Last updated on
February 8, 2010
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 ADOPTIONS OR PRIVATE PLACEMENT DESCRIPTIONS
No listings at this time.
No listings at this time.
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Florida: Byron
My name is Byron and I am an eight year old red English cocker boy. I was turned in to the shelter in Miami, Florida by my family, but I don’t know why. I am a very good boy - very sweet and handsome. Although I’m called Byron (for the poet) the nice people at the veterinarian hospital where I stayed for a while called me “Mellow” because that is what I am. I am very laid back and easy going. I love a good snuggle and just want to hang out and be your buddy.
Even though I am eight years old I look a lot younger. The rescue-people know my real age because of my microchip, but you wouldn’t guess it from looking at me. |
The only odd thing about me is that I have almost no teeth. My mouth was so badly infected when I came into rescue that 22 teeth had to be pulled. But that doesn’t bother me at all – I love my canned or watered down dog food and eat it all up really well.
Byron is neutered, housetrained, crate trained, up to date on everything and a sweet fellow looking for a loving home. Byron loves other dogs, and would love a dog buddy or two, but he is a little too interested in the cat at his foster home, so home without cats would be best.
To complete an application to adopt Byron, fill out the adoption form, or contact our adoption coordinator at blarneyecs@dishmail.net or 615-797-5998 |
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Iowa: Chance
Chance is a neutered 5-year old, black, field-bred male. His owners relinquished him, and his three siblings, because of a job change and move. He is very friendly and loves everyone. He is playful, yet easygoing, and gets along well with other dogs. He is indifferent to cats. He has not been exposed to very young children while in foster care, but gets along great with children over 10 years.
Chance is mostly housebroken, crate-trained, and good in the car. He loves to play. He is learning basic commands and enjoys his daily walks. He would benefit from continued basic obedience training, to fully learn his commands.
Chance is loving, adaptable and calm. He would do well in any household that would give him love, attention and exercise. He is healthy and up-to-date on shots and all medical needs. |
To find out more about Chance, please contact his foster mom, Roberta Schmieder, at bphipps@trvnet.net, or 515-332-7952
To complete an application to adopt Chance, fill out the adoption form, or contact our adoption coordinator at blarneyecs@dishmail.net or 615-797-5998 |
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Iowa: Posie
Posie is a spayed 5-year old, black, field-bred female. Her owners relinquished her, and her three siblings, because of a job change and move. She is reserved, calm and loving and adores people. She gets along with other dogs, although tends to guard her personal space initially. After a short time, she backs off and does fine with the other dogs. She is indifferent to cats. She has not been exposed to very young children while in foster care, but gets along great with children over 10 years.
Posie is crate trained and mostly housebroken. She does well when offered frequent potty breaks. In her previous home, she spent most of her time in an outdoor kennel, so she is still learning how to live indoors and potty outdoors. She is a fast learner, and with time and training, she will be fine. She is good in the car. She is learning basic commands and enjoys her daily walks. She would benefit from continued basic obedience training, to fully learn his commands. |
Posie loves to cuddle up on the sofa and be held and petted. She loves everyone and is very endearing. She would do well in a household that would give her love, attention and exercise. She is quiet but can easily join in on family fun as well. She is healthy and up-to-date on shots and all medical needs.
To find out more about Posie, please contact her foster mom, Roberta Schmieder, at bphipps@trvnet.net, or 515-332-7952
To complete an application to adopt Posie, fill out the adoption form, or contact our adoption coordinator at blarneyecs@dishmail.net or 615-797-5998 |
| 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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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.
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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
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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 |
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