Midge in Monticello, IL

Midge is an approximately 2 1/2 – 3 year old tricolor Cavalier who weighs 14 pounds. She was released by a breeder to Cavalier Rescue USA shortly before Christmas.

Midge is healthy, up to date on her vaccines and on preventatives for heart worms, fleas, and ticks. Her ears were treated for an infection when she had her intake vet visit. She has been spayed and recovered well.

Midge is still getting used to living in a home and understanding that people are good things. She is living with three foster siblings and a semi-retired couple. Grandchildren are often in the home. This can sometimes cause Midge stress. We try our best to keep our movements slow so we don’t startle her. 

Midge LOVES to sit and cuddle with her foster mom. She doesn’t mind short times in a crate, but will tear up and eat towels or blankets if left alone too long. Midge takes a calming chew or Rescue Remedy each day to “take the edge off” her stress. As time passes and good experiences replace bad memories this could probably be discontinued. Midge does bark an alert when she is startled or scared.

Midge has done well with her house training. She has only had a few accidents in nearly 2 months. These were in her first weeks in her foster home. When Midge arrived her foster mom would carry her outside to an x-pen to potty. She would always go quickly and look up for praise. After a few weeks of being carried in and out, they would open the pen and she would follow them inside. A week later they started letting her go out in the yard with her foster siblings. She has been going out and coming in for the past several weeks on her own. The door can be a bit scary and once in a while so they prop the door open and walk away so she can come through. 

Midge loves to run and play in the fenced yard. She isn’t a fan of being on a leash so a secure and physically fenced yard is a must. Midge will often try to eat her own poop if someone isn’t there to clean up right away after she goes. Unfortunately, this is common in dogs with her background. Midge does not signal to go outside. If she walks towards the door, she is let out – with three siblings, someone usually wants to go out. Keeping her on a good schedule will help her continue to be successful.

Midge spends the night in a crate next to her foster mom. She sleeps quietly through the night. Since she likes to snuggle, her fosters believe she would love to sleep in the big bed with her person. The other dogs in the family are early risers. They get up for a bathroom break and a few treats and then spend some time in crates until breakfast is served. Midge eats in her crate. 

After breakfast there is time to play and nap until lunch. All of the dogs spend time in their crates from 10:45-11:45. This allows the family to pick up from preschool and give the grandchildren lunch. There is then time for more play until 1:00. The grandchildren nap from 1:00-3:30 and Midge enjoys laying with her foster mom and siblings during the afternoon. Dinner is usually at 4:00.

Midge spends time playing and napping through the evening. She is a good mix of play and couch potato! Midge is learning to enjoy balls, but her foster family has learned she loves to chew any toy you give her and she will eat any pieces she can pull off. Supervision is a must with her toys.

Midge has a specific wishlist for her forever home, but we believe she will make a great companion with patience, time, and love! Midge needs a home with low alone hours –  a retiree or someone who works from home would be ideal. Midge doesn’t watch television or read, but she loves to sit next to someone who is doing these activities. If you are sitting, she will always choose to be next to you.

So far Midge doesn’t understand a leash. She will need a safely fenced yard to play. Midge loves her foster mom, and is learning to tolerate her foster dad. An all women home would be preferred. She will do best with a small, friendly, furry dog to learn from. Midge enjoys the quiet life. Fast movements still startle her.

Midge was literally shaking and hiding from people when she came into rescue. If she could get under or behind something, she would. She has come far, but will need someone willing to give her the love and time she needs to become confident.

If you feel you can provide Midge’s forever home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then send an email to Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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