Rockers Rescue

JASPER  **sight impaired (mostly blind, but still very lively) He has a past story that can make you cry. He is so deserving of the best. 

• Male Cocker Spaniel. Some tell us he may have cavelier king charles mixed in though in person he does take the shape more of a regular cocker spaniel. 
• Weight: ~ 24lbs 
• A HAPPY boy. 
• Age: Around 9 years old is our guess. We have been quoted 6 years by two vets and 8-10years by another. His teeth look very good so they lead much to question. He has a few little old man lumps and left eye has glaucoma.
• Is sight impaired but it does not slow him down. He may not be able to see at all. We think at times he may can see light/shadows. He learns the layout of the home/yard and does great. Also does well in new situations. Happy go lucky. 
• Very gentle and sweet nature. A heart melter for sure. 
• Will require regular grooming like all cocker spaniels. Groomer reported to us that he did amazing! If you love the breed you will fall in love with Jasper...I did! 
• Vetting will be written extensively below. Main points: Sight impaired (practically blind) but learns layout quickly. Very easy going. Left eye has glaucoma and he is a light heartworm positive. He is on slow treatment for the heartworms. (see below for details,) People that meet him don't even have a clue he is blind until we tell them. Would prefer home with NO children as we don't think that's a good idea with a blind dog. 

 History:  Jasper came under our rescue on Aug 24, 2017. We saved him from Bossier Parish Animal Shelter. He had been found and nobody ever came to claim him. They sent me his picture because they know that I LOVE cocker spaniels. Of course we instantly fell in love with Jasper. He was in pretty bad shape when we first got him. His eyes were slimey with drainage. His hip was dislocated. He needed medical care and a freshen up. To see his past pictures you can go to our Facebook page Rockers Rescue-Northwest La and click on the album titled Jasper. http://select frohttps://www.facebook.com/1494406124186592/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1732354630391739m 

For a video with Jasper in it, go to: https://www.facebook.com/RockersRescue/videos/1754341381526397/.

HIS PAST: Jasper had a microchip that led us to his past. Actually, it led us nowhere, but I became an investigative ninja and hunted down his past. Get ready for some emotions and possible tears.  Jasper was once adopted from the very shelter we saved him from. He had a mommy and daddy for many years. Jasper was growing older with them. They named him "Elvis." Yes, he still knows his name! He perks up when we say it. Anyhow, Jasper's mommy ended up passing away. That left just him and his daddy. He stayed by his daddy's side. They did everything together. If his dad had a burger, Jasper got half of it! His dad loved bringing him on car rides. The two of them were peas in a pod. One day Jasper got bit by a snake in the yard. His daddy thought he seemed okay, but that afternoon when he let him outside, Jasper ran away! It was VERY unlike him so his daddy thought he had went into the woods to pass away. (Dogs typically go to be alone when they know they are dying.)  Jasper never came back and his daddy thought he had died.  Someone had Jasper though... about 3 months later is when he was found and brought back to Bossier shelter. During the time Jasper was missing, his dad was placed in assisted living with dementia. We are Jasper's family now. We will always be his family, even if he finds a mommy and daddy to love him as we do. Whoever adopts him needs to know how special he is. We owe it to his parents to give him the BEST life. 

About Jasper: He is the sweetest little boy! We adore him. His foster parents say that he loves balls! He likes to be in the same room as his people. Not necessarily right up on you, but at least with you and knowing that you are around. Jasper enjoys the company of another pet too. He is good with dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, you name it. We would love for him to have a home with another dog to keep him company. This may be a requirement as having another dog around helps blind ones to feel secure. 

 He likes going on walks and playing in the yard. He may not can see but he can hear a food wrapper in an instant! Jasper is a good boy when left alone so he is not kenneled. He is allowed free roam of the home when his fosters aren't there. The only time he ever really makes a sound is if the doorbell rings or when you leave. He whimpers when you leave and will cry for a bit but then he stops. When you love on him he will get real excited and wiggle his body. He came to our adoption event at PetSmart one day and everyone adored him! They didn't even know he was blind. We pointed it out to them because they would put a hand out and he of course couldn't see but would wiggle with happiness at their voice haha. Cutest thing. Oh, as far as potty training he has done well. Some accidents in the beginning but he had to learn the layout and routine of the home. Just with any new home he will have to adjust and learn. May have an accident when left alone for an extended amount of time. Let him out regularly and you should be good to go. 

Vetting: Jasper is up to date on vaccinations.They will last 1 year from date given. He is up to date on his rabies shot as well. He is neutered and microchipped (will be under the rescue.) The microchip has no yearly expense.  He received medication for his eyes when we saved him and they cleared up back to normal. His left eye appears to have glaucoma. Our vets have done a test on the bad eye and say he does not need medication for it. This is something you would have to speak with your own vet about and get their opinion. All vets have different opinions. 

Vetting continued: We have him on Bravecto (3 month flea/tick pill) for flea prevention. It will last 3 months from date given. He received a fecal and was treated for any worms he had. He is also on Proheart (6 month shot) for heartworm prevention. His heartworm test read a light positive. We are doing a slow treatment with him where he gets 1 month of doxy pills (he is almost done with this month) then continues with proheart every 6 months and doxy as needed. Vets have different slow treatment plans.  Heartworm prevention is a requirement as all dogs must remain on it. Jasper's leg was dislocated when we saved him. It was able to be put back into place. Vets say it is fine as is.  

We also have a lot of his vet records from his past owner. 

 Has some old dog lumps that vets say look normal. They aren't real big. His teeth look amazing so he did not need a dental cleaning. We had blood work done and all is well.  Jasper is a senior. He will require a home financially able to support him. In return.... you get SO much love! I really wish I could adopt him myself but it would take up my foster space at my home. When you meet Jasper you wouldn't even know he had any senior problems. He is amazing! 

Adoption: Whomever is interested in adopting this gem can feel free to message us any questions. We can schedule any meets after we have an approved application or you can ask when we will have him at an event if you'd like to meet him (apps still must be done online.)  Jasper has a $100 adoption donation which in NO way covers how much we spend on his vetting expense and care. The donation goes back into the 501c3 non profit rescue to help us so that we can continue saving other lives. To apply: #1. Email rockersrescue@gmail.com and tell them you will be filling out an app. #2. fill out the app at www.adoptapet.com/rockersrescue/dogadoptionapp/ 

I think I have included as much information as I can think of on this darling boy! Let us know if you have any questions. 

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