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Harriet in Burien, WA

Here is Harriet with her new mom…

Meet Harriet – Our Sweet & Sassy Senior Lady! Harriet is a 9-year-old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a gentle soul and a quietly confident charm. Her coat was clipped very short just before she came into rescue, but her soft ears and beautiful feathering are starting to grow back in nicely—just like her sense of comfort and security.

She’s settling in wonderfully with her foster family and continues to impress us with her steady, adaptable nature. She’s eating, sleeping, and pottying like a pro (A+ across the board!). While she can be a little cautious at first, once she feels safe, she opens up and shows her affectionate, playful side.

Before coming into rescue, Harriet wasn’t fed regularly—if at all—which has made mealtime an exciting event for her. Now, she eats with gusto! She’s fed separately from the other dogs so no one has to share against their will, and her foster family stays nearby while she eats, which she finds reassuring. She gets especially excited for treats and can be a little grabby when taking them, but her foster family is working with her on this and believes she’ll become more patient and gentle as she learns that she’ll never miss another meal.

She’s not a fan of stairs (her foster family carries her when needed), but she will easily jump up onto a couch or an available lap. Harriet loves attention, belly rubs, and cozy naps—all of which are now part of her daily routine, and frankly, non-negotiable.

While she’s mellow and easygoing, Harriet also has a playful streak. She loves her walks, chases toys, and will challenge other pups for a favorite ball. She’s a confident female—not shy about setting boundaries with other dogs—but she’s never aggressive. She enjoys gentle children and gladly accepts pets from friendly strangers during outings.

Harriet is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She had a dental while in rescue to treat severe dental disease, and now she eats softened food since she only has a few teeth left. She takes daily medication for mitral valve disease (common in Cavaliers), but she currently shows no symptoms and has plenty of pep. She also has a cataract in one eye, but this doesn’t seem to bother her.

Whether you’re in a crowd or enjoying a quiet night in, Harriet is an easygoing companion who’s happy to adapt. She sleeps fine in her own open space but would be thrilled to share your bed (and she doesn’t even snore!).

If you’re looking for a loving, loyal companion who’s been through a tough chapter but still greets life with joy and trust, Harriet may be the perfect fit. She’s ready for her forever home, the one where mealtimes are guaranteed, love is endless, and the snuggles are mutual.

If you think Harriet would be the perfect addition to your family, and live within a reasonable distance to Burien WA, please complete the online application (if you haven’t already) and email Cynthia Kastner at cseakastner@gmail.com to let her know you’d like to be considered.

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Riley in Pine Top-Lakeside, AZ

Meet Riley, a loving 6 year old Cavalier boy born 1/6/2019. Riley came into rescue when his parents started traveling for a year. Although he loves to go for rides, being in the truck all day without a house to play and run in was not a happy time for him. Riley’s parents made the sacrifice to offer him a better life through rescue.

Riley is a sweetheart who loves to hang out with his foster family. He loves to follow his Foster Dad around and sit close to him and cuddle. If Foster Dad is away, Foster Mom enjoys the attention and Riley loves them both. He loves to play with balls and is great at entertaining himself with them. Riley loves to go for walks and does well leashed. He loves to go for rides and meeting people. Going to the vet is a great adventure for him.

Riley tends to gobble down his food, so a slow feed dog bowl would be helpful. He can be a little territorial about his food bowl, so letting him walk away before picking it up is helpful. Riley eats a Special Diet of Hill’s to help with his joints as he has a slight limp when he is tired. Meloxidyl seems to help him walk without pain. He does have dry eye and so takes drops twice daily for that. He is also taking Potassium Bromide as he was diagnosed by a veterinary neurologist with REM Sleep Disorder.

More about that… REM Sleep Disorder is a medical issue where the pup is in a very deep sleep and if you try to wake him up by touching him, he is unaware of where he is at, is frightened and can snap. If you let him wake up on his own or by making a noise like clapping, he quickly is his loving, sweet self. Riley likes to sleep in his crate and this is very helpful with the REM Sleep Disorder. He can wake up by himself without human interference.

Riley is a fun little guy. He loves playing with a ball or other toy. While he was raised as an only dog, he’s done great with the dogs in his foster home and does well with other dogs that are sweet tempered. An active family to take him for walks or hiking and engage him in play would be perfect. A fenced yard in which he can play is required. He is very loving to his foster parents and will be to his forever family too.

If you are interested in adopting this sweet little guy, please complete an online application if you haven’t already and then email Carolyn at smallpaws4@mac.com so she knows of your interest. Thank you!

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CJ in Kenmore, WA

CJ is an 11-year-old female Blenheim Cavalier. She’s a sweet, gentle soul and looking for a special person/family to show her kindness and unconditional love. Sadly, before coming into rescue, she hadn’t had either for a long time and was very mistreated.

CJ spends most of her time resting in her kennel, but she really perks up when out exploring in the yard. This sweet girl likes gentle head and neck scratches, but she doesn’t seek out attention. She likes short walks around the neighborhood but needs you to carry her outside to get started. A lot of things are scary for CJ, and so she’s happiest at home where it’s quiet and she feels safe.

CJ has been gaining weight and is feeling better since getting much-needed dental work done. She’s been diagnosed with a grade 5 heart murmur by the cardiologist and started on a twice daily heart medication (pimobendan). She was recently started on the medication ursodiol after an incidental finding of biliary mineralization on thoracic radiographs. She’s a small Cavalier and weighs about 14 lbs. Her beautiful Cavalier coat is growing back in and she’s looking much healthier. She’s house trained with regular breaks and will let you know she needs to go out by pacing around.

CJ will do best in an adult home since kids can be a scary for her. She needs a fenced yard so she doesn’t have to go potty on leash, and so she can enjoy her safe outdoor space. She’s looking for a special home with a lot of patience and people who understand dogs that are anxious and slow to trust. She’s okay with gentle-natured dogs of similar size.

If you’d like to welcome CJ (or both CJ and Brook) to your family, please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) and email rescue coordinator Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com so she knows to consider your application.

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