Bliss Cavalier Rescue

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 LincolnshireJasper is a 2-year-old Black and Tan Cavalier who approaches life with enthusiasm. He is affectionate, friendly, and loves being involved in whatever is happening around him. If you’re looking for a quiet dog who is happy to spend most of the day snoozing, Jasper probably isn’t the dog for you. If you’re looking for a fun, engaging companion to share adventures with, keep reading.Jasper is an active young dog who enjoys exploring, playing, and being part of family life. He travels brilliantly in the car and has been a pleasure to take out and about. He particularly enjoys opportunities to run and play in secure areas and would thrive with owners who enjoy getting out and doing things with their dog.He gets on well with other dogs and enjoys canine company, but he does not need another dog in the home and could happily live as an only dog provided he receives plenty of companionship and interaction from his people.Jasper can be boisterous and occasionally unaware of his own speed and enthusiasm. He can charge around the house and garden with great excitement and would be best suited to an active household with older children aged 14 and above. He would not be suitable for very young children or anyone unsteady on their feet.Like many intelligent young dogs, Jasper has a few quirks. He has some mild resource guarding tendencies around items he finds particularly valuable, such as sticks or treasures collected from the garden. His foster home has found this very manageable, and adopters should simply be prepared to continue sensible management and positive reinforcement training.He can also be sensitive about certain aspects of handling, particularly grooming and personal care. He does not enjoy being brushed or having his eyes cleaned and will often use his mouth to communicate his feelings. Given his diagnosis of Chiari-like malformation, some discomfort may contribute to these sensitivities. Muzzle training has already been started, and his adopters will need to continue handling him calmly and appropriately.Jasper is a bright, enthusiastic young dog who would love a home that embraces training and ongoing learning. We think he would really enjoy attending training classes and continuing to build his confidence and skills through positive reinforcement.For the right family, Jasper has an enormous amount to offer. He is fun, affectionate, full of personality, and ready to make the most of life.Health conditions: Jasper recently underwent a highly successful balloon valvuloplasty to treat severe pulmonic stenosis. His post-operative scan showed an excellent result, with his condition improving from severe to mild. He will require a follow-up appointment with his cardiologist in Wakefield approximately two months after adoption, which Bliss Cavalier Rescue will fund.Long term, Jasper is expected to require periodic cardiac monitoring, with echocardiograms likely every 12–18 months. Bliss Cavalier Rescue will continue to fund these agreed follow-up cardiac reviews and echocardiograms with Jasper’s current cardiologist only. Should adopters choose to transfer his cardiac care to another cardiology specialist elsewhere, future consultations, scans, and associated costs will become their responsibility. The scan in 2 months must be carried out with his current cardiologist and is a condition of adoption. Any routine veterinary care, medications, investigations, treatment, or referrals outside of these agreed cardiac reviews will remain the adopter’s responsibility.Jasper also has a prolapsed mitral valve with early mitral valve disease, which does not currently require treatment, and Chiari-like malformation, which is well controlled on medication. He also has mild allergies that are currently managed successfully with a hydrolysed diet and regular bathing during the spring and summer months.Due to his cardiac condition, Jasper has been chemically castrated rather than surgically neutered.On medication? Yes – Gabapentin for Chiari malformation.Behaviour traits: Affectionate, friendly, energetic, boisterous, playful, bright, sensitive with handling Activity level: High – Jasper needs an active home with appropriate daily exercise and enrichment Training required: Ongoing positive reinforcement training, recall work, sensible resource guarding management, and continued muzzle training for grooming and personal care.Type of home required: Active, confident home with adopters who enjoy training, enrichment, and exercise. Jasper can live with friendly dogs or as an only dog, but he cannot live with cats. A secure garden is essential, and adopters must be physically able to manage an enthusiastic young dog.Important Notes Jasper needs an active home and is not suited to a quiet, sedentary lifestyle. Children must be aged 14+ due to his enthusiasm and boisterous nature. Adopters must be willing to continue positive training, muzzle training, and sensible managem

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: