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Did you ever know that you could be a hero? Cocker Spaniel Rescue of East Texas was founded on the intentions of assisting cocker spaniels in need regardless of shape, size, color or physical condition. We are able to rehabilitate most of them using adoption fees and monthly donations. However, we sometimes encounter special needs dogs that require special care that is financially impossible for us to manage. We have responded to crushed hips, major ear surgeries, as well as cataract removal to give these animals the best possible opportunity for a second chance at a happy and healthy life. However, that is very costly & we absolutley cannot do it alone. We have dedicated our lives to helping Gods animals but we are praying for angels to help us care for our special needs dogs. If you would like to become an angel and support us in our mission, please consider sponsoring one of our special needs cockerkids. Your donation is tax deductible and we will keep you informed on the progress of your cockerkid. Please consider becoming the wind beneath our wings.

If you would like to donate, please tell us which dog you would like to support and mail your tax deductible donation to:

Cocker Spaniel Rescue
P.O. Box 7326
The Woodlands, Tx 77387-7326

Or you can make a donation using Paypal. Then just email us and let us know who you are supporting. We will put your name under the dogs bio to let everyone else know that you are one of the angels.

A small gift makes a big difference in a dogs life!

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HI! My name is Shadow. I am a beautiful pure black cocker spaniel about 2 ½ years old. I am current on all shots and heartworm preventative. I have recently been diagnosed with Congenital Kidney Disorder. This means that neither of my kidneys functions the way they were intended, but I am currently in good health. I am looking for a home where I have the opportunity to go outside a lot during the day. I also have a special yummy food that is easier for my kidneys to digest. As you can see in one of the pictures, I have a red ball that I love to play with. I am very energetic and love to be the center of attention. I would prefer to be the only dog in a loving home, but I have learned to get along with my current brother. I do still argue with him at times. I am trained to stay in my mom’s office during the day. I also have a crate with a blankey that I sleep in each night. I was adopted from a different cocker rescue group in October and after some testing, we found out about the kidney problem. Mom said the group would help find me a new home, but a few days later, they called and said that if my mom sent me back, they would just put me to sleep. I am still in good health, but this disease is incurable and means I have a shorter life expectancy. No one knows exactly what that means, but I am going to make the most of the time I have left. I could have two year or 10, it just depends on how the disease progresses. Mom was so upset by the news that she decided to look for a new home for me. My mom is very sad about giving me up, but she knows it is in my best interest to have a home were I can be outside often. We live in a mobile home with no fenced in yard, so I can only go out when Mom or Dad is home. Please contact my mom at phineaschel@yahoo.com if would be interested in giving me a new home.

Nikki is a pretty silver buff female that needs a special home. “Nik Nak” as she is known at the cockerinn has had seizures in the past. She is not on medication as the seizures are rare. Her foster mother believes that she is handicapped. Her eyes and head are shaped differently, her tail is always pointed down even when she wags it, she runs differently, and cannot jump. Nik Nak is a very loving girl, but when she does not want to be bothered she will bare her teeth. She is housetrained, gets along with the other dogs, could care less about cats, and wants to have you in her sight at all times. She needs a kid free environment with someone who understands what a special girl she is.

Hi, my name is Bernice. My friends call me “Bernie”. Like any older girl, I prefer not to tell my age or weight, both of which are up there. Can you blame me with all the focus on youth these days? I am blind but am able to get around, I am healthy otherwise, I am on no medications, I get along with everyone, and you won’t find a sweeter girl anywhere. They say personality is everything! My foster mom knew I didn’t fit the profile for dogs to be pulled from the shelters, but she said she just couldn’t leave me behind. She decided that if I pulled at her heart strings, I would probably pull at someone else’s too. I am looking for someone with a quiet home who would like to give me a place to spend my senior years. Any takers?

UPDATE (May 29, 2005) ON TRIO’S OPERATION.Trio is recovering well from his hip surgery last Thursday. He came home Friday without so much as a bandage. He has a neat 4” incision that appears to be healing well. His foster mom was enormously relieved to have him back! He was a bit quieter than usual and is resting a lot. Dr. Powell has advised Trio be as active as possible. This will speed his recovery by building up scar tissue in the joint. His physical therapy consists of short walks a couple times a day. Trio is in good spirits and very eager to go on walks. Thanks for all your prayers and financial support. We’ll report back in two weeks when Trio has a check up with Dr. Powell. If you would like to send Trio get well wishes, e-mail him at TRIO A soap opera life. The product of an incestuous brother-sister pairing Trio was inadvertently abandoned by his mother at two weeks of age. Sixty-three hours later he was reunited with Marbles. She had hidden her babies in the insulation under a trailer. For the next two months Marbles nurtured her three boys in their foster home. A medical condition develops.So as with every good soap opera, things looked good on the outside but Trio was developing a medical condition that would impact his adoptability. At two and a half months of age we discovered he had severe luxating patella (bad knees) and needed surgery as soon as possible. Between May and August of 2003 Trio had three knee surgeries. A fairy tale ending?In a soap opera? Never. But by October Trio was fully healed and adopted by a family who understood his limitations. Arrangements were made between the adoptive family and foster home that over Christmas Trio would have an extended visit at the foster home while his family was on vacation. Trio fit back into his foster home like a glove. A new pain.During the holiday season the foster family realized Trio was in pain. A trip to the orthopedic surgeon revealed Trio now needed hip surgery. Since his adoptive family was unwilling to pay for surgery, Trio was taken back into rescue. One more surgery.In January of 2004 Trio’s hip was repaired. The recovery went smoothly although Trio’s back leg is a bit crooked and he walks with a slight limp. The repercussions.Trio is not overly steady on his feet but since he knows no different, he’s fine with it. Most dogs use all four legs to rise from a “down” position. Not Trio. He primarily uses his front legs. He has a very strong chest and forelegs. Trio has no idea he is a bit handicapped. More trouble.As with every soap opera hero, trouble is only a few pages away. A few weeks ago we again realized Trio was in pain so it was time for a return visit to the orthopedic surgeon. His foster mom expected to hear a diagnosis of arthritis. There is some arthritis developing but of more concern is that his other hip has developed hip dysplasia. Eventually Trio will need surgery on this hip. Life goes on.Trio has been in foster care for almost his entire life. Fortunately he has been able to stay in the same foster home since he came into the program at two weeks of age. He has no idea this may not be a permanent home because he is treated just like the foster family’s own dogs except for occasionally going to adoptions. What does the future hold?Apparently surgery will be on the agenda, but we will wait until it is necessary. In the meantime Trio will stay in the only home he has ever known. CSR welcomes contributions or pledges in Trio’s name so we have the funds available when he needs surgery. Stay tuned for the next episode. Trio adds: “My foster mom says she saw my real mom, Marbles, at an adoption and she looks beautiful. I’m glad you got a good home. And Trey, I understand your parents even bake dog treats for you! I’m a bit envious but bro, that’s awesome and Happy Birthday. Aunt Buttons, I hear you too look beautiful and take your work in a bookstore very seriously. Love to all, Trio.”

Hi, my name is Spooky but don’t be scared. I am actually a very nice fellow according to my foster mom. I would really like to find my forever home. It will have to be special home, because you see, I am blind. The eye doctor says surgery would not help. Don’t worry though I am very good at finding my way around the house and yard. Sometimes my foster mom forgets I am blind. And otherwise I am a pretty healthy guy. I even have my favorite squeaky ball that I like to play with. That is, when my stinker foster sister doesn’t steal it. She can be such a pain sometimes! If you want a faithful companion who gives lots of love and kisses, then I’m your man.