May 6, 2013
Mary Kay Consultant Offers 25% Donation To DFWCSR Through July 31
Support DFWCSR by buying your Mary Kay cosmetics through Consultant Marcia Prechel's Website. Marcia has generously offered to donate 25% of her income off sales through her Website between today and July 31. Shipping is FREE and you will help save lives of Cocker Spaniels at the same time. Visit Marcia's Website at www.marykay.com/mprechel. Please specify when paying in the section 4 box "leave a note box" that your order/donation is for DFWCSR.
April 20, 2013
DFWCSR Celebrates 13 Years With A Picnic In The Park
February 25, 2013
Rescue Cockers On Display At Paws On The Prairie
February 1, 2013
Cocker Missing Near Mockingbird & Greenville
Murphy is deaf chocolate brown Cocker. He's 8, neutered, weighs approx 35 pounds, has a docked tail and walks with a slight head tilt. He's microchipped and was wearing a gold bedazzled collar without tags when he was last seen on Jan. 19 near Mockingbird Lane and Greenville Ave. Please email if found >>
January 24, 2013
Use TangoTab At Restaurants & Help Support DFWCSR
TangoTab provides free restaurant deals, and every time you use the service, they will donate to DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue. Not only will you get great deals at local restaurants, you can continue to support DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue simply by dining out. Please sign-up now and start using TangoTab today!
December 19, 2012
Elves Needed For Gift Wrapping Fundraiser At Local B&N Stores
DFWCSR elves will be gift wrapping books and other items for tips at area Barnes & Noble stores throughout the month of December. Last year more than $1,200 in tips were made by our elves, and we have even better dates this year. If you have a few hours this week, please contact dfwcsrevents@gmail.com or kjburkholz@ymail.com and let us know what location and shift you can display your wrapping talents. Bring a friend or two and make it a party!
Prestonwood Center B&N
December 21: 6pm - 8pm (2 volunteers needed); 8pm - 10pm (2 volunteers needed)
December 22: 6pm - 8pm (2 volunteers needed); 8pm - 10pm (2 volunteers needed)
December 24: 2pm - 4pm (2 volunteers needed); 4pm - 6pm (2 volunteers needed)
Las Colinas B&N
December 21: 4pm - 7pm (2 volunteers needed); 7pm - 10pm (2 volunteers needed)
December 22: 10am - 2pm (1 volunteers needed); 2pm - 6pm (2 volunteers needed); 6pm - 10pm (2 volunteers needed)
December 23: 4pm - 7pm (1 volunteers needed); 7pm - 9pm (1 volunteers needed)
December 24: 2pm - 4pm (2 volunteers needed); 4pm - 6pm (2 volunteers needed)
Sundance Square B&N
December 24: 11am - 3pm (2 volunteers needed); 3pm - 6pm (2 volunteers needed)
Uptown Village Mall B&N
December 23: 3pm - 6pm (2 volunteers needed); 6pm - 10pm (2 volunteers needed)
September 3, 2012
Groupon Campaign Raises $4,650 For DFWCSR
The Groupon stats are in, and our campaign was a huge success! Donations came in from as far away as California and Pennsylvania!
Thank you so much to all who supported us through your donations and by spreading the word!
August 11, 2012
Make Your "Reservation" Now For The Cocker Spaniel “No Show” Olympics!
June 29, 2012
Learn About Two Special Seniors - Sasha & Ben
June 26, 2012
More Words From The Adopters & Fosters Of Senior Cockers
June 19, 2012
A Few Words From The Adopters & Fosters Of Senior Cockers
June 14, 2012
Senior Dogs Deserve To Know Love
June 1, 2012
June Is Senior Month At DFWCSR
During the month of June, anyone 65+ years of age can adopt one of our senior Cockers for a $75 adoption fee! We feel so strongly about senior Cockers paired with senior humans that we have reduced the price from $125. We'll be spotlighting our senior Cockers at all the Meet and Greets in June, so come by and meet some of these amazing Cockers!
June 1, 2012
Top Ten Reasons To Adopt An Older Dog
May 18, 2012
Urgent Need For More Fosters
February 2, 2012
William & Kate's New Addition? A Black Cocker Spaniel
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have welcomed a new addition to their family - an adorable three-month old puppy. The couple acquired the male cocker spaniel in early December and have been happily settling him in at their rented farmhouse in North Wales.
January 12, 2012
How George Clooney's Rescue Dog Went from Kill Shelter to Hollywood
How did an overweight shelter dog with an underactive thyroid end up living with George Clooney? It's actually quite a tale.
July 5, 2011
Don't Forget To Re-Enroll Your Kroger Plus Card
Support DFWCSR every time you grocery shop by linking your Kroger Plus Card to our account through Kroger's Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program! If you already participate, you must re-enroll every year at this time. To do this, simply present this letter with DFWCSR’s barcode to your cashier upon checkout. After they have scanned your KrogerPlus Card you will be enrolled for the current year of the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Program. Every time you shop at Kroger and use your enrolled KrogerPlus Card, Kroger will contribute a percentage of your eligible purchases to the Kroger Neighbor to Neighbor Donation fund. Once a card is scanned with the barcode, it will be active for the remainder of the program year.
June 27, 2011
DFWCSR Celebrates Its 11th Anniversary With A Picnic In The Park
April 15, 2011
Foxtail Season Returns With a Vengeance
Foxtails are public enemy number one in the veterinary world. Foxtails, or grass awns, lodge in the skin, ears, eyes, mouths, noses, private parts of unfortunate pets. Once in place, they wreak enormous havoc. They can migrate throughout the body, causing infection and inflammation everywhere they tread. And they can end up in sensitive places such as the heart or the lungs, where they can cause death.
March 16, 2011
How & When To Induce Vomiting In A Pet
In this video Dr. Karen Becker discusses how and when to induce vomiting in a pet that has swallowed a potentially toxic substance.
February 3, 2011
Dogs and Fear of Strangers
Veterinarian and applied animal behaviorist Dr. Sophia Yin is author of the book Low Stress Handling and Behavior Modification of Dogs and Cats, newly released as an e-book. In the book, Dr. Yin teaches dog (and cat) owners how to help reduce their pets' anxiety around day-to-day activities. Whether the animal is petrified at the vet, skittish around visitors at home, or just dislikes simple care like grooming, Dr. Yin shares secrets of behavior modification used by professionals.
January 25, 2011
What's The Best Food For Your Furkid's Needs?
December 6, 2010
DFWCSR Marks Holidays With Party/Fundraiser
DFWCSR wishes to thank everyone who helped make this year’s holiday party/fundraiser a huge success! You all contributed so much and we couldn’t have done it without you. More dogs will be saved because of your hard work and dedication.
November 29, 2010
Beware Of Holiday Plants
Remember that plants such as mistletoe and poinsettias are poisonous for your pets. Don't overlook the critters when you plan for holiday festivities; they rely on us to keep them safe.
See the ASPCA's complete list of toxic plants: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/
November 23, 2010
Some Everyday Human Foods Are Dangerous To Pets
See The Humane Society's list: http://www.humanesociety.org/animals/resources/tips/foods_poisonous_to_pets.html
November 2, 2010
How To Proactively Protect Your Pet’s Heart Health
By East Dallas Veterinary Clinic and Dr. Karen Becker
Heart disease in dogs is too often a silent killer. By the time your dog shows the classic signs of heart disease like lethargy, wheezing, croupy coughing (a liquid-sounding cough, as though there’s fluid in the lungs) or exercise intolerance, it’s very often too late to save your beloved pet.
October 9, 2010
DFWCSR Participates In Barktoberfest
September 14, 2010
Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia – A Serious Disease All Dog Owners Should Be Aware Of
By Cindy Andrew
It was Labor Day weekend 2009 when my husband and I commented on the fact that our 8-year-old buff Cocker Spaniel, Sophie, seemed to be acting particularly lazy. She had also vomited and wasn’t eating. These things aren’t terribly uncommon for her, but what concerned me was that the vomit was green instead of its usual yellow. When we had friends over and she barely got out of bed, we knew something was wrong.
June 29, 2010
Tips To Help Protect Your Pets From The Summer Heat
See The Dallas Morning News ad sponsored by DFWCSR >>
June 28, 2010
DFWCSR Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With A Picnic In The Park
June 28, 2010
8 Tips For Keeping Your Dogs Calm On July 4th
July 4th is around the corner, along with the fireworks that inevitably come with this holiday. Almost all humans with canines in the United States declare this day the worst day of the year for their dogs. Veterinarians say that July 3rd is usually the most trafficked day in their offices, with clients coming in to get drugs for their dogs. Last year, I found a lost dog on the 4th of July. He was obviously a well fed, well groomed, and well behaved dog that escaped his yard when he heard the fireworks. When I called our local Humane Society, I was informed that it is the busiest time of the year for them, as more dogs are found wandering loose on July 4th than any other day of the year in the U.S.
Read the rest of this article on dogster.com >>
June 21, 2010
Caring For A Blind Dog
By CarolAnn Jarnagin
Humans frequently look upon blind dogs with pity and sorrow, but a blind dog really doesn’t understand why. Your average blind dog is a perfectly well adjusted canine with few problems relating to the perceived disability it carries. Blind dogs play, cuddle, run, eat and love their people just like every other dog does.
May 20, 2010
Misty's Story: Blog postings reprinted with permission from www.readlarrypowell.com
...It’s really tough to look at this photograph and realize that this dog is a Cocker Spaniel. Mange has attacked her. Mange – so easily cured and, yet, such a threat.
This dog is Misty. We heard about her yesterday from Pam McKelroy of DFW Cocker Spaniel Rescue.
Initially, things looked bleak for Misty. She and her six puppies – just two weeks old – had been turned over to a kill shelter. Pam’s note explains, “The man that turned them in bred her with his Australian Shepherd. We had one of our seasoned volunteers go check them out and she says the mom is only around 18 pounds, appears young and is very sweet. The babies are, of course, precious.”
Sweet just doesn’t matter sometimes and in a crowded city-run animal shelter. There is not much opportunity to take a chance on saving a dog and puppies.
May 2010
Help Put An End To Animal Overpopulation. Please Spay/Neuter Your Pet.
See The Dallas Morning News ad sponsored by DFWCSR >>
April 2, 2010
Knick-Knack Paddywhack — Don't Give Your Dog a Bone!
A safety warning for dog owners from the FDA >>
March 24, 2010
Winston's Story: Back To His Old Self Thanks To A Caring Chiropractor
Winston's motto: Why get out of the chair and walk to the back door when I can launch myself across the chair, across the end table and land right in front of the door? Flying is fun!
Winston was only 3 years old. One day in August of 2007, I noticed Winston sitting by the front door. Not a normal place for him to park himself. I thought it odd that he wasn't on his usual spot on the couch. As the day progressed, I noticed he was shaking. Now, Winston is scared of everything, and shakes when he's scared, but there was nothing around to frighten him, he was just sitting in front of the door, shaking. I kept thinking "how bizarre". That evening my husband came home and I pointed out Winston's odd behavior. My husband later commented that Winston wasn't jumping up on the furniture at all. The next morning, Winston wouldn't eat. My husband reached down to pick him up and he yelped. At this point, we knew there was something seriously wrong.
January 16, 2010
What To Do If Your Pet Has Ingested Something Harmful
By Dr. Andrew Jones
If your pet is showing signs of ingesting a poison, it is important that your veterinarian examines him/her. Some toxins can progress and lead to severe seizures. If you suspect antifreeze poisoning, it must be treated within 4-6 hours, before irreversible kidney damage occurs.
January 16, 2010
Common Human Foods Can Be Toxic For Your Pets
By Dr. Andrew Jones
There are a number of common human foods that can be toxic for your pets. The important thing is to know exactly what to avoid. Here is a complete list.
