Amy in Arlington Heights, IL

Hello! My name is Amy and I am looking for my forever home! I am a very petite 12-pound female black and tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sweetheart with the shiniest coat you’ve ever seen. I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by my breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for me. I am a 3-year-old (my birthday is 8-21-2023) very healthy girl; I have a good heart and knees, was spayed and had a dental while in the rescue’s care. I am up to date on my core vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives and I am microchipped. 

I am a love bug who is looking for nothing more than a warm lap and lots of cuddles! I can come across as shy with new people and sometimes I even scoot away from my people, but once they scoop me up, I am happy to snuggle into their arms for as long as they will have me. Other places I like to be? Any place my people are, especially my foster mom. I stay close but not underfoot, and perch myself where I can keep an eye on her and also my foster siblings (3 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels) – who I get along with very well, by the way. I don’t steal their food or treats but if they happen to leave a crumb on the floor or in their bowls, that’s fair game. I haven’t found any toys to be as interesting as my people so they won’t need to worry about sharing toys, but sometimes I get a little jealous and wiggle my way between my mom and my foster siblings. They don’t seem to mind since I’m so tiny and we all curl up together for a nap in the afternoon.

When I’m not napping or looking for a lap to nap in, I can get excited and turn around and around in circles! Recently, I learned that it is fun to roughhouse gently with my smallest Cavalier sibling and even my foster mom. I would enjoy having another easy going but playful small dog for a playmate and to curl up with at naptime, since I am used to not being alone. I would be fine in a crate for a few hours if I have to be home alone, but I would do best with someone who is home most of the day.

I’m getting more comfortable walking on a leash wearing a harness, but I really enjoy just exploring the backyard with my foster siblings. Because I am small and kind of timid, my forever home will need a fully physically fenced yard. I am working on housetraining and have made great improvements; I am about 75% there so will need a family that has the patience to work with me.

I hardly ever bark and for some reason, on the rare occasion that I do, it’s the non-dog animals on the big screen tv that make me howl. Go figure. What about kids, you ask? I would probably be fine with older children who are respectful, gentle and dog-savvy, but I’m really too tiny and timid for much more excitement than that. I am a very sweet, calm, lovable girl who would thrive in a home where I can feel safe, comfortable, and part of the family; once I knows you, I am ready to give you all the love I have.

If you meet all of Amy’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and feel she would thrive in your home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com to let her know that you are interested in being considered.

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