Lucy was adopted 5 years ago through SCCR by her previous owner.  He passed away this past summer leaving her sad and confused.  His dying wish was for her to get a “Third Chance.” SCCR always takes our dogs back, and eagerly began to look for Lucy’s new home.  Within a week she found a foster family who decided to make her a permanent part of their family. Lucky Lucy! Her new Cocker siblings were a bit skeptical at first, but now they share everything.

Lucy was well loved and taken care of by her previous owner, but she did come with some medical issues.  It was learned she had an unknown allergy and had developed a skin infection.  She had surgery for bladder stones in the past, and has a propensity to redevelop them requiring special care.  She also has had surgery for a torn ACL on one hind leg, and has ACL damage to the other leg requiring treatment.

It was decided we would try an alternative path to treat her ailments.  She visited a Holistic Vet to determine what we could do for her.  Her family started her off with a wholesome diet, supplements and Chinese herbs.  She also required weekly medicated baths for a month to deal with the skin infection.  To help stabilize her knee, she began wearing a special brace.  At her last checkup, she showed great improvement and the vet decided Lucy was ready to start Prolotherapy for her arthritis and ACL.  Unfortunately, it is going to be costly, and require several visits over approximately 4 months.

Lucy loves to be around people.  Her new siblings told her about this great gig as a Therapy Dog.  They have children read to them.  They get to de-stress College students during finals and get lots of attention.  They cheer up veterans and help patients in nursing homes.  Her family found an organization which certifies in this field, and she just completed the Therapy Dog program.  She recently interviewed to be a volunteer employee with VITAS Paw Pals to help hospice patients like her dad and siblings.  Lucy is looking forward to feeling better and giving back.

Lucy is part of the SCCR Sanctuary Program, where we pay all her medical needs while her family provides for her other needs and plenty of love.  Her total expenses are expected to exceed $1,500 with ongoing monthly prescription expenses of about $100. Any amount you can donate to help with Lucy’s expenses, helps us to take care of Lucy and all of our other medical and senior dogs. We can’t do it without our “pack.” Thank you!

This boy was named Shakie Butt. Yes, that’s what his loving owner named him, most likely because that’s what he did. That’s what all Cocker cuties do.  His owner had to go to the hospital and begged her neighbor to take care of her dogs until she got out, which she was supposed to do!  Then she had a stroke, and died.  The neighbor continued to take care of Shakie Butt since his owner died at the beginning of October, but Shakie Butt was still living at his owner’s house, and the neighbor couldn’t take him herself.  The lady that died had a nephew (the only living relative) that the neighbor contacted and he told her, “open the gate and let him out.” She wouldn’t think of doing that, so she contacted Second Chance Cocker Rescue.  We agreed to get him!

When we first got him, his coat was a mess. We just groomed him and wow, he is really a looker!  Underneath all that black fur, he is flecked with gray like a blue merle. He is a dapper and handsome boy.  He may have some English Cocker in him due to his coloring and his size and muzzle. He is a larger size boy. The neighbor who helped him after his owner died thought he was probably 5-6 years old, but his teeth look good, so he may be younger.  We will have a better idea when he sees our vet.

We changed his name to something more fitting for such a handsome fella, Wyatt. He does great with other dogs, not necessarily playing with them, but he is fine peacefully cohabitating with them.  He is good with people too.

Although Wyatt is not as desperate as some of our dogs, we need help getting him vetted and ready to be adopted. Any donation, large or small is so appreciated. Wyatt is doing a happy dance shaking his butt in thanks!

ALERT: 16 YEAR OLD COCKER FEMALE ABANDONED ON THE STREETS!

We received an urgent message asking for assistance with a senior girl, named Maxie abandoned on the streets. Two wonderful ladies made it their mission to get this poor baby urgently needed medical care. Second Chance Cocker Rescue was contacted and asked to take Maxie, and help her with her health issues. How could we say no!

Maxie has severely rotted teeth and will likely need all removed! She is also likely suffering from limited vision, and appears to be hearing impaired, from chronic ear infections as well. This severely neglected baby is the sweetest little angel! Gentle and sweet, even in her discomfort!

Maxie needs our help to live out her last days pain-free, and in a secure and loving home. Maxie will need money to assist with her many medical bills! Can you please find it in your heart to help this senior sweetheart with a generous donation? Maxie would appreciate your generosity!

Maxie will also need a foster home, or perhaps a forever home of her own when her medical needs are met! Thanks for your continued generosity! Please consider being a sponsor for Maxie! Puppy hugs from Maxie!

I have said yes over and over again this summer. Now we have to pay the piper. We have 22 Dogs in boarding waiting for foster homes or adopters. We need your help! The money we are paying for boarding should be going to rescue more dogs. If you could take just one foster that will help us get our numbers down. Ask your friends, your family, your husband…do you have room for just one more?

Oscar and Crystal, Skippy, Sandy, Willie, Asher, Skipper, Ivy, Daisy, Amos, Coco, Mason, Fiona, Marley, Otis, Dottie, Scooter, Chester, Copper, Robbie, Tommy Boy and Helen.