Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
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Story
File is a very gentle, sweet, soft, two year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She loves a cozy, comfy bed to cuddle up in. While she is still learning to trust people, she wants to be in the same room with people and prefers that to being alone. She approaches people cautiously but does seek their attention, just from a distance, and with her tail wagging constantly.
She is curious about cats but has no desire to chase them. She may never have seen a cat before! She feels more confident with dogs and is everyday shows more curiosity and ease being in a her foster.
She has an interest in soft toys, like most cavaliers, but is still not sure what to do with them. Same with treats, she is curious and will put one in her mouth but hide it in her bed for a midnight snack. She absolutely LOVES peanut butter and pup cups! She is learning how to walk on a leash and is showing massive improvement with the help watching another dog walk in grass, sidewalks, and on a leash.
File would do wonderfully in a home with another dog to show her the ropes and help build her confidence. However, she is independent and calm enough to be the only dog.
She is working on potty training, climbing stairs, and how to live in a home, and making significant progress with each day.
She's the easiest dog and she will be a joy in a safe space. She sleeps through the night in a bed and iis learning to go potty outside. She prefers to potty in private and could benefit from a fenced yard where she has the space to potty in private. She needs to observe people and watch their movements. She is still very shy and unsure of people, but has shown no signs of growling, biting, or aggressive behavior. She may not like being handled, which you can see in her body language, but she allows it without issue. She will likely to enjoy it more as time goes on. She needs to approach people on her terms, and likes a safe space to retreat to when she feels scared. Patience is the key! She is good with other dogs, cats, children, cars. She is food motivated. She has by far been my easiest dog to work with! She is quiet, calm, and sleeps a majority of the time. She will bring a family a calm sweetness to their home and will be the perfect pet to completely adore and love. She wants top give and receive love and affection! If you are looking for a low energy pup, who doesn't require long walks, loves to snack on food and peanut butter, and just cuddle and be good company, File is your gal!
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A Quick but Important Note to All Adopters:
Please remember that none of our dogs arrive fully trained. Most come from tough or uncertain beginnings and may have never lived in a home or known basic routines. That means:
✧ They are not potty trained on arrival. Most dogs regress in potty training when moving to a new environment.
✧ They may lack basic manners (like leash walking or appropriate chewing).
✧ They’re learning, growing, and doing their best—but they will need patience, structure, and compassion to succeed.
The majority of these pups have lived in the confinement of a cage or kennel run for most - if not all - of their lives. Because of this, we strongly discourage the use of crates for anything other than vehicle transport. They deserve the chance to decompress and learn what true freedom and comfort feel like.
Our amazing foster homes work hard to start these dogs on the right path, but they are rescues, not finished products. These dogs need time, consistency, and a loving home willing to meet them where they are.
Also, breed designations are our best guesses based on appearance and behavior. We can't guarantee breed, size, adult weight, or coat type.