cavalier king charles spaniel rescue in massachusetts

She is totally besotted with my husband Graham and follows him everywhere. It has taken two years to get to this point. She has developed into a loving, playful, sweet little dog and a gorgeous pet. Now we have loads of cuddles and tummy tickles she dances with excitement and expectation at meal times, bouncing like a puppy. She has made so much progress since that first night in our, her, home.

The first moment she made eye contact, the first time she sought affection, the first time she learned that the car took her to fun places, it’s hard to believe that Dotty was once a petrified little soul. Often one step forward and two steps back, the small victories made it all worthwhile. Sudden movements and sounds frightening to her often leading to a flight for cover shaking with fear.ĭoorways was a big problem, taking almost a year to overcome even now she has moments where she pulls back and we have to back away from the doorway for her to feel safe entering.

All these normal, day to day experiences meant she was more terrified than you could ever imagine.Įvery day brought its own new challenge. She had never lived in a home, walked on a lead, been in a car, met people, seen a vacuum cleaner or TV, heard a door bell, seen a plane, heard fireworks. Mercifully she was saved by a rescue organisation. She lived in harsh and squalid conditions and was due to be destroyed. (Dottys Story Read Dottys Story 930 600)ĭotty is an ex “puppy farmed” Cavalier.

Cavalier king charles spaniel rescue in massachusetts