Gerald - ADOPTED

 

Meet the Puppy

Well this is a sad story of a person, driving up to the Humane Society in their fancy car, and dumping a dog after owning it for 7 years, because the dog’s ear infections were too “high maintenance.” We think you, Mr. Fancy Car, are too high maintenance!

Given that the dog has been living in a home environment for its entire life, the Humane Society reached out immediately to all their foster-based rescue partneres to see if we could help, limiting this dog’s time in the shelter. Gerald moved right into the FAVOR family, and didn’t miss a beat. He has been a joy to be around from day one!

Details

Nicknames: Gerald, Piglet, Porky
Age: 7 years old (DOB: Unknown)
Weight: 24bs
Approx Full-Grown Weight: 20lbs *He needs to look 3-5lbs to be a healthier version of himself.
Gender: Male
Breed: Purebred Cavalier King Charles
Shedding: Is long haired haired and with a healthy diet and grooming, shedding can be controlled.

Kid Tested: Kids 1+
Cat Tested: Yes
Dog Tested: Yes

Temperament

Gerald, Gerald, Gerald… Gerald is part dog, part piglet, part cartoon character. He’s 7 years old on paper, but he’s a puppy for life. He is constantly on the hunt for a ball or toy with a squeaker to play with or a human to tug with. He’s nicknamed Porky and Piglet because he snorts when he plays, and makes everyone laugh. When he isn’t playing, he’s snoring like an 80 year old grandpa. He makes his foster family laugh every day with his sounds and snores!

Gerald is extremely human focused, and a little needy, anxious, and vocal when he can’t get to his humans. Continuing to use the crate as our team has already been doing, will do a lot for this guy’s mild anxiety.

Gerald loves humans of all size, small and large, male or female. He also has a blast playing with other dogs, but is happy to grumble at them if he has had enough with some of younger pup’s crazy antics.

We WOULD LOVE for Gerald work with one of our recommended northern trainers initially, implementing a balanced training method. WHY? Because we have already started implement the foundational elements of this style of training, and he’s done very well.

Needs

  • Gerald is well balanced dude. He still has plenty of pep to his step, loves to play fetch and find the squeaker, and will happily go on walks with his humans. He’s active and playful, and will do well with regular routine of walks and playtime. He is not a couch potato, I repeat, he is not a couch potato. But after play and adventures, he can also be found snoring and snuggling up to whoever is around to snuggle with.

  • Gerald would love a backyard, but it’s not required. As long as he is with his new humans, he’s happy!

  • Because of her mild separation anxiety, Gerald needs an adopter willing to continue to use the crate to give her some solo time on a daily basis. We don’t want to see the mild anxiety become problematic.

  • Gerald has a few health needs that need to be addressed:

    • Weight: Gerald is on a bit of a diet, and needs to lose about 3-4lbs to be the best version of himself.

    • Ear Infections/Allergies: Our vet has taken a look at Gerald and his medical history, and she suspects that his ear infections are due to food allergies. Once he settles into his new home, he’ll need to work with his new vet to work on an elimination diet to determine what protein he is allergic to. That means no treats, no human food, no scraps while he’s on this specialized diet. Because of that, Gerald is best suited to be an only-pup to avoid stealing treats or food from other dogs.

    • Teeth: He’s a 7 year old small breed, so he is at the age he will need regular yearly cleanings. Typical for this breed and size of dog.

    • Heart Murmur: This breed is prone to heart murmurs, but Gerald DOES NOT HAVE ONE! Out vet wanted to mention that it does not mean he can’t develop one as he enters his senior years, but it is great news that he does not have one!

  • Adopters should be ready to start PROFESSIONAL training with one of our recommended trainers to continue proper dog socialization, work on nice leash manners using leash pressure, and heel-side walking, structured walking, place command, and prepare for off-leash remote collar fun.

  • As an organization, we prefer balanced training, and not “purely positive training.” Balanced training strikes a happy balance between a TON of positive rewards, but also rules, structure, and specific tools to set tone and boundaries for our dogs. We are firm believers that the more rules you have for your dog when they are young, the more freedom they earn as they get older. So set down expectations and boundaries for your dog now with a trainer and the right tools, so they can be part of all the family fun! Those with balanced training experience, and experience with slip lead/training collar/prong/remote collar as communication tools are preferred but not required!

Those who don’t believe in rules, routine, and structure for your dog, need not apply.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND, we will only consider applicants where one adult has a more flexible schedule, as puppies are a lot of work, and will require potty breaks, exercise, training and continued human and dog socialization as they grow up.

Vetting

All dogs rescued by FAVOR are:

  • Spayed/Neutered

  • Microchipped

  • Vaccinated for Rabies, Bortedella (kennel cough), DA2PL (distemper, adenovirus, parainfluenza, leptospirosis and parvovirus)

  • Up-to-Date on Flea/Tick Topical Preventative

  • Up-to-Date on Heartworm Preventative

  • Dewormed

  • *Rabies must be administered after 12 weeks of age. If puppies travel before 12 weeks, Operation Favor will refund adopters $15 towards the cost of their rabies shot.

Adopters immediate responsibility will include:

  • Required: Puppies WILL require DA2PL 3rd booster shots when age appropriate (between 14-18 weeks of age) at the expense of the adopter

  • Optional: LYME-LEPTO combination vaccine at the expense of the adopter

Cost

$650 Adoption Fee PER DOG

NEW ENGLAND Arrival Date

MID JULY - We offer foster-to-adopt, so please read our FAQs for more information!

Crate/Potty Training

All puppies and dogs rescued by FAVOR are crate trained, sleeping in the crate from 8pm-6am (with a potty break around 11pm), and accustomed to some day crate time as well. Puppies also understand the basic concept of peeing outside, but there is ALWAYS a transition period where crate cries and potty accidents WILL HAPPEN in a new home, as the dog transitions to new rules and ways to communicate.

We always recommend keeping dogs crated during nap times, bed time, and when they are alone to protect them from danger such as chewing on cords, socks, and other objects. Foreign objects can get stuck in their stomachs which can result in a very expensive surgery. We also encourage using the crate like a bedroom for your dogs as they get older, where they can take naps, take a break from human interaction, and have a time out. More importantly, the crate provides them a safe place to go to when things get overwhelming, like a lot of people, loud noises, extreme weather. Think of the crate as their “den,” and a place for them to unwind. We all need a break sometimes!

Still have questions?

Please read our FAQs if you have any questions on our organization. Many common questions can be answered here.

 
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