Cocker News – Page 23 – My Cocker Spaniel

Well intentions hinder cocker’s adoption

There’s a story about a cocker spaniel named Batista which is confusing to say the least. The SPCA in Kent county, Delaware sent out an email to various rescues about Batista because his food aggression made adoption challenging. A rescue named Canine Nation mistook Batista’s situation thinking he was in danger of being euthanized and included this in their listing. An Elsmere Delaware resident adopted him then placed him on Craigslist. Her intentions were good. She was fostering him then adopting him out again. Anyways, Canine Nation found out her plans and Batista is back at the Kent County SPCA and available for adoption.

Footnote: I also discovered another adoptable cocker spaniel at the Kent County SPCA. He’s a buff male. No other information is listed. See profile.

Fundraiser for Rudy

Rudy is one of Minnie’s pups. Minnie was pregnant and recued by Robin from a sad situation. Rudy was fortunately adopted to a loving family. Rudy tested positive for parvo virus after coming down with vomiting and diarrhea yesterday. He’s being treated at the vet and is expected to pull through. Robin is doing a fundraiser to help pay for his medical expenses. Fundraiser includes sale items on Robin’s site as well as a drawing for one of Polly portraits. See Robin’s thread for more details.

Adoptable in LA: Cockapoo with companion

Willie is a cocker-poodle mix partially blind and needs heart and eye medication. He was found as a stray along with his Welsh Corgi companion Philly. Both are inseparable. Philly will cry if he’s separated from Willie. He follows Willie everywhere and also guides Willie too. Both are seniors with sweet personalities. Both must be adopted together. Call the Agoura shelter at (818) 706-5898. Give them their ID numbers: A4218669 and A4218667.

Best Cocker Profile Contest

Winner will receive $50 Foster & Smith gift certificate.

Foster & Smith Gift Cerficate — Foster & Smith Gift Certificate

The Check List:

Register if you are not already a forum member.
Must have at least 5 quality posts on forum. Responses such as “that’s nice” will not count. Write something meaningful.
Create a profile page for your cocker. If you have more than one we prefer you create one for each. Instructions can be found on this thread.
Submit your entry using our contact form. Make sure you are logged in too so I can see your membership info: Contact Form

Once we have a least 5 entries I’ll start a thread for voting. Feel free to vote too. Profile page with most votes wins. Voting period will be one week.

Cockers In Need Fundraiser

Linda from Cockers In Need is holding “chip in” fundraiser to help pay for veterinary expenses for two new rescues. Meet Kelly (block cocker) and Polly (Shih Tzu). You can read about them on our forum.

Persons whose donations are over $10.00 will receive a brain ball or crochet wash cloths. See Linda’s thread for contact information.