Tag: los angeles

Canada curbs U.S. cocker spaniel euthanasia

High kill rates in U.S. animal shelters have always been a problem. The recession which began in 2008 added to the problem. A Canadian cocker spaniel rescue is lending a hand to California which has one of the highest pet euthanasia rates in the nation. Angels Under Our Wings Cocker Spaniel Rescue (AUOWCSR) of Victoria, British Columbia is rescuing cocker spaniels from the Los Angeles area at risk of euthanasia. “We rescue abandoned Cocker Spaniels mostly from high kill shelters in Los Angeles that through no fault of their own have ended up in the shelter in danger of euthanasia,” says volunteer Sarah Drader.

AUOWCSR Spends on average $700 – 900 caring for each rescue. “Some have cost us thousands of dollars,” says Drader. If you would like to donate or are interested in fostering please visit www.angelsunderourwings.com

Fallen cocker saved by rescuers

A buff cocker spaniel named Mocha who fell over steep cliff was rescued by Los Angeles based Small Animal Rescue Team (SmART).  It happened Wednesday, when Mocha and his owner were walking along steep terrain in Porter Ranch, California. The rescue took place late at night in heavy winds with rescuers repelling on the steep cliff with safety harnesses.  Rescuers brought Mocha to safety using a small stretcher.  Mocha appeared well but was taken to a vet for examination.  Then anxious owner was grateful to have him returned.

SmART is a group of trained rescuers certified in Swiftwater Rescue and rope rescue.  SmART is the first animal rescue team in the country. Six members are animal control officers and one Registered Veterinary Technician.  SmART performs urban search and rescue for small animals in the Los Angeles area.

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.