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Buddy in Fair Oaks, CA

Meet Buddy in Fair Oaks, CA! This sweet, little 2 year old boy came into rescue with a host of needs. At only 10 lbs when he arrived, he was the tiniest adult Cavalier that his Foster Mom had ever seen. He was so shy, anxious and scared of almost everything and everyone.

He had no vet records, and was still intact. He had blood in his stool, most likely from stress. His fecal results came back normal two times. We tested twice because we wanted to make sure we didn’t miss anything. We quickly realized that he was not house broken at all. This poor little guy. With great vet care and a seasoned, loving Foster Mom, we got him back to normal , lowered his stress and Buddy began to settle in. After having him neutered he is quickly learning to go outside “good boy Buddy “.

Buddy enjoys playing and cuddling with other small dogs. He’s had many playful interactions with 5 other Cavaliers while in rescue and done great in that regard. He does have major issues with food aggression at meal time and must be fed in his crate, if you have another pup at home. It is “work” to get him to eat, if he can see another dog, when the food bowl is out. He will take treats nicely out of your hand with the other pups present, but when meal time arrives, in the crate he must go. He would also do well with an owner who is home alone where he can settle in and realize he doesn’t need to guard his food anymore. He is perfect with human interaction. If he’s eating, you can pick him up, move his food, move him, whatever!

Buddy does not tolerate cats, indoor or outdoor. A small yard that is completely secure would be best for our little guy. Even though he’s so tiny, he can jump a 3′ fence. If you have a condo or townhouse with a small patio yard, it must have a secure fence for his safety. The bottom of your fence must touch the ground completely so he cannot slip under it. Buddy really doesn’t care for walks, he gets scared of the great unknown and would prefer to just be near, on the couch and get his exercise through playtime and a few Zoomies.

Buddy loves and trusts his foster mom but still takes time to warm up and trust others. He is very loving and sweet, you just need to be gentle, patient and kind to him and he will learn to trust. The NorCal Coordinator took care of him for almost 2 weeks and he warmed up to her quickly, by the 3rd day he was in her lap wanting pets. She fell in love with him and had so much fun watching him play. He bonded with her quickly, so we know he will attach to his new humans quickly too.

Buddy is sweet, playful and loves to cuddle on the couch. He plays with toys with his foster mom. He does great in his crate for car rides and sleeps in his crate peacefully at night. Buddy is scared of children and cats, which is a bummer because we know how cute and desirable he is. He will do best in an adult home where you are home most of the time, so he can be his silly little self, and do zoomies like no other! If you work out of the house, he is not the guy for you. He needs and deserves lots of attention.

Since coming into rescue Buddy has been fully vaccinated, microchipped, neutered and is heart healthy.

Buddy is really opening up and showing his sweet, fun personality and learning to trust more people.

The recommendations for this precious little guy are to be in a calm, forever home with one or two adults that are willing to spend the time that he deserves to earn his trust. That someone is home most of the time to train him, walk him and love on him. (Note: Buddy will do best with a dog savvy, confident, gentle person that has experience with dogs with trust issues).

This sweet, sweet boy is ready to be smothered with love and kindness. If you are interested in adopting this precious, petite Buddy Boy and live within a reasonable driving distance to Fair Oaks, CA, please fill out an adoption application, if you haven’t already, and then email Jessica Ford at smalldogbath@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Lamby Pie & Lil Red in Olympia, WA

Are you looking for a couple of lovable senior sisters to hang out with and spoil? If so, you have come to the right place! Lamby Pie and Lil Red came into rescue due to changing family dynamics. This sweet, bonded pair are 10 and 11 years old, reportedly sisters, and have been together for a long time.

Since coming into rescue, they both have had dental cleanings and are now enjoying toys. Lamby had 13 teeth removed and does not have many left, so she sometimes has a cute tongue protrusion. She also had removal of a long-standing bilateral cherry eyes which has definitely increased her beauty quotient!

Lil Red had several teeth removed, and she has a heart murmur but exhibits no symptoms and does not require medication. The girls had short haircuts right before they were surrendered and it shouldn’t be too long before they have beautiful Cavalier ears and feathering again.

This loving pair has many differences but are both very enjoyable to have around. Lil Red, the ruby, is a petite 13 lbs. and prances like a deer. Her younger sister Lamby is a well-nourished 25 lbs. and has lost about 4 lbs. while in foster care. You can guess which likes to hang around the kitchen and which one eats a little slower!

Lil Red enjoys attention from anyone but also enjoys her own napping space, while Lamby can be assertive in her requests for love and all the pets possible. When your arm gives out, she will happily rest beside you. They are typical older Cavaliers in that they sleep a lot, but they also have bursts of energy. Both are well behaved, though Lil Red is either hard of hearing or has selective hearing.

They get along great with their Cavalier foster sister and the neighbor Cavalier. Also, when visiting a neighbor with a cat they hardly reacted at all, which we believe this is a good sign that they would not mind a feline roommate.

They do not bark much unless the neighborhood dogs are gossiping outside or if they get excited. They enjoy walks on the leash and do fairly well, and they also enjoy wandering around the fenced yard to smell all the smells.

Their house-training is mostly reliable, but they do not give obvious requests to go outside. Their foster family takes the pups outside every 2-3 hours and this helps avoid accidents.

The girls would love a fenced yard so they can get in some leisurely sniffs and sunbathe to their hearts content. We haven’t seen them around kids but think they’d be okay with respectful older children. They are good with dogs of similar size and temperament, and a dog-savvy cat sibling should be fine too. These ladies would do best with someone who is home much of the time.

Lamby Pie and Lil Red are delightful companions and are looking forward to their forever home. If you’re interested in adopting these sweet girls, please complete the online application (if you haven’t done so previously) and then email Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com so she knows to consider your application. Please take a moment to read about our adoption process at the following links: Process & FAQ.

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Daisy and Sophie in Chapin, SC

This is a beautiful bonded pair of Rubies who love playing together, sleeping together in one crate, lap napping and cuddling. They both love their stuffies and other toys, especially Daisy.

They are little ‘love sponges’! Daisy is estimated to be around 3-years old. She weighs 16 lbs. Sophie about 5-years old and very petite at 9 lbs.

Not a lot is known about these girls, or if they are related. A good samaritan found them on a rural dirt road, possibly abandoned. She reached out to Cavalier Rescue USA after being unable to locate the owners. They were socialized though, so most likely had been someone’s pets.

Sophie and Daisy have made great progress with potty training. Sophie was a quick learner. Daisy is getting there by taking her out every couple of hours as a reminder. They are also leash-trained and love taking walks.

The girls love people and are fine with other dogs, although they are cautious around larger ones. I have not observed them with children, but the person surrendering them had an 8 year old son who they loved.

Both girls get extremely excited about meal times. Daisy wants her food, as well as everybody else’s. Therefore, she has gotten used to eating in her crate until the others have finished. She’s satisfied knowing a treat awaits her, afterwards.

Their intake Vet exams went well and no heart abnormalities noted. Daisy had a small umbilical hernia that was easily repaired when they were both spayed. Sophie had worms but has undergone treatment successfully.

Because of their close bond, we will only be adopting them out together. They love their newly found outdoor time and being with people, so someone home much of the day with a fenced yard would be ideal. I would describe getting these two precious girls as “hitting the jackpot” for the adopting family. They truly are loving gems.

If you are interested in adopting this loving pair, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Gwen Cover at ckcsrescuesc@gmail.com so she knows to review your form.

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Peaches and Abby in Wakeman, OH

Hi everyone! We are Peaches and Abby, a mother-daughter gorgeous Blenheim bonded pair of Cavalier ages 5 and 2. We came to Cavalier Rescue USA when our owner retired us from breeding.

We are learning the ropes at our foster home. We had not lived inside a house before. There are so many strange things in our lives now. Toys wow! We had no idea what they were for but being curious we made lots of discoveries. Our foster brother and sister have helped us tremendously. The thing that is called a doorbell rings sometimes and that means you bark. Dogs have beds! Who knew that? We learned they are comfy and you nap on them. We have settled in and are getting a routine down now.

At night we sleep in a crate snuggled up together. Foster Mom gets us up in the morning and outside we go to do our business. During the day we go out often for potty breaks. We like going for walks. Foster Mom has us wearing a harness on most of our walks and we walk well on a leash. We behave very well in the car. Mostly we like to snooze in the car on our rides.

We are extremely fascinated with the birds. We fixate on them and love to chase them. We also chase leaves flying through the air, squirrels and rabbits and cats, whatever will run. We will require a securely fenced in yard to keep us safe. We play together, growling and pushing each other about. Sometimes a tug of war with a toy is lots of fun too.

We have good appetites and are gaining some weight. Recently we went to see the veterinarian. We received vaccinations, micro chips, and we were spayed. Now we are looking for our forever home with someone to love and care for us. We like to snuggle up on your lap and be close to you. We have much love and many kisses to give!

Foster mom says: Peaches and Abby both are a bit shy but have warmed up to us wonderfully. They are very loving and sweet and enjoying being close to you, preferably on your lap. They do not bark much unless they see something outside that requires a couple barks. They are doing very well with their house training. Peaches and Abby do not know how to ask to go outside for potty breaks. They can be left alone for a couples hours without any accidents. Peaches will eat all her food rapidly. I have been feeding them in their crates as Abby eats slowly. Since they had lived outside we are hoping for a person that may work from home or be retired that could be with them to help them continue adjusting to life inside a home. Peaches weighs 12 pounds and Abby weighs 15.

If interested in Peaches and Abby please complete the online application if you haven’t already and email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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