In May we had a Reunion of the "Royal Seven", and four Cocker and their owners attended.
They were part of a group of seven Cocker Spaniels that were found together in an Industrial
area of Commerce, California. We had a great time and all the dogs and owners were happy
to meet each other and the dogs were happy to be reunited!
Here is how it happened. In August of 2008, I decided to quit rescuing. As you know, rescue is
a difficult endeavor. It is expensive, exhausting, and almost impossible at times. So I decided
that I was quitting rescue for good. But wouldn't you know it, the next day I got a call from
someone who had found a family of SEVEN adult Cocker Spaniels running around. They
asked if I could help. I knew right then that unless I said yes, the Cockers would all go
to the Shelter, so I said yes. I named them all after the Royal Family. Queen Elizabeth,
Princess Anne, Princess Diana, Prince Harry, Prince Charlie, Prince William and King George.
The attendees in the photo, from left to right, are; Suzanne and Prince William, Marta and
Ava (Princess Diana), Olivia and Esther (Queen Elizabeth) and Chuck and Ruthie (Princess Anne)
Everyone had a great time and next fall I hope to get the whole gang together!
