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Hi, my name is Crosby, my estimated date of birth is February 2013, and I'm a healthy boy weighing in at 41 pounds. Although we can't be sure, everyone thinks I’m a brown and black Australian Shepard mix. I came all the way here from Corpus Christi when the shelter there reached out to GCCSR, claiming I was a cocker mix. The folks at GCCSR thought I was super cute and agreed to take me in, but as soon as I arrived at my foster home with other cockers, everyone knew I probably wasn’t a cocker. That's okay though... they said I can be an honorary cocker!! In the meantime, they did some reading about Australian Shepherds and said this about my breed: “Personality traits of the Australian Shepherd vary from dog to dog. Some can be outgoing and friendly, while others are shy and reserved. Aussies are highly intelligent, loyal, and thrive on human companionship.”

Consistent with this description, my foster mom confirmed very early on that I am a smarty pants. Within days of arriving at her home, they discovered I can sit, shake, lay down and roll over. I’m a young boy and I love to play with toys, especially balls. I love playing fetch and will bring the ball back to you so you will throw it again for m; eventually I tire of this game and will let you know I’m done by not returning to you and laying down with my ball out of your reach.

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY:

Gulf Coast Cocker Spaniel Rescue, Inc. (“GCCSR) thanks you for seeking to adopt a rescue animal. Our goal is to place our rescued pets in permanent, loving homes. We understand this application/contract is lengthy, but it has been formulated in hopes if minimizing the risk of a failed adoption. Please complete this application/contract so that we at GCCSR can assist you in finding a special, compatible companion to join your family. We do not adopt dogs on a “first come, first served” basis, but rather make every attempt to match families with the most compatible pets.The primary adoption fee for pets is $200.00 for cocker spaniels 6 months of age and older. The fee for puppies under 6 months old is $300.00, and placement is done only on a foster-to-adopt basis until sterilization is completed at one of GCCSR’s veterinarians. After surgery, the adoption will be finalized upon receipt of the $300.00 adoption fee and co-signing of the contract by a GCCSR representative.

Because the animals in GCCSR’s adoption program are rescued, we do not know their actual ages. The approximate age of the pet in which you are interested is estimated using our experience and the advice of our veterinarians. Often times, different veterinarians may approximate different ages for the same pet, which may appear on their respective records. GCCSR thus uses reasonable efforts to approximate an appropriate age, but makes no affirmative representation that the approximate age is the actual age of the pet.

By signing this application, you as the adopter agree that in the

Thank you for visiting our page. This tells me that you have a big heart and a love for dogs. So what can you do to help?? It took me a long time to realize that even if I couldn’t FOSTER a dog, I could be of use/service to a rescue organization. It takes SO many things to enable it to run and survive, including spreading the word, helping with fundraisers, finding donations for our upcoming silent auction, participating with other special projects, coming up with and helping execute new ideas to benefit the dogs and their welfare, various administrative tasks, etc. So if you feel like you can help in any of THESE areas, PLEASE let us know. Also, PLEASE don’t underestimate the ‘spreading the word’ function, or any of the other functions I’ve mentioned. This is vital to our success and to get this up and running, so the more people you tell, the better. You just never know when they may have a friend or relative in a situation where they are ready to adopt or foster a wonderful, deserving dog, or are able to help in some other way. Additionally, we MUST generate some new foster spots before we can move forward. Trust me when I say that there is no shortage of dogs needing help in our local shelters. Some of you may be surprised to find out that the average euthanasia rates range from 65-89% in the local shelters, INCLUDING the Humane Society and SPCA, so these dogs are dying on a daily basis (see http://www.examiner.com/x-43393-Houston-Animal-Shelters-Examiner~y2010m5d21-Fuzzy-math-at-kill-shelters) . People turn in animals to shelters for ALL KINDS of reasons, including divorces, new babies, having to move, ‘it doesn’t match the furniture’, it barks, it digs, it had a litter of unwanted puppies, etc… thus leaving rescue groups responsible for trying to clean up the aftermath. But in order to do so, we must have homes for them to stay in while we work to find them their forever homes.

Come out and see the Wigglebutts and GCCSR Volunteers!!

Visit one of the finest indoor dog shows in America held in Houston's NRG Park. Along with breed judging and obedience, you'll discover agility dogs racing over obstacle courses, flyball teams hurdling to beat the clock, and four-footed athletes catching Frisbees and dancing to music.

ADOPTION EVENT

NEW LOCATION!

Saturday May 28, 2016

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

ROCKY & MAGGIE'S .

2535 Times Blvd

Houston TX 77005

713-492-0656

ADOPTION EVENT

Come out and see us!

SATURDAY

June 25, 2016

11 am - 2 pm

NATURAL PAWZ
Pearland

2803 Business Center Dr. #129

Pearland, TX 77584

Shadow Creek Ranch Center at Highway 288 and Highway 518 next to HEB

Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming

Saturday Nov. 5th from 11:30-3:30

8817 Hwy 6 Suite 500, Missouri City, TX 77459

(281) 778-9663

ADOPTION EVENT

Come out and meet our available pups!

Saturday April 23, 2016

11 am - 2 pm

NATURAL PAWZ PEARLAND

2803 Business Center Drive, Suite 129

Pearland, TX. 77584

Shadow Creek Ranch Center at Highway 288 and Highway 518 next to HEB

ADOPTION EVENT

Come out and meet our available pups!

Saturday July 12, 2014

11 am - 2 pm

NATURAL PAWZ WOODWAY

1379 S Voss, Suite D

Houston, TX 77057

ADOPTION EVENT

Come out and see us!

SATURDAY

August 22, 2015

11 am - 2 pm

NATURAL PAWZ

Lantern Lane Location

12512 Memorial Drive

Houston, TX 77024

Estimated at 6-7 years of age when he came to us shortly

after we formed in July 2010, we thought the biggest challenge we’d face with Lucky would be to find the resources he needed to undergo heartworm treatment. This beautiful, buff boy had been returned to Harris County Animal Control by the family of his deceased owner, as they couldn’t be bothered with him. Thankfully, we found the needed foster space and were able to raise the funds for his treatment, but not long after that we figured out that he has a chronic bronchial condition requiring daily meds and constant monitoring for the rest of his life. Furthermore, he is a ‘spirited’ little guy, aka mischievous, and he was returned to our program 3 times. After the increasing difficulty he had readjusting after the third return, his foster, decided she would never put him through that kind of trial again and promised him a place to live out the rest of his days for as long as he needed it. Lucky was our first inductee into the Forever Foster Hall of Fame, and despite his rotten nature, he brings a smile every day to his family’s face through his crazy antics,a few of which you can see here: http://secure.smilebox.com/ecom/openTheBox?sendevent=4d6a63324d7a6b314e6a56384e544d774d7a457a4f54673d0d0a7026sb=1

Shopping Extravaganza Benefiting GCCSR

**ONLINE EVENT**

October 29 @ 6pm - October 30 @ 6pm

Realizing that we can't make a difference for ALL the cocker spaniels in need, GCCSR's focus is making ALL the difference for the ones we CAN help. Support their cause with a purchase from one of our wonderful vendors in this online shopping event!

Proceeds from every purchase go directly to GCCSR.

Please browse our catalog party HERE

PUT ON YOUR WALKIN' SHOES AND STRUT YOUR MUTT WITH GCCSR ON 9/21!!

Who: Houstonians two-legged and four who want to “walk the walk” for homeless pets!
What: A leisurely fundraising dog walk followed by a doggie themed festival that includes pet contests, photos, treats for your dogs, fun activities, refreshments and more.
Where: TC Jester Park, 4201 W T C Jester Blvd., Houston, TX 77018
When: Saturday, September 21, 2013, 7:00am - 12:00pm
7:00am - Check-in and onsite registration opens
8:30am - Strut begins

Registration Fees:

Individuals: $30 ($35 day-of)
Couples: $50 ($60 day-of)
Kids 12 and under with t-shirt: $20 ($25 day-of)
Kids 12 and under without t-shirt: FREE
Virtual Participant (not attending our official Strut in Houston's): $10

GCCSR has recently become a Network Partner of Best Friends Animal Society, headquartered in Kanab, Utah. Their motto is "No More Homeless Pets", and they've established a network of shelters and rescues who join in hopes of helping to attain that goal.

If you didn't know of Best Friends before, you may remember that some of Michael Vick's dogs went there for rehabilitation. Our first exciting venture with Best Friends is to participate in their Strut Your Mutt Fundraiser, which will take place in Houston on Saturday, 9/21. All of the proceeds we raise from this effort will directly benefit GCCSR, so please make plans now to join us on our walk. There's even a $10 registration option for a 'virtual' walker, for all of you who are physically unable to be there. Keep in mind, however, if you'd like a t-shirt, you need to register as an Adult Walker for $30.

We're hoping to raise at least $10,000 in this, our first year to participate!!

We are excited to be a part of this network. Together, we CAN save the lives of homeless pets. Did you know that every single day, more than 9,000 pets are killed in America's shelters simply because they don't have a home. Each one an individual. Each one a valued life worth saving. 9,000. That number should be zero. And it can be.

Best Friends Animal Society and local animal rescue organizations and shelters (No More Homeless Pets "Network partners"), are joining together to bring that number to zero. The donations raised through our Strut Your Mutt team will be used in our community to fund adoption programs and spay/neuter services, to ultimately impact the number of pets entering and leaving the shelters.

Please join us for this fun-filled event either by registering for our team or donating to one of our existing team members. Your donation is tax-deductible and our organization keeps 100% of the money raised. Together, and through your support, we can Save Them All!

Gulf Coast Cocker Spaniel Rescue is having a

Barnstorming CASINO NIGHT!!!
Saturday, May 4, 2013
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM
3563 Richland Park Drive, Richmond TX

Bring your sweetie or a friend for a fun night out and help raise money for the Gulf Coast Cockers!

Don’t like to gamble? We’ll have a professional Karaoke Host providing the entertainment for the evening, along with a great dinner, drinks and lots of fun! We’ll have door prizes and a GRAND PRIZE for the highest roller!!

Please RSVP by Order Tickets below. You may request tickets to be mailed to you, or pay for them now via Pay Pal and pick up at WILL CALL the night of the event! You may also purchase tickets at the door, but please RSVP so we’ll know you are coming.

Ticket Information:

$25 Tickets “Rescue Ranger”
Ticket includes dinner, 2 drink tickets and a hug from a grateful Cocker Spaniel! :)

$50 Tickets “High Roller”
Each ticket includes dinner, 2 drink tickets and $25 in Casino Chips!

$100 Tickets “VIP Room”
Each ticket includes dinner, 4 drink tickets and $100 in Casino Chips!

If you or your business would like to sponsor a table, we’ll advertise your sponsorship at the Casino Night and in our advertisements and you’ll get 4 free “High Roller” tickets.

Bronze Sponsor: Sponsor a Table for $500
Silver Sponsor: Sponsor a Table for $1000
Gold Sponsor: Sponsor a Table for $1500 or more

Order Tickets
Include number of tickets, and their type, in the comments section!

In Memory Of

CHASE

We know that Peanut felt the love that surrounded him as he left us. Thank you to everyone who helped us try to heal him. His little body just wouldn't let him win against the Distemper that consumed him.

Come out and support the Cockers!

We will be raising funds at the concession stand at the Vizsla Club AKC Agility Show!

April 21st and 22nd

AKC Agility Trial

Crosby Fair Grounds

ADOPTION EVENT

NEW DAY & LOCATION!

Sunday August 5, 2012

12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

ROCKY & MAGGIE'S .

2535 Times Blvd

Houston TX 77005

ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS

Order Yours Today, No Matter Where You Live, There's A Book For You!

To get started, click the link below

Enter the GCCSR Account ID # 1070354 to be sure GCCSR gets credit.

After you input the Account ID and a city name, you will see “Thank you for supporting Gulf Coast Cocker Spaniel Rescue” at the top of the next screen.

http://www.entertainment.com/discount/fundraisingLookup.shtml?linkName=12GRUP_DFLT

Adoption Day at the Museum!

Join us at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land for a one of a kind adoption day event!

MAY 28, 2011

9 am - 12 pm

13016 University Blvd.
At New Territory Blvd.
Sugar Land, TXCome to the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land on Saturday, May 28 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon for pet adoptions. Bring an in-kind donation for Gulf Coast Cocker Spaniel Rescue and receive $2 off on admission at the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land. Museum Members who bring a donation will receive an additional 5 percent discount on their purchases at the Gift Shop that day. Offer is not valid with other discounts. Suggested donations: Dog food, toys, blankets, leashes, cleaning supplies, collars, wire crates.

From a face-to-face encounter with Stan the T. rex to an outer space adventure in the Hall of Space Science, there is something to fire anyone's imagination at HMNS at Sugar Land.
Conveniently located within sight of Highway 59, the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land offers fascinating science exhibitions sure to appeal to all ages. The Museum is
open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday.

For more information visit:
http://www.hmns.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=13&Itemid=13

CRICKET

Here is what Cricket's adoptive family has to say about her: We were a little nervous about taking Cricket to our sons' Christmas Eve party the very next day because there were going to be a lot of people and she was also meeting their dogs, Julie and Rolls. But leaving her home alone was simply out of the question! Cricket was very well mannered and actually became the hit of the party! Everyone just loved her! She loves all her new toys, but the hot dog dressed as a reindeer is her very favorite. She'll carry it from room to room, and when she gets tired of playing run and catch, she takes it to another room to let us know she is tired of playing. Of course, the birds and squirrels are great entertainment, as we expected! Thank you for bringing this bundle of absolute joy to our lives. I wish you could see her playing and bounding up and down through the house. She is home and knows it!

It doesn't get much better than this! :-D(especially when we take into consideration the fact that she was an owner surrender!! GOOD GIRL, Cricket!)

If you believe in our mission, please donate to The Hunter Fund, reserved for dogs with behavioral issues. We never want to have to put a dog to sleep without first consulting with vets, behaviorists, neurologists and trainers to see if there's any feasi...ble way to help these little guys. BUT WE CAN'T DO IT WITHOUT YOUR SUPPORT.
We have two in great need of help in our program at the present time ~ we are desperate for loving, stable, knowledgable homes to work with them under the guidance of our trainers/vets... and we need money to pay for it all. Please help us... sometimes they CAN be saved, just like Hunter was: http://www.gulfcoastcockerspanielrescue.com/inspiration.php

IT'S PICTURE TIME!!

Please attend this pocketshots event benefiting GCCSR!

Now is your chance to have custom portraits created by Houston animal rescuer & pet photographer Robyn Arouty. Houston Pettalk Magazine's contributing photographer has created POCKETSHOTS to benefit local animal welfare organizations. A one-of-a-kind opportunity!

Saturday, June 11th · 8:00am - 8:00 pm

Robyn Arouty Photography

514 Henderson Street Houston, TX 77007

COST: $50

$25 from each sitting fee will be donated to our Rescue!

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WHAT YOU GET: 30 minute mini photo session for you & one of your dogs (or cats or kids). (Additional dog/cat/kid fee is $25 each.) Up to 4 dogs per 30 minute session. Bring your... favorite shoes if you want "feet shots" & any other accessories you like. All breeds & mixies are welcome! (PLEASE READ the FAQ's!)

RECEIVE: 2 week private online proofing gallery. Special POCKETSHOTS print packages offered exclusively through this event. Your chance to purchase Robyn's photographic art for a fraction of the cost!

COST: $50 sitting fee (normal sitting fees start at $350). $25 for each additional dog.

PAYMENT: Please mail a check at least one week prior to your event:

Robyn Arouty
514 Henderson Street
Houston, TX 77007

--OR--

make a paypal payment to robyn@arouty.com via the "send money" tab here: http://www.paypal.com/

RSVP: To reserve a time slot, please RSVP to robyn@arouty.com

For more information or to view her portfolio, please visit Robyn's website: http://www.robynarouty.com/

Find Robyn on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/robyn.arouty.photography

IT'S PICTURE TIME!!

Please attend this pocketshots event benefiting GCCSR!

Robyn Arouty Photography

514 Henderson Street Houston, TX 77007

COST: $50

$25 from each sitting fee will be donated to our Rescue!

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PAYMENT: Please mail a check at least one week prior to your event:

Robyn Arouty
514 Henderson Street
Houston, TX 77007

--OR--

Make a paypal payment to robyn@arouty.com via the "send money" tab here: http://www.paypal.com/

RSVP: To reserve a time slot, please RSVP to robyn@arouty.com

For more information or to view her portfolio, please visit Robyn's website: http://www.robynarouty.com/

Find Robyn on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/robyn.arouty.photography

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=FXMVEQAGNYD9J

ADOPTION EVENT

Come out and meet our available pups!

Saturday, January 15, 2011

11 am - 1 pm

Meadowlake Pet Resort

13500 Furman Road
Houston, TX 77047

Phone: 713-413-1633

http://meadowlakepetresort.com

IT'S PICTURE TIME!!

Please attend this pocketshots event benefiting GCCSR!

Sunday, December 5 · 10:00am - 6:00 pm

UPDATE: Due to popularity, hours have graciously been extended from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.!! Help us book the open spots and raise more money for GCCSR!

Robyn Arouty Photography

514 Henderson Street Houston, TX 77007

COST: $50

50% of all proceeds will be donated to our Rescue!

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WHAT YOU GET:

30 minute mini photo session of your dog(s) &/or you.

Bring your favorite shoes if you want "feet" shots & any accessories you'd like for the babies.

(3) digital photos to share on facebook and your print choice of either: (1) 4"x6" (1 image),
(8) wallets (1 image) or (1) photobooth strip (4 images)

PAYMENT: Due via paypal or check at least one week prior to event.

RSVP: To reserve a time slot, please RSVP to robyn@arouty.com

For more information, please visit http://www.robynarouty.com

Come Visit GCCSR at Booth #97 at the

Missouri City Community Garage Sale

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Civic Center Complex

1522 Texas Parkway

Missouri City, TX 77489

We need your donations!

Electronics, Holiday Decorations, Gently Used Children's Toys and anything else you can donate to help raise funds for our rescue!

If you have items you would like to donate, please send us an EMAIL!

Jennifer has lived in the Houston surrounding area all her life and currently resides in Houston with her husband, 2 kids and 3 dogs. As an avid animal lover, she had always wanted to do something more. When she received word that there was a new group needing volunteers to help rescued cocker spaniels, something clicked and she knew that she needed to help. Officially the fist volunteer for GCCSR, she maintains the website for the group and has become a two-time member of the "foster failure club" adding Bella and Lady to her family. Having experienced first hand the joy that working with rescue brings, she hopes to continue saving animals in need for a long time to come.