Meet Charlie: A sweet, energetic cuddlebug looking for his forever home!
Charlie is a sweet, bright, energetic 2-year-old Cavalier born 10-1-23. He was first loved by a senior couple, who unfortunately found themselves unable to give him the attention and care he needs and deserves. He is a very handsome boy, boasting a perfect “Angel’s Kiss” (aka Queen’s Thumbprint”), but would ask that you please excuse his current hairstyle as some gnarly matting required that his ears be trimmed short.
From his very first second with his foster family, he was all sweetness and cuddles. While Cavaliers are known to “velcro”, Charlie takes it to a whole new level! Except when he is eating (and does that boy love to eat!), he never wants to leave your side and will always there to help you do the laundry, dishes, cook, and any other indoor or outdoor chores. He will even join you in the shower!
Charlie loves to cuddle, play and just hang out together – preferably on your most comfortable furniture where he can be snuggled up next to you, or on your lap even better. If you work-from-home, he is a great coworker, fitting just right in the desk chair next to you, his little head on your lap. In fact, Charlie wants it known that while he spent some time in a kennel in his prior life, he much prefers to sleep in the bed with his humans.
Charlie was the only dog in the family and didn’t get out much, but happily and with zero issues joined a foster family with two Cavaliers and a very active social life. While at first a little nervous when out-and-about due a lack of worldly exposure, he has quickly adjusted to being a city dog – he loves people of all ages, and wants to be friends with every dog he meets. He does tend to excitedly bark his greetings, not out of aggression (and we have never heard even the hint of a growl) but excitement. He is working on his manners, and it has been pure joy getting to experience him blossom.
Charlie is smart and eager to please. In his prior life, he was taught to potty inside on pads, but in just a few days’ time he has learned that outside is best. At first he wasn’t sure that he liked the grass tickling his tooshie (and even early on when he had some accidents, he preferred floor over carpet), but now believes that getting some extra treats is worth it. In less than one week, he learned to find his foster mama and show her to the door when he needs to potty, and is now scoring 8 out of 10!
Charlie would strive in a home where he can be with his human(s) much of the day, and where he is welcome on your comfiest furniture and gets lots of cuddles. He would be perfectly fine as an only child, but would also be so very happy with some siblings – canine or human. A fenced backyard is certainly ideal – he is still a young pup with a lot of energy. And wow, can he jump – if only he had opposable thumbs, the NBA or Team USA Olympic High Jumpers would certainly be recruiting him.
Charlie is neutered, up to date on all of his vaccines, and has a perfect bill of health. He has a great appetite, and like many Cavaliers is very food motivated. He weighs 18.6 lbs, which is a good weight for him.
If you’re ready to open your home and heart to Charlie, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Shelby at shelbynfields@gmail.com to express your interest. We are happy to consider applicants who live within a reasonable drive of Dallas. Charlie is waiting eagerly to embark on his new journey with you and shower you with unconditional love and devotion.
