English Cocker Spaniel Club

The English Cocker Spaniel Club of America established its own rescue program in 1989 for the primary purpose of rescuing English Cockers at risk in shelters, other rescues, or from private owners no longer able to keep their dogs. We also counsel owners to see if rehoming can be avoided. Not all dogs can or should be rescued, for example, dogs with serious temperament issues, but we will make every attempt to evaluate each situation individually.

The ECSCA Rescue constantly strives to involve its member breeders, even those that are not active Rescue volunteers. The mere existence of this program increases the awareness of members to continue prudent breeding and selling practices. Rescue is not a punitive endeavor. As a courtesy, member breeders are generally notified if a dog of theirs is in need, solely for the purpose of allowing them to assist in the rehoming of said dog and/or to take full responsibility for the dog's welfare. However, the dog always is our primary concern.

Any dog that comes into a foster home receives necessary veterinary care, temperament evaluation and whatever rehabilitation may be needed before being placed. Foster care duration can be from a minimum of two weeks to many months. We also make our best efforts to find owners of lost or stray animals that come to our attention.

Veterinary care includes a thorough exam, rabies and distemper (5 way) inoculations (by newest guidelines), parasites check (fecal and heartworm) and neutering if necessary and medically and age appropriate. Dental care is given at the time of neutering or other needed surgical procedure or if there are problems that need immediate attention. Bordatella is given on a case-by-case basis. Any acute or current medical problem is evaluated and treated at least to a stage of stability if a chromic problem. Microchips are done when possible and registered to the ECSCA, Inc.

Temperament evaluation is done in a general fashion by us as knowledgeable breed fanciers but professional consultation is available to us.

We never rehome dogs for the purposes of or potential for breeding nor do we resell any dog no matter what its pedigree. Therefore, all dogs that come into foster care or that we rehome for private owners will be neutered before placement unless precluded by health, age or other exigent circumstances.