Some of you may remember that I had to close my business. This caused a loss of living arrangements so I have moved in with friends in southern calif for now but there really is no way I can keep my rescue cocker spaniel, Bud. There just is no good way for him to be here, from the standpoint of both facilities and friends. Also he does not like being without human contact for more than 2-3 hours so even if I find a job, I can’t be gone that long. And that won’t help my needs, like eating and such.
So anyone know of a rescue service or someone in so cal who might want a 12-14 yr old almost deaf cocker with issues? He takes medication 3 times a day, for thyroid(twice) and liver(once). He can be a good companion for the right person, he has been for me. When I had the business he would follow me from room to room and lay down close to me. Even if he was sleeping, when I moved, he moved. He has a most interesting personality to say the least. Sort of stubborn, much more so than his owner. I believe he must have been the alpha in whatever relationship he was in before I got him. I have sort of worked that out of him. He is the most difficult dog I’ve ever known but by far the most interesting to live with. He probably would do best in a home with one or two adults and I probably would not put him in a home with kids under 15-16.
I really don’t want to give him up but in my life I very seldom get what I want. And only occasionally what I need.
Anybody have experience with rescue groups, particularly cocker breed rescue or older-dog groups, in the area? If you have any suggestions or leads, and you don’t want to comment here, contact me at AnneLaurie @ verizon.net (click on my name, to the right) and I will put you in touch with Ruckus directly.