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Lillie in Davis, CA

Here is Lillie with her new parents…

Meet Lillie, a 3 to 4 year old adorable black and tan girl whose past is a bit of a mystery. She was obtained from animal control. Her past owner had 8 to 10 dogs and maybe was a backyard breeder. Lillie definitely has had a litter or two. Despite her past, she is a loving, cuddly girl who follows you everywhere and is affectionate to everyone in the household. She is quite the athlete, very speedy and agile. She might enjoy agility training.
She is still learning to be an indoor pup.

She doesn’t signal for pottying and has made a few mistakes but does well if kept on a schedule. She gets along well with the other household dogs after the initial meet and greet.

She walks well on the leash and doesn’t bark at passing dogs. She has a playful side and sometimes gets the zoomies. She tosses her Kong into the air and chases it.

Lillie does have a mischievous side. She snatches objects off the coffee table to chew on. She was found on the kitchen table one afternoon. She growls at the dogs on tv and at new dogs that come into her personal space. She doesn’t bark inside but outside she barks at people on the bike path along the fence line.

Lillie is in excellent health. Initially matted and flea ridden, she has been treated and groomed with a short hair cut. Her fur is starting to grow back and she has cute little baby feathers on her legs and tail. She is now on flea, tick and heartworm prevention. She is up to date on her basic vaccinations. She has had a dental and been spayed while in rescue. She had some mild ear infections that have been treated and cleared up. Her heart sounds great with no murmur. This precious pup weighs 17.5.

Lillie would fit into an active household who work from home or could bring her to work and include her on adventures. She could be an only dog or live with another gentle, small dog. She would be fine with older children. She needs a fenced yard. She is not cat tested. She doesn’t do well in the kennel and sleeps on the bed. Her perspective adopter should want a bed buddy.

If Lillie sounds like your girl and you live within driving distance from Davis, CA, please fill out an online application. Then email our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com

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Teddy in Longmont, CO

Teddy with his forever family!

Let’s meet Teddy! As with Velcro Cavaliers, Teddy’s motto, along with his mission in life is, “You will never be alone again! I will be your forever best friend!” and… “You will never be alone again!” This works because Teddy has a heart full of love and devotion that he will happily share with his new forever family!

Teddy came in to rescue due to anxiety/separation issues in his first two homes. In foster care, Teddy has been carefully monitored with daily anxiety medication and he is doing so much better. From the moment he arrived at his foster home, Teddy has been discovering that life doesn’t have to be so scary. He is happiest being in the home hanging out with his foster mom or enjoying the companionship of his foster siblings in his own private fenced secure and safe backyard. Teddy loves to play and meet other little dogs. He loves to meet people… as long as he is with his foster mom! Teddy has decided that the outside world is big and kind of scary unless his foster mom is there to keep him safe and secure.

Teddy is a sweet little Blenheim boy who will turn three years old on June 28^th. His birthday wish is to find his forever family, who will understand him and love him to the moon and back! He is a perky, fun little guy who is so darned cute that he will melt your heart!

Teddy enjoys a regular routine, a calm household, kitties and being with you! He knows a few basic commands…sit, stay and dance on hind legs for a treat. Teddy is an early riser! Up with the sun or a bit before… mornings make Teddy very tail-waggin’ happy… he absolutely loves mornings! After breakfast, potty time and a treat, it’s game on! His stuffed toys provide the entertainment… favorite morning games are “Where’s your Puppy?” “Get that Gumby!” and “Find the Creature!” Teddy also loves backyard zoomies…and WOW, he is fast!

Evenings are bit more mellow… Teddy would like you to go to bed early evening time … 7:30 pm. When this doesn’t happen, he will find a spot near you and snooze away, waking up every now and then to make sure you have not tip-toed away. A perfect evening for Teddy is when you do go to bed early to snuggle and read a book. However, if Teddy goes to bed too early, you will find yourself up in the wee small hours of the morning for potty time.

What else does Teddy enjoy? He will go for short walks near his foster home, but prefers to go out and about in a puppy pouch. It keeps him close to his foster mom and is the perfect spot to be petted and admired by all who meet him. Going out for coffee is great as long as there is a nice lap to sit on. Shopping is fun and can be a nice, safe adventure. Everyone thinks Teddy is just the cutest little guy!

Teddy is at his perfect weight of 15 pounds. He is microchipped and current on necessary vaccinations. He had a wellness exam while in foster care which included a negative heartworm test, no physical problems were found and no heart murmur was detected. His teeth are in good shape and did not need a dental cleaning. Physically, he is in great shape!

Teddy is on a daily anxiety medication which is less than $10 a month. The medication can be adjusted depending upon how active his day may be or if he might be alone at home when his foster mom needs to run to the grocery store or run errands without him. Teddy can be picky about eating breakfast but is enthusiastic about eating supper. His perfect home would be a family or special someone who will understand his separation anxiety and his fear of the outside world. Being patient, loving and kind is a must!

The perfect home would have other small, friendly dogs for Teddy to play with and add security to his world. Teddy enjoys short, quiet walks around the neighborhood as long as he is walked with a sibling or two. Having other dogs in the household is a must! When Teddy becomes anxious in the outside world, he will sit down, refuse to move, look up at you with his big brown eyes and wait to be picked up by you. Teddy loves car rides that have no destination…he is very happy and calm driving around.

Teddy is the perfect companion if you are a home body. He needs to be near his person most of the time. His separation anxiety might become better with time but there is no guarantee. Teddy is sweet, loving and deserving of finding a forever home that is a perfect fit for him and for you. He had two former homes before coming to rescue and his foster mom wants to make sure that the third time is the charm for little Teddy. All he wants is to be with you, usually at home and to feel safe and secure.

Please give careful consideration before applying to adopt Teddy. If you believe that you can offer the kind of home environment that Teddy needs to thrive and be happy, please fill out the on-line application.

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If you already have an active application, please contact Carolyn to let her know of your interest in Teddy at CarolynCKCS@comcast.net

Benji in Old Town Alexandria, VA

Meet Benji, a handsome 2-year-old Ruby boy born 11/07/2023. Benji has been enjoying his foster family, splitting time between Old Town Alexandria (city life) and a lake house in the Fredericksburg, VA area. He is a very happy, playful, energetic, curious boy. He follows mainly his foster Mama everywhere.

Benji is a healthy pup and weighs 21 lbs. When he arrived, he was, as expected, tentatively settling into his new environment and routine. He wasn’t eating much, but after a few days, that changed, especially when chicken, rice, and pumpkin were added to his meals. He’s thriving now and food-motivated.

He sleeps like a champ in his crate, and we do not hear a peep. During the day, when we’re out, he’s free to go wherever in our house, as he’s fully house-trained and has not had one accident. His biggest challenge is anxiety. Especially on his city walks with cars, sounds, kids, and other dogs. He is comfortable with some dogs, but not all. He loves car rides and settles down easily.

His foster mama feels he’d be happiest in a suburban or quieter environment, as we’ve discovered how happy he is at our lake house. He is so very loving and fun. He will make an amazing addition to the right person or family.

If you are a great match for Benji, please read through the adoption process protocol and complete an online application. Kindly also indicate your interest in Benji by emailing the coordinator for Virginia at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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Willie in Broken Arrow, OK

Here is Willie with his new dad…

My name is Willie and I am around a year old. My birthday is unknown because I was rescued from a breeding operation with lots of others and we had nothing but our charm and good looks! I was taken to the vet and I was healthy except for ear infections. They were treated and now I have clean, healthy ears! I was neutered, got Heartworm and flea prevention, had my vaccinations, a microchip and sent to my foster home with a dad and some other Cavalier friends.

I am active and love to play with other dogs and toys (and chew up dog beds and foster dad’s pillows). I am learning how to control myself and respond to NO. Even though I am young, my early months were spent without much human contact. It has taken a long time and lots of support from my foster dad to learn that being with people is a positive and rewarding experience. I still need to approach you first because I will spook or jump away if you reach for me, particularly if I don’t see you initially.

I have discovered the TV and will bark if I see a dog on the big screen. I know how to use the dog door and will run back and forth taking toys outside and chasing the squirrels and barking at the golfers. I use the outside to potty most of the time but still forget myself inside if I am too busy.

I have a good appetite and am food motivated. I am not leash trained at this time, but I am quick to learn new things. I need a securely fenced back yard to run and play safely. I love to be with other dogs and have attached to one at my foster dad’s. We like to be together. My foster dad says that I am lots of fun and that I make him laugh every day.

Willie was adopted by one of our qualified applicants! Have a good life Willie!

Bellamy in Mt Juliet, TN

Here is the pup with her new dads…

Meet Bellamy, a 5-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the softest eyes and the sweetest soul. She’s a gentle girl who can be a little shy at first – but once she realizes she’s safe, you can actually see her confidence growing day by day. Routine is her love language; knowing what’s coming next helps her relax and truly be herself.

Bellamy came to us from a commercial breeder and is more than ready to trade that chapter for a forever home filled with comfort and kindness. When she first arrived, she had a noticeable limp and was clearly in pain. X-rays revealed an old injury that couldn’t be repaired, and the best option was amputation. It sounds like a big, scary thing – but for Bellamy, it was life-changing in the best way.

Because of her surgery, she wasn’t able to have a dental cleaning at that time, so she will need this completed within the next 6–12 months. She is otherwise fully vetted: up to date on vaccines, microchipped, heartworm negative, and spayed.

Now here’s the amazing part! Bellamy has absolutely thrived as a tripod. Once that painful leg was gone, so was the thing holding her back. When she runs around the yard, you’d never guess she’s missing a limb. She’s fast, joyful, and completely in the moment. She’s even mastered using dog stairs to get on and off the couch like a pro.

She rides well in the car, though she feels most secure in a crate or an elevated car seat since the motion can throw off her balance a bit. While she doesn’t spend as much time in her crate now that she’s healed, it’s still her cozy safe space (and her designated dining room, as she’s very interested in everyone else’s meals!).

Bellamy will need a securely fenced yard as she continues to learn leash walking. She’s making progress, but she’ll need a patient, encouraging human to keep building her confidence. She’s already been practicing outings to dog-friendly patios and breweries, and she does beautifully, quietly tucked under the table, taking it all in like a polite little observer. Bonus: she’s tiny and very portable.

One of the biggest ways Bellamy has blossomed is by watching other dogs. She looks to them for cues, comfort, and confidence – and when she meets a new dog, her whole body wiggles with excitement. It’s the cutest thing. Because of this, she would do best in a home with another friendly dog who can show her the ropes and share in some snuggles.

As for cats, she’s met a couple of feral ones in her foster home. She was curious, but respectful – happy to observe without causing a fuss.

Bellamy is the kind of dog who will quietly steal your heart. She doesn’t demand attention, but once she trusts you, the bond you’ll build with her is something really special.

If Bellamy sounds like your kind of girl, please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and then email Liz Nigh at lizcavalierusa@gmail.com to express your interest.

See Bellamy in action: Bellamy

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Barley in Fletcher, NC

Meet Barley, affectionately called Barley Corn!

We’re not quite sure exactly how old he is, but the vet thinks he’s about four. We also don’t know much about his background other than that his owner became ill, and Barley was bounced around quite a few times before landing in rescue.

Barley is a sweet, happy, active pup who is looking for his forever home. On top of being bounced around, Barley did not receive proper vetting and socialization in any of his former homes.

Since arriving in rescue, he’s been brought up to date on vaccines, treated for intestinal parasites, started on monthly heartworm prevention, neutered, microchipped and had his teeth cleaned.

Barley has a mild heart murmur, which does not currently require meds. He also needed a short course of pain meds for tweaking his back.

He seems to be doing just fine now and runs, jumps and plays with no issues at all!

Barley is shy of new people, but once he gets to know you he will stick with you, and by that he is a true velcro dog. He gets along fine with his two foster brother Cavaliers, but taunts the feline in foster home.

He’s also quite happy to interact with the larger dog that lives next door, as well as the neighbor’s children.

Barley loves to go for brisk leash walks, as well as run off leash around in the fenced yard chasing squirrels and rabbits. He does require a securely fenced yard, and at just under seventeen pounds, he is small enough to fit between the standard pickets of a wrought iron fence.

Barley naturally has some separation anxiety after being moved several times, and does not like is being left alone. He will bark when you leave, but soon quiets down. He doesn’t like to be crated, but tolerates staying in a large x-pen.

Having someone home most of the time, as well as having another dog in the home to keep him company, will help Barley to feel secure. His new owners will need to be patient with Barley and help him overcome his separation anxiety.

As a result of the intestinal parasites, Barley was very underweight on intake, but has slowly gained weight eating a high quality diet of mixed wet and dry food, along with probiotics to heal his gut. His intake weight was 16.4 pounds.At his last weigh-in, he was 17.8 pounds.

Because of the parasites, along with his anxiety, Barley can be a finicky eater. Patience and consistency will be needed from his new owner when establishing Barley’s feeding routine in his new home.

Because he wasn’t neutered or trained, he would attempt to mark in his foster home, so his foster Mom uses a belly band when he is indoors. He’s made great strides in regards to his marking and potty training. The marking behavior stopped as he began to feel secure, but may occur in a new environment.

Barley is looking for a home with someone who is absolutely committed to patiently working with him and providing him with a safe, secure and permanent home. His new family needs to be understanding of his past.

While he’s not always a fan of all car rides, barks sometimes when left, might not want to eat every single meal, he does absolutely know how to love and be loved!

He loves to play with balls and other toys, and loves his foster siblings. He quickly picked up on commands to ’sit’, ‘down’, and ’door’ (to teach him not to run out of an open door). He’s made big strides in foster care, so with the right, dedicated owner, we know Barley can continue to gain confidence, and learn how to be a happy, balanced guy!

If you think you are able to provide Barley with the home he needs and live within a three hour drive of Fletcher, please fill out the online application if you have not already done so. Then email Angie at nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com and let her know of your interest in Barley.
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