rescue

The primary purpose of the ECSCC Rescue Program is to rescue any “adoptable” stray, abandoned, or potentially homeless English Cocker Spaniel, especially one that might suffer or die needlessly without our assistance.

The English Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada Rescue program is a network of regional rescue volunteers from across Canada under the co-ordination of a Rescue Chairperson, and is part of the English Cocker Spaniel Club of Canada.

If a dog can be traced back to the original breeder, the Rescue group will make every effort to contact the breeder to encourage him/her to take back or directly handle the rehoming of the dog; or at least assist with the rehoming effort.

Dogs come into the Rescue Program for various reasons. Family situations can change (owners can become ill with terminal illnesses, divorces occur) Sometimes these situations result in their owners not being able to keep their pet despite their good intentions.

Some may come from shelters

Some may have been found as strays

Some have been turned over to our program because of a change in family circumstances such as a death, divorce, job transfers, or private owner give-ups

Some are surrendered because their owners were not prepared for the needs of an English Cocker Spaniel

Occasionally when a rescue is not available there may be a need to assist in the placement of other dogs in unusual circumstances such as the death of a breeder. Such situations would be evaluated on an individual basis.

As we are looking for committed “forever” homes, Rescue dogs and potential owners are carefully screened and evaluated to ensue the best possible placement for each dog.
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In addition, some of the rescue dogs may have special needs depending on their individual circumstances:

They could have special medical needs resulting from injuries received from abuse or neglect.

They may be older animals that are harder to place due to their age.

They may have chronic or acute medical problems.

They may suffer from shyness or timidness as a result of abuse or insufficient socialization.

All rescue animals will have a complete physical examination to determine their overall health and/or need for treatment.

Their temperament is also assessed for adoption suitability.

People interested in a Rescue dog must complete an adoption application form and submit it to the adoption coordinator for further evaluation.

Some of the required information requested is:

Why do want an English Cocker Spaniel?

Have you ever owned an English Cocker Spaniel before? If not, are you familiar with their grooming requirements and common health problems?

How committed are you to getting an English Cocker Spaniel rather than another breed? Please state if you are looking into any other breeds at this time.

Do you have a preference for age, sex or colour?

What qualities are you looking for in a dog?

What qualities do you wish to avoid?

Please provide information on your family structure (e.g. husband, number of children).

What are the ages of children and people who visit frequently?

If you have no children currently, are there plans to add some in the future?

Who will be the dog’s primary caregiver?

Is someone home during the day?

Are any members of your household allergic to animals?

What are your living arrangements? Home? Apartment? Rent? Own? If a rental, a letter from the landlord approving the dog’s presence is required.

Do you have a yard? Is it fenced?

Is the household planning a move or any change in your household dynamics in the next six months (i.e. major renovation)?

What plans do you have for your English Cocker Spaniel (companion/pet; obedience, performance, or hunting)?

What other animals do you currently own?

Are they spayed/neutered? What are their ages?

What previous animals have you owned? Where are they now? If deceased, how did they die?

Would you be interested in information about dogs that would be located at a distance? For example, a dog that would have to be shipped or brought to you?

Are you willing to consider a special needs dog (e.g. blind, deaf, chronic or active medical problem)

In depth interviews will be done once a potential match is identified. If there is no appropriate dog for this person, they will be placed on our waiting list and be given priority when new dogs are available for adoption.