Maryville, IL - Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Meet Dexter a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Color

White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

10 months old, Puppy

Size

Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)

Weight

6 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
4mo/ DOB 03.02.25
6 Pounds
Neutered /Microchipped
UTD on vaccinations
Heartworm / Flea Preventative

Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Applications & FAQ regarding adoption can be found on our website.

Only completed applications that meet requirements will be reviewed. Since we are 100% foster-based rescue, only approved applications will be contacted. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & be able to drive for a meet & greet.

Dexter is a typical velcro Cavalier, he follows his foster mom everywhere...... every. where. He is sweet, and cuddly, and will melt your heart.

We like to remind applicants that a new puppy is a lot like a toddler. Dexter will need to be supervised, and the best way to do that is to have a dedicated space set up for him. This area will be a part of the home where he can see activity & observe, but it is a place that is puppy proofed. Where he can play, lounge, or nap when his family is not directly engaging. Playpens, 4-squares, or x-pens are excellent tools to make this possible. They are easily mobile if you want to move them around, too.

If you have a fence you will need to make sure any gap is fixed/secured. An aluminum or slat type of fencing will need a gap filler around the bottom half so he can't get through, something like galvanized wire mesh or another sturdy mesh type material. If you do not have a physical fence, an xpen will be fine to allow him to do his business outside. We would like to encourage you to have an xpen even if you do have a fence, just to easily keep an eye on him. However, no puppy should ever be left in a yard without supervision, NEVER EVER. A six-pound puppy can slip through some really tiny spaces.

Dexter is working on potty training. It is a process that will require commitment & patience, as puppies have a little puppy bladder. Remember, in a new home, a new environment means that new habits will have to be established. If you have interior stairs, please have a plan to keep your puppy off the stairs unsupervised. Additionally, please be aware of the stair railing & the distance between the spindles. Small children and large dogs will be a safety hazard for Dexter.

Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility. It requires lots of patience & time! But it is very rewarding if everyone is invested. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt an adorable puppy. Please don’t apply without speaking to your spouse/partner first.