Here is Dunee with his new sisters…
Hi, my name is Dundee! Yes, like Crocodile Dundee. I got my name from my unique Merle coat, just like Aussies have. I came into rescue very timid and afraid, but after settling in with my foster family I have quickly learned to trust. I am a very happy boy whose favorite game is fetch. I go crazy when my foster mom brings out a ball to throw for me! I have been getting along great with my two foster brothers. I even have two cat siblings too. At first I was curious about them, but I have learned they’re kind of boring.
I have warmed up quickly to my foster parents. I am what they call a Velcro Cavalier, where my mom goes, I go. I spend most of my day snoozing with my brothers. When my mom works from home, I usually am sleeping right at her feet or within a 2 foot distance. Whenever my foster parents leave the house, I do pretty well in my crate. I don’t love it, but I don’t hate it all that much. My mom usually gives me a treat to persuade me to go inside, although I’d rather stay outside with my brothers.
Because my foster brothers and I love to snuggle, we all cuddle up close in bed every night. My foster parents have said I am a snorer but it’s okay because one of my brothers snores like a freight train so they’re pretty use to it.
Besides playing with toys and fetching my ball in my large backyard, I also love breakfast and dinner time. My foster brothers and I respect each others’ space and eat our own meals in peace. I am a little timid when one of my parents puts my bowl down but with a little reassurance I am learning that no one is going to steal my food.
I have experienced a lot of firsts with my foster family, one being learning to walk outside with a leash. This concept was foreign to me at first but with the encouragement of my foster brothers and parents, I am doing great on leash now. I have even come across some other dogs and I don’t mind them one bit. With each passing day I am learning to get use to different sounds and understanding that I can trust those around me. I still get startled here and there, but I know with time I will learn there’s nothing to be afraid of.
I am picking up quickly this whole “potty outside” concept and rarely have accidents anymore. I am let outside frequently throughout the day to go potty and am wearing a belly band inside for now, just in case. I don’t mind wearing it at all.
I am learning commands quickly and am very treat motivated. My parents say this is helpful for training purposes.
I haven’t met too many other humans but the few I have met, and I let them pet me. At first I am a little unsure and can even be really scared of strangers coming in the house, but my confidence is growing each and every day, and I have become quite comfortable in my foster home. I know it will be an adjustment when I go to my forever home but just like with my current home, I will settle in with time.
I would do best in a home with another dog or two with a similar temperament to mine. I am enjoying my foster brother’s companionship and really look up to them to follow their lead.
The vet said I am in good health. I had a minor ear infection when I came into rescue but they packed my ears and my foster mom keeps my ears clean. I walk a little funny and the vet said my back legs didn’t develop quite right due to living in a cage. They took an x-ray and said I just need to maintain a good weight, eat healthy and take a joint supplement.
My foster parents say I am a spunky little guy with a heart of gold. I play hard and love harder. I will keep you entertained and make sure you never go a day without cuddles. I am already loving this new life I have, and I cannot wait to find my forever family to enjoy it with!
If you are interested in adopting me, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Sheri Cromwell at LuckyCavaliersTX@gmail.com so she knows to read your form. Thank you!
