💔 Camille Is Getting Stronger — But She Still Needs Our Help

Update – March 7, 2026: After several frightening medical crises and days in the hospital, Camille is now recovering in our foster care under the guidance of UF specialists. Doctors have begun a medication trial while additional tests are still pending, and we are beginning to see encouraging signs of improvement. Camille still has more diagnostics and treatment ahead, and we have not yet reached the goal for her medical care. Your support continues to make this level of care possible.

Thanks to your kindness, Camille’s fund has now raised over $12,000—but her care has already exceeded $15,000, and more testing is still ahead.

Camille is only about six years old, and her health has been up and down like a roller coaster. About a week after a routine specialist visit—where she walked in on her own—we began to see signs she was slipping into crisis. She became weak, could not sit or stand, stopped eating, and was no longer mentally responsive as usual.

We rushed her to a local emergency hospital, where doctors started IV antibiotics to treat a serious infection. Camille rallied at first—but after several days of inpatient care, her progress stalled, and something deeper was still wrong. Working closely with her doctors, we transferred Camille—once she was stable enough—to the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital for advanced diagnostics and the best chance at answers.

At only six years old, Camille deserves the chance to find answers and a future.

Specialists in Internal Medicine and Neurology at the University of Florida carefully reviewed her history, tests, and imaging to help stabilize her and begin searching for the underlying cause of the complex medical problems that kept knocking her down.

Camille is now resting comfortably in foster care while additional test results are pending. Under the guidance of the UF specialists, she has begun a carefully monitored medication trial, taking things one thoughtful step at a time.
Our brave little nugget is trying so hard — and your support is helping give her that chance.

The level of care Camille needs is significant, and each day of diagnostics and treatment adds to the growing cost of her medical care.

🩺 Why This Is So Hard

Camille is one of the most medically complex Cavaliers we’ve ever rescued. She can be bright and happy one day… and fighting for her life the next.

Because of this, her doctors must act quickly every time—and we must be ready to say yes.

We don’t hesitate.
We never will.

Her care has already exceeded $15,000, and Camille still has more diagnostics and treatment ahead.

Please consider making a donation today to help us continue saying yes to the care she needs.

❤️ Please Help Camille

For 25 years, Cavalier Rescue of Florida has taken Cavaliers no matter their age or medical condition. Camille is exactly why that promise matters.

She needs us now.

Your gift today will help:

• Pay for Camille’s hospital care and specialist treatment
• Cover urgent diagnostics, medications, and follow-up testing
• Give her doctors the chance to find the answers she needs

Because emergencies don’t wait.
And neither do we.

Camille bundled up on her way to the University of Florida Small Animal Hospital for emergency care.

🐾 Camille Has Not Given Up

She is still here, still trying in her quiet way.
She has not given up.
And neither will we.

👉 Please donate today to help Camille continue her care.

Thank you for being one of her angels. 🐾💕

Camille resting comfortably in foster care as her recovery continues.

Every gift—no matter the size—helps Camille move closer to healing.

We will continue sharing updates as Camille’s doctors learn more and as her recovery unfolds.

Thank you for standing with her.

P.S. If you were previously a recurring donor, please check that your gift moved to Givebutter so it continues helping Cavaliers like Camille. ❤️🐾

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 Cavaliers, placing them in loving homes. Being all-volunteer allows us to utilize 100% of every dollar towards the medical care of the dogs. Our volunteers provide shelter, food and transportation for the pups at their own expense. It all makes CRF incredibly effective and nearly unmatched as a rescue organization.

Camille Wagged Her Tail Today… She Still Needs Us ❤️

Her care continues under the guidance of UF specialists