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Gobble Gobble! Cavalier Rescue of Florida wishes you, your pup and their forever family a Happy Thanksgiving! As you’re getting ready for your Thanksgiving feast, keep in mind that pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween and pies - it can serve as an aide to digestive health AND a tasty treat for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. Pumpkin is a great source of potassium, carotenoids, Vitamins A and C, and fiber. In fact, the fiber in pumpkin can help your Cavalier feel fuller longer – promoting weight management! Adding a little pumpkin to your pup’s meal can also help to relieve digestive upset, like diarrhea and constipation. Pumpkin may already be an ingredient in your Cavalier’s food. But if not, try plain, canned, pureed, or fresh cooked pumpkin - starting with 1⁄2 teaspoon...small portions for seniors and puppies alike, despite their big appetites. It’s not just humans that overeat at the holidays; some of us may be a bit indulgent with our Cavaliers. Despite their pure-bred and royal lineage, we know how much they LOVE to eat! Adopt healthier choices for your rescue dog health tip; there are plenty of fall favorites that are tasty and safe options for your Blenheim, Ruby Tri-Color or Black and Tans to share (in small portions) during holiday "feast-ivities." Potatoes and sweet potatoes (no butter, sour cream, salt, or pepper) Turkey – no skin or bones Green beans Plain peas Apples Carrots Pumpkin Don’t surrender to those cute faces… these are a NO NO! NO, Raisins and grapes NO Onions, scallions, and garlic NO Fatty foods, breads, desserts, chocolate Love, the Cavies! Xo

Pet Obesity Awareness Day! Cavalier King Charles Spaniels come in all shapes and sizes, but sometimes sizes get a little out of hand. That's why on October 12 we recognize National Pet Obesity Day to remind people to keep their pups healthy. We know this breed loves to eat and indulge on snacks, and if we can’t say no to those cute faces and those sweet eyes, their weight can easily get out-of-control. Especially if your pup is a senior , these weight issues can quickly evolve with minimal exercise. Purebred or not, pet obesity can cause serious health problems, and make existing problems worse, which can reduce the length and quality of your pet's life. It puts them at greater risk of conditions such as: · Diabetes · Heart disease · Respiratory distress · High blood pressure · Cancers At Cavalier Rescue of Florida , for our cavaliers under our care that need weight loss, t he key is mostly committing to a plan and hard work by the foster family in supporting weight loss for them. The ideal weight loss is no more than one half pound per week so the foster family always weighs them weekly on same day on the same scale; adjustments in amount of food are sometimes needed if they plateau in their weight for more than 1-2 weeks. Cavalier Rescue of Florida(CRF) uses a very simple formula of food moderation and exercise. · Eat a specific amount of food they get per feeding. They are not on a weight loss food - they are on a regular food (NutrsiSource Beef and Rice) · Pups rarely get other treats - occasionally once a week a small non-kibble “treat” · Foster family uses the dry dog food or kibble from the amount they get each day as their treats when they are teaching them commands like sit, stay, leave it. · Fosters also use positive reinforcement that is not food · Our volunteers are dedicated to make sure our Cavaliers walk about one-half mile a day - at a minimum 5 days every week Here are a few simple checks you can do to see whether your pup is overweight. We know our pups can have plenty of floofy-ness, so maybe try these hints when your pup is fresh from the bath and their coats are wet and flat. · You should be able to see and feel the outline of your dog's ribs without excess fat covering. · You should be able to see and feel your dog's “waist”, and it should be clearly visible when viewed from above. · Your dog's belly should be tucked up when viewed from the side. If your Blenheim, Ruby Tri-Color or Black and Tan doesn't pass these checks, or if you're in any doubt, consult your vet or CRF for a health check or weight loss suggestions. Love, the Cavaliers! Xo

Back to school and brush up on your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel education…Cavalier Rescue of Florida is always researching best practices and most helpful and wholistic veterinary options for our sweet pure-bred Blenheim, Ruby Tri-Color or Black and Tans rescue Cavies. Once you adopt, we highly recommend reading the book by Dr. Judy Morgan, From Needles to Natural. It provides insight on integrative medicine - combining natural and holistic methods of pet care along with traditional western medicine. http://www.drjudymorgan.com/product/from-needles-to-natural/ As a volunteer group , we follow her advice for our Cavaliers best second chance regarding the facts about Cavalier King Charles Spaniels. For more info on Dr. Judy Morgan, see https://www.facebook.com/JudyMorganDVM/; website www.drjudymorgan.com An additional integrative veterinary resource is Dr. Karen Becker. See her website: www.drkarenbecker.com/DVM ; Facebook page is https://www.facebook.com/doctor.karen.becker . She also writes a daily blog through Mercola.com, and you can sign up to receive it daily for free here. Additional Resources: https://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/fda-alert-isoxazoline-class-flea-tick-products/ https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/bravecto-nexgard-simparica-oral-flea-tick-preventives-safe/ http://yourpetsneedthis.com/bravecto-nexgard-simparica-ade-reports-q1-2017/ http://www.drjudymorgan.com/new-drug-kills-everything-maybe-even-your-dog/ http://www.drjudymorgan.com/deadly-flea-and-tick-prevention/ http://www.drjudymorgan.com/chemicals-kill/ Video of a reaction to Nexguard https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nkyrkc-DAIk Vaccinations – Sometimes Less Is More Why the Kennel Cough Vaccine Won't Protect Your Dog, Dr. Karen Becker https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2019/02/06/kennel-cough.aspx Love, the Caváliers! Xo

< back to home Beckett Adopt Me! Riverview Introducing beautiful Beckett ! Beckett was examined by Dr. Jonathan Rubinstein at Care Animal Hospital in Brandon . Beckett is a five-year-old neutered Ruby male who weighs 14.8 pounds. Beckett does have some dermatitis on his tail near his anus that is being treated with antibiotics. He likely has flea dermatitis and is also being treated with special shampoo and getting preventatives. Titers were drawn for distemper and parvo. Beckett will receive a rabies vaccination as soon as his lab work results are received. This handsome boy 👑 is not available for adoption just yet as we get him settled into rescue and understand his needs. Let's send him a lot of love! Welcome sweet Beckett ! xo previous next

< back to home Elle Adopt Me St, Petersburg Meet sweet Elle , an easy-going and happy tri-color girl. Elle is a proud member of the Belly Rub club! She loves her humans and snuggling in bed with her blanket. Though a good sleeper, she may serenade you with her melodic song (a.k.a. snoring ❤️ ). Elle is settling into her new surroundings well. She likes her foster sister and follows her around. However, since Elle is deaf, she is a bit insecure and needs to know where her humans are. She does not like being left alone and will bark if you go to another part of the house without her. Adorable Elle is a foodie extraordinaire. She will attempt to eat anything on the floor. You may never need to sweep again! However, a watchful eye is needed to make sure she doesn’t get something she shouldn’t, especially around small children. Though mostly laid-back, Elle has spurts of energy and enjoys her walks. She even finds the sight of her leash soothing, even if she isn’t going anywhere. Elle is housebroken. What a wonderful addition she will make! 🐶 Age: Just about 5 years old. D.O.B. Jan 2, 2020. 👍🏻 Weight: 25 lbs. Needs to lose a few pounds. 🐾 Circumstances: Owner surrender ❤️ Health: Elle has been vetted and is in general good health. She has bladder stones and has started a prescription diet. CRF microchips all rescues. 🏡 Forever Home Requirements ✔️ A household where someone is home most of the time. ✔️ Patience and understanding of the unique needs of a deaf dog. ✔️ Willingness to maintain a routine that includes a healthy diet and daily exercise. ✔️ Dedication to any medical needs needed. 💸 Adoption Donation: $TBD If you believe you, your home and lifestyle offer Elle the things she needs, please complete an adoption application. If you would like to know more or have completed an adoption application in the past six months, please email us with “Elle” in the subject line to: adoptions@cavrescuefl.org . 🚩 If you do not check ALL of the above requirements, your application will not pass the screening process for consideration. We do not compromise on these requirements as we feel they are essential to a successful adoption. Look for their pup-dates and details on our social media pages. xo previous next

top of logo Wishing you the love of a Cavalier Cavalier Rescue of Florida is an all-volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)(3) rescue, organized to benefit Cavalier King Charles Spaniels in need. For 24 years now, Cavalier Rescue of Florida, Inc. (CRF), has saved hundreds of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, placing them in loving homes. Look around and find out what we do , how you can help or if we can help you. And of course, meet our wonderful Cavaliers. Adoptable Dogs We primarily adopt to Florida residents but will consider applications that are the right match and willing to travel to Florida to pick up the dog. Please read "What it Takes to Adopt" and our Adoption FAQ section for information on applying to adopt a furever friend. Click here for our adoption application or contact us at Adoptions@CavRescueFL.org with questions. Beckett Newly Arrived! Ryan Adoptable Kali Adoptable Andy Adoptable Holly Not Ready for Adoption Douglas Not Ready for Adoption Landon Not Ready for Adoption Candie Not Ready for Adoption Kylie & Keegan Adoption Pending Emerald Adoption Pending Jasper Hart's Hope Elle Adopted! Onyx Adopted! Perry Adopted! Asher Adopted! Hallie & Tate Adopted! Diamond Adopted! Ruby Adopted! Gabriel Adopted! Jade Adopted! Show More Our Pups in Rehab They're almost ready! CRF cares deeply for our rescue dogs and throughout their vetting, some pups require extensive specialty treatments such as laser therapy, acupuncture and hydrotherapy. We do all this before they head home to their fur-ever families. ‘You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference. You just have to decide what kind of difference you want to make’. --Jane Goodall And you will save a life, even many lives, by giving to the cavaliers of Cavalier Rescue of Florida. Up