Where “Perfectly Imperfect” Cocker Spaniels Find Their Perfect Match
Every day, senior dogs with medical needs are overlooked, left behind, or face being put down simply because they require extra care. At Camp Cocker Rescue, we believe every dog deserves to live their best life with a family who loves them just the way they are.
Fall in Love with a Wigglebutt
These aren’t just dogs—they’re survivors. With every tail wag, they remind us what it means to heal, hope, and trust again. Meet the adoptable cocker spaniel mixes looking for someone to love them just as they are.
Healing hearts. Saving lives. Finding home.
We rescue the dogs that need us most – Cocker Spaniels and other small breeds with complex medical conditions, trauma, or urgent needs. We go above and beyond to give them the care they deserve and help them find the forever families who will never give up on them.
Camp Cocker Rescue began with one big heart and a simple belief: that no dog is too broken to be loved. We’re a passionate team of fosters, volunteers, and animal advocates who treat every dog like family. We stick around for the hard stuff because healing takes time, and no one should go through it alone.
How Adoption Works at Camp Cocker Rescue
We’re not here to rush you – we’re here to help you find the dog that’s truly the right match for your home, your heart, and your lifestyle. Our adoption process is thoughtful and supportive, with plenty of guidance along the way.
Here’s how it works:
- Fill Out an Application
Tell us about your lifestyle, experience, and what kind of dog you’re looking for. It takes about an hour to complete and helps us find your perfect match! - Phone Interview & Vet Checks
We’ll talk more about your expectations, your home, and any specific dogs you’re interested in. We also contact your vet (and landlord, if applicable). - Home Safety Check
We’ll do a quick home walkthrough via video (or in person if local) to make sure your space is safe, secure, and dog-ready. - Meet the Dog
Once approved, we’ll help you schedule a time to meet one or more dogs in foster care. Most adopters come ready to go home with their new pup! - Adoption & Support
After the match is made, you’ll complete the adoption and donation. You’ll also get lifetime support from our team – we’re just a message away if you need help.
Our Impact: From Ruff Starts to Happy Hearts
Our impact isn’t just measured in numbers – it’s measured in the lives transformed, both for our dogs and the people who love them.
dogs currently in care
of intakes are major medical dogs
successful matches with forever homes
“Thank you for choosing us to love this boy forever! He is the best thing to happen to us in 2024 and we can’t wait for all the years we get to spend with him. Thank you for saving him from the shelter and for trusting us with his care and happiness.”
“They have been together since they started their rescue journey in Mongolia. We didn’t intend to adopt two dogs but once we met them we were so smitten we had to take them both home!!! They are affectionate and sweet and ACTIVE and we are obsessed already!”
“Betty absolutely loves her daily walks, hanging out chill’in, and loves to gecko hunt anytime she can sneak it in! She is hilarious, and as you always said, she really is so special; we just love her!”
“We love him this little cutie!!”
“We adopted our amazing dog Cooper (FKA Cowboy) a few months ago from Camp Cocker. Cathy was amazing throughout the whole process and was patient as we asked a million questions. She really does want this dogs to go to the best homes for them and it’s really refreshing to see.”
“My wife and I adopted a cocker spaniel mix from Camp Cocker about 9 months ago. The adoption experience was wonderful. Besides the application documentation, Camp Cocker conducted an extensive zoom meeting with both of us to make sure we would be a good fit for the emancipated dog we had chosen to adopt. The adoption process was professional and thorough. We hope Teddy (we re-named him) lives a long life. But when his time comes up, we would definitely go through Camp Cocker again.”
“I adopted a dog from Camp Cocker (Goose) in early 2023 and it was a top notch experience.
Cathy and Erin were both super helpful and it was clear how much they care for the dogs they rescue! Erin picked up my dog after he was hit by a car and had a broken leg in the Riverside animal hospital where he was placed on the euthanasia list. He was then put through surgery by Camp Cocker and now he’s in perfect shape- you would never even know he had a broken leg. He was given a second chance at life by the generosity of Camp Cocker and now my life is changed as well.
Camp Cocker is a professional, generous, kindhearted organization where you can feel the love and compassion they have for dogs. I highly recommend!”
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👏👏 We have finally solved the mystery of Thumper’s
labored breathing while he was in the shelter!
For anyone who loves to learn how veterinary diagnostics can be used to get to a correct diagnosis:
1) chest x-rays revealed an over sized left ventricle of the heart
2) cardiologist echocardiogram (which is a far more accurate and definitive tool for measuring cardiac chamber size) found Thumper’s left ventricular dimension to be normal.
An abdominal ultrasound was done as well to rule out any fluid in his abdomen.
The cardiologist had confirmed the upper airway noise and respiratory wheezes are non-cardiogenic, meaning the heart is not causing the breathing problems.
At this point, either a trachea or larangyl issue was suspected.
3) last night Thumper had a laryngoscopy (direct visualization of the larynx) under anesthesia. His larynx was normal! (check out the video in the comments below to see what the doctor saw through the miniature camera)
4) the trachea was also diagnosed as normal as well (video of that is in the comments below).
So what else did the vet discover? Thumper has a slightly elongated soft palete that is the cause for his wheezing when he gets excited.
He does not need surgery in the palet (that is only for extreme cases like brachycephalic breeds).
The solution is through ongoing management. No excessive heat or excercise, keeping his weight on the leaner side of normal and supplements to support his throat.
It feels so great to finally get a diagnosis!
Last night, Thumper also was neutered, had a dental and cherry eye surgery. It was a big night for him snd he gets discharged today. 🤞🏼
Little Thumper really needs a helping paw with his medical bills. No donation is too small at:
www.campcocker.com/?form=FUNNUDZQWSS
Anyone interested in adoption, please check out his bio and the adoption process at:
CampCocker.com
Camp Cocker Rescue adopts out all over the U.S. mainland, however no steps of the adoption process are waived.
Adopters must complete the screening process prior to traveling to where the dog is located, to adopt in person. (please do not ask us to “send you” a dog)
Thumper is located in Southern California.
If you are unable to travel to adopt a Camp Cocker dog, that is completely understandable. Please support your local rescues in your region. There are nice dogs needing forever homes everywhere. 🤗
Spread the word for this little sweetie!
#SaveADogChangeTheWorld 🌎
#CampCockerThumper ❤️
Little low rider Thumper had been experiencing labored breathing while in the shelter and they x-rayed him to reveal an over sized left ventricle.
Camp Cocker rescued him and took him to a cardiologist for a thorough work up.
Good news first:
Thumper’s heart is structurally and functionally normal, whoo hoo!
Although the chest x-rays done last week showed an over sized left ventricle, this week’s echocardiogram (which is a far more accurate and definitive tool for measuring cardiac chamber size) found Thumper’s left ventricular dimension to be normal.
The cardiologist has confirmed the upper airway noise and respiratory wheezes are non-cardiogenic, meaning the heart is not causing the breathing problems.
Now for the not so good news:
Either a trachea or larangyl issue is suspected.
Specifically laryngeal paralysis is something that needs to be ruled out. Our Grandpa Dougal has LP and it is a progressive condition that can only be managed, not cured.
The next step is a laryngoscopy (direct visualization of the larynx) under light sedation.
The cardiologist cleared Thumper for anesthesia. (which means he can get his neuter, dental and cherry eye surgery)
To rule out any trachea issues more advanced imaging would involve a Fluoroscopy, a moving x-ray which allows a check of the condition of the trachea when the dog is breathing in and out, since the size of the trachea can change depending on the respiratory phase.
Fyi, larangyl and trachea conditions frequently coexist.
He had an abdominal ultrasoundas well and everything appeared normal (suspected abdominal fluid ruled out).
Little Thumper really needs a helping paw with his medical bills. No donation is too small at:
www.campcocker.com/?form=FUNNUDZQWSS
Spread the word for this little sweetie!
#SaveADogChangeTheWorld 🌎
#CampCockerThumper ❤️
Little low rider Thumper had been experiencing labored breathing while in the shelter and they x-rayed him to reveal an over sized left ventricle.
Camp Cocker rescued him and took him to a cardiologist for a thorough work up.
Good news first:
Thumper’s heart is structurally and functionally normal, whoo hoo!
Although the chest x-rays done last week showed an over sized left ventricle, this week’s echocardiogram (which is a far more accurate and definitive tool for measuring cardiac chamber size) found Thumper’s left ventricular dimension to be normal.
The cardiologist has confirmed the upper airway noise and respiratory wheezes are non-cardiogenic, meaning the heart is not causing the breathing problems.
Now for the not so good news:
Either a trachea or larangyl issue is suspected.
Specifically laryngeal paralysis is something that needs to be ruled out. Our Grandpa Dougal has LP and it is a progressive condition that can only be managed, not cured.
The next step is a laryngoscopy (direct visualization of the larynx) under light sedation.
The cardiologist cleared Thumper for anesthesia. (which means he can get his neuter, dental and cherry eye surgery)
To rule out any trachea issues more advanced imaging would involve a Fluoroscopy, a moving x-ray which allows a check of the condition of the trachea when the dog is breathing in and out, since the size of the trachea can change depending on the respiratory phase.
Fyi, larangyl and trachea conditions frequently coexist.
He had an abdominal ultrasoundas well and everything appeared normal (suspected abdominal fluid ruled out).
Little Thumper really needs a helping paw with his medical bills. No donation is too small at:
CampCocker.com
Spread the word for this little sweetie!
#SaveADogChangeTheWorld 🌎
#CampCockerThumper ❤️