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*Note to Potential Adopters
It is important to understand that dogs coming into rescues have either been separated from their owners and picked up as a stray; are owner relinquishments; rescued out of backyard breeder situations or from abusive or neglectful owners. Most are traumatized, unsure of themselves and/or of new people and have experienced a great deal of instability over a period of several weeks or months. We ask, when adopting a dog out of the rescue, that you have realistic expectations and give yourself and your new cocker friend the opportunity to get to know one another and become familiar with each other's routines--AT LEAST THREE WEEKS. Unfortunately, some adopters are bringing a cocker back after adopting within 24 hours because of the most trivial reasons--because the pup is being a pup and doing what pups do, jumping on the sofa or running under the porch, etc... It is important to understand that these cockers are finding themselves in yet another new situation and need to be given the time and the chance to feel safe, comfortable and secure. They will not come to you perfect, but with time, patience, love, training and just flat-out being given a real chance to make the transition to your household, they can turn out to be the perfect friend for you!
