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Looking for Rescue Cocker

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ejp:
Spaniel Aid are very good and have a mix of dogs in.

phoenix:
If a cocker is being returned to the rescue kennels more than once,  I would be cautious.  An angelic face  hides  a possible problem.
Many Tears had a batch of ex breeders recently, if your friend feels they can be very patient with one .  After the storm damage they suffered,  they’ve had problems themselves.   The puppy farms have been offloading surplus breeding dogs and surplus five month old pups that are  are hard to sell on especially if these puppy farms have got new litters  being produced. 

annclare:
Now Christmas is all but over, I am going to make a determined effort to try and locate what will probably be my last cocker (which saddens me). I was 80 in June gone, and have had 10 (show) cockers over nearly 50 years so definitely too old to change breeds; I often say next time I come, I'll go for a different breed but I don't think that would happen as, although I love all dogs, cockers have my heart. I lost my darling Nina (approaching 14) in May 21 with Cushing's disease and now have just Matte who will make double figures in May 22. Obviously, I am not looking for a puppy but a senior around 4 - 7, preferably a bitch (I found of all the pairs I've had, female/male worked the best). I thought of perhaps signing up for fostering with Spaniel Assist and Spaniel Aid, and have just found a new to me one called 2nd Chance Cockers (from abroad??). I am still very active and have a park on my doorstep. I wonder how much my age will go against me? I would appreciate any comments. x 

vixen:
Good friends of mine, both in their eighties but still active,  wanted a rescue after losing both of their cockers this year (both 13).  They approached local kennels but were refused because of their age.  I felt really sorry for them as they have a wealth of experience, are at home all day and so much love to give a dog.  They would have made provision for the dog if anything had happened to them and have family who would care for it.  I was very sad for them as they then had to resort to a puppy in order to get a dog. 
I understand rescues have to be cautious but I feel every case should be judged on what the adopter can offer.  You could get a younger adopter whose circumstances may change to increased work load in the future and also may not take the dog out at all.
I also was denied a rescue when I was younger as at the time I worked 3 days a week.  I explained to the rescue that the dog would be walked before and after work and for 4 days I would be at home.  But that wasn’t good enough, I  then had to go down the puppy route which was the last thing I wanted at the time.  Fortunately the puppies I got became the absolute lights of my life - the best things ever. (ironically enough, once I had my dogs, I changed to working just half days so I could spend more time with them)
I really hope you are able to get your dog and that a rescue can see all you have to offer.

Jaysmumagain:
Have a look at https://www.saveourspaniels.org.uk/dogs-needing-homes

They are UK based and while I have no knowledge other that knowing actress Sue Johnston is their patron they do seem to foster as well.  As for the age....we came into this when looking for a cocker for my Mum who was around 77 at the time, but several weeks after she had another dog The Cocker Spaniel Club rescue and rehoming arm phoned to see if she was still interested, so might be worth a try.  https://www.thecockerspanielclub.co.uk/rescue.htm

Best wishes.

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