Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Remy in Sidney, IL

Hi! My name is Remy. I’m a little guy at just 10.5 pounds, born 10/07/2024, and full of puppy energy. My foster family sometimes calls me “Remy Roo” or “Little Stinker.” Before coming to Cavalier Rescue USA, I never really had the chance to enjoy being a puppy. Now I’m making up for lost time by running, playing, and loving life!

I currently have a short haircut, but my soft coat is growing back beautifully. I’m thriving with a healthy diet and plenty of fresh water, and should sport a nice, full Cavalier coat soon. I’m neutered, up to date on my vaccines, and in great health. I do have a slight overbite, but it doesn’t slow me down one bit.

I’m still a little shy around my foster dad and teenage son, and sudden movements can startle me. I’ve bonded closely with my foster mom, and I love cuddling with her on the couch or in bed. I live happily with three other Cavaliers and a kitty. I occasionally chase the cat and enjoy following my foster mom and the other dogs around.

I’m making great progress with potty training. I keep my kennel clean but will need continued patience and consistency in my new home as I adjust to new routines. I currently wear a belly band indoors as a precaution while I’m learning. I get to go outside a lot and do potty outside but at times I get distracted as to what I’m supposed to be doing because there are so many new things I’m getting used to in my new life.

For safety, I wear a harness when I am leash walking outside the fenced yard and am still struggling and learning how to walk on a leash. I also love chewing on Nylabones and dog toys, and with a little practice, I think I’d make a great fetch partner!

I’m a sweet, affectionate boy looking for a calm, patient family that will continue building my confidence with love and positive reinforcement. I’d do best in a home where someone is around for part of the day and where I have a securely fenced yard to safely run and play.

If you think we’d be a great match, please complete an adoption application if you haven’t already and then email Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows you’re interested in meeting me!

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Harley in Little Rock, AR

Some dogs spend their lives being loved.

Harley spent his life making sure other dogs existed to be loved.

Harley was one of the original Cavaliers at a large breeding facility in northeast Arkansas. He wasn’t one of the dogs rescued during the initial intake in February. He stayed behind because he was considered too valuable to let go. As the primary stud for many of the dogs there, his worth had always been measured by what he could produce—not by who he was.

When Harley finally made his way into Cavalier Rescue USA a month later, his new life could finally begin.

And what a wonderful life he’s discovered.

Harley has embraced everything that comes with being a cherished family dog. He’s become the definition of a Velcro Cavalier, happiest when he’s curled up beside his person on the couch, following them from room to room, or soaking up every bit of love and attention he can get. After years of knowing only one purpose, Harley has decided that retirement suits him just fine. He’s proudly mastered the art of being a world-class couch potato.

He’s also incredibly handsome. With his broad face, soulful eyes, and fluffy coat, Harley has earned comparisons to a mini Saint Bernard. Everywhere he goes, people comment on just how striking he is. He’s as beautiful on the inside as he is on the outside, with a gentle, loving personality that makes everyone who meets him fall in love.

Harley has received exceptional veterinary care while in rescue. He is up to date on his vaccinations, has had a complete dental, and recently underwent surgery to correct his luxating patella. Because of his knees, his forever family will need to provide pet stairs so he can safely get on and off the bed and couch. Jumping should be avoided so his knees stay healthy for years to come.

Harley also has dry eye and will require daily eye drops for the rest of his life. It’s a simple routine that keeps his eyes comfortable and healthy.

He is house-trained but, like many rescue dogs, may need a little patience and consistency as he adjusts to a new home and routine. With kindness and encouragement, he’ll settle in beautifully.

Harley would thrive in a home with another confident dog to help show him the ropes and reassure him as he continues discovering what it means to be a beloved family member. A securely fenced yard is important so he can safely wander, explore, and even enjoy a little run now that his knees are feeling so much better. Because of his gentle nature and recent knee surgery, a home without small children would be best. Harley is looking for a family where someone is home most of the time and he won’t be left alone for long hours.

More than anything, Harley deserves a family that sees him for who he is—not for what he once was. He deserves soft beds, lazy Sunday mornings, cozy evenings on the couch, belly rubs, and a lifetime of being someone’s beloved companion.

Harley has spent his entire life giving to others.

Now it’s finally someone else’s turn to give a lifetime of love back to him.

As with all of our dogs, adopters must be willing to travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, to complete the adoption. We do not ship or transport dogs to their new homes, as we believe meeting your new family member in person is an important part of the adoption process.

If you think Harley might be the perfect addition to your family, please complete our online adoption application if you haven’t already. Then email Whitney Barron at wbarronp@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Katie in Okemos, MI

Sassy-pants, Katie! Hi, I’m Katie and I’m full of energy and optimism that my equally energetic fur-ever family is out there. I’m a 15-pounds-little, Blenheim female born 2-24-25. I’ve been told I have a busy little spirit, a heart that loves everyone, and a story that deserves a soft landing.

I came into rescue when my senior owner developed health issues, the kind that made it impossible for my person to keep caring for me the way they wanted to. Now I am enjoying the company of the other dogs in my foster family who are helping to teach me good house manners. They are great teachers but a little too old to be great playmates. I blossom with a buddy. I wiggle, chase, bounce, and share toys. I’m the kind of girl who thrives with companionship, another dog my age and size who understands my goofy energy and my love of play.

While I like the companionship of another dog, I LOVE people-attention! I’m a lively, curious, busy puppy at heart. I trot around my foster home checking on the people. Thankfully, my foster mom works from home, so there is someone around to help reinforce my potty-training with frequent trips outside and walks in the neighborhood. I adore humans of all ages —kids, adults, seniors— if you’re a person, I’m already your biggest fan! I greet everyone with joy because I truly believe every new face is a friend I haven’t met yet.

And yes… I’m trying very hard to be a guard dog. I know Cavaliers aren’t known for security skills, but I give it my best effort. I’ll bravely bark to alert you to suspicious leaves, questionable delivery trucks, and any squirrel who dares to exist. I’m tiny, but I’m determined! My foster mom says I belong in a home, not a condo or apartment where my barking might disturb the neighbors.

Underneath all the feigned bravery and silliness, I’m a loving and loyal little soul. I definitely want to be part of a family’s everyday life — the morning routines, the laughter, the quiet evenings, the moments that make a house feel like home. I want to be someone’s comfort, someone’s joy, someone’s reason to smile. I want to be your everything!

My dream home is one with lots of dog-centric activity and people with time to play and engage with a puppy. I desire a family that will include me in all their activities inside & outside. I will do best with a similar size/age dog companion to help teach me good habits and/or a person fully committed to me and my training needs. A fenced yard would be great, so I can run around and burn off some puppy energy under my family’s supervision. Please don’t leave me alone in my fenced area, though. I’m just too little to face off predators. In addition to a fenced yard, I would like my people to take me on walks at the park, the beach, around the neighborhood, etc. My foster mom says I can walk for miles. Are you up to the task?

I’m spayed, up-to-date on my vaccinations, and microchipped. At my recent vet visit, the vet suspected that I may have an elongated soft palate. This is a genetic condition common in dogs with short snouts. Right now the vet said that no surgery is recommended. But my new family should have their vet pay close attention to this as I get older. To help me manage this condition, I use a harness instead of a collar and at mealtime, I use a slow-feeding bowl. I snore a lot when I sleep and snort when I am excited, both symptoms of this condition. Aside from this, I am not bothered by this.

I’m full of life, and ready for my next chapter. If you have room in your heart for a sweet, busy, people loving girl, please consider adopting me. I’m ready to belong to an active family forever.

Please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and then send an email to June at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know that you are interested in Katie. We will only consider applicants that have a fenced yard, another small young dog and someone home during the day to help with potty-training. Potential candidates should demonstrate that they are able to provide an active lifestyle for this energetic little girl.

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Levi in Austin, TX

Here is Levi with his new best friend…

Meet Levi! Both Bundle of Energy and Lap Dog

Born March 25, 2024, Levi is everything people love about a young Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: happy, affectionate, playful, and always ready for his next adventure. Whether he’s proudly carrying a favorite toy, racing around the yard with joyful zoomies, or curling up in your lap for a nap, Levi lives life with enthusiasm and a heart full of love.

Levi would thrive with an active family, especially one committed to taking him on walks and for play. He loves fetch, squeaky balls, tug-of-war, exploring the yard, and then settling in close to his people. He will curl up in your lap if you are working at your computer or enjoying down-time on the sofa. He wants to be wherever you are and happily follows his family from room to room.

Like many young Cavaliers, Levi is still learning about the world. New people, visitors, the doorbell or other loud sounds, grooming, and unfamiliar noises can all make him bark. He also jumps on people, making a family with older children a better match. With patient guidance, consistency, and maturity, he should continue building confidence. His vocal nature and exuberance are simply part of his youthful excitement—not a lack of affection. He is eager to please and responds well to positive attention. He graduated from an obedience class and would benefit from reinforcing training.

Levi is mostly house-trained with only occasional accidents at his previous home in an apartment. While in foster care, he has joined his pack to use a doggy door to go outside for his needs. A securely fenced yard will give him the safe space he needs to burn off his young pup energy before coming inside to become the cuddly companion he truly is. He is also crate-trained, often visiting his crate with the door open during the day for a safe space to chill. He happily spends the night in his crate, where he will rearrange his blankets until they are “just right.” He is good with dogs and cats.

Levi is microchipped, neutered and up-to-date on vaccines and preventatives.

If you’re looking for a young Cavalier with a playful spirit, a loyal heart, and enough personality to keep you smiling every day, Levi may be the perfect addition to your family. Give him exercise, a little guidance, and a lot of love and he’ll reward you with years of laughter, companionship, and unconditional devotion.

Levi is fostered in Austin, TX. If you are interested in providing Levi in a forever home, please fill out the online application, if you haven’t already done so, and then contact Janice Cartwright at janicecartwright33@gmail.com so we know of your interest. Families who live within a few hours’ drive of Austin will be considered. Please also take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking the following link: Process

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Echo in NYC, NY

Echo is a 4-year-old Blenheim Cavalier born 01/06/2022. This boy has a huge heart, an even bigger personality, and absolutely no concern for personal space — which, as any Cavalier lover knows, is part of the breed standard!

Echo came into rescue after his family experienced life changes and could no longer give him the time and attention he deserves. He’s now searching for a forever family who will spoil him just enough…or a lot.

Echo is sweet, playful, and incredibly affectionate. His favorite place is wherever his people are — on your lap, beside you, or following you from room to room to ensure you don’t accidentally get lonely. He loves playing with his toys and will happily recruit you for a game whenever the mood strikes.

While Echo gets along with his foster sister, he believes that certain things in life, like his favorite toys and treats, are meant to be admired, not shared. While he is happy to encounter other dogs on walks, he has not shown interest in bonding with his foster sister. For this reason, Echo may not be the best fit if you are looking for a new BFF to a current dog. He would be perfectly content to be an only dog, as well. He has done well with both older children and toddlers.

Echo is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccinations. He has epilepsy that is well controlled with twice-daily medication and has remained seizure-free while on treatment. He also has an adorable little quirky walk from time to time. X-rays confirmed he’s structurally sound. We like to think it’s just part of his signature style. He is currently murmur free! He has a little plaque and will need a dental in the next year or so.

Echo has a little separation anxiety and may voice a brief objection when you leave, but he settles down quickly. He sleeps peacefully in his crate, although he’d gladly accept a promotion to the big bed if one becomes available.

At 30 pounds, Echo is a “full-sized” Cavalier with surprisingly sophisticated taste buds. He politely declines most treats but enthusiastically accepts liver treats and cream cheese (the only acceptable way to disguise his medication). His veterinarian recommends he lose about 5 pounds, and for his wellbeing, it is important his future family are committed to helping him achieve this goal.

Echo loves his daily walks and gets so excited when his leash comes out that he spins in happy circles. He greets everyone he meets like a long-lost friend and firmly believes the world is full of people who have been waiting all day to meet him. Because he loves being with his people, he’d do best in a home where someone is around for much of the day.

If you’re looking for a funny, loyal companion who will keep you company, make you laugh, happily supervise all of your daily activities, and remind you that privacy is overrated, Echo may be your perfect match!

To be considered for Echo, please complete the online adoption application. After applying, email Amanda Bunting at Amanda.bunting.phd@gmail.com to let her know you’re interested. If you already have an application on file, simply email Amanda.There’s no need to apply again.

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Diesel in Indianapolis, IN

Diesel is a 5-6 year old Blenheim Cavalier who is looking for his forever home. Diesel came into rescue from a breeding situation. When he first came into rescue he was very nervous and unsure of how to be a dog, he did not know how to eat out of a dog bowl or drink water, what to do outside in the yard, use steps or car rides. Since coming into rescue and having his foster siblings teach him the ropes, he has absolutely blossomed. While in rescue he was neutered, had a dental cleaning was brought up to date on his vaccines and microchipped.

Diesel loves to play outside in the yard and chase his fellow Cavalier pack. He is completely trained to go potty outside and quickly learned how to use the dog doors, but he likes to always be able to see his person.

He is the cutest little goofball who loves to sleep on the couch and cuddle with his foster mom and siblings. He is very loyal to his person and foster siblings. He will seek out his person often for pets and loves a treat after potty breaks. He would do best in a home with another dog companion. Diesel loves to meet new people and is very friendly.

Diesel does well with a harness for walks but will not walk on a leash if attached at the collar. He does well in the crate but prefers to be with his uncrated siblings. He loves ice cubes and runs as soon as he hears the freezer door open. He does very well in the car and loves to look out the window from his car seat.

Please read Our Process and FAQ’s and then if you are interested in this Cavalier, please complete our online application, if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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