Cocker Spaniel puppies and dogs in Ontario

Meet Mina - Cocker Spaniel Only those whom submit a completed adoption application after reading Mina's entire profile will be considered Meet Mina! This sweet, timid chocolate merle Cocker Spaniel was surrendered by a commercial breeder after she was retired from their breeding program DOB Feb 11, 2024, Mina is just shy of 2 yrs young, but has spent her entire life in a barn so is very shy with new people and will need a very patient, savvy family whom will understand that it will take time for her to blossom Mina joined us very obese, poor coat condition and badly matted, but is doing great with her gradual weight loss program, and her coat and skin are already improving with her high quality food/supplements in our care MANDATORY: *Mina absolutely requires another suitable canine companion in her new home to help with her confidence and for companionship. She is also great with cats but a cat friend is not an alternative for a canine companion. *Fully fenced secure yard-Mina is too scared to be comfortable going on walks yet but LOVES to run and play in the fenced backyard. This is her happy place. * No children due to her timid nature. She would be absolutely overwhelmed having children in her home * No doggie doors *Pools must be securely fenced in for safety if inground Mina's spay surgery is scheduled for Dec 4th, after which she will be ready to join her new family after she recovers. Notes from Mina's foster family Mina is a gentle, medium-energy girl with a soft heart and a timid spirit who is slowly blossoming in her foster home. She is deeply sweet, playful in her safe spaces, and incredibly affectionate with the people and animals she trusts. Mina will thrive in a patient, quiet home that can help her continue building confidence at her own pace. Daily Routine & Activity Mina loves to run, explore, and play in her fenced backyard. She enjoys doing zoomies—especially when her people arrive home! While she is still too fearful to go for walks, she is working on building trust. At this time, she is not safe on a leash, as she becomes frightened and tries to escape her harness. Her foster family takes her on walks in a large dog stroller to help with her socializing, working on exposure to new sights and sounds due to her flight risk on leash outside of her fenced yard. She enjoys car rides when carried to the vehicle and happily settles once inside. Motivation & Training Mina is selectively food-motivated. She enjoys treats but will only accept them when she is in her safe spots, such as her bed or the couch. She is still learning basic commands and does not yet know sit, stay, come, or similar cues. Her progress will come with patience, encouragement, and consistency. Mina loves chew toys and benefits greatly from access to Kong-style toys and safe chew options. She can be destructive with toys so monitoring for safety and providing appropriate chews such as bully sticks, tendons, Jawgler gelatin chews, beef knuckles etc are ideal. Rawhide is NOT safe for dogs. Social Behavior with Dogs & Cats Mina loves other dogs, both in the home and those she has met elsewhere. She adores her foster sister, follows her around, and offers lots of kisses. She also has another dog friend she plays with at the foster home. She lived harmoniously with a visiting cat for two weeks and co-existed beautifully. Behavior with People Mina is very fearful with new people and will hide when visitors enter the home. With her foster parents—especially when they are sitting or lying down—she is cuddly, affectionate, and joyful. She seeks out closeness on the couch and loves bedtime snuggles and belly rubs. She is still afraid of people when they are standing, but she is bravely making small steps forward, such as approaching the dining room threshold at mealtimes to be part of the activity. House Skills Housetrained: Yes, though she will have accidents if not let out frequently. Crate trained: Yes, and she is relaxed and content in her crate. Alone time: Comfortable being left alone with no signs of separation anxiety. Touch: Enjoys petting and cuddles from her trusted people. Mina occasionally struggles with bladder control, especially when excited or if not taken outside often enough. She benefits from frequent outdoor breaks. Special Notes & Needs Chewing: Mina loves to chew, so a “chew-safe zone” is important. Items like shoes, pillows, and remote controls should be kept out of reach. Hydration: She tends not to drink enough water on her own, so adding water to meals helps prevent constipation and supports hydration. Feeding Diet: 3 oz of Bold by Nature raw food with omega oil, pureed pumpkin, probiotics and hot water added Schedule: Twice daily Temperament Mina is a sweet, sensitive soul who was formerly a breeding dog at a commercial kennel without any positive interactions with humans. She is fearful of new situations and slow to trust, but she is also gentle, silly, playful, affectionate, and eager for love once she feels safe. Her biggest improvements so far include allowing touch without fear and no longer urinating when frightened. She continues to show improved courage and resilience every day but will understandably regress in a new home until she bonds and learns to feel safe with her new family. Transport Mina is fearful when taken out the front door but enjoys car rides once inside. Carrying her to the vehicle helps her feel safe. Ideal Home: A fenced yard for supervised play, zoomies, and outdoor exploration A friendly resident dog to help build her confidence A quiet or low-traffic home (she may bark briefly when her humans return) Patience, gentleness, and a willingness to let her progress on her timeline A safe space for chewing and relaxing Mina will flourish with someone who understands her history and can provide a calm, steady environment full of kindness. Once she trusts you, her warm, silly, loving side truly shines. INTERESTED IN APPLYING? NOTE: *Based on her life expectancy of another 15+ yrs, Mina is not a suitable match for over 65 yr applicants. Our goal for every dog is to be able to live a full active life in their forever home without ever having to be rehomed or having their needs neglected. Our priority is long-term stability and well-being for each dog in one forever home. She does also require lifting and carrying at times so her new family must be able to provide this indefinitely. We require all serious applicants to watched "Petfooled" which is a free documentary at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XC1rUWWnxI , or on Amazon prime Our motto is "know better/do better" and we ask all adoptive families to be as committed to providing our dogs with quality nutrition as they are to providing love. An adoption application must be completed and approved, followed by quality of care screening through your vet clinic, & home inspection, prior to meeting available dogs. All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit. We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions. Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter. Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. For approved families, we require in person meetings in St Jacobs ON If you are not willing to drive to this location to meet our dogs after you are approved, please do not apply. We do not meet elsewhere nor deliver dogs. Adoptions within Ontario only Adoption fee: Reduced to $750 (reg $850) due to her timid nature/patience required Includes: Spay, microchip, vaccinations, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention, bloodwork/heartworm testing, and all vet care, high quality food and supplies during their time with us to set them up for a healthy future. We have spent far more than this on her vetting and care. Link to apply https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application

Meet Finley: Male cocker spaniel puppy (blind) Finley is a precious, male Cocker Spaniel puppy born Sept 3, 2025 who was surrendered to our care due to being blind. PLEASE READ OUR PUPPY ADOPTION POLICY HERE BEFORE APPLYING https://hobohavenrescue.ca/puppy-adoption-policy NO EXCEPTIONS ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NO MEET THE CRITERIA IN OUR PUPPY ADOPTION POLICY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Finley is a friendly, confident, and adventurous young pup who doesn’t let his blindness slow him down one bit. He approaches the world with enthusiasm, curiosity, and a whole lot of heart. Whether he’s exploring the yard, playing with canine friends, or seeking out his humans, Finley brings joy everywhere he goes. View Finley's complete album of videos and photos here https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.803742752276353&type=3 ** MANDATORY Finley requires another suitable canine companion in his home -and ideally a fully fenced yard for him to safely explore supervised. All pools must be fully fenced for safety Dog doors are not permitted Adoption Fee REDUCED to $500 due to Finley's blindness (reg $850) -includes vaccinations, microchip, neuter surgery, deworming, flea/tick/heartworm prevention and all vet care, food and supplies during their time with us. We have also spent quite a lot on Finley's ophthalmology appts, testing and assessments. Energy Level: Medium Crate Trained: Yes Housetrained: In progress Good with Dogs: Yes Good with Cats: Yes Good with People: Absolutely! Special Needs: Blind Daily Routine Finley enjoys several short, fully supervised outdoor sessions throughout the day to explore, sniff, and play. He goes out after each meal and several times between, with outings spaced every 2–3 hours. Inside, he is learning the rules of the home, settling nicely in his crate at night after a few minutes of fussing. Training & Behaviour Finley is blind, but maps spaces quickly and confidently. His foster home keeps pathways consistent, floors clear, and uses verbal cues to help him navigate. Commands like “This way, this way, this way” help direct him, while “Careful!” warns of obstacles. He learns quickly and adapts beautifully. Food Motivation: Extremely! This will help tremendously with training. Commands: Finley is just starting out and hasn’t learned formal cues yet. House Training: Ongoing. He does well when taken out on schedule but doesn’t yet signal on his own. Chewing: Like any teething puppy, everything seems chewable. Redirection to toys and chews works well. Touch Handling: Playful when touched during the day; relaxed handling is easiest when he’s sleepy. Separation: Finley is comfortable alone for short periods (up to 3 hours) and has shown no signs of separation anxiety. Leash Skills: Not yet introduced to walks. Social Skills With Dogs: Finley loves every dog he meets! He can be a bit rough in play due to puppyhood but responds well to canine corrections. With Cats: Very good—he mostly ignores the household cat or offers a quick sniff. With People: Everyone is a new best friend! He greets both in-home and outside visitors with happy enthusiasm. Medical Notes Finley saw Dr Barboza, an opthamologist, for a thorough assessment and testing for his blindness. For anyone seriously interested in adopting Finley, we are more than happy to send the full report to your vet clinic to discuss further with your vet. The primary assessment is anterior segment dysgenesis, a congenital malformation of both eyes, leading to blindness. Secondary glaucoma is questionable. The measured intraocular pressures are elevated but are suspected to be factitiously high due to the structural abnormalities of the cornea and anterior chamber. Microphthalmia (small eye) is noted in the left eye. The patient does not currently appear to be in pain or discomfort from his ocular condition. No medications are being prescribed at this time. The decision was made to avoid potentially unnecessary eye drops as the IOP readings may be inaccurate. Finley is returning for a reassessment to ensure that his eyes are both stable and no further treatment is recommended at this time. His adoptive family will need to have their vet monitor for any changes as he matures. Transportation Finley travels well in a crate and may fuss briefly before settling in for a nap. Strengths Adapts quickly to new environments Excellent at locating people by voice Social, gentle, and eager to bond Playful and brave Sweet, affectionate, and loves being with his “pack” Ideal Adoptive Home Finley will thrive in a home that: Has experience with blind dogs or is committed to learning and supporting his needs Has someone home during the day for his feeding and potty schedule Will continue his training and provide a safe, consistent environment Ideally includes another friendly, patient dog to play with Children must be dog savvy, respectful and over 10 yrs Why You’ll Love Him Finley is an incredible puppy—sweet, adventurous, and endlessly good-natured. He loves to explore and play, but once he’s tired, he’s perfectly content to curl up beside you for a nap. He is happiest when he’s close to his people and will be a devoted companion to the lucky family who adopts him. Our adoption fees do not completely cover the costs incurred by our rescue including rising vet expenses, food, supplies and transportation Anyone questioning adoption fees is invited to call your vet for a quote on providing everything that is done for our dogs prior to their adoptions. Hobo Haven is located in St Jacobs Ontario. For approved families, we require two in person meetings in St Jacobs ON If you are interested in applying to adopt a dog from Hobo Haven Rescue, please use this link to submit an application https://hobohavenrescue.ca/dog-adoption-application An adoption application must be completed and approved, including vet references as well as a home visit (Zoom during COVID), prior to meeting available dogs. All dogs are placed in loving foster homes during their time with us, we do not have a shelter to visit. We do not allow applicants to visit until pre-approved for adoptions. Our dogs are in private foster family homes, not in a shelter. Any questions may be emailed to hobohavenpetrescue@gmail.com Due to the high volume of applications received for our dogs, priority of replies will be given to applicants who meet the criteria mentioned in the pet's profile. We understand how disappointing in can be if your family is not an ideal match for our dogs , but please understand that our policies are for the dog's best interests first and foremost. We put a lot of time and effort into carefully assessing each dog's individual temperaments and personalities/needs. Please do not ask us to make exceptions Emails are best, our volunteers work full time and are often not able to answer or return phone calls in a timely manner.

 Seymour: The 30-lb Shadow Ready for Your Sofa Say hello to Seymour, a handsome 9-year-old Cocker Spaniel looking for a peaceful and loving retirement home! Seymour is the definition of a Velcro dog. His greatest joy in life is being close to his people, whether it’s curled up on the sofa while you watch TV or resting quietly by your feet while you work. Seymour came to use after his senior owner passed away. Personality: Loyal, Cuddly, and Calm. He's a true couch potato who lives for quiet praise and soft pets. Best Manners: Seymour is a gentleman in every sense! He's wonderful with everyone—children, other dogs, and even cats—and has zero interest in chasing critters outdoors. He's also fully house-trained, though he might need a few days to adjust to a new schedule. He’s also quiet. We’re not even sure if he knows how to bark! What He Needs: Seymour is looking for a family who values companionship. He’s used to someone being home most of the time. He thrives when his people are home. He simply wants to be included and loved. Seymour is neutered and has recently had a dental cleaning. He has had a few seizures during his life; however, he’s now on medication and has been fine since starting it. He is currently residing in a foster home with dogs, cats, and a 7-year-old child. If you're looking for an immediate best friend who comes pre-loaded with love, loyalty, and impeccable manners, Seymour is your guy. Give this deserving senior the cozy, loving home he has waited for!November 26, 2025, 9:15 am

***COMING SOON******NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS***Wee Siren 🚨 was a last minute add-on to a puppymill cull list due to "neck damage". Luckily for him, HBR couldn't say no. We aren't sure of Siren's full medical needs quite yet but we do know that he is a VERY happy and smart little guy. He's crate trained, potty trained and LOVES everyone. Siren is being fostered with human kids and adult Boxers, who he loves to play and run with. Siren is eating, drinking and playing very well. He does have a slight wobble/turn to one side but that does NOT slow down this sweet, kind little guy.Siren is approx 12 weeks old*located in Angus

Hi my name is Lilly and I am looking for a gentle, patient home to call my own. My whole life I thought the world was just my kennel. Then one day I was scooped up and taken where I found out that the world is SO BIG! Everyone and everything is new to me and I am learning every minute of every day. I met some humans that actually say nice things to me in nice voices. I really have no idea what they are saying but I’m starting to pay attention a bit since the other dog and cat here seem to like them. I am quiet and gentle so I get along with the resident animals but I don’t know how to play yet so high energy friends are not for me. I like to hang out on the nice soft dog bed and just take it all in. There is so much to see and hear it can be very overwhelming! The other dog here goes out with the humans on a leash every day but I don’t go just yet. I think there is even more world out there but I’m still trying to get used to the house and yard and leash and snow and …there is a lot. I am a good girl in my crate, I don’t mess in the house and I’m not destructive. I’m told that there is someone out there who will give me time, and love while I figure it all out. So If you are my person I am here learning about the world while I’m waiting for you. **CALM AND QUIET are key.-rural FULLY-FENCED residential would be her best household*Located in Penetanguishene

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