Last updated on
ECSCA Adoptions | Private Placements | Other Rescue Organizations
Urgent | Puppies | Adult Dogs | Senior/Special Needs Dogs
Not all English Cockers available for adoption are listed on the web site, so please contact the adoption coordinator, Anita Berkey, at blarneyecs@dishmail.net or 615-797-5998 and/or complete and submit an adoption application form.
The thumbnails below show some of the currently available rescue English Cocker Spaniels. Please click on the dog's name or scroll down to learn more about the dog and contact information.
Dogs listed in the Courtesy Listing section are only listed by the ECSCA as a courtesy to shelters and private individuals. The ECSCA is not responsible for any transaction or representations about the dogs made by these organizations or individuals unless otherwise stated.
We urge anyone interested in adopting an ECS to submit an adoption application form even if there is are not any dogs currently on this page that interest you. When dogs become available, we offer them first to people on our waiting list, so please complete and return the application form.
COURTESY LISTINGS
The following are dogs with other organizations or private rescues that may be of interest. These dogs are not associated with the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America rescue. We offer this as a service to English Cocker Spaniels in need but the health or temperament of these dogs has not been assessed and cannot be guaranteed by the English Cocker Spaniel Club of America rescue. All transactions are made directly with the organization or private individual listed. Some may be English Cocker Spaniel mixes.
When working in a private placement rather than through an organization, please keep these things in mind.
Adopter:
- Check with owner's vet directly about the health care the dog has had and even have the records faxed to your vet for review.
- Consider talking to groomer about the dog's temperament.
- If there is a microchip, arrange with owner to have registration changed to your name once it's clear that the dog has worked out.
Owner:
- Dog must be neutered before placement and vet care should be up to date. A vet visit within six months, at least,is suggested.
- Please be honest and up front about any issues the dog has. Do not simply pass a dog to others hoping "things will be better".
- Put any specific stipulations in writing, eg. if you want adopter to allow visitation, checks by phone, contacting you, or ECSCA rescue, if placement doesn't work out, etc.
- Share any microchip info and assist adopter in the transfer of the registration information.
- If there are any concerns about the potential adopter, ask ECSCA Rescue for assistance with screening and possibly even a home visit.
- Give new owner some of dog's dog food as well as favorite toys and bedding.
- Unless you know the person well, never give a dog away for free. Consider asking for a donation to a charity. ECSCA Rescue appreciates donations from adopter (as well as owner, if possible).
Lost English Cockers
If you have lost a dog, currently or in the past, please contact Marsha Wallace at ecresqr@comcast.net
We will be happy to post
lost dogs and we can also see if
we may have placed a dog like yours
in the past. If you've lost
a dog, please check these resources
for lost and
found dogs.
ECSCA AOPTIONS OR PRIVATE PLACEMENT DESCRIPTIONS
|
Ohio:
Mojo
Mojo is a beautiful 6 (almost 7) year
old blue roan female from champion
bloodlines. With an upcoming move
and a baby on the way, her owner
feels she won't be able to spend
enough time with the dog. Mojo has lived in her current
household for 4-5 years. She had belonged to owner's
dad until he became too ill to care for her. In fact,
Mojo is a heroic and smart little dog that alerted someone
when her dad had fallen and was lying helpless on the
basement floor. Mojo also became agitated and alerted
her owner when her older poodle collapsed. |
Mojo will be spayed on Nov 5th. She is a very sweet
dog who loves everyone including kids
and cats. She gets along with most dogs
although has been known to be bossy around
a Jack Russell terrier she once lived
with. Mojo is crate trained and, in fact,
enjoys some alone time there. She is
a "chow
hound" and
will think nothing of getting on the
table to serve herself some food, if
no one is watching. Recently, she got
too curious about some ant traps, so,
as with any English Cocker, you never
know what she might get into. She's housebroken
and rides well in a car, although she
does pull a bit on leash.
She is used to being home during
the workday but there have always been
other animals in the house. She also
has been boarded and does fine. She knows
the following words: sit, down, shake,
cage, beddy time, off and, most importantly,
cookies!
(*) Owner needs to place Mojo before her move is final which will be
sometime in mid-late November.
Please contact her owner Stacie at dogespa@aol.com or Anita Berkey at blarneyecs@dishmail.net to
be screened as a potential adopter.
|
No listings at this time.
|
Florida: BlueBelle
BlueBelle is an approximately one-year-old EC mix. Being a young dog, she is full of life and LOVES to play with toys and chew bones but she also will find a spot by your feet and get comfy. She is crate trained and almost house trained but, like all young dogs, I would not trust her alone in the home just yet.
When she first came into rescue she showed signs of dog aggression but socialization has lessened this and she has no problem with older, well-mannered dogs although she can get over-stimulated and excited in new situations. An obedience class would help Belle both to bond with her new family and work through her insecurities. |
Belle comes when called, fetches, sits, and walks on a leash happily. She's okay with cats but will chase if they run. BlueBelle loves people and kids and would be a great pet for the right family.
Belle is spayed, heartworm negative, up to date on all shots, and is a healthy, happy girl.
If you would like more information about Belle, please contact Anita Berkey at 1-615-797-5998 or e-mail her foster mom, Anna Calabrese, at sapphyreecs@hotmail.com.
Should you be interested in adopting Belle, please send an adoption application to Anita Berkey at blarneyecs@dishmail.net
|
|
Indiana: Ringo
My name is Ringo and I'm very unique in that I am a young, male American Cocker Spaniel, in a sea of English Cockers! I am 2-3 years old and would fit in with just about any family. I found my way into EC rescue because I was brought along with another EC who also needed a home. He has since been adopted so now it's my turn!
I am very sweet and gentle and nothing bothers me. I have good manners, am housetrained, love people and get along well with other dogs. For some reason, I really do not like cats at all. My foster mom says that I can be an escape artist and will scale fences if given the opportunity. This means that my new home will need to be secure to keep me safe and contained, especially in the beginning when I am adjusting to my new environment. I am very playful and have lots of love to give. I will be a great companion and family member; in return I just ask for love, attention, exercise and some basic training. |
|
| SENIOR/SPECIAL NEEDS DOGS |
Please
consider adopting one of
our older EC's. These dogs
are truly in need because
they are less in demand.
But, they have lots of love left
to give and you could always
add a younger dog later. The life
span of the average English Cocker
is 12-14 years. Adopting an
older dog is also a great way to
get acquainted to our breed.
Keep in mind that our waiting list is long,
but for those who have a space in their
hearts for a "middle-aged" dog,
the rewards can be enormous AND
you will more likely be matched with a dog
much sooner.
|
California:
Maddy
MADDY is one lucky dog!
She is approximately 10 years old and was
brought into an LA shelter unable to use
her rear legs. The folks who brought her
in claimed she was a stray; that seems unlikely,
given how clean she was and that she couldn't
walk!
At any rate, the shelter did their best to
treat her pain but there was not much else
that could be done. She was in obvious distress
and not able to understand what was happening
to her. A wonderful cocker rescuer, Cathy
Stanley, got her out of the shelter and took
her to an orthopedist. Without an MRI it
was hard to say what to do and the fact that
several days had already passed made her
prognosis, even with surgery, very questionable.
Even with many people helping, we knew that
further delay for fundraising, even for
one day, would mean prolonging her discomfort.
Also of concern was who could foster a dog
post operatively; the recovery period can
be lengthy and require almost constant care
initially and even then she might not walk.
|
So we (Cathy, the many other cocker lovers who
heard about her, and ECSCA) came to the sad realization
that the kindest thing to do would be to give
her peace. Cathy trudged to the vet the next
morning to be there for Maddy and..to her great
surprise and delight, Maddy had greatly improved
overnight and was able to walk 10 feet to greet
her! (no doubt it was buoyed by the prayers and
tears from her fans!)
So Maddy is now getting physical therapy BUT, a foster home is still needed.
We can have her transported almost anywhere if we have to. If you can give this
girl the special care she needs, please contact me immediately. ECSCA Rescue
will be happy to sponsor her.
Make sure to see Maddy's video
here
There is a special site for donations
to help with Maddy's care here
If you would like to foster or adopt Maddie, please email Cathy Stanley or cal; 310-358-9918
|
|
Illinois:
Sam
Sam is an 8 year old neutered, blue roan English Cocker Spaniel. His owner must give him up because of her failing health. Sam came from excellent bloodlines and is very healthy. He is very active and likes to run and play. He's good with other dogs and kids although how he is around cats is not known. Although he does pull when he is walked, he is otherwise well behaved and good in the car. He is housebroken and crate-trained. He really misses getting the exercise he needs.
What a great find this dog would be for the right family. All you add is love!
|
| Please contact Sam's owner: Judy Frederick at 630-393-1370 or email Sandi Frederick at sandi.frederick@trizetto.com |
|
California: Jake (updated)
My name is a Jake and I am a tall, charming 8 1/2 year old red gentleman from Germany. That’s why I still have a tail to wag. I get along well with dogs but have not been around cats. I am very friendly to people, especially once I get to know them.
I am a very good boy in the house, even when alone, and am housetrained. I love a good bath, but I do get very nervous around the grooming clippers and will need special handling for grooming. Growing up as an only dog in my home, I was not taught to share my toys or food, so I can be possessive of these items. My original family was wonderful; however, they had to tearfully give me up as I am uncomfortable around babies and they were expecting their first child.
I just had an eye exam and it was confirmed that I am slowly going blind. I have a condition known as "PRCD"; there is no cure, but most dogs like me learn to adjust really well. After all we rely more on our noses than our eyes. My eyes are also a bit dry and I need daily medication for that as well. I can see just fine during the day but it’s harder for me to see in the dark. So, at my age, it would be better for me to find a home with adults, or older children; I have mild seasonal allergies that are easily controlled .My foster mom says I am a real character and have a lot of funny ways to say things. Overall, I am a very healthy boy and I know my basic obedience commands. |
In short, I can fit right into your home if you are willing to spend some time with me on overcoming some of my issues. In return, I will give you years of unconditional love. Will you give me a chance??
Contact foster mom: Sally Rosenthal at barristerec@att.net or 661-298-7493
Submit and application for adoption to Anita Berkey. Adoption form |
Top of page |
