Cocker Spaniel puppies and dogs in Oakley, California

🐶 Looking for a New Family for Lego 📍 Location: New York Lego was adopted as a young puppy but was sadly surrendered by his owner after three years. He grew up in an unstable environment with frequent travel back and forth to Boston, which made it difficult for him to form a secure attachment with his guardian. Because of this instability, in moments of fear, panic, or overwhelming stress, he has shown a few defensive or warning bites Lego needs a family who can meet him in person, understand his behavior clearly, and provide the consistent, reassuring environment he needs. City life is simply too overwhelming for him. With a quiet environment and a patient, steady guardian, Lego has every chance to continue improving and becoming more stable. The greatest hope is for Lego to find a peaceful home where he can finally rest. 📌 Basic Information Name: Lego Age: 4 years Gender: Male Weight: 25 lbs Breed: Jindo × Cocker Spaniel mix Color: Brown & White 🐾 Personality & Behavior People: Very fearful/reactive toward new people, warms up more easily to shorter women Children: Not recommended Other Dogs: Best as the only dog Shows resource guarding around food; must be fed separately Cats: Unknown Potty Trained: Yes Crate Trained: No Energy Level: High Touch/Handling: Uncomfortable with physical contact Barking: Quiet when alone; barks at doorbells or hallway noises when someone is home Escape Tendencies: None — manageable with “sit” and “wait” Walking: Martingale collar recommended; pulls with a harness Car Rides: Nervous initially, settles on longer rides Yard: Ideal, but a quiet neighborhood is also fine Living with Other Dogs: Not suitable 🔎 What Lego Needs Lego has fear-based reactivity. His current guardian has invested significant time, training, and management, and he has shown meaningful progress. However, Lego needs: A guardian experienced with reactive or anxious dogs A consistent daily routine A calm environment with low stimulation 🧡 Please Consider Becoming Lego’s Family Once he bonds, Lego is goofy, affectionate, and deeply loyal. He is waiting for a forever family who can provide the quiet suburban environment where he can truly thrive.

One of our volunteers has been spending time with Inky and we’ve decided to let him tell you all about 32-pound, Inky. “Inky is a wonderfully low maintenance dog who is affectionate on his "own terms"; you just have to read the signs. He had a busy Sat evening, where he got to socialize with a cat, check out an open air rock concert at Jack London Square, and people/dog watch while sitting on the grass. He also was the leader of the Sat afternoon pack walk, leading all the littles through a walk to Hacienda Peralta park and back. He even got a bath in the evening, his back legs and coat were caked with poop and I could not have him jumping on couches without a bath. He was very patient with me as I shampooed him in the shower, i avoided his head and face, but gave his coat a good scrub. He let me towel him off afterwards, since he has hair and not fur, it was hard to get him fully dry. This is when his patience with me ran out and let me know to lay off with a snarl. I let the rest of him air dry, but he was excellent letting me work with him for 30+ mins without a complain. He did very well with my partner’s cat, he actively ignored it and when the cat jumped on the couch, he got up and went to the other end. He is the same way with other dogs and kids in the park and when out and about. He loves to people watch. He could not quite figure out the doggy door at my place and preferred to pee on the outside walls and posts, rather than the grass. He got spooked in the night by his own reflection in the mirror and barked at it, I had to take him up to the mirror to reassure him. He slept soundly during the night switching between the floor and the bed and was snoring as soon as he hit snooze. He woke up early in the morning and waited patiently for me to get up and let him out. He is an excellent car rider, hops right in and settles down. At home, he checked out the yard, but prefers to be a home body. It was a hot day on Sat and he preferred to sleep on the cool wood floor on my kitchen. He jumped on the couch a few times, when he wanted hugs and cuddles and then once he was done he jumped off and headed back to the kitchen. He likes his space and does not hesitate to let you know with a lip curl and snarl, when he does not want to be bothered. It is usually after a walk, when he just wants to chill and does not want to be pet. Once he is recharged he came right out and jumped on the couch to cuddle. Sunday morning, we took a trip to Lake Merritt, and he lay down on the cool grass and spent nearly an hour just watching people and dogs walk by. When he was done he got up and was ready to walk back. He prefers to stay in and did not explore the yard. He is a really easy low maintenance dog, who was a willing trooper on walks and hikes and knows how to chill once he gets back home.” Inky is looking for an adopter who is dog-savvy without children. Will you open your heart and home to this boy?

Bella is back! Bella thought she’d found her forever home but it wasn’t the match she had hoped for so she is back with her foster family. Bella gets along great with her foster family’s dogs and four cats. She wouldn’t mind another dog sibling in her new home. She loves hanging out in the backyard and snuggling at night. She loves walks but needs to work on pulling on the leash – she is so excited she wants to charge ahead. She likes toys and is learning how to fetch. Bella’s main challenge is meeting new people. She barks and gives a growl if they want to pet her before she is ready. Once she feels safe, she happily accepts guests even if they haven’t been over for a month or two. It may take an hour of steadfastly ignoring her while Bella decides her “stranger danger” instincts were an overreaction. Bella’s foster mom instructs people to just ignore her and wait until she is ready for a pet or two. With patience you will get a really sweet little dog. Bella is about three years old, 19 pounds and is completely housebroken. She looks to be a spaniel mix. A calm, patient household would be just the right fit for this little girl. She looks to be a spaniel mix and around 2.5 years oldMarch 8, 2026, 12:21 am

We have Bobby with us on this current trip 🩵 We have a transport leaving at the end of October 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Bobby to our trip for the right family 😊 Meet Bobby, our handsome 2-year-and-5-month-old Cockapoo who is looking for his forever home. ❤️ Born April 18, 2024, Bobby is fully grown at just under 20 pounds, giving him such a great in-between size—not too small and not too big. He’s sturdy enough for everyday adventures and playtime with other dogs while still being a wonderfully manageable size to take along wherever life leads. Bobby came to us after his previous owner experienced the heartbreaking loss of her husband. With so many unexpected life changes following his passing, she needed to move in with her daughter and grandchildren, where there were already other dogs in the home. She loved Bobby very much and ultimately felt that everything changing around him wasn’t the life she wanted for him. She reached out to us so that we could give him some stability while finding the loving family and forever home he deserved. When Bobby arrived, his coat was significantly matted and unfortunately couldn’t be saved. His previous owner had been going through an incredibly difficult season in her life, and his grooming needs had simply gotten away from her. Our groomer gave Bobby a fresh start and took his coat down short, and his beautiful Cockapoo coat is already growing back in. With routine brushing and professional grooming moving forward, he’ll have all of that fluffy hair back before long. Bobby can be a little shy when he first meets someone new, but he’s really more observant than anything. He simply likes a moment to take you in, figure out who you are, and become familiar with you. He warms up quickly, and once you become his person, he will love you with absolutely everything he has to give. He’s a very sweet, happy boy who gets genuinely excited when he sees us walking through the door. His overall demeanor is quiet and serene, and he isn’t a barker. He’s also not a high-energy dog. Bobby loves his walks and enjoys being included in whatever his people are doing outside of the home, but he’s equally content spending a lazy afternoon lounging around with you for as long as you’d like. Bobby is wonderful with other dogs and has done beautifully with the different personalities and sizes he’s encountered while with us. He is house trained and does wonderfully about going outside when asked. He’s also great on road trips and around town, making him such an easy little companion to bring along. At night, Bobby sleeps peacefully through the entire night in his crate. He’s very comfortable with his bedtime routine, but I could absolutely see him transitioning to sleeping on a dog bed beside his future owner if that’s where they would eventually prefer him to be. He is wonderful at the groomers as well, which will be important throughout his life. Regular brushing and professional grooming will need to remain part of his routine to keep his coat healthy and comfortable. Bobby received a wonderful overall examination with our veterinarian and is fully vetted. He is neutered, microchipped, and current on his vaccines. His adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of his adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/bobby It helps cover all of his veterinary care, neuter, microchip, vaccinations, professional grooming, training, and the time and care invested in him while with us as we prepared him for his forever home. ❤️

We have a transport leaving at the end of October 2026 from where we are located in Southern California to NorCal, OR, and surrounding states as needed for our adopting families where we bring our dogs all the way to their homes 💗 For peace of mind we never ask for anything up front. The adoption fee along with your share of travel costs will be due the day we arrive in person ultimately finalizing the adoption then and there with you. We would love to add Sadie to our trip for the right family 😊 Meet Sadie, our beautiful Cockapoo girl, born June 6, 2024, weighing 13.7 pounds of sweetness, quiet devotion, and a heart that has so much love waiting to be given. 🩷 She is fully grown, at a wonderfully healthy weight, and has a beautiful coat with a soft wave and gentle curl to it, reflecting a little more of her Cocker Spaniel heritage while still having the lovely non-shedding qualities that make Cockapoos so special. There is something incredibly beautiful about a dog who doesn’t give her heart away to just anyone. Not because she doesn’t have an abundance of love to offer, but because she wants to know who you are first. She wants to understand the world around her, feel safe in your presence, and discover for herself that the person standing before her is someone she can trust. And that is our sweet Sadie. 🩷 Sadie is naturally observant, thoughtful, and wonderfully intelligent. She is the kind of girl who notices everything, from the people entering a room to the other dogs moving around her, and even the little sounds that most of us wouldn’t think twice about. She likes to understand her surroundings and the individuals who share them with her. Rather than immediately running up to someone unfamiliar, she prefers to take a moment to observe, allowing herself the opportunity to become comfortable at her own pace. But what makes Sadie so incredibly special is what happens once she decides that you are her person. That little barrier she keeps around her heart begins to disappear, and in its place emerges one of the sweetest, most loving, affectionate companions you could ever hope to know. She looks at you differently. She seeks you out, wants to be close, and begins inviting herself into the little moments of your day. There is a certain admiration in her eyes when she looks up at someone she loves, and I cannot begin to explain how meaningful it feels to be on the receiving end of it. I see that look from her every single day 🩷 Sometimes it’s when I’m sitting at my desk, working through the responsibilities of the day, and I look down to find Sadie quietly resting nearby. She doesn’t demand my attention or make a fuss about being noticed. She is simply happy to be close. Other times, when she realizes I have a free moment, she’ll make her way over, gently place her little paws on my lap, and look up at me as if to ask whether she might be included in whatever comes next. And of course, how could I possibly say no to that sweet face? 🩷 Those are the moments when you realize just how much love she has inside her. She doesn’t need grand gestures or constant entertainment. She wants companionship, reassurance, and the comfort of knowing that she belongs somewhere, with someone who understands her. One of the things I love most about Sadie is the trust she has developed in us. Because she is naturally cautious with unfamiliar things, there are moments when a new sound or something she hasn’t encountered before will catch her attention. She isn’t a barker and doesn’t react by making a scene. Instead, she’ll quietly observe, and if she’s uncertain, she will come back to the person she trusts, almost as though she’s asking them to investigate whatever has caught her attention. It’s such a sweet quality, and one that speaks volumes about the relationship she builds with her person. Once Sadie trusts you, you become her safe place. The one she looks to for reassurance, comfort, confidence, and guidance when the world feels a little unfamiliar. And as she continues to learn that she can rely on you, those moments of uncertainty become opportunities for her confidence to grow. Sadie is still a young girl with so much of life ahead of her, and I truly believe that in the right home, with the right person, she will continue flourishing just as beautifully as she has here with us. She has already made wonderful progress during her time in our care. We have watched her become increasingly comfortable, affectionate, and willing to experience the world around her. She is a happy, loving little girl beneath that initial caution, and with patience, consistency, and gentle encouragement, her beautiful personality continues to reveal itself more and more. She does wonderfully with other dogs and cats alike and offers lovely companionship to the animals around her. She is comfortable sharing her space and has shown us that she can coexist beautifully with furry friends. However, I want to emphasize that Sadie does not need another animal in her future home to be happy. While she enjoys their company, the relationship she builds with her person is what truly makes her feel secure and fulfilled. I could easily envision her thriving as someone’s one and only, receiving the individual attention and companionship she so deeply appreciates. I would especially love to see Sadie in a home with a calmer, more predictable atmosphere, where she can settle into a routine and continue building her confidence without feeling overwhelmed. That doesn’t mean she needs a life without adventure or new experiences. Quite the opposite! I would love for her to continue discovering all the wonderful things the world has to offer. She simply needs someone who understands that confidence is built through positive experiences, patience, and trust rather than being rushed into situations before she is ready. And once she knows she can count on you, I believe there will be very little she won’t eventually be willing to experience by your side. Sadie is house trained and has been wonderfully consistent with our daily routine. When we ask her to go outside to use the restroom, she understands what we’re asking and does very well. She has established good habits here, and I would encourage her future family to continue communicating with her and maintaining a consistent schedule as she settles into her new surroundings. She is also crate trained and sleeps peacefully in her crate throughout the entire night. She settles in comfortably and has no trouble resting until morning. While she does beautifully with this arrangement, I can certainly imagine her enjoying a little bed beside yours, or even sharing your bed if that’s something you prefer. I have a feeling she would be more than happy to agree to any arrangement that allows her to be a little closer to the person she loves! 🩷 Her leash training has been coming along beautifully, and she genuinely enjoys going for walks. It’s one of the ways we have been able to help her experience new things while continuing to build her confidence. She enjoys exploring alongside someone familiar, and with each positive experience, she becomes a little more comfortable with the world beyond what she already knows. I would love to see her future family continue those walks, allowing her to explore and discover new surroundings while always knowing she has someone she trusts beside her. She also does very well during her grooming appointments. Our groomer has gotten to know her sweet personality, and Sadie seems to believe that grooming appointments should include plenty of affection along the way! She enjoys being loved on so much that our groomer makes sure to give her little snuggles between the different parts of her appointment. 😊 It’s another beautiful example of how affectionate she becomes once she’s comfortable with someone. Sadie’s journey to us began when her previous family experienced a change in their living circumstances. They had moved into a smaller apartment and, unfortunately, found themselves unable to afford the additional pet fees required to keep her there with them. As much as they would have loved to continue sharing their lives with her, the financial responsibilities associated with their new home made that impossible. They made the difficult decision to entrust her to our care, hoping we could provide her with the stability and love she needed while finding a family who could offer her a permanent place to call home. Sadie has now been with us for approximately two months, and during that time, we have had the privilege of getting to know the wonderful little soul behind those thoughtful eyes. We have given her the space to become comfortable, encouraged her through unfamiliar experiences, continued her daily training and socialization, and most importantly, allowed her to discover that she is safe, loved, and understood. Her veterinary care has also been completed, and she has received a wonderful overall report from our veterinarian. Sadie has been spayed, is current on her vaccinations, and has been microchipped. She underwent a thorough veterinary examination and was cleared to begin looking for a home of her own, with a health certificate issued by our veterinarian. During her examination, our vet noticed some very mild redness in her ears consistent with a possible allergy flare-up. There were no other visible signs of allergies elsewhere, and her ears otherwise looked very good. As a precaution, she received an allergy injection, along with Posatex, a medicated ear treatment applied to both ears to address the remaining irritation. The redness resolved following treatment, and we have not experienced any further flare-ups during her time with us. Sadie has been doing wonderfully on her lamb-protein diet, and while we suspect her previous diet may have contributed to the irritation, we cannot say that with certainty. At this time, there are no ongoing symptoms that have caused us concern, although I would encourage her future family to remain mindful of her history and monitor for any recurrence, as allergies can sometimes be seasonal or related to environmental or dietary factors. Aside from that mild episode, her examination went beautifully, and she has been doing wonderfully. At 13.7 pounds, she is fully grown, maintaining a healthy weight, and ready for the next chapter of her life. What I hope most for Sadie is that someone will read her story and recognize the incredible gift that comes with earning the trust of a dog like her. She may not be the little girl who runs into your arms the very first moment she meets you. She may need a little time to understand who you are, to become familiar with your voice, your routine, and the way you move through the world. She may quietly watch you for a while before deciding that you’re someone she can completely let her guard down with. But when that moment comes, when she looks at you with those beautiful eyes and you realize that she has chosen to trust you, I promise there is something about that kind of love that stays with you. I know because I have experienced it with her myself. 🩷 I have seen the admiration in her eyes, felt the love behind those little paws resting on my lap, and watched her confidence grow as she has learned to look to us for comfort and reassurance. And I cannot wait for someone else to experience that same beautiful connection with her. Sadie doesn’t need someone to change who she is. She needs someone who will appreciate her for exactly who she is while gently helping her discover all that she is capable of becoming. Someone who will celebrate her little victories, offer encouragement when she needs it, and understand that the most meaningful relationships are often the ones that take a little time to grow. She is sweet, affectionate, intelligent, beautifully mannered, and has so much love waiting to be shared. All she needs is a person willing to meet her where she is and walk beside her as she continues to blossom. Her adoption fee is on our website at the bottom of her adoption listing at https://www.breadoflifek9refuge.org/post/sadie-2 It helps cover her completed veterinary care, including her spay, vaccinations, microchipping, allergy injection, medicated ear treatment, comprehensive veterinary examination, and health certificate, along with the months of daily care, training, socialization, and grooming we have invested in her throughout her time with us. Some dogs enter your life and love you immediately. Others take their time, quietly learning your heart before offering you theirs. Sadie is the kind of girl who reminds us that sometimes the most beautiful love stories begin with a little patience, a lot of understanding, and one very special soul who finally realizes she is home. 🩷🩷🩷