Bliss Cavalier Rescue

Bliss Cavalier Rescue

Location: Wakefield, West YorkshireShe has done brilliantly learning about normal home life, things like walking on a lead, going up and down stairs, and being part of a family. While she is still learning, she is making steady progress and will continue to do so in the right home.She has some very endearing little quirks, including collecting toys and carrying items like tea towels or her foster mum’s jumper back to her bed. It has been a joy to see her begin to play, with little zoomies starting to appear as her confidence grows.She is a larger Cavalier at around 14.5kg, but not overweight, and will benefit from continued exercise to build muscle and strength.Behaviour traits: Gentle, sweet, still learning, affectionate, slightly unsure in new situations Activity level: Moderate – increasing as confidence grows Training required: Ongoing confidence building and continued exposure to normal home and outdoor environmentsType of home required: Calm, patient home with a secure garden and at least one friendly resident dog. Not suited to homes with large, boisterous dogs or intact males.Read Adoption ProcedureApply for this dog here:

Bliss Cavalier Rescue

Location: Elsecar, near BarnsleyReduced adoption fee appliesDexter is a sweet, gentle 9-year-old Cavalier who is looking for a calm and understanding forever home. He enjoys being close to his people and loves companionship, particularly from men. Although he is not an overly cuddly dog, he prefers affection on his own terms.Despite being deaf, Dexter has adapted remarkably well and responds very effectively to hand signals. He already knows how to sit and give a paw, and he enjoys interacting with his people and being included in day-to-day life.Dexter travels beautifully in the car and enjoys outings. He walks nicely on the lead overall, although he can occasionally be a little stubborn and decide he would rather choose the route himself! Due to his mobility issues, longer walks may require the use of a buggy so he can rest comfortably when needed.He settles well at home, sleeps happily on his own bed in the bedroom overnight, and generally ignores other dogs when out and about. Dexter could live as an only dog or alongside a calm existing dog.Dexter is currently overweight and has already started his weight loss journey in foster care. Keeping him slim will be extremely important for his long-term comfort, mobility, and quality of life.Health conditions: Dexter has multiple ongoing medical conditions, including chronic pain, hip dysplasia, spinal issues, allergies, recurrent pododermatitis/interdigital cysts, dry eye, pigmentary keratitis, and deafness. He is also currently overweight and requires careful long-term weight management. On medication? Yes – Gabapentin, Paracetamol, and ongoing eye medication and monitoring.Dexter will require adopters who are financially and emotionally prepared to continue managing his medical needs long term. His conditions are pre-existing and are therefore will not be covered by insurance.Behaviour traits: Gentle, affectionate in his own way, calm, enjoys company, occasionally stubborn, but very sweet Activity level: Low to moderate Training required: Continued weight loss programme, sensible exercise routine, and ongoing use of hand signal communication due to deafness.Type of home required: Calm, understanding home with a secure garden and adopters committed to properly managing his medical conditions and weight long term.Important Notes Dexter’s ongoing medical conditions are lifelong and will require continued management and veterinary care. Keeping Dexter slim is essential for his long-term comfort and mobility. Longer walks may require use of a buggy due to his orthopaedic issues. No young children. Home check and meet & greet required within 7–10 days of applying. Please read our adoption procedure before applying:Read Adoption ProcedureApply for this dog here:

Bliss Cavalier Rescue

Location: North LincolnshireHealth conditions: Chiari-like malformation–associated pain; has had patellar luxation surgery On medication? Yes – prescribed pregabalin and Galliprant daily for pain management by the neurologist- Reduced adoption fee appliesBehaviour traits: Loving, people-focused, playful; sensitive to handling at times; historic resource guarding, improving with behaviour management Activity level: Moderate – enjoys walks, sniffing games and enrichment Training required: Ongoing confidence building and positive reinforcement; calm management around food/resting spaces; gentle handling for harness. A confident adopter is needed to continue the management of resource guarding.Ralph is a striking young Ruby Cavalier with a huge heart and a lot of potential. At just 2.5 years old, he’s already been through quite a journey, managing pain from Chiari-like malformation and recovering from previous knee surgery. With the right medication, Ralph has started to show the loving, cuddly and playful boy he really is.He’s very people-focused and enjoys being close to his humans, whether that’s on a walk, playing enrichment games, or simply snoozing nearby. Ralph travels well in the car, loves his walks, and is always up for a bit of fun.Ralph still has moments of guarding food, socks or toys, but this has improved hugely, although could ramp back up due to anxiety at the point of adoption, settling period. He will always take advantage of pinching a dropped sock or some random item, so his adopters must be one step ahead. He will need adopters who can continue with calm, positive reinforcement training and who understand the importance of giving him space when he needs it. His adopters will need to be experienced in resource guarding.Ralph would suit a calm, adult-only home where he can thrive with structure and gentle handling. He gets on well with other dogs but would be happiest alongside a calm and steady companion rather than a very anxious or boisterous one.In the right home, Ralph will reward his family with loyalty, affection, and a cheeky, playful personality. He is a very special boy who, with patience and understanding, will make a truly wonderful companion.Type of home required: Calm, adult-only home experienced with behaviour needs, including resource guarding. Adopters must be willing to follow his pain-management plan, maintain routine, use gentle handling, and continue reward-based training. A steady canine companion could suit him well.Important Notes Adopters must have insurance or financial means to cover future medical costs. Home check and meet & greet required within 7-10 days of applying. Please read our adoption procedure before applying:Read Adoption ProcedureApply for this dog here:

Bliss Cavalier Rescue

Location: North LincolnshireSandy is a 5-year-old Cavalier who has been on quite a journey since coming into rescue. She arrived from a breeding background in a very poor state, both physically and in terms of confidence, but she has made incredible progress and is now ready to find an experienced home that understands her and can continue that journey.She is a gentle, sensitive girl who can be very nervous around new people, particularly when out of the home. In a familiar environment, she settles well and shows her affectionate side, enjoying being close to her humans, relaxing in the sun, and playing with her toys.Sandy has really benefited from the company of other dogs and has learned a great deal from them, so she will need to live with at least one friendly, confident dog in her forever home. She walks well on the lead when with other dogs, but is less confident on her own, so ongoing support and confidence building will be important. She would be better being walked in quieter places as everything is overwhelming for her.She travels well in the car, is clean in the home, and can be left for short periods once settled. Like many ex-breeding dogs, she needs a calm, patient home that will allow her to build trust at her own pace.Sandy can sometimes become uncomfortable if approached by other dogs when she is resting close to her person, and may react by snapping. This is being managed well in foster by calmly removing her from the situation, and she is responding positively to this guidance. Her adopters must be willing to be patient and work with her.Health conditions: Sandy previously had severe bilateral luxating patellas (grade 3–4), which were surgically corrected with bilateral tibial tuberosity transposition procedures. She has recovered very well, with good patella tracking and no lameness noted, and is now building muscle and returning to normal activity levels. She also has Chiari malformation (CM), which caused significant pain on arrival but is now well controlled with the correct medication. On medication? Yes – lifelong medication required for CM (pain management)Behaviour traits: Gentle, sensitive, affectionate once settled, but nervous with new people and environments Activity level: Moderate – enjoys walks, outdoor time, and play Training required: Ongoing confidence building, particularly when outside the home. Continued management around interactions with other dogs when resting.Type of home required: Calm, patient home with at least one friendly, confident resident dog. Secure garden essential. Not suited to busy or high-traffic environments.Important Notes Sandy is an ex-breeding dog and will need time, patience, and understanding to continue building confidence. Lifelong management of her Chiari-like malformation is required; medication compliance is essential. Home check and meet & greet required within 7–10 days of applying. Please read our adoption procedure before applying:Read Adoption ProcedureApply for this dog here: