Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Leo in Columbus, OH

Here is Leo with his new family…

This handsome little guy is Leo. He is a charming 4 year old Blenheim male who came to Cavalier Rescue USA when his owner was no longer able to care for him.

He is energetic and playful at times, and calm, snuggly and full of kisses at other times. He is so eager to please that he generally lets you decide the mood. He listens very well, plays nicely, and can entertain himself independently with chew toys. He is quiet and well behaved when his foster mom works from home.

Leo walks very well on a leash, but loves to run fast. Therefore, he would really like a home with a fenced in back yard where he can zoom. He is housebroken, well trained (including reliable recall) but can get very excited by squirrels and other dogs. He was raised as an only pup, but gets along great with his foster mom’s other dogs, both of whom are very relaxed. Before coming to us from a family member’s home, he was a little overwhelmed by active louder dogs and he is startled by loud noises. A calm, quieter environment is probably best for Leo. He does love to play, however, so older kids would be just great. Leo would do best in a home where someone was home most of the time.

This adorable 20 pound boy is heart-healthy, with luxating patellas in both knees that have not yet required treatment. He has mild seasonal allergies treated with OTC Benadryl.

Please read Our Process and FAQ sections. If your home is a match for Leo, please complete the online application if you haven’t already done so, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net Online Application

Sugar in Prairie Village, KS

Sugar is an incredibly sweet 6-year-old Blenheim girl looking for her forever home. Her previous owners had health issues and then moved into memory care. During that time, family members looked after Sugar. A few months later, her original owners passed away. No one in the family was able to offer enough time and attention to care for Sugar, and they wanted to find a good home for her. The family contacted Cavalier Rescue USA, and she was released to our care.

It would be difficult to find a Cavalier that is more good-natured than Sugar. She’s an absolute sweetheart and has been well-behaved at her foster home. She thinks the furniture is a comfortable place to sit and relax, and she absolutely loves to snuggle on the easy chair or the couch. At the vet’s office, while waiting in the exam room, she’ll jump up on a chair and sit there patiently. Sugar is polite and has good manners.

During her initial vet exam, we learned that Sugar has a grade 4 heart murmur. Besides needing a dental, Sugar had a fleshy growth under her tongue, causing her to drool. We scheduled the dental with our vet. Her teeth were cleaned, and the oral mass was removed and sent to pathology. Biopsy results indicated the mass was cancer, likely originating around the root of the tooth, near the bone. Our vet referred Sugar to a Veterinary Dentistry specialist for a consultation, and the specialist recommended surgery to remove the affected area, including a small front portion of her lower jaw. This procedure was Sugar’s best option and the only way to eliminate the cancer.

Sugar had the surgery in early December, and we were relieved to hear the good news that the surgery was successful. The biopsy report confirmed clean margins leaving no evidence of cancer. At her follow-up appointment, the vet said that Sugar was healing nicely and everything looked great.

The cost of Sugar’s surgery was possible thanks to the support of Cavalier Rescue USA and many wonderful donations. We are so grateful to those who donated funds for her surgery! Through the generosity of the organization and those who donated, Sugar is now cancer-free. She has recovered from her surgery and is back to eating regular dog food. You can hardly tell any difference in her appearance – she still has that sweet, adorable Cavalier face.

Sugar has seen a veterinary cardiologist and had an echocardiogram. The cardiologist prescribed Vetmedin which helps her feel her best. It was recommended that she follows up with the cardiologist in a year. She’s good about taking her pills, especially if they’re hidden in her food. She’s a good eater and LOVES her food, and she will bark or stand on her back legs if her food isn’t prepared fast enough.

Sugar is reliably house-trained, and she enjoys exploring the fenced backyard with foster parents’ dogs and sometimes likes to roll around on a soft patch of grass. She is hard of hearing but has learned some hand motions. When foster parents come home, she usually sleeps through the commotion of other dogs barking. Then she’ll wake up a few minutes later and go outside with everyone.

She’s definitely a Velcro dog, and she follows her foster parents around the house. She always wants to be near you, so we are looking for a home where she would not be left alone for long periods. She’s a very calm dog who gets along great with other dogs, though she would also be fine as an only pet. Sugar has an exceptionally sweet temperament – she is gentle with children and gets along with everyone.

Sugar weighs 23 pounds, and she is spayed and has recovered from her oral surgery. She’s micro-chipped, up to date on vaccinations, and current on monthly flea/tick/heartworm preventative. Sugar has a gentle, affectionate nature and is looking for a family to love.

Sugar is being fostered in Prairie Village, KS. If you think you might be the right person or family for her, please fill out our online application (if you have not done so already) – then contact Deborah Barnes at deborah@smarnes.com to let her know of your interest. Applicants who live within a reasonable driving distance of the Kansas City area will be considered. Also, please take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking this link: Adoption Process

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Teddy in St. Louis, MO

Update 1-6-26: We’ve received several good applications for this pup so aren’t accepting more for now. Thank you!

Hi there! I’m a very handsome Cavalier King Charles Spaniel (some say the most handsome, but I try to stay humble). I was born on July 27, 2022, which makes me the perfect agent (3-years-old) for equal parts puppy fun and champion cuddling.

Speaking of cuddling, it’s kind of my thing. I’m a classic Velcro Cavalier, meaning wherever you go, I’d like to be there too. Ideally touching you. Preferably while I’m laying on my back with all four paws in the air, soaking up belly rubs like it’s my full-time job.

I’m sweet, laid-back, and super affectionate. I adore my ball (seriously, it’s my prized possession) and I also love chewing on bones, very important business for a growing boy. I get along great with my foster sisters and have excellent manners when it comes to making friends.

I’m still working on a couple of life skills, like potty training and walking nicely on a leash, but I’m a smart little guy and eager to please. I sleep well in my crate at night… though if I’m being honest, I’d much rather be snuggled up next to my human, just saying ;). I’ve been neutered and had a dental, so I’m feeling fresh, healthy, and extra kissable.

I haven’t met a cat yet, but based on my easygoing personality, my foster family thinks I’d probably be pretty cool with one. My dream home would have a secure, physically fenced yard where I can safely explore and play (there is so much to smell and learn out in the yard), and a forever family that’s home most of the day, because I really love being with my people. A lot.

If you’re looking for a sweet, cuddly, goofy little shadow who will love you endlessly and look incredibly cute doing it, I might just be your guy.

Love,
Your future best friend, Teddy

Foster mom says: Teddy is a 3-year old-Blenheim boy born 7/27/22, weighing in at 16 pounds. He is a healthy guy, still working on going through doorways (doorways can be scary for some former breeder dogs). He is learning potty training, and is reliable on a schedule of every 3 or 4 hours. He sleeps all night in the crate, but would prefer to snuggle in the big bed with his person. He would be good with another pup who is calm but playful, or as an only child if he is with his person most of the day. He does love exploring outside, especially if there are other dogs to greet next door! He’s a sweet, playful affectionate young dog.

If you can provide Teddy with his loving forever home, please fill out our online application. Then email cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Teddy.

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Jewel in Ithaca, NY

Meet Jewel, an incredibly sweet 4-year-old Blenheim girl. She came into rescue from a situation of severe neglect, but you would never be able to tell that based on her sweet temperament and incredible trust of people.

Jewel is a classic lap dog, and prefers more than anything to be sitting on or next to any person. She is being fostered with another Cavalier and they get along well. She also enjoys going to the dog park and meeting other small dogs; she can be quite playful with other dogs and especially likes to lead a chase. She also lives with 2 cats, and though she sometimes wants to chase them, they have learned to live together pretty peacefully.

Jewel was fairly sick from malnutrition and flea anemia at the time of her rescue. She was very underweight, weighing only 11 pounds. After getting her on a normal dog food, she was still having stomach issues and has since been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She is on a prescription diet for this condition, and as long as she is fed only this diet, her disease is completely controlled. Her weight is up to 17 pounds now, and she still may gain a little more as she continues to put on muscle mass. Jewel was also diagnosed with a heart condition related to malnutrition, and is currently on medication for her heart – she will need follow-up with a cardiologist to determine if she needs this medication long-term.

Jewel came into rescue with no housetraining, but has been making good progress in that area with few accidents in the house. As of now, she doesn’t alert when she needs to go out, but as long as she is taken out on a regular schedule, she will go to the bathroom outside reliably. She prefers to go to the bathroom when she is off-leash, so a fenced in yard would be a plus. She has learned to walk on a harness and leash and enjoys leisurely strolls as well. Jewel is extremely food motivated in training, and in her foster home has learned the commands for “watch me”, “sit” and “down”.

Jewel will do best in a household with someone home most of the day, or with someone who can bring her to work, so she can be kept on a good housetraining schedule. She currently goes to work every day with her foster mom, and is a well-behaved employee! She would do well with a single person or a family, and has shown that she gets along with children as young as 5 years old. She would do well with other small dogs, but also would be happy being an only dog.

If you are interested in providing a forever home for this sweet girl who has had such a rough start in life, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Michelle Farnum at cavalierrescueny@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Reign in Fletcher, NC

Here she is with her new mom…….

Meet Reign, the sweetest Cavalier her foster mom reports having ever fostered. Reign was born Mar 25, 2020 and is 5 years old. She was a breeder surrender, coming to us after having multiple litters. Her breeder discovered Reign has a heart murmur, so she reached out to us because she could no longer use her for breeding purposes.

Reign was seen by our regular vet and a cardiologist, which detected a grade 5 murmur. The cardiologist did a thorough cardio workup on her, started her on heart meds and cleared her for surgery with the regular vet. She needed to be spayed, have an umbilical hernia repaired and a dental with extractions. She made it through surgery like a champ and has recovered wonderfully. Reign will need to be on daily heart medication for the rest of her life, which can run about $75.00 – $100.00 a month, and regular (yearly for now) follow ups with cardiology.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, more about this sweet girl’s personality. Reign has a sweet, gentle, calm soul. She is non-reactive around other dogs, or people. She immediately made herself at home with 2 foster brother Cavaliers, and foster cat. She loves the neighbor’s hound dog and small children, as well as her foster mom’s husky grand dog.

Reign is fully house-trained and will sit quietly by the door when she needs to go out. She loves to go on walks, and rides in the car. She will be happy as the only dog in your home or with another easy going, calm dog. She just wants to be the center of your life, sit in your lap or next to you and be loved. She is just as happy to sleep in her crate as she is on the big bed, and snuggle with her foster bros. Like many Cavaliers, Reign does snore.

At a whopping 20lb on arrival, Reign needs to weigh 15 or 16 lbs. and is on her journey to shed some weight. She currently weighs 17.7 lbs. Walks of one – 1.5 miles daily makes her happy. She loves to run around in the back yard, so a securely fenced yard is mandatory along with someone home most of the day. She has some hearing loss, and will startle a bit when woken up, but it doesn’t seem to bother her in any way. Like most Cavaliers, she is very food motivated and loves some healthy treats such as a bit of fresh apple or frozen green beans.

If you think Reign could find a place in your heart and home, and you live within a reasonable driving distance of Fletcher, NC please submit your application if you haven’t done so already, and then notify The NC Rescue Coordinator, Angie, by emailing her @ nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com

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Dora in Indianapolis, IN

Here is Dora with her new family…

Dora, named after Dora the Explorer should be short for aDORAble! She just turned four mid-December and has a face that will melt your heart. Dora was to over to Cavalier Rescue USA due to a family issue and not due to any fault of her own. She was obviously well taken care of and loved.

She is an absolute joy to have around. From the minute she walked into her foster home, she made herself at home and became quick friends with her foster siblings. There was no adjustment period!

I can’t say enough about this wonderful dog! She’s always happy, loves meeting anyone new (people or other dogs) but will pull on her leash to try to meet everyone…a harness with a front clip is a must. If there is no one around to greet, she walks well on her leash. A fenced in yard would be a plus because this girl would love to play and run around.

She hasn’t had any accidents in the house and understands “do you want to go out” and knows other basic commands.

She has been to the vet for a complete check up and passed all of her tests with flying colors except for a minor ear infection that is currently being treated. In addition, Dora is spayed, microchipped and up to date on all necessary vaccines. Although she weighed in at 25 pounds, she is not overweight but a pretty big girl.

Her loves include her favorite toy, a hard bone to chew on and snuggling with her foster mom and siblings. She would do best with a family who has the time to spend giving her lots of love and, of course, belly rubs. Also, she will be happiest with another friendly dog in the home to play with.

If you’re interested in adopting this wonderful girl and want to feel like you won the lottery, contact please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest. Please read our Process and FAQ pages to learn how adoptions work.

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