Pepper is a very nice girl who has been given up a few times to the same shelter and finally got into rescue so she can finally find a real forever home. CSAC’s vet thinks that Pepper was adopted from the local shelter (which does not require spaying, by the way) and used for breeding of "designer dog" mixes. Sadly - she is seeing this more and more. Pepper came to us with a mammary tumor and cataracts. She currently can see reasonably well, but we will get her assessed to see her overall prognosis and if she is a candidate for surgery.

Pepper gets along well with other dogs, cats and all people, seemingly including little ones - although she has not been tested with young kids. She’s a happy, nosy girl who’s little nub of a tail does not stop wagging. She can get a little excited to get treats, so we’re working on a more gentle treat taking experience for her - treats - not fingers. Pepper has also not missed too many meals. She’s a smaller girl and could stand to lose a few pounds - but once she gets into a real home and can have some time on walks or in the yard, she will regain her girlish figure and will likely be about 21 pounds.

She’s a beautiful black and tan cocker with some silver on her tan points (legs, and under her tail) and she has wondefully expressive tan eyebrows. Once she gets a proper haircut and some good nutrition, her coat will be strikingly jet black and set off with the tan points. As you can see from one of her pictures - she’ll have lots of movement to her coat.

Pepper will be ready to go soon and would make a wonderful addition to almost any family. We are working to assess her housebreaking skills and will update as soon as she’s settled into a foster home.

For more information about Pepper, email our Adoption Coordinator.