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Here is Harry with his new family…

Harry is a beautiful Blenheim baby boy and he is also the most joyful, lighthearted fellow we’ve ever met! There’s a bounce in his gait, a twinkle in his eyes, a wiggle in his wag, and a gentle, curious openheartedness in his approach to the world. Just yesterday he stood in the rain for the first time. His utter wonder at the drops falling on and around him was delightful to see.

Harry was released by a commercial breeder when he was about six weeks old and doesn’t seem to bear marked trauma scars. He does adore his fluffy pouf, so maybe he didn’t have optimum time with his mom. His pure delight in every aspect of life has made him a poignantly sweet survivor.

Harry was born on 4/29/24. He’s smallish for his age — weighing a bit over five pounds. He adores his Cavalier foster sibs, the neighbors’ doodles and dachshund, visiting children and adults, and pretty much everything else that comes his way. (He’s not yet met a cat.)

Harry totally understands that being outside in the grass means to go pee & poo; he hasn’t completely grasped that being inside means to not go. Crate training is going real well. He squeals his objection initially and then settles right in. For now, we take him outside at 2:00 AM to quickly potty and then back to sleep until 7:00 AM. Harry is no stoic. After vaccinations, he cries and limps pitifully for twelve or so hours. Then he’s back to his carefree self. Harry is up-to-date on vaccines for his age and weight, is on heart worm preventative and is not yet neutered but will need to be at 9 months old.

If you can offer a loving forever home to a dear ray of sunshine, email Sarah at cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Harry.

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Here is Biscotto with his new family..,

Cookies and cream! Little Biscotto is a bowl full of sweetness, topped with spunk and curiosity. This adorable Blenheim male born 06/04/2024 came into rescue after his family made the difficult decision to surrender him. He was living in a home with a cranky cat and Biscotto was just too little and young to battle the feline. While in his previous home, he spent a lot of time with his people and learned excellent manners.

In his foster home, Biscotto shows confidence and easily plays with toys alone as well as bounds alongside the other Cavaliers. He is doing very well walking on a leash and doing his business outdoors. Of course, he is given frequent opportunities to go outside (every 1-2 hours). As a result, Biscotto has had only a few accidents in his foster home. He sometimes stands by the door to signal when he needs to do his business. Biscotto loves to explore everything outdoors and indoors. He is still a puppy when it comes to expressing himself and exploring, which he does with his mouth. So Biscotto needs to be watched and gently redirected to a safe toy when he gets into mischievous.

Biscotto will need a forever home with a routine and someone home during the day to keep working on his housetraining. Because of his history, Biscotto should not be in a home with a cat.

A home with a fenced yard, frequent walks, and/or another young Cavalier in the home so he can burn off his puppy energy is important for Biscotto. He is crate trained, going into the crate when his foster mom runs errands and at night. He also eats in his crate in his foster home. In the evening and after play time, Biscotto likes to snuggle in his foster mom’s lap or curl up next to one of his Cavalier foster brothers.

Biscotto is mid-way through his puppy vaccinations. His fur-ever family will need to continue this regiment for two more months. When he is nine months old, his new family will need to get him neutered and submit proof of the procedure to Cavalier Rescue USA. During his vet visit, he was diagnosed with a slightly open fontanelle and a herniated umbilical. The vet believes his fontanelle will close on its own as he grows. The herniated umbilical can be corrected when he is neutered. Biscotto’s left eye has a blue-gray iris. He has been microchipped.

If you have a home with a routine and moderate activity level as well as someone home during the day to keep working on Biscotto’s potty training, please fill out the online adoption application if you haven’t already and then contact June at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in this adorable little bundle of fun.

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Here is the pup with her new family…

Are you ready for an outgoing, happy, adventurous Blenheim girl? Tessa is a smart, funny, 3-year-old, born 12/22/2020 who is ready to be loved and give love. Tessa came to rescue after having been a breeding dog. She walked into her foster home for the first time with confidence and personality. She is still a bit weary of humans, but has fit right into her foster family where there are three other Cavaliers.

Tessa has done great with her potty training and has not had any accidents inside. She is great on the leash and LOVES going for walks. Tessa also likes to run around in the fenced yard at her foster home. She has met the cats at her foster home and is very curious, thinking they might be a toy. So she may do better in a fur-ever home without a cat. She has not been tested with young children. Tessa is not fond of having to be crated and is hoping for a home that will allow her to sleep on the human bed.

She spends the day with her foster mom (who works from home) and her foster Cavalier siblings. Tessa would be fine as a single dog or with another Cavalier. She is very much a Velcro dog and would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time.

Tessa will need someone to work with her on basic dog commands. She needs a strong pack leader that will be able to teach her boundaries because she wants to be in charge of the Cavaliers in her foster home. Tessa still has puppy energy, so her forever home should have a moderate energy level with built-in dog activities. In the evening, she likes to sit on the couch and snuggle up with her foster mom.

Tessa has been spayed and had her teeth cleaned. She weighs 19 pounds. The vet said she is in excellent health.

If you think you would be a good match for Tessa and live within a reasonable driving distance of Ypsilanti, MI , please fill out the online adoption application if you haven’t already and then contact June at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let us know of your interest in this confident little beauty.

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Here is Bob with his new mom…

Hello world, I am Bob (Wrangler’s Bob to be exact)! I am a 6-year-old Blenheim boy FULL of life, love and affection. I was born on St. Patrick’s Day (3-17-18). The vet told me that I have an enlarged heart (diagnosed as dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM)) and a grade 3 heart murmur, but I am not letting that stop me from enjoying the love of a foster family and my new freedom outside of a breeding facility. (I came into rescue as a retired breeder.)

I am full of playful antics and polite energy, as I live life to its fullest. I finally discovered toys, so I have one in my mouth all the time. Fetching a ball is fun, but I can get distracted with falling leaves or the scent of a chipmunk. I am forever doing something that makes my family and others smile. My big eyes and full-body wags make everyone melt then say wonderful things to me. Yes, please whisper sweet nothings to me!

After coming into rescue, I quickly settled into living indoors. I am housebroken and recently neutered. I will have my teeth cleaned before adoption. I still wear my belly band as there are two other male dogs in the foster house and my foster mom thinks this is the best way to prevent marking in the home. I love the female Cavalier at my foster home, but I’m still learning where I fit in with the other males.

I am full of wags and will make little noises if anyone so much as looks my way. I make even more noises of contentment when petted, my ears are scratched or when sleeping with my family. 

Here’s a big list of my life joys: Humans of all ages; Long walks/ runs especially thru the trails; Being outside, camping & exploring nature’s smells; Being in and around the water (in my life jacket) especially on a Kayak, stand-up board or a speed boat; Treats & home cooked food; Cuddling with the family; Car Rides; Riding around Home Depot in a shopping cart (as I am at eye level with all the people – so I get treats, petted & my picture taken!); and Doing anything that keeps me connected with my family.

I am afraid of fireworks and really hate being away from my family. Even though I have a heart murmur and serious heart condition, I don’t need to take medicine at this time. The vet said because I don’t show any symptoms of this condition, that I should keep having fun being a dog. But I should visit a vet regularly to keep monitoring this condition.

I would love to have an active and engaging forever family with someone home most of the day and a nice yard. I do not necessarily need a fenced yard especially if monitored while outside. I hope my new family will include me in all their travels & daily events. I want to be the center of their world. Could you please find a place in your heart and home to include me?

Please complete the online application and email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in ME (Bob).

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