Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Lily in Nashville, TN

Update 4-29-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Looking for a gentle soul with a heart full of love? Meet Lily, a beautiful black and tan Cavalier born on July 24, 2024 who’s as sweet as she is shy. Recently rescued from a commercial breeding situation, Lily is discovering the joys of being a cherished companion and she’s ready to find a family who will help her blossom.

Lily may be a little timid at first, but once she feels safe, her affectionate and loving nature shines through. She’s a classic Velcro pup who loves to be close to her people and would thrive in a home where someone is around most of the day to give her the reassurance and cuddles she craves. Lily is also a playful girl with a happy, wagging tail—she adores romping around with her foster sister, Ruby, and has shown she’s wonderfully patient and kind with children.

Lily was spayed while in rescue and brought up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped. At just under a year old, Lily is full of youthful energy but also knows how to settle in for a good snuggle session. She does great on car rides and even walks on a leash fairly well.

She’s currently working hard on her potty training. She does really well during the day with regular outdoor breaks but is still mastering nighttime crate training, so her forever family will need to continue helping her build confidence and consistency.

Lily’s ideal home would be one filled with love, patience, and plenty of companionship. A family who understands that she’s still learning how wonderful life can be will be rewarded with endless loyalty and affection. Lily would do best with a canine sibling in the home, as she would never be truly alone even when her owner has to leave the home.

With her gentle spirit, playful energy, and loving heart, Lily is ready to brighten someone’s life. Watching her grow more confident each day is truly a joy, and she’s eager to find a forever family who will continue to nurture her.

If you think Lily could be the perfect addition to your family, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and email Liz Nigh at Lizcavalierusa@gmail.com to express your interest.

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Cassia in Cotati, CA

This beautiful Black and Tan girl is Cassia. She was released to Cavalier Rescue USA when her owner couldn’t care for her any longer.

Cassia is super sweet and loves attention. She is eight years old, born July 25, 2016. Cassia is an overall healthy girl with no heart murmur. She weighs 22 pounds.

Cassia had a urinary tract infection (UTI) when she first came into rescue. She has a history bladder stones, so the vet recommends feeding her Hill’s Science Diet c/d or Royal Canin Urinary SO. Cassia will need monitoring for symptoms of UTIs.

Cassia is missing some teeth, but her remaining teeth are nice and clean.

Cassia is good with other dogs and comfortable with everyone. She had a couple of accidents at first adjusting to her transition, but she is house-trained and will let you know when she needs to go outside.

Cassia is crate-trained and sleeps quietly in her crate.

She plays with other dogs and humans, but also loves to nap on the sofa. Cassia watches TV, and is talkative when animals come on!

Cassia loves walks and is good on a leash. She used to live with a cat and got along with it. Cassia needs a home with low alone hours, a fenced yard and an active family. This beautiful girl is ready for her new home.

If you think you would be a great fit for Cassia, and live within a reasonable driving distance from her foster home, please email our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com. Please also submit our online application if you have not already done so.
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Maybell in Cotati, CA

This big, gorgeous Black & Tan girl is Maybell. She’s a tall girl that currently weighs 33 pounds. We aren’t body shaming, but Maybell could stand to lose about 5 pounds! Measured amounts of kibble, limited treats and lots of walks will help achieve her perfect weight. Maybell was shaved down before she came into rescue but has a glossy, healthy coat. She came into rescue when her loving owner’s health issues meant she could no longer care for her.

Maybell is heart clear and overall a healthy girl that was born 5/1/2018. She even has nice clean teeth! She was scratching a lot but didn’t have fleas so the vet gave her a cytopoint shot in case of allergies as well as updating her vaccines.

Maybell is house trained and will let you know when she needs to go out. She does have some anxiety at first and is startled when you approach her quickly. Her vet records told us that she is extra anxious at the vet and they have used a muzzle during vet visits. She loves to snuggle and gives hugs, cuddling her head on your chest and getting on your lap.

She will protect and take toys and treats from other dogs but is fine with them otherwise. She loves to chase flying insects! Maybell loves walks but is strong and pulls. She sometimes barks at other dogs but is friendly. She will jump up on you so too so some training will be needed to for her to be a wonderful companion.

Maybell loves to be in her crate – it’s her safe space. She was in there a lot when she first arrived in her foster home but she will bark in the crate if left alone in the room. She does well sleeping overnight in it in the family bedroom. She will let you know if she needs to get out to go potty by moving around quite a bit.

Maybell lived with a cat in her former home and will be happy with other dogs or as an only dog in her new home, getting all of the attention! Maybell needs a dog experienced family with a fenced yard. Since she jumps and is strong we recommend an active family with older children (if there are children).

If you can give this sweetheart the home of her dreams and live within a reasonable driving distance from her foster home please email your interest to our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com and submit an application if you haven’t already.

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Cody in Castro Valley, CA

Here is Cody with his new family…

The sweet little man behind the magnificent mutton chops is Cody. He’s a 3 year old, neutered, black and tan boy that’s heart and overall healthy. He is happy-go-lucky, confident, very well behaved, completely house trained, affectionate and just everything you want in a cavalier. Not to mention how devastatingly handsome he is! He has nice clean teeth and is up to date on his shots. He was surrendered by his loving owner when they could no longer care for him.

Cody looks like a cartoon character or a teddy bear and is just as soft and snuggly. He’s not fat, he’s just really fluffy! He loves walks but pulls a bit on a leash. Dedicated leash training will help this sweet boy be an even more wonderful companion. He gets along with the cavaliers in his foster home and all dogs that he’s met. Cats, however are another story and since they run, he thinks he needs to chase them.

Cody likes to watch tv and barks at dogs, cats and Wookies! He will even go behind the tv looking for them. You won’t ever be able to watch dog shows after he moves in! He loves children and will be a great family dog with older, respectful kiddos. He sleeps quietly in a crate but would love to share your big bed.

He needs low alone hours, a fenced yard and a dog door would be nice but he will signal at the back door if you don’t have one. This sweet boy will make some lucky family a wonderful little companion.

If Cody is your dreamboat and you can fill his wish list in a new home please completely fill out an application, then email your interest to Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com, our Northern California Coordinator. Online Application

Izzy in Parsippany, NJ

Hello! My name is Izzy. I am roughly ten years old and came into rescue after being retired from breeding. It took me no time at all to figure out how to walk on a leash and use a dog door, and I am reliably house broken. I took some time adjusting to people reaching for me, but I am starting to realize people are great. I really like my foster mom, especially when she is eating, and will come right up to her to mug her for food.

My foster mom says I am the easiest foster she has ever had. I really enjoy sleeping in my dog bed when I am not eating. If it were up to me, I would lounge on the couch or my bed all day (except at meal times). I like to sit with my foster brothers and foster mom. I am not super cuddly, but I like to be with them all. I get along with the whole foster family, cats, dogs and a bird.

Since coming into rescue, I have been spayed, vaccinated, and had dental surgery that left me with only two teeth. It hasn’t stopped me from eating, but I struggle with harder things and will swallow it whole if given the opportunity. You will need to be careful if you adopt me to ensure all the things I eat are small enough I can swallow them safely.

I would love a home with another small dog I can play with when I am up for it. I really need someone patient and kind, who won’t be offended if I ignore them except at meal times, and if I run from them periodically when startled. A quiet home with a securely fenced yard is important, because I will take some time to adjust and may try to make a break for it initially.

I am crate trained and dog door trained. I haven’t had an accident in my foster mom’s house because she has a dog door. I am left out and sleep in my own dog bed overnight. I take time to adjust to new locations so a pen or a crate should be used to help me adjust initially.

I would be a great companion looking for a friend to just hang out with. I am no bother to anyone. The worst thing I do is follow my foster mom and nearly trip her because she didn’t notice me. She says she needs to put a bell on me. I enjoy walks, but I certainly don’t need them. My favorite hobbies are eating, sleeping, and walking around with a toy in my mouth.

If you live within a reasonable driving distance of Parsippany, NJ and you are interested in adopting me, please email Rebecca Plimpton at beckplimpton@gmail.com and fill out an application if you haven’t already. I really want a family all my own and hope to hear from you soon.

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