CockerPals Rescue

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Miss Vickie came into rescue from a New Jersey shelter. We found Miss Vickie to be headstrong, stubborn, loving and affectionate all at the same time. It took almost a year to find Miss Vickie the perfect home and she has adapted to her new home very quickly. She was adopted on 1/12/08.


Hooker came into rescue from an upstate NY shelter. He was found as a stray, dirty, hungry and covered in mats. When they shaved down the mats, a fish hook was found embedded in his rear - hence the name Hooker. Hooker was in the shelter for some time as they couldn't believe such a wonderful guy wouldn't be adopted. When they could no longer keep him they reached out to rescue.

Hooker found his forever home all the way in Virginia where he is now enjoying life as the Southern Gentleman that he was meant to be. Hooker was adopted on 1/19/08.


Although Finnegan is not a cocker we fell in love with his sweet little face. Finn came to us from a shelter in PA. His owners apparently didn't have time for him. He was adopted on 3/5/08. His new Mom and Dad describe him as a "quick little brain and cute face." They adore him.

Mickey was came into rescue from a PA shelter due to food aggression. When he came into rescue we found he was very protective of his food from the other dogs. This was easily managed by feeding him away from the other dogs. Mickey loves to run and play and is a fun dog to have around. Mickey was adopted 3/17/08. He now has a three old sister to run and play with him and a Mom and Dad who enjoy his antics.


Sparky came into rescue from a NY shelter. His "owners" brought him to the shelter after had had been hit by car and they didn't want to deal with the expenses involved in his treatment. X-rays at the shelter showed Sparky had a hind leg which was broken in several spots. A cast was put on the leg and he spent three weeks in the shelter healing. He recovered from his injuries and, once in rescue, he had no problem keeping up with the other dogs. Sparky was adopted on 3/26/08. He now sleeps in a king size bed with his Mom and Dad who think he is a wonderful little guy.

Bell was turned into rescue by her family. They had adopted her from a shelter. The children soon lost interest in Bell as she was more of a couch potato then a playmate. Bell also badly needed a dental which they family couldn't afford. We found Bell to be a friendly, mellow, full figured girl. Bell, now known as Maggie, was adopted on 3/24/08. She has a Mom and Dad all to herself and is on a diet to get her girlish figure back.


Chase came into rescue from a NY shelter where he was turned in my his owners. When he got to the shelter he was a mess. He had not been groomed for a very long time and when the owners tried to cut out the mats they ended up inflicting a big gash on his chest. Rather than take him to the vets they brought him to the shelter. Poor Chase had to have stitches to close the wound and was "put under" to be shaved down. We found Chase to be a happy guy who loves and protects his "things".

Chase has finally found that perfect place to call home and now sleeps in bed with his new Dad, enjoys runs in the parks and has a Dad that adores him.

Felix is a handsome guy who came into rescue after his family moved and left him. It took him a long time to find that place he could call home again but he finally found it and is a happy camper.


Dillon is an 18 month old bundle of energy who came to NY from the south after being picked up as a stray. He is a loving little cocker boy who charms everyone he meets. Dillon now has a nice young couple to cal Mom and Dad and he plays soccer with his new Dad.

Tonto came to CockerPals from a shelter in Ohio after he was picked up as a stray. He was running out of time at the shelter when PALS agreed to take him and a transport was set up. He was a stinky little guy when he got here, but all agreed he was a sweet boy. He now has a Mom and Dad to call his own. They are very happy with him.


Homer was one of the Homer Puppy Mill Dogs. He has been adopted by his foster Mom! Read more about Homer.

Mariah was one of the Homer Puppy Mill Dogs. She has been adopted! Read more about Mariah.


Savannah came into rescue in late January from a South Carolina shelter. She had been dumped there along with others. I suspect she was a puppy mill dog who had recently had a litter. After grooming and being spayed, she was put on a transport heading north to CockerPals Rescue. Due to being involved in another transport the same day, Joan called and asked me if I could meet this little blind, tri-colored cocker girl and keep her overnight. Walt and I did, and for me it was love at first sight. I brought her home, bathed her, and gave her lots of lovin that night. We also gave her a name, Savannah, since she came from the south. The next day we brought her to Joan. Seeing how attached I was to her already, Joan suggested we foster, but we declined. Four was enough.

Over the next couple of months I kept tabs on her. I started to gently suggest to Walt that we foster her. I think he knew that if she came, she'd never leave.

Well, she did come. On April 12th we had a fundraising meeting and Joan brought Savannah. I called Walt and told him I'd really like to bring her home. He agreed and Savannah came home as a foster. She has done very well in our home and is slowly becoming less timid and scared. She is part of the pack and is very attached to me.

On Mother's Day, I received the best gift ever - Savannah. She is now officially a permanent part of our family and my baby girl. We love you, Savannah!

Mommy (Sheila), Daddy (Walt), Cheryl, Matthew, Richard, Sarah, Simone, Annie & Emma



Maggie came into rescue after a Good Samaritan found her near death alongside a North Carolina highway. Her fur was badly matted and she had mange,severe infections of the ear, eye, skin and paws that were raw and scabbed up. The Good Samaritan took her to a vet where she was treated back to health and sent to Cockerpals Rescue. During her time at CockerPals a large tumor alongside her left leg was removed and discovered to be stage 3 cancer.

After following Maggie's story and feeling a tenderness toward this little girl who had been through so much we decided to adopt her so she could spend her remaining days surrounded by love and a place to call home. Maggie became part of our family on July 11, 2008. She now has a mommy and daddy who love her very much, a Cocker Spaniel sister named Suki, and a Bichon brother named Noah. Welcome to our family Maggie Mae!

Linda and Brian Crowley


Molly was a mess when she was found as a stray running around Ohio. She came to New York from a Ohio shelter and cleaned up beautifully. She is now living the good life with her new Mom and Dad and fur brother Tonto(now Orvie) also a PALS alumnus.



Sammy came into rescue from a shelter in PA when he lost his home due to the illness of his elderly Mom. Sammy loves his toys and always seems to be carrying one around with him. Sammy now enjoys life with his new Mom and Grandmom and fur sister.


Charlie came to PALS from a shelter in Ohio where he had been turned in by his family after they moved and Charlie had trouble with the move. Charlie was a mess when we got him but after a day at the spa he transformed into a handsome, regal looking cocker boy. He knows how to sit on command, give paw and walk on lead. We knew he would be a wonderful companion for someone. Charlie found that someone in Connecticut where he now lives happily with his new Mom who he takes for walks everyday. Charlie's Mom thinks he is just perfect and loves him to pieces.



Milo is a happy go lucky ninth month old who came into rescue as an owner turn in. Milo had been in two homes in his short life before being turned into rescue. We found Milo to be a very active, loving boy who had not been taught good "manners" in his previous homes. More than anything Milo needed a place to call his own and he now has that. Better yet, Milo has a 16 year old girl to call his own and better yet, she has been wanting a puppy to share a bed with. They are two happy campers!


Waldo came into rescue from a shelter in PA. He was a smelly mess when he got here but cleaned up into a very handsome boy. He now enjoys life with his new family and being a Daddy's Boy!



Cocoa came to New York from a NC shelter where she and her brother were probably dumped by a breeder. Cocoa was a shaggy dog when she got here but she won the hearts of all those who were involved in her transport. Cocoa (now Carly) lives in upstate New York with her cocker brother Hershey and is enjoying life as "Mommy's Little Girl".


Delilah was slated for euthanasia in an Arkansas shelter,after she was picked up as a stray, when a poodle rescue pulled her to save her life. They put out a plea to cocker rescues for her. She was turned down by several rescues due to her health issues and the costs involved. Delilah was HW positive and had developing cataracts. Delilah flew into NY on 4/3/08.

Pals first order of business was to get her treated for heartworms. After her HW treatment finished we took her to Cornel for an eye examine. It was determined she was a candidate for cataract surgery. So Delilah underwent successful cataract surgery. Now all Delilah needed was a wonderful home. Delilah found that home with four time PALS adopters Bill and Kathy.



Snickers came to PALS from ASC shelter. The day he and another chocolate were pulled was the day they were slated to be put down. Snickers was a owner turn in perhaps from a breeder. He was neutered at the shelter. On the transport up to NY it was discovered that Snicker's incision site was horribly infected. He got into NY on Sunday and was taken right to the vets office. Snickers had a very bad infection and a hole in the incision site. At that time the vet was not sure there would be enough skin to open and reclose the incision site. Snickers was successfully operated on the next day, a drain inserted and he was put in antibiotics to fight the infection. Five days later Snickers was ready to come home. He is now enjoying life with his new family.


Not much is known about Otto's background. He came to PALS from a PA shelter. Otto had been found as stray . He was horribly matted and when they shaved him down at the shelter his coat came off all in one piece. We found Otto to be an absolute love and down he has found his forever home in MA.



Jonas came to PALS from a Staten Island shelter. He is a six year old 20 lb Llasa Apso. He came into the shelter as a stray, adopted out and then returned because he was urinating in the house. No vet treatment was sought. His time was very limited. One look at that little face and we knew we couldn't leave him there even if he wasn't a cocker. Jonas was pulled by Kelly on Staten Island and taken to her vet. It was found that he had a infection and once that was cleared up he no longer had house breaking issues. Jonas now lives happily in downstate NY where he is loved and cherished by his new Mom and Dad.


Oliver is a dignified older gentleman who was found abandoned tied to a milepost on a busy upstate NY highway. He was very dirty and matted when he was found but despite it all Oliver was happy to see everyone . It was clear he had been someone's beloved pet and it is a mystery as to how he ended up dumped as he was. All of that is behind him and Oliver is now living happily in Connecticut with his new family.



Jessie came into rescue after having been used as a breeder since she was eight months old without a break. She was rescued from her last home where she was beaten because they thought she was going to the bathroom in the house. Despite all of that we found Jessie to be the sweetest little cocker girl who craved affection. Jessie is now living the good life, sleeping in bed with her Mom, getting plenty of TLC and making up for lost time.


Storm (Storm to her friends) came to PALS from a NYC shelter. She had been adopted from that shelter and then was returned two years later when the couple who adopted her decided they didn't have time for her when the wife became pregnant. Storm waited a long time for this perfect place to call home but has found it with her new "work from home" Mom. Storm is enjoying belly rubs, home cooking and a whole lot of loving.



Goldie came to PALS from South Caroline. When she came into the shelter she was Heartworm positive and was treated for HWs and then started the long trip north to start her new life. Goldie is now living the good life in upstate New York.


This beautiful redhead came into rescue with her buddy Muffin (aka tripod). Both Muffin and Macie were used for breeding and it is obvious they were both bred a lot. Those days are behind her and she is now enjoying life with her new Mom.






Tojo, now known as Cocoa, came into rescue to New York from Kentucky. We don't know how he ended up in a shelter at such a tender age but we found him to be a total lovebug and he is now living the good life with his new Mom and Dad.


Muffin came into rescue with her buddy Macie. Both were used for breeding. Muffin (aka Tripod) was born with 3 1/2 legs with her left front paw being partially formed. She does not let this slow her down at all. Muffin is now enjoying belly runs from her new Mom and Dad where she will be a spoiled little girl.


This is little Shih Tzu came into rescue from PA for unknown reasons. Gizmo is a wonderful little guy who never likes to see an empty lap. Gizmo now has a wonderful family and a job. He goes to work at the nursing home with his Mom and Dad who are the operators of the home. He works hard at the nursing home visiting the residents who just love him. Gizmo also has two teenage girls, two labrador retriever brothers and three cats to keep him company. So many laps to fill and so little time!


This beautiful baby boy lost his home when his family moved and couldn't take him so he ended up in a shelter in New Jersey. Pogo is starting the new year with a new family and great new life.


Jannu (now known as Jazz) came into when rescue when her young owner went away to school and his Mom and Dad were returning to his native India. Jazz now lives in New Jersey with her Mom and Dad and fellow adoptee Muffin.


Little Emma came to CockerPals from PA. She was adopted from the shelter and returned when their vet suspected possible kidney problems. Small dog rescues were reluctant to take her due to the possible cost involved so this little Shih Tzu girl came into Cocker Rescue. X-rays at the vet's showed the presence of one kidney and nothing where the other one should have been. Emma had surgery and what was left of the one kidney was removed only with a large amount of urine. Emma is now living happily with one kidney and is as sweet as she can be.


When I went to PA shelter to pick up a cocker they had called me about I took a walk through the shelter and came across this skinny, matted little poodle looking dog who was begging for attention. I talked to the shelter folks about him and they were more than happy to let me take him. I couldn't leave him there. Mulligan has turned into a handsome guy who seldom leaves my side.


Colby came to rescue from a shelter in upstate NY where he had been turned in by his family as they moved to a place where they could not take him. This happy go lucky little boy is trying very hard to be good for his new Mom who adores him.


Roddy is a Southern Gentleman coming to New York from South Carolina where he was treated for Heartworms before heading north . We found Roddy to be a very active boy who also lived up to being a Southern Gentleman. Roddy, now known as Rudy, is living happily in upstate New York with his new Mom and Dad.