Last updated on
January 30, 2012
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, Karen Kirby, at [email protected] or 317-339-1546 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).
| PRIVATE PLACEMENTS |
No listings at this time.
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| OTHER RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS |
The ECSCA does not and cannot guarantee that dogs available through
other rescue organizations
are purebred English Cocker Spaniels.
No listings at this time.
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Lost English Cockers
If you have lost a dog, currently or in the past, please contact Karen Kirby at [email protected]
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 ADOPTIONS OR PRIVATE PLACEMENT DESCRIPTIONS
No listings at this time.
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Arizona: Westley
Westley is an adorable, one-year-old pup who was found wandering the streets all by himself. At only 15 lbs, he arrived at the shelter very sick and with no appetite. Through the help of some wonderful Rescue angels, he found his way to a great foster home and his fun-loving personality is shining through!
Westley is a very sweet boy who is a bit shy initially but warms up quickly. He loves people and other dogs and enjoys being the center of attention. He is active and loves to play but also loves curling up on your lap and being held. He is very eager to please and a quick learner but will benefit from continued training to learn basic commands and manners. Listed below are Westley's issues:
- is 90% house-trained and getting better
- has exhibited a reactive temperament when scared or someone tries to take a chew toy away. Westley has been receiving behavior modification training to overcome this tendency and doing quite well.
- some minor mouthing/hand chewing on his human when playing.
- easily climbs a 4ft fence
- separation anxiety and should not be left alone all day
The above issues are being addressed however, because of them, Westley will not be adopted to a home with children younger than 10 years of age.
Click on this link to watch Westley in action!
For more information on Westley, please contact Marla Furio at [email protected]
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Pennsylvania: Archie
Archie, an 8-year-old neutered red English Cocker Spaniel, is a sweet boy in need of a special forever home. While a very loving dog to his foster mom, Archie does NOT relate well to men. He reacts very strongly to most men, but displays no aggression or fear toward his foster mom or other women.
Consequently Archie should be placed in a female-only home. Archie has also had incidents of crate-aggression, exhibiting fearful behavior and barking when he feels threatened by a stranger. He will need an adopter who understands these issues and one who will work with him to overcome his fear.
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Archie is crate and house-trained, and gets along well with the other dog in his foster home. He is very sweet and laid back, and enjoys hanging out with his foster mom, and sleeping on the window seat. He is up-to-date on all of his shots.
For more information about Archie, please contact his foster mom Karen at [email protected]
If you think you might be able to offer Archie the safe and loving environment he craves, please submit an application for adoption to Karen Kirby: Adoption Form |
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New York: Tina
Tina is a lovely, seven-year-old red English Cocker Spaniel who needs a calm and loving forever home. This Polish-bred girl is very energetic and sweet. Her energy levels, however, result in a strong prey-drive and make her something of an escape artist. Squirrels and cats are not safe around her and she needs a home with no children. Tina would do best with only one to two other older dogs – especially sedate dogs that would not excite her further. Tina tends to bark at anything that piques her interest or excites her. Her foster home has been working with her and she is currently on medication to ease her anxiety levels. Leash walks only, since she has superpowers in getting out of any enclosure.
Tina is up-to-date on all of her shots, spayed, crate and house-trained.
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For more information about Tina, please contact her foster mom Patti at [email protected].
Submit an application for adoption to Karen Kirby: Adoption Form |
| 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.
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New York: Wiggles
Wiggles is a neutered, black English Cocker Spaniel looking for his forever home. This nine-year old young man has a winning personality, and his entire body "wiggles" when he wags his tail – which is most of the time! Though partially deaf, Wiggles responds well to hand signals and vibrations. He gets along with dogs, cats and children. Wiggles would be a good city dog, as he loves, loves, loves to go for walks on his leash. He thoroughly enjoys his chew bones and a good cuddle with his people. Wiggles does have some food allergies, which are under control on the right food. He is recently house trained, is crate-trained and up-to-date on all vaccinations and would be a wonderful addition to your family!
For more information about this sweet boy, please contact his foster mom Jill at [email protected]
If you think you could give Wiggles the loving home he desires, please submit an application for adoption to Karen Kirby: Adoption Form
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