem. His skin problems come and go, but
they are mostly under
control, and Artie loves his foster home and is satisified to be a permanent resident
of the Cocker Inn and live as a forever foster.
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Prince is a spiffy looking black and white guy that looks kinda like
he's wearing a tuxedo. Prince
is all dressed up and looking for a place to go.
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Reesie, a chocolate and tan beauty, is simply a love and one of the most nurturing dogs we've seen.
She tried to "mother" a litter of puppies in her foster home. Reesie has dealt with a number of health
issues but this six year old is ready for a home of her own. Reesie is visually impaired but well adjusted.More Pics |
"The best classroom in the world is at the feet of an elderly person"-Andy Rooney We say the best place to find love is in the heart of an elderly dog. Jake is an older gentleman who has lots of love to give and needs a place to live out his retirement years. He's had his adventures and is now content just hanging out and watching TV with his family. His previous owner dumped him at a shelter because he was old and didn't want him anymore. He was so sad, we couldn't stand to leave him sitting there all alone. This guy is a real sweetheart and even though he is getting on in years, he needs love too. |
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Milo is a gorgeous senior black male who looks young for his age. Milo is as sweet as sorghum and totally housetrained.
He came to us from a local shelter with bad skin due to malnutrition. With a few baths and some good nutrition, his coat
is shaping up and he's looking good. Sadly, we have discovered he has several cancerous tumors and may not be long for this
world. We want to keep this boy comfortable and happy for the time he has left, so we have welcomed him into the Forever Foster
Program. More Pics |
Anatole France, a French Author (1844-1924) once said,
"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains
unawakened"Nate is a bubbly blonde male, around 8 years old, that because of his advanced age, back problems and bit of arthritis has joined the Forever Foster Program. |
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Look out Boss Hogg, here come the cousins from Hazard County. Bo is a
4-6 year old red male with curly blonde hair and the friendly attitude.
He's just a good 'ol boy, but he's been diagnosed with cancer. He's had an
operation, but the doctors aren't sure if they got it all. For now CSR is
going to give Bo lots of love and we'll do what we can for him while we
wait to see what course Nature is going to take.More Pics More Pics |
Breeleigh is chocolate female who gets along with everyone. A resident of the Cocker Inn during 2008, Breeleigh
moved on to a forever home, but things happen, so we welcomed her back. She's had
ear ablation surgery so she doesn't hear well. Being hearing impared doesn't keep her from being an active member of
the family. She's also on medication to control a thyroid problem. Breeleigh is one sweet young lady, she's had some
tough times, but she's pulled through them all and now she's taking it easy as a Forever Foster.
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Martin is buff boy, about 5 years old. He is devoted to his foster mom, and it takes him
time to warm up to new faces. He gets along with the other dogs except the occasional alpha male. For the experienced
dog owner who has lots of time and patience to work with him, Martin could be a loyal and loving companion, but because of
his distrustful personality he's been placed in the Forever Foster Program. Martin with a toy |
Ok, so I'm not a cocker spaniel but am I cute
or what? My name is Pilgram and I'm a Boston Terrier
who has been in Cocker Rescue so long they've made me a Forever Foster.
I'm something over 7 years old. I love to play and am great with people but am
not crazy about other dogs...especially other males. The last dude I took on
won the fight and I lost an eye. But, hey, no true patriot would back down, even
if he was a little bigger. This Pilgram is no chicken.
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"It's not the years in life that count, it's the Life in your years."-Abraham Lincoln Rusty may be 10 years or older but this guy still has lots of life in him. He still has that "twinkle in his wrinkle" and loves to take naps with his human. This little guy would make a great friend for a retired person.
"To have a good friend is one of the greatest delights of life." Would you consider making this guy your best friend? |
Like Lance Armstrong, our Armstrong is tall, athletic and never gives up. At 6-7 years
old he was left to die in an animal shelter. But this guy is as fit as a fiddle and is ready
to run the Tour de France in search of a family to love. We may not see this Armstrong on The
Wide World of Sports, but he wins the gold at the Cocker Inn.
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Booker is a darling blonde male who almost crossed over
the Rainbow Bridge during heartworm treatment. Booker's will to live, the
love/care given by his foster parents, and the prayers of everyone in Cocker
Rescue helped love him back to life. After surviving that hurdle, he still
has serious physical challenges. Both knees are luxating, but he's
not in pain nor does this afflection slow him down. He also has
compression of 2 vertebrae and he moans if you have to pick him up.
The vet does not recommend surgery for the back. Booker seems to know his
limits as far as jumping up, but we still try to make things as easy for him
as we can.
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1-2-3-4-5...Ready or not, here he comes. This is Hyde and he seeks a home where he
can snuggle up and sleep with his new family. This little guy is 5-6 years young and is a
real snuggle bunny. More Pics |
Howdy, pardner! Chip's my name and waggin' my tail is my game. The Doc says that
I'm around 10 years young but I'm most content just rockin' in my easy chair and watchin'
old John Wayne movies. I ain't much trouble 'cause ya see, I don't drink or smoke or cuss...well,
I may snore or pass gas once in a while but I'm purdy good company. Ya got any room at the ranch
house fer me?
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Like super model Claudia Schiffer, our Claudia is a long legged,
elegant beauty. Claudia is senior girl with a long stately tail. She will
win you over with her sweet disposition, long silky ears and million dollar
smile! Claudia is settled down and living the life of a forever foster, but if
a senior model would suit your runway, get to know Claudia and let her "strike a pose" into your heart.
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Mattie is a 4 to 5 year old chocolate and white soft little love bug. She loves play time in the yard.
She has been through a lot since she came into the Cocker Inn. We suspect Mattie was used to breed several
litters of puppies. She has had numerous mammary tumors removed as well as a tumor from the inside of her
ear. She was very shy and untrusting when she first arrived
but now she has really come into her own. She loves to cuddle, but she doesn't along well with people she
doesn't know. Because of her personality quirks, she has joined the forever foster program, living with the
family where she feels comfortable and safe.More Pics |
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