Bellamy in Mt Juliet, TN

Meet Bellamy, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the softest eyes and the sweetest soul. She’s a gentle girl who can be a little shy at first – but once she realizes she’s safe, you can actually see her confidence growing day by day. Routine is her love language; knowing what’s coming next helps her relax and truly be herself.

Bellamy came to us from a commercial breeder and is more than ready to trade that chapter for a forever home filled with comfort and kindness. When she first arrived, she had a noticeable limp and was clearly in pain. X-rays revealed an old injury that couldn’t be repaired, and the best option was amputation. It sounds like a big, scary thing – but for Bellamy, it was life-changing in the best way.

Because of her surgery, she wasn’t able to have a dental cleaning at that time, so she will need this completed within the next 6–12 months. She is otherwise fully vetted: up to date on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, and spayed.

Now here’s the amazing part! Bellamy has absolutely thrived as a tripod. Once that painful leg was gone, so was the thing holding her back. When she runs around the yard, you’d never guess she’s missing a limb. She’s fast, joyful, and completely in the moment. She’s even mastered using dog stairs to get on and off the couch like a pro.

She rides well in the car, though she feels most secure in a crate or an elevated car seat since the motion can throw off her balance a bit. While she doesn’t spend as much time in her crate now that she’s healed, it’s still her cozy safe space (and her designated dining room, as she’s very interested in everyone else’s meals!).

Bellamy will need a securely fenced yard as she continues to learn leash walking. She’s making progress, but she’ll need a patient, encouraging human to keep building her confidence. She’s already been practicing outings to dog-friendly patios and breweries, and she does beautifully, quietly tucked under the table, taking it all in like a polite little observer. Bonus: she’s tiny and very portable.

One of the biggest ways Bellamy has blossomed is by watching other dogs. She looks to them for cues, comfort, and confidence – and when she meets a new dog, her whole body wiggles with excitement. It’s the cutest thing. Because of this, she would do best in a home with another friendly dog who can show her the ropes and share in some snuggles.

As for cats, she’s met a couple of feral ones in her foster home. She was curious, but respectful – happy to observe without causing a fuss.

Bellamy is the kind of dog who will quietly steal your heart. She doesn’t demand attention, but once she trusts you, the bond you’ll build with her is something really special.

If Bellamy sounds like your kind of girl, please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and then email Liz Nigh at lizcavalierusa@gmail.com to express your interest.

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