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 Abandoned Angels Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. is dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of cocker spaniels and other dogs in need of loving forever homes. We will not reject any dog due to age or health and accept many dogs who have some temperament and/or medical issues. We require an adoption donation of $350 for adult dogs and $250 for senior dogs to offset the costs associated with medical care, food and boarding for our dogs. Please note that this donation rarely if ever covers our costs in caring for an individual dog. We rely solely on donations, whether through adoption or simple generosity from the public. Given our limited resources, we give priority to cocker spaniels and other dogs in local kill shelters who are in danger of being destroyed. We accept owner surrenders on a space available basis, and request a surrender fee reflecting whether the dog has been spayed or neutered, is up to date with vaccinations, and has any chronic health problems. Each of our dogs has been spayed or neutered, is up to date with vaccinations, on heartworm, flea and tick preventative and has been vetted by our wonderful vet. We are tremendously grateful for his help with our dogs, the care he shows our Abandoned Angels, and the love and attention provided to each of our dogs by our vet and his caring and dedicated staff. We seek forever homes where our Abandoned Angels will be cherished and valued family members for the rest of their lives. We carefully evaluate not just a prospective adopter's interraction with the dog, but also the dog's interraction with his or her prospective adopter. A home visit may be required. We prefer adopters who have experience with cockers and/or have previously owned a dog, but do adopt to first-time dog owners. We regret that due to the uncertain backgrounds of many of our dogs, we rarely adopt an Abandoned Angel to a family with small children. We will NOT adopt one of our dogs as an outdoor dog. Cockers thrive in environments where they spend quality time with their human family and participate in family activities - even if its just sitting on the couch watching tv together. A cocker left alone in the backyard on an ongoing basis is a miserable dog who will be more likely to develop skin and ear problems then a well-cared for, indoor pet. A dog is truly the best friend you will ever have. A dog's love is unconditional, his forgiveness boundless and his trust and belief in his people unmatched. It is truly humbling to walk in the company of such angels. Adopting a friend.... You are applying to adopt a rescued dog, who needs a forever home. Adopting a rescued dog can be one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. Rescued dogs are often the most loyal companions and very loving. A rescued dog understands and appreciates what it means to be loved and cherished, after having lost that home and love. But like any strong, healthy relationship, developing a strong relationship with your rescue dog requires work and commitment. Some of these dogs have suffered abandonment, neglect and sometimes abuse. They require a patient, caring and committed home to help them adjust to their new environment. Some dogs may suffer from separation anxiety and bark or cry when left alone. This can last for several days or longer. We ask that you be willing to work with the dog for a minimum of 30 days. In addition, some dogs may require help in housebreaking again. When a dog is brought to a new home, he will need time to adjust and get acclimated to his new surroundings and schedule. He/she may have accidents during this period. We will be available during normal business hours to offer suggestions and assist you with any problems you may have with your "Abandoned Angel". In the event of an emergency, please contact us immediately. If you do not reach us right away, we will return your call as soon as possible if you specify that it's an emergency. As time goes on, we hope to hear from you regularly (we love pictures too!) about how your Angel is doing. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our dogs go home and receiving regular updates and pictures. How You Can Help.... The best way you can help us is to provide a loving, permanent home for one of our Abandoned Angels. Please also make sure that each of your pets is spayed or neutered. Spaying and neutering helps reduce pet overpopulation and reduces the risk of certain diseases, including certain types of cancer and pyometra in females. We are also desperately in need of foster homes for our pups. Some of our dogs are boarded, which is not ideal for the dog (despite the wonderful care provided by our vet and his staff) and costly for us. If you cannot adopt or foster a dog, we also need: $$$$ (for food, boarding and vet expenses), collars and leashes, treats for the dogs, dog food (we prefer Life's Abundance) Beds, blankets and towels dogwalkers, who are willing to socialize the dogs, help w/transport (to help with pulling dogs in more distant shelters and transporting area cockers to other rescues when we don't have the space), We are now a 501C Corporation. All donations are tax deductible. |