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Things You Should Consider Before Getting A Dog

• What dog experience do you have? Spaniels like most working dogs need both mental and physical exercise to keep them happy and fulfilled. They are not a breed that will be happy with a ten minute walk round the block and are likely to develop behavioural problems if not given the mental and physical activity that they need. We will take into account your experience with dogs and although not essential for all dogs many of our dogs will be better suited to people who have had previous experience of spaniels or breeds with similar needs.
• Who will be the main carer? In most cases the majority of the dogs care falls to one person, is this person happy that they have the time and energy to do so? In families with children it is usually mum who has to look after the children and the dog. Remember the dog is like having another child in the family with special needs of its own could you cope with another child? Remember Spaniels are slow to mature and in most cases this is at least three years old.
• Do you work? Dogs need your time and attention and should not be left alone for long periods of time. If all adults in the house work have you considered how you will ensure that the dog is cared for (dog day care, dog walkers etc). When calculating your working day remember to take into account your travelling time.
• Is your garden secure? Spaniels are a very agile breed and can jump 4-5ft fences quite easily. Even if the majority of the time you intend to walk the dog there may be situations where you need the dog be able to go into the garden and you need to ensure that it is safe and cannot get out.
• Are there any children/grandchildren in the house (inc regular visitors)? Great care must be taken where children are involved and with children under 10 we always recommend taking a dog that has known experience of young children. It is our policy never to re-home a dog that has come in as a stray with children. Before taking on a rescue dog it is important that you consider how the child/children are likely to treat the dog. We know that everyone likes to think that theirs are angels but you need to be sure that your child will not torment the dog and will give it its own space when required.
• Have you any other pets? When taking on a dog you also need to consider other pets in the house, these are your responsibility too and you need to be confident that they will not be too upset by the introduction of a dog into your house and depending on the type of pet that it can be kept safe and out of the way of a dog if necessary. If your other pet is a dog, how do they get on with other dogs that visit the house?. If you are looking for a companion for your existing dog we would usually advise that you look for a spayed neutered one of the opposite sex to avoid conflict.
• Are you willing to work on training a dog? Dogs whether bought from pups or adopted via a rescue can have some behavioural issues, however this is more likely with dogs that have come into rescue. Have you the time, patience and skills needed to work at training the dog and hopefully resolving these issues and if these issues cannot be resolved would you be able learn to live with a dog with less than perfect behaviour?
• Can you give a Spaniel the exercise it needs? A Spaniel needs a lot of exercise and will need walking everyday regardless of how busy you are and how bad the weather is. Can you cope with the dirt? Four paws can bring in a lot of dirt especially in the winter and in most cases when a dog shakes you can see a cloud of dust come out of its coat. Could you live with this?
• Future Plans? Please remember a dog is for life depending on the dogs age that can mean 13 to 15 years commitment on your part. You need to be sure that you can include your dog in any future plans you make and not be someone else to let it down.

If after thinking about all of the above you are still interested in giving a Spaniel a second chance in life. Please take a look at our dogs needing homes and contact us if you feel any of them would fit into your family.

Cocker And English Springer Spaniel Rescue Policy

• Under no circumstances shall the Dogs be used for Breeding, Research, Dog fighting or for the purposes of Financial Gain
• The Dog will be properly housed and live inside, with ample living space.
• Clean, warm and dry sleeping quarters must be provided. It will receive appropriate daily meals and fresh clean water as and when required. Dog dishes should be clean.
• The dog should be seen by a Veterinary Surgeon at least once a Year to receive yearly Booster vaccinations and should be regularly wormed around every three to four months.
• The dog will receive appropriate daily exercise and will not be allowed to roam loose unattended.
• The dog will wear a collar and disc stating your name address and phone number. There is a legal requirement to do so even if the dog is micro-chipped.
• The dog will not be chained / tied up /confined in a small space or left alone for prolonged period of time. Two to four hours maximum unless alternative arrangements are made to see that the dogs needs are met.
• The dog will not be handled harshly, nor receive physical punishment, nor be maltreated in any way what so ever and will receive any necessary Veterinary treatment. When the dog receives training this will be by humane methods in accordance with the above.
• The dog will not be sold, given away or released into the care of any other person except for short term boarding purposes during holidays / illness.
• If a pair of dogs is being adopted there will, under normal circumstances, be an equal commitment to both animals.
• If for any reason the dog can no longer be kept it must be returned to Cocker And English Springer Spaniel Rescue and handed over to an identified member of that organization. If this should be within the first 14 days then CAESSR agree to offer a space at our earliest opportunity, after this period CAESSR will require at least 7 days notice of intent to return.
• The dog will not be destroyed unless absolutely necessary to prevent suffering from injury or terminal illness, and if destruction is necessary, it will be carried out by a practicing Veterinary surgeon. CAESSR should also be notified.
• CAESSR will be provided with any information about the dog which they may request, whilst it is in your care, and will allow identified members of CAESSR to visit and ascertain its progress, condition etc.
• If CAESSR find that the dog is being kept in breach of the above the dog will be returned without fail or question to CAESSR.

Applying for a Dog

CAESSR has an adoption process to ensure that the right dog is matched into the right home. CAESSR aim is to be flexible, where possible, to match the needs of the individual dog with the suitability of the home who are applying.

You will however need to be aware that not all rescue spaniels are the same, each will have their own issues and behaviours. Ask yourself... am I the right home for this dog?

Then ask yourself...

Am I willing to travel to Stoke on Trent (Staffordshire) to collect this dog?

If yes, then please telephone or ideally email the rehoming team, our contact information is displayed on our contacts page and on each of the dog adverts.

We will ask you...

• What is your past dog experience?
• Who makes up your family and home?
• Do you have any current pets?

CAESSR do not have blanket age restriction for dogs being adopted where there are children in the family. Each dog will have its own requirements for the ages of children and this is specified in their adoption information. Please ensure you read the dogs adoption profile before applying.

CAESSR will allow dogs to be adopted by workers. However, you must make arrangements for someone to visit during the day eg. dog walker/sitter/doggie day care.  We ask that you provide information on your "typical" working day when applying.

Then...

Following contact with us, potential adoptees will be given access to our "Application to Adopt" form.  Please provide all the information we ask for... leaving boxes blank only delays the application process.

All of the dogs that come into our care are health checked and many of the spaniels that come to us require veterinary treatment, kennel costs, food, medication and/or behaviour input.  A donation from YOU the adoptive owner will help CAESSR offset the cost of treatments, meaning we can continue to rescue more spaniels. 

Consider...

We do receive multiple applications for spaniels meaning people are going to miss out on their chosen spaniel. Each spaniel can only go to one home. We are of course sorry to cause you disappointment, but please remember we are not here to find you a spaniel. We are here to find a home for each of our spaniels.

Older spaniels, pairs, and spaniels with some behavioural issues will often be waiting several weeks for the right home, so please consider if you might be a match for them.

Thank you!