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Mocha in Boston, MA

Update 9-21-26: We are not accepting any more applications for Mocha at this time. We have received many wonderful applications for her and we are beginning the selection process. Thank you to all who applied. If you have not been selected this time, please try again. The right Cavalier is worth waiting for!

Mocha is a sprightly, female, black and tan Cavalier who was born 10/5/25. She is eager to be part of a new family in her forever home. Mocha is a very active puppy and enjoys all forms of play – with toys, with other dogs, ball, chase, as well as training and treat based games. She will bring enthusiasm and energy to her next home and is looking for someone who is ready to take on the needs of a puppy and help her grow into a confident, intelligent, and affectionate dog.

Mocha wants to make friends with all the dogs and people she meets. She has no reservations about saying “Hello” to just about everyone. She has enjoyed having her Cavalier foster sibling as a playmate, as she is always up for a wrestle or chase. When she doesn’t have a canine playmate, Mocha is ready to engage with her humans. She needs no convincing to spring to action, and will quickly find any fun available.

Mocha will do well with an active owner who is able to build a strong routine with her. Mocha gets along well with children and adults alike. While she has loved her dog companion during foster care, she could also do well as a solo dog, as long as she gets plenty of attention from her people. The ideal owner would be someone home most of the day. As a puppy, she can struggle to understand personal space with other dogs, and some dogs find this behavior to be rude.

Mocha has shown herself to be well potty trained and will even bark to let you know if she needs to go out. As a puppy, she can get distracted in a yard, but will potty right away on her walks with a leash. As a result, we do not think it is necessary for Mocha to have a fenced yard. Mocha is crate trained and happily sleeps in her covered crate in her foster parents’ bedroom. Mocha isn’t big on sleeping-in, and she doesn’t need any coffee to start her day, as she is usually excited to start playing at 6 AM. She has been left crated while her foster family is out, but she hasn’t been left for more than a couple of hours.

Mocha is a typical puppy in that she requires a lot of engagement. Mocha enjoys a lot of activity, including twice daily long walks and ample toy time. Once you’ve worn her out, she is very cuddly and happy to sit on a lap. After a 45 minute walk in the morning, she is happy to settle through most of the work day, and is a great work-from-home companion. She is well-socialized and has even accompanied her foster dad to his office several times. With continued training she could be a great companion going lots of places. Her forever family should build a routine to ensure she gets her energy out and is ready to sleep the night. Since she is so enthusiastic, it isn’t too hard to keep her engaged. Training classes will be required for Mocha to build confidence and focus.

Mocha is spayed and up-to-date on immunizations and preventatives and she is a healthy Cavalier.

If you are interested in adopting this joyful, playful pup, and have completed the online application, please email the New England coordinator, Barbara Blanchette at: blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com.

Please be sure that you meet Mocha’s requirements outlined in her profile. Please consider travel distance, as part of the adoption process is visiting Mocha in her foster home.

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Max in Charlotte, NC

Meet Max!

Meet Max! This handsome fella is an affectionate 5-year-old black and tan Cavalier with a very sweet personality. He came into rescue as an owner surrender because his previous owner was moving and felt Max would be better off with a new family more suited for his needs.

He’s a healthy guy and up to date on his vaccines. He also just had a long overdue dental cleaning and he lost several teeth, but doesn’t miss them!

At first, Max was uncertain about his foster Mom and especially his foster Dad, but after a few weeks he began to feel comfortable with them and quickly began to blossom! He is active and loves to cuddle and be with his family and his foster fur siblings. He is still a little unsure of new people and places, but definitely opens up as soon as he feels comfortable.

Max is making progress learning basic obedience skills such as sit, wait and come. His new family will need to continue working with Max to teach him the ropes. Max did have a few potty accidents and marked a couple of times when he first arrived in his foster home, but he has done very well with consistent potty training, belly bands at first, and following his fur siblings out to potty.

Typically well-behaved around the house; Max has no issues with separation but like most Cavaliers, he is excited to see his people when they return home and is very adept at using his eyes and face to give you a look that melts your heart. He does like to patrol the house and windows and will bark at spontaneous noises that surprise him at home such as doorbells, dogs barking or appliance/television noises. He loves to dash quickly over people, furniture and other dogs to the windows and bark at passersby. We suspect that as he becomes more settled and confident, he will be less inclined to react to things.

He loves going for walks, but can sometimes be a little timid when meeting new dogs and people. He’s a very good walker once he gets comfortable with his surroundings. He’s met a few children, and he shows the same sort of trust concerns he does for adults. Because of this, a home with older respectful children, or no children, would make Max the happiest.

He will also need a home with another young, like-sized playful canine companion. He gets along well with the foster family’s three Cavaliers and frequently plays/wrestles with their 2-year-old Blenheim. He’s not a big fan of big dogs and finds them a little scary!

He loves to run laps around in his foster home’s fenced yard. He loves frequent outside excursions. He’s shown some very limited interest in playing fetch, so that might be a possibility with some training. Overall, Max is a fun loving guy that just appreciates being around his family and canine companions.

Max needs a family that will be patient with his personality and be willing to spend a fair amount of time building trust, confidence and socializing him. Max would do best with a family of experienced dog owners, with someone home much of the time and a decent-sized fenced yard (physical, not electric or virtual) where he can run and play safely off leash. Max needs to be in a home with another playful small dog, preferably a Cavalier. Respectful older children with dog experience in the house to play with him would be a plus.

If you think Max would make a perfect addition to your family, and you live within a reasonable driving distance to Charlotte, NC, please fill out an online application if you have not already done so. Then contact Angie Hansing at nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in Max.

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Archie in North Georgia

Archie is a beautiful black and tan male Cavalier. He is 2 years old (born 01/16/2024) and weighs 22 pounds. Archie was an owner surrender that came in with itchy skin that had caused hair loss and a hot spot, but his coat is returning beautifully! Archie is up to date on vaccines, neutered and is heart clear. On top of all that, he is a totally sweet boy!

Archie is full of energy loves running with his foster siblings, wading in the creek and stealing his foster dads’ shoes! Archie is a typical Cavalier and loves to cuddle in his foster dad’s lap. He’s a little spoiled and loves sleeping propped up on the bed pillows. Archie is a snorer and snores loudly!

He gets along with other dogs and has learned to respect cats in the foster home! Older children with knowledge and the understanding of dog behaviors would be perfect for Archie.

Archie LOVES FOOD! He has a healthy appetite. He sits on request, but gets very excited and is still learning to wait his turn when treats are being handed out!

We are currently working on house training. If kept on a schedule, Archie has few accidents in the home.

Archie will be best suited in a home with someone home all the time to maintain his routine, with pup siblings with his same energy! A fenced in yard is required for Archie.

If you think Archie would be the perfect pet for your family please complete an online application if you haven’t already. Then, please contact Beth Wilson at kinneywilson@bellsouth.net to express interest in Archie.

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