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

My basic info

Breed

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Color

White - with Red, Golden, Orange or Chestnut

Age

7 years 7 months old, Adult

Size

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

Weight

16 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

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My details

Good with dogs

Purebred

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Maizie
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
DOB 04/05/17
16lbs
Spayed / Microchipped
UTD on vaccinations & Heartworm Preventative

Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you meet the requirements, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Applications can be found here on our website.

Since we are 100% foster-based rescue, only approved applications will be reviewed and/or contacted. We do not allow shipping & do not transport. You must live within 350 miles from Maryville, IL & able to drive there for a meet & greet. Mileage requirements may be lifted for Cavalier or MVD experienced homes.

Maizie came from a past life of breeding. Thankfully, she is a love bug and is not timid like most are. At Maizie's vet intake appointment, the vet heard a heart murmur. Because of this, we got her seen with the cardiology team at U of I. She was diagnosed with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Degeneration (MMVD) aka Leaky Valve, which is common for the cavalier breed. With this condition, Maizie should be evaluated regularly for progression in heart disease by a cardiologist yearly for an echocardiogram and blood pressure and will eventually be put on medication. Your local vet is not the same as a cardiologist and they cannot perform these tests so ensure you have or can drive to your nearest cardiologist. When you apply, advise the cardologist you would plan on using should you be approved to adopt Maizie.

Maizie is doing fairly well on a leash. We will consider homes without a secure physical fenced yard but they will have first consideration as Maizie loves to run in the yard.

Maizie has mastered her potty-training routine as long as she is taken out on a regular basis. It is important to note that anytime there is a change in environment or schedule, you must give the dog a chance to be successful. A new routine that employs consistency & praise will help set them up for success.

Maizie is a loyal friend. She quickly took up with her foster mom & is comfortable being around her during normal household activities. She is doing well with quiet well-behaved children, adults, men, women, & all her foster canine siblings. She is very much enjoying making friends.

Please let us know if you have the perfect home to offer Maizie by sending us an email. Gateway4paws@gmail.com