One year ago to the day, my husband and I adopted Parker from Crystalridge Cavaliers. He was our Christmas present to each other. And, what a great gift he has been to us. Whether he’s sneaking a sock from the laundry basket or stretching up against the kitchen cabinet to get a whiff of what’s on the stove, he makes us smile each and every day. Now, we can’t imagine our lives without him.
No, this isn’t Parker – it’s his mom. Thanks to Crystalridge Cavaliers, we were able to catch up with Parker’s mom, Katie – who is now named Ella. She is living with a family in Madison, Wis., who love her just as much as we do Parker. In addition to bearing a keen resemblance, Ella has many of the same character traits as Parker. She quietly snores when sleeping, gets a kick out of playing with big, fluffy pillows, and is always up for a car ride. We are fortunate to have the opportunity to keep in touch with Ella and her new forever family.
A look back at Parker at five weeks. The photo includes Parker (left) with siblings Rubi (center) and Royal (right). Photo provided by Crystalridge Cavaliers.
Parker’s dad is Travis (left), who is originally from Wales. When he came to America, he was honored with “Best in Show.” He was also featured on the cover of The Royal Spaniels magazine, spring 2009 issue. His equally stunning mom is Katie (right). Photos provided by Crystalridge Cavaliers.
Perfectly Parker 