Dog Details

Quigley is a gem—and the best friend you’ve always wanted.

Quiggley, a 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel with a gentle spirit, a curious nose, and a heart that’s deeply devoted to his people.

This very happy boy is even happier now that he is free from ear pain after having TECA surgery on both ears. Although most of his hearing is gone, Quiggley remains alert and incredibly aware of his surroundings. Whether he is hearing certain sounds or sensing vibrations, he still responds when our resident dogs bark.

We’ve been working with Quiggley using a vibration collar to teach him commands, and he is doing so well! He is a very smart, loving boy with so much potential. We are also using hand signals to communicate with him and to praise him, including when he does his business outside.

Quiggley loves his people and is happiest when he is right by your side. No matter where you go, he wants to be near you—which is especially helpful when he can’t hear!

His potty training is about 90% complete, although he does still have occasional accidents. With patience and consistency, we expect him to continue making progress.

And then there’s his loyalty. Quiggley is devoted to his people and wants nothing more than to be your constant companion. His fur is incredibly soft, and his eyes sparkle when he looks at you. He has a way of making you feel like you are his whole world.

Quiggley will need continued follow-up care for his itchy skin, but he is already receiving help from a fantastic dermatologist who has been working closely with us.

Quiggley is smart, affectionate, loyal, and incredibly special. He may have lost most of his hearing, but that hasn’t diminished his ability to love or connect with his people.

We all need a Quiggley. ❤️

Please note that some of our dogs are obtained from shelters, surrendered to our care, or released from breeders. Each animal's bio is based on our experience of the animal within our care, an educated guess based on physical characteristics, temperament and information shared. Each dog receives basic grooming when coming into rescue, but for some dogs they have not received grooming attention until recently and grooming may be required shortly after adoption. This will be at the adopter’s expense, so we encourage you to research the breed and be prepared for grooming expenses. Underdog cannot guarantee hypoallergenic or non-shedding qualities of any dogs in our rescue. Some of the animals come from situations where they are lacking experience in a home and confidence in humans. In turn, they require another companion dog and/or a fenced in yard in their forever home in order for them to feel safe. If you are interested in a particular dog whose bio states those needs and do not currently have them, please understand that your home might not be the right fit. Please use the filter on our Adoptable Dogs page to find the perfect match for your home.   

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