Bailey in Chapel Hill, NC

Hi! My name is Bailey, and I have the most personality of any Cavalier you’ll ever meet. I’m six years young, and the cutest thing you’ll ever see. One look into my eyes and you’ll be transfixed!

I was surrendered to rescue when my elderly owner needed to enter a memory care facility and could no longer take care of me. In fact, my owner needed emergency medical attention, so I spent about a month living on my own, with my owner’s cat, a doggie door to go in and out of, and a neighbor coming to check on me and feed me a couple of times a day. Thankfully family members stepped in and contacted the rescue. I was pretty lonely, but then I landed with a great foster family, and now I’m happy and back to my normal fun and easy-going personality.

I’m a short little guy, close to the ground, which I think helps me snatch up fallen treats quicker! I do have mild luxating patellas, but they don’t bother me much. My current vet says I don’t need surgery to correct them. My foster Mom has started me on over-the-counter joint supplements and salmon oil, which is really helping. She’s also started me on a diet, because I do need to shed a few pounds. Of course I’d rather eat all the snacks, but I will admit I feel better already. I can’t wait to see how good I feel once I hit my weight goal! I got a little lazy while my owner was away, but my mobility is starting to increase as I lose weight and find new fun things to do.

Because of my adorable body stature, I’m not the best at jumping up and down off furniture, climbing steps, or even getting into bed. I need help getting up on the couch for snuggles. I love to “talk” to you all day long with my cute voice.

I have a typical Cavalier personality. I get along great with my foster mom’s four- year-old son. We’re best friends. I haven’t really taken to playing with toys, but I do enjoy going for a little romp in the yard or neighborhood with my current human bestie. I also get along great with my foster Mom’s two senior Cavaliers. They have really helped me feel safe and settled in my foster home. I have hearing loss, so I use them to take cues from. That’s important when I’m taking one of my naps and it’s almost meal time: when they hop up to eat, so do I!

Speaking of naps, I love naps. I usually snore, but I’m told it’s adorable. I love to find the spot of sunshine on the floor and nap in it. I prefer to snuggle up on your lap on the couch, but a warm sun spot works too! At night, I need to sleep near my person. I am crate trained if you need to leave the house, but I don’t like to be there for very long. At my previous home I was given free rein of the house and did have a few accidents, so the crate is probably the safest spot for me if you need to leave me alone for a few minutes.

My heart is in great shape! No murmur at all. I also have mild cataracts forming, but they aren’t an issue right now and I can see just fine. Like I mentioned already, my foster Mom thinks I might be deaf, but it could also be selective hearing in my new environment.

My new home should be one with an owner that is home most of the day. I have always been around other animals, and it helps me, so I need a home with another like-sized calm canine companion. I lived with a cat before with no issues, so a cat in the home would be fine. I love kids, but they need to be experienced around small dogs like me, and not too energetic. I also need an owner committed to my continued weight loss and helping me increase my mobility. I’ve always had access to a fenced yard and need that in my new home. I also need my owner to take me for leash walks daily.

If you think you might be a good fit as my new forever family and you live within a reasonable driving distance to Chapel Hill, please complete our online application and then notify Angie Hansing of your interest by emailing her at nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.comOnline Application