Max's Happy Ending

Greetings CSAC!

On March 27th, we were blessed to adopt a three month old cocker spaniel puppy through the CSAC from a Maryland shelter. In the shelter he was known as Max. Now he is our sweet little Boomer!

From the moment we met him, he has given us love, kisses and  a wagging tail.....the tail was certainly something we had to get used to....our previous cockers had docked tails so seeing this long extension from his behind has certainly distinguished him!

Boomer loves to play and seems to love all other doggies. We frequent the off leash dog park, and he can't get enough of meeting new furry friends. He loves to run and wrestle with all sizes and shapes!

He spends a lot of time with his best buddy and neighbor, Skylar, a two year old Golden Retriever. They have developed quite a bond over the months. One of their favorite things has become the backyard pool.  When open, they swim together. When closed they run and bounce on the cover. It is so precious to see them frolic together.

The only thing we have not yet been able to conquer with Boomer is his fear of new people. He gets very excited, barks and ducks away from strangers. We are trying our best to work him through this so that everyone can experience the lovable dog that he is.

It had become a tradition that we (me, husband, dog) dress up in costume for Halloween and visit the neighbors. And I am excited to say that Boomer handled that like a champ. This year we went as two skunks and a critter control man (pictures included).

Boomer is a wonderful add to our family. He is now eleven months old and loves his life. My husband and I love him and are enjoying tremendous joy with our new little buddy.

Sincerely,

The Brown Family

Gus and Bella's Happy Ending

I had an empty house in January 2014 after sadly losing my 2 cocker boys in 2013.  A house without a dog just doesn't seem like a home. I adopted from CSAC before and had been following Gus, a puppy mill rescue boy with no teeth. Gus was lucky to go to a foster home on Christmas day and was still looking for his forever home. I decided to meet Gus. I was unsure how he would be around kids since I had no exposure to a puppy mill rescue, so off I went with my nephews and godsons to visit Gus at his foster home. 

From the minute we walked in the door, Gus absolutely loved the kids and we all loved him. It was heartwarming to see this happy and playful pup running around the house. Much to the kids' surprise, Gus went home with us that day! Gus has adapted so well to every situation and has brought so much joy and love to my life. He loves everyone he meets and is such an angel. I am so thankful to give him the home he deserves.

Fast forward to 2015 and I was thinking of adopting a second dog.  I learned of Bella who had just come into rescue after being turned into a shelter in Maryland. Bella had some possible medical issues, and I decided to foster her first until we knew more. She was diagnosed with Cushings and started on meds when I brought her home. She has made amazing strides and looks and acts like a new dog. It didn't take long for her to work her way into our hearts, and she officially found her forever home in September. Then our vet discovered tumors which were removed, some cancerous but fortunately all of the cancer was removed during surgery.  It has been an eventful 3 months for little Bella, and she has come through it all a happy, loving, snuggly pup who loves to play fetch almost as much as she loves to cuddle and get belly rubs.

Gus and Bella love to take car rides and go for walks together. They often will sit next to each other (especially waiting for dinner!) and occasionally even snuggle together. Funny thing is, both times I was first interested in a different dog, but fate brought me to Gus and then Bella. Such sweethearts from sad prior situations, they both are a great testatment to the resilient spirit of dogs.  Thank you CSAC for helping dogs like them find the new homes they deserve. I am so blessed to have both Gus and Bella in my life and can't imagine my family without them.

The Dullen Family

Romeo's Happy Ending

We rescued our chocolate Cocker Spaniel, Romeo, in February of 2015.  He joined a family of other dogs, as well as a cat, and fit right in immediately.  He is sweet, affectionate, and a wonderful addition to our home.  He is loving and well-loved in return.  Here he is, hanging out with one of his new-found buddies, Princess. Thank you CSAC!

The Zappulla Family

Oreo's Happy Ending

Oreo has become the top dog at our house, as her housemate Jessie the Bichon died in September. We thought Oreo would miss her but we haven't seen that yet. She continues to love her afternoon walks, except when it is raining. She still has trust issues and must be watched closely during noisy thunderstorms, or if we move too quickly when she is anxious.

Oreo has learned to "gut" her toys which has been a challenge. New toys stay whole approximately ten days, then we must remove the remaining fill. We are hoping to find a behavior specialist to help us deal with her nipping, as we are not clear why she strikes out.

We love having Oreo and are looking forward to her adjusting to our routines.

The Rost Family

Kayleigh's Happy Ending

We adopted her in September 2010. We are so happy we were chosen for Lucy. She is such a sweet girl. She is a cuddler, and we LOVE it!  She is well behaved ....docile and so loving. Even our vet tells us how lucky we were to get Lucy.  She is even a good girl when she is groomed...which is every 5 weeks because her hair is so thick and grows so fast. And, she has gorgeous long eyelashes!  We truly believe she was meant for us and can't thank you enough for allowing us to be Lucy's parents. We often think of this agency and how good everyone was to work with!  Keep doing what you do for these dogs.

The Sebastian Family
 

Sundance's Happy Ending

We brought Sundance (AKA-Sunny) home on July 19, 2015 to join his sister Holly (formerly Pooky, another CSAC alum who we adopted on December 23, 2012), and he has been a wonderful addition to our family.

Our journey to Sunny began when we lost our much loved cocker spaniel (Grace) after a wonderful 15 years. Sometimes its hard to know when it’s the right time to bring another dog into your life after losing one that was so special, so it was important that we find the right fit for our family, including big sister Holly and our 21 year old kitty Monday. I originally emailed CSAC about a different dog—Shadow—who was a puppy mill rescue. When the CSAC volunteer called me back to talk about adopting Shadow (so happy to see that she was adopted recently!), she skillfully asked me questions about what we wanted in a new addition and how they would best fit into our family. And then she suggested that Sunny might be a better fit, and he was available immediately. And when she told us his story, we were hooked almost immediately.

Sunny’s journey to us began on May 2, 2015 when he was brought to a shelter in North Carolina as un-neutered stray, so matted that he had to be shaved. Here, he was labeled a cocker mix (despite the docked tail!) and marked with the label “Bites!” and “Aggressive with Males.” Seriously. These were stickers in his paperwork from the original shelter. He also tested positive for heartworm. Needless to say, things did not look good for “Louie” as he was named at the shelter. 

I’m not sure what chain of events happened next, but a very nice person named Janni Cone (I only have her name from the paperwork, but we owe her our eternal gratitude!) picked him up from the shelter on behalf of CSAC and transported him to a vet where he was treated for heartworm and boarded until a foster family could be found. And somehow that perfect foster family (Kathy Carl) was located just about an hour and a half away from us. Kathy and her husband did a wonderful job caring for Sunny and testing his temperament and were able to give us great advice on how to ensure a smooth transition. And as soon as we met him, we fell in love.  He is the perfect dog for us!

Was he nervous at first? Of course. Did he act tentative around us? Absolutely. Was he afraid of our cat for the 1st week? Petrified. Were we a little nervous the first time we left him alone? You bet.  But you know what? It made every “first” success even sweeter: the first time he jumped up on the couch to cuddle, the first time he rolled over for a belly rub, the first time he and his sister Holly chased birds together in the yard, and especially the first time he crawled into bed and laid his head on my shoulder and sighed the contented sigh of a dog who knows when he is home. Who knows what he experienced in his first home, on the streets and in a scary shelter? But he was so trusting of us and within a few days, he knew he was home.

There are too many wonderful moments to pick just a few—he is adorable, photogenic, unintentionally funny, crazy smart, obsessed with squeaker toys, loves belly and ear rubs, sleeps with his head on the pillow like a person, figured out how to let himself out of the back door (no doggie door needed!), is fascinated with everything during neighborhood walks, likes to crawl and dig under the deck, is a great car traveler, and if butt-wiggling is a sign, he absolutely loves his new home as much as we love him.

I can’t say enough good things about the volunteers at CSAC. So many concerned dog lovers had a hand in bringing Sunny to us-- it’s like all of the planets aligned to make sure that this dog was ours.

Sincerely,

Tricia Fonzi and Scott Simonds

Cavi's Happy Ending

From Bailey (formerly Cavi):

It just takes a few words to say I love my furever home, and I love Bella who keeps me busy playing! I am sending my picture and Bella's too! Thank you CSAC.

The Murray Family

Alea's Happy Ending

Alea, now Leah, is very happy in her new home.  She gets along well with her two female Cocker Spaniel and two male retriever mix siblings.  She loves running in our yard and will chase after the young males barking at them.  She is very attached to me and must be wherever I am in the house.

She continues to have health issues and her Grade III heart murmur has been increased to a Grade IV.  You would never know that she was over thirteen years old since she seems so spry and active.  We continue to adjust her medication levels through the advice of our Vet to try to keep her coughing to a minimum while not over medicating her.

We are very happy that Leah has come into our lives and hope that we will make her final years as pleasant as possible.

-The Rosenthal Family

Shauna's Happy Ending

Vada is the sweetest most lovable little Cockapoo girl. She loves to cuddle and gets along well with her puggy sister Lacy. She runs around like a race car in the backyard and has a favorite toy frog that she carries all over the house. We just love her so much! Thank you Cocker Spaniel Adoption Center for letting this special girl be a part of our family!

- The Traynor Family

Movo's Happy Ending

Keegan is absolutely wonderful!  I met him on July 7th and brought him home on July 11th.  He has been an absolutely perfect little man ever since!  I knew immediately that I could never give him up.  While I was going to foster him, I hadn’t even gotten home when I knew he was the one for me.  I was hoping to add another little guy to my family ever since I lost my foster Bailey to pancreatic cancer last Christmas.  Keegan has made my life complete!  My Clementine had been depressed since Bailey passed away – and before that Maddie – and I could tell she really needed a buddy.  Keegan was perfect from Day One.  He loved Clemmie and treated her so wonderfully!  No accidents at all!  Not one which is amazing!  He loves to give kisses.  He listens and obeys immediately.  I couldn’t have asked for a better addition to our little family!  I’m attaching some pics of him – he is just the sweetest boy ever!

- The McArthur Family

Shiloh's Happy Ending

My life changed for the better in June when I adopted a lovable cocker spaniel I renamed Cody. It had been almost 2 years since I had said goodbye to my previous dog (also a cocker), and the time was right to find a new companion.

Cody is an active 3 years old pup who loves taking walks around our neighborhood, playing ball in the backyard, or just being with me wherever I am in the house. He delights in chasing the many squirrels in the yard—they keep him very busy.  My friends and family have also fallen in love.  He’s definitely good for me since he keeps me moving. 

Thanks to all the volunteers at the CSAC who took the time to help me find this adorable dog!


- The Hahn Family

Chelsea's Happy Ending

Chelsea is a wonderful girl. She fit right into our family immediately. She really likes her house and only wants to go for short walks. In about two weeks, she was house broken. She really likes her meals and treats. She also likes to go out in the car. She is kiddish around little people and loud noises. Chelsea makes me laugh and I enjoy her company.

- The Pullman Family

Peanut's Happy Ending

My husband Ron and I adopted Peanut. Peanut is doing very well in our family. Within a few days after coming to our home, Peanut had his first seizure. I thought it could have been brought on from the move into a new situation, but he has had subsequent seizures since then. The seizures are very infrequent and don't last long. He is doing great now that he has settled into our home, and he knows this is his permanent home. Peanut goes to sleep in our bed every night and once asleep barely moves the entire night. Previously we had two cockers (since passed away) who slept with us and Peanut is a very welcome addition.  

Our daughter and her 12 year old son are living with us temporarily. My grandson does have friends in the neighborhood and when they come into the house Peanut must be watched. It seems he might have been mistreated, because he does have a problem with young boys, although he is okay with just my grandson alone. Except for this occasional small problem, Peanut has adjusted well to his new home situation.  

In general, Peanuts adoption has been a very positive experience for our family. I feel very good that we protected Peanut and that he is a very happy and contended dog.

- The Rhodes Family

In Memory of Duke...

9 years ago I adopted a deaf cocker named Duke from CSAC. He was quite a handful LOL. He had been in and out of the kennel since being abandoned at I think about 6 months old. He was about 3 when I adopted him.

Duke has spent the last 9 years well loved and beyond spoiled. He battled 4 types of cancer, the most serious being lymphoma which he was treated for and went into remission. In the last few years he also lost his site to glaucoma. None the less, deaf, and blind he still carried on and was a happy boy. Duke finally succumbed to his last battle with cancer last week. He had bilateral lung tumors and we had to make the decision to let him go. In spite of his early troubles in life, illnesses, and behavioral issues, I have never loved anything more than my boy Duke. He was a blessing. My heart is broken, and I am no where near ready, but someday I will be back to CSAC for another blessing.

In loving memory of Duke.

- The Keen Family

Luna's Happy Ending

Luna is doing great and is extremely happy in the Hahn household. She came to us with a huge fear of strangers, so much so that her former owners surrendered her fearing she was aggressive. She still barks, as do her brothers and sisters, when people initially come to the house, but once she sees they are OK, she loves right up to them. She is a very loving dog and extremely agile and smart. Luna LOVES to play ball, and Frisbee. She also likes to chase bees, and she learned the hard way that they sting (and mom keeps Benadryl well stocked). Luna also loves playing with her cocker brother and sister, Ginger (CSAC alum formerly Plum​​) and Harley, and springer brother Lance.

- The Hahn Family

 

Lula's Happy Ending

We’ve had Lula for about two months now, and she has made herself at home. She’s a mischievous and energetic dog who is always ready for an adventure. As soon as we pick up the leash, she is at the door waiting. She enjoys car rides, grilling out in the evenings, and chasing the cat. She spends many evenings sitting at our french doors, staring at the animals outside. We’ve spoiled her already. She has her own chair and doesn’t sleep well in her crate without her comfy cushion. Other family members love Lula and often take her out to play. It’s been a few years since our last Cocker Spaniel passed, and we are thankful to the CSAC for giving us the opportunity to adopt Lula.

- The Trofimov Family

Orlean's Happy Ending

There are rescues who walk into your life and it is like they have been a part of the family forever. There are rescues who need to learn how to play with toys, how to snuggle and that having a family is the best thing on earth. There are rescues who are so excited to come with you and ride so beautifully to your home, but have a bit of a meltdown in the days that are following. The dog has been so stressed and all of a sudden the dog knows that he can relax and forgets how. We have rescued three Cocker Spaniels in the course of our marriage. The last one is our Ryder. He was so anxious and stressed out the first week. Being seasoned at rescuing, we pulled out the ammo to help him, but even we need the help of the experts at CSAC. They reminded us of a few extra steps we could take to help this little guy feel safe and secure. It took a few extra days. By the end of week two, we had a different dog. In the six months since we adopted Ryder we have discovered that that he loves to go for car rides. His favorite place to ride is in Mom's lap. He enjoys long walks with dad where he can explore and sniff. He will chase bunnies and other small creatures if given the opportunity while on his leash. At home he absolutely has to have a toy nearby. He shakes them, throws toys himself, squeaks his toys and paws at people to play tug with him. When the weather is cooler, he is a big snuggle bug. He is so snuggly, he will snuggle us right out of bed. Anyone who has a snuggler, knows that if you move, they move and the next thing you know, you are out of room and the dog has the entire bed. Ryder has learned that he can stand at the living room windows and look outside when he hears the neighbor's motorcycle or a hot rod go up the street. He pays close attention to the TV. We have to mute certain commercials or he will bark his head off. Certain music he doesn't like, birds chirping and of course, a dog bark he doesn't know. Ryder loves people. He greets them and vies for attention with our Basset Hound. Our Basset Hound is watching over him just like he did our last rescue. It is good to see that. Our Basset has had to learn that he must do it with his voice. For nine years the basset rarely barked. Now he barks to guide Ryder in the "rules of  the road".

 - The Wise Family

Sassy's Happy Ending

Sassy came to me back in March – and honestly, as a single man, I wasn’t too sure about a nice little lady-cocker named “Sassy” to show off to all of my friends….just wasn’t sure this was the most “manly” dog I could be adopting, but I did remember my love for Cocker Spaniels and was willing to drive to meet Sassy – even if for just the experience of going through the process.

I ended up falling for Sassy the moment I met her. She was excited to meet me, yet a little timid and unsure as to what was going on. Her back legs quivered as she tried to process all the new people she had been meeting and the new places she had been. I was informed at that time that Sassy had some signs of atrophy and wasn’t as “limber” as she probably once was – she is 11 years old. Her wonderful and loving foster parents informed me of her mild skin condition but also of the love she showed and the bond they formed with her in just 1 week of having her in their home.

Obviously, I fell for her regardless of the mild things we would work through and I took her home that day. She was anxious to sleep on the foot of my bed on the first night in my home. I have two cats that were none too excited to meet their new housemate – but Sassy was friendly and they soon came to accept her as part of the family.

A special part of Sassy’s new life in my home is that I work and live at a Christian Camp in the Woods of Southern PA – we run a summer program for children and also host retreats for folks of all ages throughout the rest of the year. Once Sassy became comfortable with her new home (and feline brothers) it was time to introduce her to the rest of the Camp and the hundreds of folks that come through our facilities each weekend. I picked a slow weekend to take her out on her first walk around the property to greet the retreat groups. I was shocked at how “natural” this was for her. She joyfully goes up to each person she meets – seemingly one by one – and insists on a quick “hello” or a pat on the head – and then she moves on to the next person – she doesn’t leave you alone unless you acknowledge her in some friendly way. She has grown into the most loving & welcoming host that I could ask for. Even folks who are not partial to dogs are open to Sassy, and she soon wins them over. Sometimes people are slightly intimidated by her when she may be barking – and I simply have to ask them to “say hello” and as soon as they do – she quiets down and walks away. Sassy enjoys waking up every morning and preparing for our long walk through the woods – which always ends at the office where she can greet my fellow employees and find her place at the front door to wait for customers or the UPS man. Children and adults of all ages love Sassy and look forward to seeing her every time they come to visit. Sassy has no issues with roaming and insists on staying near people. The only negative issue we’ve had with work is that she HATES to leave the office at the end of each day – I’m sure folks would get a good laugh at seeing me arguing with Sassy at the end of each day about whether or not it’s actually time to go home – she does know who’s boss – but she holds her own and lives up to her name at times.

One inspiring story that came about because of Sassy’s presence at Camp Eder is that – as I mention before – she came to me with atrophy and I wasn’t expecting her to be very athletic; I was prepared to tend to any issues that might arise because of her weakening muscles. When she came to me, she could not run at a full speed, she could not jump onto the sofa or bed, and had a hard time climbing stairs of any size. For the first few weeks, I carried her into and out of the house, I lifted her onto her bed, and helped her on and off of furniture – as she loves to sit with me on the couch. I also didn’t push her too much with our walks and simply allowed her to take the short (but tiring) walk with me to the office each morning and let her stay around the office area throughout each day. I learned also that she loves Golf Cart rides – I tried to make sure she wasn’t exerting too much.

As Sassy become more and more anxious to meet new folks each week, she also began to push herself physically and would walk with me more and more each day. As children began to show up in the summer, Sassy became more and more excited to go outside and play with them in the yard. The children were taught how to play with Sassy – gently- and we would allow the kids to “play fetch” with her (she never chased anything at first – but they would try). Sometimes she would get bursts of energy and run a little with the kids here and there.

Over time, Sassy’s limberness and energy seemed to come back to her. Soon, she was running – full speed – around the yard and through the trails chasing and keeping up with the children as they played. One day, a black lab was visiting Camp and we were playing fetch with a tennis ball with our guest. To the surprise of everyone – Sassy wouldn’t be up-staged and she decided in that moment that she was going to fetch and that she was going to beat the Black Lab – she did – and continues to play fetch to this day.

There is an older couple who volunteers at our Camp and they have shared many times that Sassy has inspired them to keep working hard and staying active. They have an inspiring view of how Sassy’s atrophy and health issues seemed to subside the more she became active and involved in those around her. She has inspired this couple to stay volunteering with us – even after they were considering retiring from their volunteer work. “It’s important to stay active….just look at that dog,” Mr. Druck would say. I love to hear him talk about Sassy and how she has inspired them.

Changing Sassy’s food to a grain-free food, I’m sure, was also a big help to bring her lots of energy and a vibrant spirit. Switching from a corn-meal based food to a chicken-based food has eliminated her skin irritations (no more Benadryl) and has also cured what seemed to be some chronic constipation that she had (and issues with mucous) – or maybe the anxiety of the move added to that. But her digestive issues have also subsided and things seem very healthy in that department.

Sassy sits by me as I type this email and I’m happy to say that I feel very blessed to have her as part of my life. I actually do NOT consider myself a “dog person” and haven’t had a dog for many years; but I am extremely glad that I pursued this option with CSAC and ended up with my sassy dog, Sassy. Thank you for making her presence in our lives possible.

- The Patterson Family

Mrs. Beasley's Happy Ending

I adopted Miss Bea (formerly Mrs. Beasley) about 5 months ago, and she is doing very well. She has had to adjust to living with 2 cats (1 young, 1 senior), and she is doing so with flying colors! She pretty much ignores them except when the younger cat taps her on the head when she is sleeping.  That provokes a well-deserved growl, and Chloe takes off!  Doesn’t happen often, but Miss Bea would prefer it didn’t happen at all! The Vet and his staff love her and call her “happy girl,” because she is so wiggly and happy to greet everyone. We take several walks each day, and she enjoys greeting any neighbors and dogs we meet along the way.  Recently, we spent a week at the beach and included my son’s 2 springer spaniels. Miss Bea loved running in the water and taking walks with her cousins. Thank you to CSAC for all the work you do and allowing me to adopt her. She is a joy to have!

- The Forbes Family

Monty's Happy Ending

Monty, aka Monster Mash, was welcomed into our home on May 17th 2015 as our foster dog after driving half way to pick him up in Bedford, PA from Maxine who graciously drove the other half way to meet up with us. From the moment my husband & I met him, we knew he probably wouldn’t be a foster dog for very long. 

I must say that I was very worried that things wouldn’t work out because Monty was blind and we had no experience with a blind dog, but after 24 hours of Monty being in our home, we knew he wasn’t leaving. All the worrying and what-ifs just went away. He adapted to us and we adapted to him. He had found his forever home with us because no other family could possibly love him as much as we already did. He was our boy and we could not let him go!

Monty is a funny dog, with so many quirky ways about him. He LOVES food, treats, his dog beds and of course, he loves all of the attention and love he gets from everyone in our home. We have two teenage daughters that absolutely adore him, and we also have a 13 year old cocker spaniel girl named Jessie that enjoys Monty’s company very much. They get along very well and have become quite the pair! Jessie is completely deaf and Monty is blind, so together they complete each other.  About a year and ½ ago we lost our other cocker, Sammie Jo (CSAC Alum) to cancer. She passed away about 2 weeks before her 14th birthday. Ever since we lost her, our home just wasn’t the same and Jessie really missed the companionship of another dog, so Monty has been a big blessing to our entire family. 

I’d like to thank Judy for alerting me that there was a blind senior boy that needed a foster home.  Judy, Monty has been the perfect addition to our family and we couldn’t be more grateful to you & CSAC. I would also like to thank Maxine and her husband for driving Monty to Bedford to meet us.  And one last thank you to Janni for reassuring me that blind dogs are amazing and adjust well. Janni, blind dogs really do rock! Thanks everyone!
 

- The Wybranowski Family

Coco's Happy Ending

Here are some of the pictures we took of Stella (formerly Coco) on our recent trip to a cottage in Haliburton, Ontario. We travel here every year and are thrilled that Stella loved cottage life.  In the morning she couldn't get down to the lake fast enough to listen and look for the loons. She was a hit with all of our friends who now want to clone her. She's such a good girl!  Stella absolutely loved hanging out by the lake and had her afternoon nap in the boathouse. She has the sweetest most gentle disposition and her playful personality is coming out more and more. Stella loves her stuffies and can often be found prancing around the house showing them off.  She's even stolen a few from her best friend Cadence (our 9 year old daughter) who doesn't mind a bit. As you can tell we just adore her and look forward to spoiling her with attention and belly rubs for the rest of her life. The final pic is of Cadence (wearing my old CSAC sweatshirt from 2000) demonstrating Stella's favourite form of attention, her belly rubs.  Thank you for all of the time and effort you devote to giving these beautiful souls the life they deserve.


 

- The Plaquet Family

Kasey's Happy Ending

I have Kasey, a puppy mill dog. She is the second dog from CSAC. I had Amber, a sweet and gentle little dog. I was so lonely after I lost her so I started looking on the adoptable dogs. I inquired about Kasey and John and Chris,who were fostering her, brought her for me to see. It will be a year in October that I adopted her. She is a great little dog and good for me. She likes to ride in the car, and we go for a walk 3 times a day. She likes when my daughter brings her dog Toby (he's a CSAC dog too). She did well with house training. I hope more people will adopt these dogs.

- The Edris Family

Precious's Happy Ending

We love her to pieces. She is so smart, she taught us how she likes to play fetch and play tug of war. She has her very special dog puppy (toy) she plays with and licks it & loves it like it is her own. She comes to us when she needs to go out (or when she wants to go out to play). She does rule our home and we love it, she is so much fun. Our home is much happier with her here. She has her own pillow in our bed (king) and sleeps right beside us, sort of above our head.

- The Shawver Family

Joey's Happy Ending

Joey has fitted into our family beautifully.  He loves to do whatever we're doing and is just the happiest little guy.  His tail never stops wagging.  He loves to go out in the car, he loves to go for walks, he loves his treats, and he loves his toys.  He even loves the cat and would very much like to play with her - a feeling which, unfortunately, is not reciprocated!  Whenever we have company he brings them all his toys and he always greets us at the door with a toy in his mouth.  He's just the sweetest little guy and we love him dearly.  He keeps us safe from the mailman and the school bus.  We'd be lost without him.  As you can see from the photo, the only thing he doesn't much care for is grooming although if we insist, he'll be pretty patient with us.  Our daughter stayed at the house while we were on vacation and fell in love with "Joseph" as she calls him.  If he ever goes missing, her house will be the first place we look!  Thanks for all you do and for helping us find Joey.  Our home is a happier place with him in it!

-The House Family

Lexie's Happy Ending

This is Sophie (aka Lexie) - we adopted her right before Christmas.  She had a rough start. She was turned in to CSAC with a broken hip and leg that had gone untreated for weeks.  We had just lost our five year old cocker spaniel, Mugsy, after a ten month battle with cancer. So I guess you could say, we both needed each other!!!  She is a love!!  She is happiest just being next to you chewing a bone (she has a lot!!).  We spoil her too much, and well let's just say, the vet has suggested we lay off the treats for a bit (something about needing to lose a pound or two).  Thank you to all the people who donated to her care when CSAC took her in!!  Thank you to her incredible foster parents, Chris and John who helped her heal!!!  She is doing great and we love her!!! The kids think she needs a cocker sister or brother .. So we will see :))
 
- The Sullivan Family

 

Rhett and Scarlett's Happy Ending

July 2014 we lost our dear Liberty.  We said no more dogs, because loosing them was so hard.  One day, I started just to "look" at the Cocker Rescue site and I see the pictures of Rhett and Stella (Scarlett). Hoping each day that they would be adopted together, everyday they are still there.  I knew we had to adopt them together!  We went thru the adoption process and were approved.  October 4th we went to "look" at them, but knew we (I) were going to adopt them.  They came home with us that day.  I can't imagine one without the other and am so glad that we were able to keep them together. They have filled ours hearts again.  Thank you to the volunteers and foster parents the took such good care of them.

- The Newby Family

 

Walter's Happy Ending

“Seriously, painfully cute” is how one friend described Walter after meeting him.  This has become a common reaction.  He has the best traits from his gene pool – beautiful black and tan markings from his King Charles Cavalier father and the ears, body shape, and soft hair from his cocker spaniel mom.   He has beautiful tan eyebrows, which only add to his expressiveness when he looks up at you while snuggling or when he’s lying on his back.  

Walter was rescued from a South Carolina puppy mill by CSAC at 8 weeks.  He was then fostered by Dolly and her family, in Maryland.  They have a number of dogs and cats of different sizes and breeds with plenty of love for everyone who shares their home.  While his temperament plays a part, I believe that belonging to this family of people and pets had much to do with his adaptable, friendly, and social way of being with everyone he encounters.  He is empathetic too, howling along whenever an ambulance or fire truck siren comes close to the house.

Walter came home to Vermont in early January to snow on the ground and freezing cold temperatures.  He enjoyed eating the snow and gradually began to want to stay outside for longer periods of time.   As the seasons progressed, he “helped” me plant flowers in the spring by digging nice deep holes for the plants, and this summer he has gone swimming in Lake Champlain, and he has hiked on a mountain.  He spends most days with his best buddy, Berkeley (also adopted from CSAC) who is now an older gentleman.  Berkeley tolerates his ceaseless energy in exchange for Walter’s unending adoration and love for his cocker spaniel partner in crime.

He is a good student, having taken puppy class, basic obedience, and several agility classes.  He is quick to learn new things and responds well to basic commands, though we’re still working on training when there are exciting distractions such as squirrels, chipmunks, and birds. 

As a youngster, he would stare at his reflection in the mirror and give off a low growl…now when he sees his reflection on the front of the dishwasher or in the glass pane of a door, he will paw at it, trying to get it to play.  When he’s excited, especially when greeting others, his whole backside wags quickly back and forth.  He easily wins people over, even non-dog lovers.   He loves to play with his toys and has recently discovered the fun in chasing a tennis ball outside.  He instinctively knows to bring the ball back to me; if I’m not paying attention, he’ll pick the ball up again and drop it so it bounces to get my attention!

A love-bug and snuggler extraordinaire, Walter has settled in nicely, clearly understanding that this is his home and his very own fenced-in yard.  Walter will soon be one year on October 16th.  He shares his birthday with my brother and my niece, a true sign that he was meant to be part of our family.

I couldn’t be more grateful to the CSAC for matching Walter and me and for giving us both a life full of laughter and learning.  This seriously, painfully cute creature is easily the love of my life.

- The Kirzl Family

Prissy's Happy Ending

Lady (aka) Prissy, is living a great life. We live on the river in Mayslanding, NJ, and she loves it. Here are some great pictures of the love of our life having some fun.

- The Creech Family