Summer

Adopted FEBRUARY 2023!

Summer’s Story:

Summer originally joined Camp Cocker Rescue in September 2022 when she was just 1 year old. We’d partnered with the Humane Society of San Diego to take in some dogs fated for a life of pain and suffering when over 4000 beagles were rescued from the inhumane conditions of a high volume commercial breeder known as Envigo, a research organization that works with the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Beagles are a naturally docile breed that is highly sought by drug companies to do experiments on. The Envigo beagles were confiscated by federal authorities due to dozens of violations and a lengthy history of mistreatment. The American Humane Society helped out by distributing these beagles to Humane Society locations all around the U.S.. Summer flew from Virginia to San Diego, CA along with 108 others and was one of four beagles who joined Camp Cocker that day.

Summer was initially adopted by her foster family, but after a few months they realized that it would be in Summer’s best interest to lovingly re-home her. Summer had come a long way in their care and we are so grateful to them for giving Summer a chance and helping her adjust to the world outside of a cage.

This sweet little lady is now enjoying her forever family in beautiful Napa, CA. She immediately began following queues from her labrador sister, Amber, and there hasn’t been any squabbles between the two dogs, who eat side by side, sleep side by side, and walk side by side! Summer loves to be outside, especially sunbathing in the yard, and she smiles all the time. Her parents tell us that Summer sleeps through the night and is a big cuddler all night long. When she wakes up, she is quite the flirt and wants them to rub her belly. Summer is a smart girl and learned how to shake paw in a day, which was such a proud moment for them. Everyone adores Summer, who is even greeting visitors with kisses (pretty great for a dog that used to bark and cower at strangers)! They’re still working on leash training and plan to start obedience classes soon.

From Summer’s adopters: “We are so in love with this girl!”

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