Maryville, IL - Cavapoo. Meet Royce a Pet for Adoption

My basic info

Breed

Cavapoo

Color

Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)

Age

Puppy

Size

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

Weight

13 lbs (current)

Sex

Male

Pet ID

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My details

Good with kids

Good with dogs

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

My personality

My story

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

Royce
Cavapoo
5mo/ DOB 03/22/24
Microchipped/UTD vaccinations

Please read the bio in its ENTIRETY. If you feel your family is a perfect match, please send an email to gateway4paws@gmail.com for additional information. Applications & FAQ regarding adoption can be found on our website.

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

Royce was born & living in a chicken coop until he was able to be rescued. He lived on white chat & never had a soft place to lay or sit. Fortunately, that was a very short chapter of his life & he was able to make his way to rescue. Royce is absolutely loving the freedom to explore & run in the soft grass.

We like to remind applicants that a new puppy is a lot like a toddler. Royce will need to be supervised, and the best way to do that is to have a dedicated space set up for him. This area will be a part of the home where he can see activity & observe, but it is a place that is puppy proofed. Where he can play, lounge, or nap when his family is not directly engaging. Playpens, 4-squares, or x-pens are excellent tools to make this possible. They are easily mobile if you want to move them around, too.

In his foster home, gorgeous Tri-colored Royce has been learning a schedule & going outside in a fenced yard. He enjoys being outside, but he also enjoys knowing that he won't be left out there regardless of the weather. He really loves running around & having a yard. We will accept applications for families who do not have fence because he is definitely harness trainable. But we will require the home to have a dedicated secure space for Royce outside, like an xpen. Royce tolerates a harness & does good with it, but he is not formally trained. NEVER EVER should a puppy be left in a yard without supervision. If you have interior stairs, please have a plan to keep your puppy off the stairs unsupervised. Additionally, please be aware of the stair railing & the distance between the spindles.

We are working on potty training. It is a process that will require commitment & patience, as puppies have a little puppy bladder. Remember, in a new home, a new environment means that new habits will have to be established.

Bringing home a new puppy is a huge responsibility. It requires lots of patience & time! But it is very rewarding if everyone is invested. Please apply if you meet the requirements & would like to adopt an adorable puppy. Please don’t apply without speaking to your spouse/partner first.