Color: Blenheim

Here is the pup with his new mom…

Murphy is a sweet as pie 16.5 pound, 2-year-old boy that came from a less than desirable background as a breeder release. He was living in a pen with many other dogs and didn’t get much human interaction.

He’s so resilient though! At first grass, coming inside, food inside a bowl, and people scared and confused him, but in true Cavalier fashion he’s warmed up to all of that! On the first day he got over the grass and coming inside. Second day he mastered the doggy door. He also figured out that the best place for him is on the couch atop a pillow! He’s definitely been following the lead of his foster sibs and has gotten so much with better meeting new people.

He’s still a little wary of men, but that has been steadily improving as well. At first he was fine with the resident kitties, but now he prefers chasing them! He hasn’t shown much interest in playing fetch aside from chasing along with the other pups that do fetch. He LOVES bubbles though! He loves exploring the yard so an enclosed yard is a must. He will sometimes just hang out with a toy in the sunshine.

Murphy is a work in progress with his potty habits. He’s been marking rather than peeing, but he was just neutered and we’ve already seen an improvement. He had 2 teeth pulled at his neuter and is healing from that as well. He’s very healthy otherwise with no detectable heart issues. He’s up to date on all his vaccinations and is microchipped.

He gets along with all the dogs. Murphy is a true Cavalier! He’s an absolutely adorable, affectionate pup and will make someone very, very happy! He just needs patience and training with potty and walking on a leash.

Murphy is happy to sleep in his crate, but we are sure he’d be even happier in the big bed. He quietly sleeps through the night. He definitely likes having a pup companion, but he may do well as an only pup, too. He loves being with his people and is very affectionate, but not clingy. It’s been a privilege to see him blossom.

If you are interested in adopting Murphy, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Here is Frankie with his new family…

Hi everyone! Everybody is calling me “Frankie” since arriving to foster care, but I will answer with a wagging tail to whatever endearment you may call me. I am a smart, agile and playful Blenheim Cavalier with a beautiful lucky spot on top of my head. My foster Mom says I have a sweet expressive puppy face with soulful eyes. I weigh 16.5 pounds which is a good weight for me. I’m ready to find my forever family.

My exact birthdate is not known since I was part of a release from a commercial breeder and arrived to foster care with no documentation. At my intake exam, the vet said I’m approximately two years old now based on my teeth and stature. I was living with lots of other dogs where I did not get the attention that a cute Cavalier like me needs and deserves. That has all changed, and I am living the good life and learning many things.

Due to my previous background, I am a bit skittish around people and can bark and shy away when a new human approaches. With patience, I will slowly approach on my own terms. I like to give and receive kisses. I love cuddles, pets and snuggling in laps. I have not been around children. I would probably do best with older dog-savvy children as I still get nervous with sudden movements, new noises, and new people.

I am currently living with three other Cavaliers and have seamlessly joined the pack. I love to play with my foster Cavalier siblings and take naps curled up together with them. I get anxious and vocal when by myself, and can be quite the escape artist when that happens. I desire a home with another canine companion of similar size and a good temperament.

Did I tell you that I am very nimble? Just like Spiderman! I can climb up and over shorter dog gates and brick walls. I have even been known to chew through mesh gates. My foster Mom thinks that I would be a good fit for agility classes. I have tried out some agility equipment, and really love the tunnel and jumps.

I have also discovered toys and love to gently chew on small stuffed squeaky toys. I love walks on the leash. I still get a bit scared when cars drive by and I see big dogs, but I am getting better on each walk. My house training is a work in progress with frequent trips outside to help me understand expectations. I am eager-to-please, and am very happy when praised with positive reinforcement. I currently wear a belly band in my foster home for some marking which should decrease now that I am neutered. If I am told “no” I will run away, and get scared while making cute puppy eyes.

While in foster care, I have received the medical care I needed. I was brought up to date on vaccines and neutered, which included removal of an undescended testicle. I was also treated for parasites. Now that I am healthy and eating well, my coat is now growing in straight and glossy. I am easy to groom, as I love my baths and being pampered.

I enjoy my good diet of kibble mixed with Just Food For Dogs. I have enjoyed trying pumpkin, carrots, broccoli and blueberries. I get really excited to eat and get my own bowl of food. I will get very vocal and dance around waiting for my food, and then I gobble it up very fast. I use a slow feeder bowl which I enjoy. I need to be watched when I eat so I do not try to eat my canine siblings’ food. I am very treat-motivated, and have enjoyed learning some basic obedience. I really like to please and I am a quick learner.

I am eager to find my very own family and continue living the good life. My ideal family should be patient, and have an experienced owner at home with low alone time.

If you are interested in meeting me, and live within a reasonable driving distance to the Los Angeles area, please complete the online application if you have not yet done so. Then email Donna Beirne at d_beirne@yahoo.com she knows of your interest.
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Here is Eddie with his new mom…

Eddie is a two-year-old, extremely handsome Blenheim boy. He came into rescue from a breeder release, and lived in a pen with several other dogs and little human socialization. He was very timid and shy because he has never been around people. Eddie has come a long way during the short time he has been in rescue.

Eddie now loves to jump on the couch and lay next to you while you rub his ears. He will follow you everywhere, never letting you out of his sight. He is trying so hard to trust people, but it will take him some time. Once he learns to trust, he will be a classic Velcro Cavalier. It has been so heart-warming watching Eddie see and do things he has never done before. He keeps looking at dog toys but isn’t quite yet sure what to do with them.

Eddie will need someone willing to bond with him, and show him lots of love. He cuddles with his Cavalier foster brother and gets along with all dogs. Eddie hasn’t been kid or cat tested.

Eddie likes walks, but is still learning to walk on a leash. Eddie is crate trained. He goes to bed in his crate, and sleeps through the night. (It is likely, however, that Eddie would much rather be in the big bed with his people.) He loves going outside to explore the yard and to meet the neighbors.

Eddie has been neutered and is up to date on shots. He is heart clear and has sparkling white teeth. His left eye has dry eye and will need drops twice a day, probably for life. He is a sturdy, healthy, big Cavalier boy. He weighs in at 22.7 pounds. (There is no fat on this boy, he is just a solid guy.) He consistently knows to go outside to potty. Eddie likes running around outside, so he needs a completely fenced backyard.

Eddie needs someone with dog experience, and who has time to socialize him and show him how to trust people. He is afraid of loud noises and doesn’t like to be chased. Once he trusts, he is a little lover. His safe places are his crate and a blanket on the couch. Eddie has potential to be a great little hiking buddy and companion. He just needs someone to bring out the love he has to give.

If you feel that you can offer this sweet boy the home of his dreams, please complete our online application if you have not already done so. Then express your interest in Eddie by emailing our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com
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