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Cocker Specific Discussion => Rescue Cockers => Topic started by: donna37 on March 14, 2004, 10:17:30 PM

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: donna37 on March 14, 2004, 10:17:30 PM

Hi

I am looking for a cocker 1 year+.  I have a loving home to give and 2 teenage sons who desparately want on.  I am prepared to travel but live in Bucks for the right cocker.  Must get on ok with cats.

Thanks.                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: Luvlylady on March 15, 2004, 11:17:37 PM

donna i dont know of any cockers that are children freindly the only one that might be possible is blackjack hes on the cocker wanted link below this thread :) he is very lively though , ill ask a lady i know , i have a feeling she might know of a few , they may be working cockers thou .                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: donna37 on March 16, 2004, 12:22:23 AM

Thank you for your reply.  I'm new to this forum and looked for the thread but couldnt find it on there about Blackjack...I dont mind if he is lively as I have twin (lively) sons (14) so another one wouldnt hurt.  I would be grateful if you would have a word with your lady you know.

Thanks.

Donna                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: PennyB on March 16, 2004, 12:42:04 AM

The thing about working cockers is that you have to also have an active lifestyle as these dogs are from working stock and need more than just the odd lively walk. Working cockers are more suited to those who would also do something like agility with them for instance. I don't have kids but have an active lifestyle but still wouldn't consider a working cocker (they're a bit like mini-springers or working collies) as they need a lot of stimulation and more than I can give.

Have you been in touch with cocker rescue as they may know of any cockers up for rehoming.                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: donna37 on March 16, 2004, 12:45:05 AM

Thanks for the reply.  I am on the list with cocker rescue and have only been actively seeking a cocker for a month but have been let done by one lady who decided to go with someone local so she could still see the dog and a breader who wanted her dog to have a true family home but didnt want me to have neutered.

Donna                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: Maria on March 16, 2004, 03:08:54 PM

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Thank you for your reply.  I'm new to this forum and looked for the thread but couldnt find it on there about Blackjack.

Blackjack is at the Mayhew animal home - the thread on here about the webcam (where you can see Blackjack) appears to have disappeared! Their website is
http://www.mayhewanimalhome.org/caring/infocentre.html (http://www.mayhewanimalhome.org/caring/infocentre.html)

Good luck if you go for him - he looks gorgeous!                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: Jenny_930 on March 16, 2004, 04:30:48 PM

Black Jack needed a home with no children or cats, so maybe not very good in this situation.  Keep looking though, I'm sure the right dog will come along soon.                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: Jane S on March 16, 2004, 04:33:35 PM

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Blackjack is at the Mayhew animal home - the thread on here about the webcam (where you can see Blackjack) appears to have disappeared!

It hasn't disappeared -it's here:http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/forum/viewt...opic.php?t=4158 (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4158)                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: Maria on March 16, 2004, 04:57:18 PM

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It hasn't disappeared -it's here:http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/forum/viewt...opic.php?t=4158 (http://www.cockersonline.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4158)

Thank you! I was looking in the wrong place - I can go back and keep an eye on him now!                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: Luvlylady on March 16, 2004, 08:20:20 PM

good luck with finding one , at the moment it appears there are only 2 left on the net other then black jack but there not suitable for familes or to go in a home with cats if i hear of any others then i will let you know ,                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: donna37 on March 16, 2004, 10:55:00 PM

Thanks for the replies on this....I have had a look at Blackjack and emailed them about him...I hope he finds a lovely home soon...such a shame...

Donna                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: padfoot on March 18, 2004, 10:08:08 PM

http://www.btinternet.com/~cdrs/ (http://www.btinternet.com/~cdrs/)
There is a 3 year old cocker here

http://www.rspca-westhatch.co.uk/Dogsforrehoming.htm (http://www.rspca-westhatch.co.uk/Dogsforrehoming.htm)
This one is 10 so probably too old but I've posted his details anyway.                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: donna37 on March 18, 2004, 10:54:30 PM

I've taken a look at Robbie and what a lovely lad he looks!

Only problem is he has to be knocked out for his clipping!!!!!!

As to the other one...couldnt see that the cocker on the site but I have left a message as the rescue centre is quite near me.

Once again thank you everyone for looking for me.

Donna                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: cindere528 on March 22, 2004, 12:33:15 PM

Donna, have you looked at this one?

COCKER SPANIEL PATSY IS 4 YEARS OLD AND IDEALLY NEEDS TO BE IN A HOME WITH OLDER OR NO CHILDREN,WITH SOME ONE WHO UNDERSTANDS THE BREED
Teckels animal sanctury Tel. 01452 740300

http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/index.ph...=ST&f=12&t=5988 (http://www.dogpages.org.uk/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=12&t=5988)

or

http://chat.animalsanctuary.info/viewtopic.php?t=129 (http://chat.animalsanctuary.info/viewtopic.php?t=129)

I don't know if she's been rehomed yet but as far as I know she's been in the rescue kennels for ages & deserves a new home soon.                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: donna37 on March 23, 2004, 09:23:31 PM

Hi

Ive had a look at Patsy but it appears she cannot be rehomed with children or other furries.  I have 14 year old twin sons which I dont think would be the problem but also have 2 cats.

It would seem a lot of the rescue cockers are not suitable with kids or other animals....is it just luck of the draw?

Donna                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: Luvlylady on March 26, 2004, 10:05:42 PM

hey donna if you look at the thread someone wanting a cocker after loosing there 14 yr old
ive put a few more cockers. dont worry about where  they are .as most rescues are willing to transport a dog to the right home :)you would have to ask thou :) good luck if i find any more i will post them for you                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: padfoot on March 28, 2004, 05:20:15 PM

Donna,
There will always be quite a few dogs in every breed in rescue that cannot be safely rehomed with children/cats. Sometimes it's just precautionary and sometimes there is evidence that the dog is unsafe around them.
But it IS possible to get rescue cockers that get along well with children and cats. Myself, Beanoandcharliesmum and sallyjack all have young children and rescue cockers.
When I took Toby on, he had already lived with children and been child-tested by the rescue but he had never met a cat. This hasn't been a problem for us as, after an initial barking match, they have settled down together well.
It's often a matter of waiting patiently for the right dog to come along. I'd almost given up on the idea of finding a cocker when Toby appeared on the Irish site. I had contacted cocker spaniel rescue but they had told me they would only rehome where there were older children. This shouldn't be a problem for you. Is your name down on the breed rescue list?                    

Title: COCKER WANTED
Post by: donna37 on March 28, 2004, 06:15:34 PM

Yes my name is down with the breed rescue.  As you said I am prepared to wait for the right dog for us so fingers crossed and I'll just keep looking.

Again...thanx everyone for keeping your eye out for me!

Donna