Hi, my name is Marigold. I am an older girl looking for someone to love me. Here is my story:
I was found as a stray on the street and taken to a shelter. My foster mom says she doesn’t think I was on the street long and believes I was loved and taken care of most of my life. I had already been spayed and was housebroken when I moved into my foster’s home. I am heartworm negative, which again is proof that someone loved me once upon a time and took great care to make sure I didn’t get heartworms. I was a little thin but it didn’t take long to get my weight back up to where it should be.
I have had several visits to the vet. I have a heart murmur, like so many Cavaliers. I had x-rays of my heart as well as an echocardiogram. Based on the tests, I have a B1 grade heart murmur but do not require any medication. I also had a dental. My breath was a little strong and my foster mom said she thought I would need to have some teeth removed. You know, typical of Cavaliers. The good news was my teeth cleaned up beautifully and I didn’t have any teeth removed! I think I am the only Cavalier in this house with a full set of teeth. The vet said I have teeth like a Lab but I sure don’t look like I have any lab in my bloodlines!
I have also had to visit the Ophthalmologist several times. The not so good news is that I can’t see. I have cataracts that unfortunately cannot be removed, my eyes are a little dry, and I have glaucoma. It doesn’t hold me back from roaming the house. I learned quickly where things are and can even go down a step from the laundry room to the sunporch. I must have had some stairs in my last house because I am really careful when trying to go up or down. My foster mom must give me eye drops and ointment three times a day.
My foster mom has other dogs and I like having other dogs to crawl up next to on the couch. I don’t mind sharing the couch with other dogs but I am fine if I am the only one on the couch.
I am looking for someone to love me and take care of me. I promise I am good in the house as I am housebroken. I only need to be taken outside regularly and actually like to walk around in the grass and soak up the warm sunshine. I would need a fully fenced backyard. I don’t chew on anything like a youngster would. Just want someone to love me. Could you be that someone?
Marigold’s foster mom says: Marigold is a senior with a wonderful disposition. She sleeps most of the day, which is typical of an older girl. She likes to walk around the house and has become familiar with furniture and where things are located and manages to maneuver around well. She also loves to go out into the yard and just walk around. She is definitely a spaniel as her nose is close to the ground sniffing everything that has been in the yard as if it is her job to guard the yard!
If you think you are able to provide all the love and care (and attention) that Marigold deserves, please ensure you have an online application filled out and then email shelbynfields@gmail.com to express your interest. Please refer to the FAQ for additional questions.
