Wally in Peoria, AZ

This handsome young man is Wally. Born November 14, 2022, and less than two years old, Wally is a beautiful, Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Wally’s first year of life was spent being passed between several different breeders as he was intended to be a breeding dog. When the breeder he was last with passed away, a very caring lady stepped in and offered to give Wally the loving home he deserved. She soon realized, however, that she would not be able to provide Wally with the adventure and active lifestyle which he so clearly yearned. That is when she reached out to Cavalier Rescue USA. 

We are determined to find the perfect forever family for this amazing boy. He is active, playful and fun, but also well able to relax and go with the flow. He’ll do best with a calm, quiet family that has another loving, playful dog, but also with a family that will include him in their adventures, like hiking, camping, visiting new places.

Wally is a big bundle of happy energy. He loves to prance through the house squeaking some highly prized toy. He also loves chasing a ball or running zoomies and playing tuggie with his foster dog siblings! Wally was recently introduced to puzzle toys, which he thinks are just the best invention ever! Wally has a very inquisitive spirit and loves every new experience. He is a little kid at heart, just looking for his next adventure and finds interest in the smallest detail.  

He loves his crate! We’ve named it, Wally’s Man Cave, because it is a very special place to him. He would love to be allowed to have a Man Cave in his new home, as well. 

Wally rides well in the car; either napping or taking in the scenery. He simply enjoys the adventure and spending time with his people. If you have a little computer or desk work to catch up on, you will likely find Wally napping nearby. He is a perfect gentleman while waiting for his meals to be prepared and served. He will sit for every meal, whether asked to do so or not. Wally recently made his first trip to the groomer and handled it like a champ! 

Wally would not do well in a home with birds, hamsters, or other small critters kept indoors. He is a born hunter with a very strong prey drive. So much so, he alerts his foster family to any animal, bird or possible human intruder he sees on TV. If he sees a rabbit on his morning walk, he must be distracted, or he will try to charge after it. He has not been cat tested.  

Wally’s favorite activity is clearly his morning walk. Initially, he pulled hard on his leash, however, with a lot of practice, he has learned to walk easy and enjoy plenty of sniffing. That said, he is leash reactive. Should he see another dog while on a walk, he barks, lunges and pulls, which creates a difficult situation for everyone. Wally is a sturdy boy and very strong so he requires someone strong enough to handle this and someone able and willing to continue his training. Currently, he is taking his morning walks in a park area where there is little chance of meeting another dog, which is working well for him.  

Wally proved to be a runner in his prior home – out the front door and down the street, just as fast as he could go! He refused to come when his name was called. Since being in his foster home, Wally has worked very hard to come in from the backyard as soon as he hears his name called. He has made great improvement, yet the little kid in him can be easily distracted. For his safety, continued work will be needed in this area.

Wally just finished a 10-day course of meds for a yeast infection in one ear.  He must continue the medication once weekly until the medication is gone. The vet believes this infection was due to allergies, so his ears will need to be monitored by his new vet going forward. He has eye drops, given as needed, also due to allergies. Wally takes one probiotic daily for his digestive health. He takes Heartgard once a month. He is up to date on all vaccines, is microchipped, and neutered. He weighs 22 lbs.

Although Wally loves adventure and outdoor activities, it is very important he has a calm, quiet place to call home. Once his zoomies and playful activities are done for the day, Wally would prefer to unwind with calming music and be part of a relaxed and quieter household – one with little stress, drama or loud noise. He needs assurance he is loved and safe with his new family.  

Wally takes his cues from the other dogs in his foster home and loves being part of the pack. He will do best with another playful dog in his new home, of similar age, interests and abilities who exhibits healthy, well-adjusted behavior around stranger dogs and is not leash reactive.

Wally’s first year had little to no consistency or stability. For this reason, his new family must be prepared to spend lots of quality time with him. Continued and consistent training will be critical to his successful adoption and Wally’s life-long happiness. Wally will do best with a patient, loving, dog-experienced family, prepared to continue working on his leash reactivity and general training. For the family willing to commit to working with Wally, he will repay you with years of love, loyalty, happy memories and guaranteed smiles!

If you are interested in adopting Wally, and feel we’ve just described your family’s lifestyle and home life, please complete our online adoption application if you haven’t already. Then, please send an email to Carolyn at smallpaws4@mac.com letting her know of your interest in Wally. Please note that while we are open to out of state applicants for this pup, first consideration is being given to families within a few hours drive of Peoria, AZ.

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