Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue, Inc. (RMCR)
Serving all of Colorado and Neighboring States
Programs and results
What we aim to solve
We are unable to rescue every dog we are asked to save because we do not have enough foster homes.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Spay/Neuter
All dogs rescued are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. In 2021, we sterilized 56 dogs (33% of total intake) at an average cost of $209 per dog. This meant 67% of those we rescued were spayed/neutered upon arrival.
Rescue
We rescue an average of 150 Cocker Spaniels and Cocker mixes annually and are the only licensed cocker spaniel rescue in Colorado. All dogs rescued receive exams by any one of our more than 20 partner veterinarians in more than 3 states. Approx 31% of those rescued receive dental cleanings/extractions prior to adoption. Neglected cockers with eye and ear problems are treated prior to adoption; some having eye removals and only a few having ear canal ablations. We accept dogs of all ages and do not discriminate based on health; we accept and treat HW+ dogs. All dogs are placed in pre-approved foster homes which are inspected annually.
Cocker Compassionate Care Program
RMCR’s Compassionate Care Program (CCP) offers a sanctuary for dogs with long-term illnesses, some terminal, live in pre-approved foster homes receiving PREMIUM medical care. Many dogs in this program are considered seniors (age 9+). Many need the appropriate medical care to improve their quality of life, thus improving their chances to be adopted.
A short list of the qualifying illnesses are cancer, diabetes, glaucoma, arthritis, allergies and seizures. While in our care, they may experience additional age-related physical or cognitive changes. We will continue to provide the appropriate treatments, vet care and medicine so they can live their senior years with a pain management plan. Quality of Life is a necessity for the dogs in this program.
Where we work
Awards
Published Article 2016
Best Friends Animal Society
External reviews
Videos
Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Number of animals rehomed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Dogs adopted
Number of animals rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
Includes ALL dogs rescued by RMCR and immediately placed into foster care, including those returned 31+ days post-adoption.
Dollars donated to support advocacy efforts
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Donations, Grants, Fundraising & Sales
Dogs that arrived intact (percent)
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Spay/Neuter
Type of Metric
Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues
Direction of Success
Decreasing
Context Notes
All dogs rescued by RMCR are spayed/neutered prior to adoption. If they are too young for this surgery, they remain in our care until they are vet-approved based on age and health.
Average Adoption Fee (dollars) per dog adopted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of senior dogs (9+ years) rescued
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Dogs rescued aged 9+ yrs
Number of US dollars spent on animals
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Related Program
Rescue
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
Includes vet care, dental procedures, surgeries, medicine, vitamins, supplements, collars/leashes, microchips, dog food, ID tags, grooming
Number of senior dogs (9+ years) adopted
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
We cannot set "concrete attainable" goals due to being a breed-specific animal rescue. We operate with volunteers who are not compensated or reimbursed for expenses. Because of this and our not having a kennel, more than 93% of our income is spent directly on the dogs we rescue. Overall, our goal is to rescue as many Cocker Spaniels as we have foster space, rehabilitate their health and behavior to help them become more adoptable and re-home every adoptable dog we rescue. Our average annual intake for the last 5 years is 153 dogs.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
We have a national rescue and transportation network enabling us to rescue dogs from more than 12 nearby states. We continually recruit fosters and volunteers to help with our efforts. Many veterinarians in Colo and nearby states provide deep discounts, some up to 50%, so we can address any health issues prior to adoption. We hold a variety of fundraisers to assist paying our veterinary costs of $720 average per dog. Our adoption fees for adult dogs are $300, puppies $350 and seniors $150, so we must make up that difference, approx $425 each, through donations and fundraisers.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
The rescue is run conservatively and pays all bills at the time of service, on a cash basis. We do not operate with accounts payable, instead paying all credit card charges in full each billing cycle. We do not accept more dogs than we have foster homes available. Our network of rescues, shelters, transportation, groomers, and veterinarians provides much of the support needed to rescue and rehabilitate the unwanted and neglected dogs we rescue along with our 85+ active volunteers' dedication to rehabilitate and rehome those rescued.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
We are improving our foster, behavioral health and fundraising programs. These will always be a work-in-progress while we utilize the skills & expertise of our volunteers to build a rescue that will be successful for many years.
In 2017, RMCR's Board of Directors added 3 professional MBA leaders, expanding our community outreach. We routinely need volunteers knowledgeable in marketing and fundraising who can create both long- and short-term plans to support RMCR for future years and train other volunteers in those efforts. This enables use to be successful in fulfilling our mission.
We have never carried a credit card balance since beginning in 2009 yet we still provide the best care for the dogs we rescue. Every vet is paid by credit card immediately after examining the dog. Our reputation in doing this provides the deepest discounts from our partner vets, with some vets implementing our processes when they work with other 'rescues' at their clinics.
How we listen
Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.
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How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals
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Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?
We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback
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What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback, Staff find it hard to prioritize feedback collection and review due to lack of time
Financials
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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Rocky Mountain Cocker Rescue, Inc. (RMCR)
Board of directorsas of 03/18/2024
Ms. Audra Bowen
No affiliation
Term: 2016 - 2026
Board leadership practices
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Board orientation and education
Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes -
CEO oversight
Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? No -
Ethics and transparency
Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes -
Board composition
Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes -
Board performance
Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes
Organizational demographics
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Leadership
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Race & ethnicity
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Gender identity
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Equity strategies
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- We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
- We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity.