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Charley in Franklin, NC

Hi, I am Charley, a 7 year old Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I am easy-going, laid-back, and calm. My owner passed away and fortunately his family helped me find my way to Cavalier Rescue USA.

I am neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines and heartworm meds. I am 23 pounds, but need to lose a few more pounds. My target weight is 18-pounds. I have recently been to the vet for a dental cleaning and extractions.

I enjoy spending time with other Cavaliers and especially with humans. I also get along well with my foster parent’s blind cat. I am more independent and like my treats and some occasional pets. I love to sit beside my foster parents on the sofa when they lift me up and down, but I return to my crate if I want space. I might have some mild separation anxiety, but that is understandable considering all I’ve been through with losing my owner.

I walk on a leash and love going for short walks. I respond to my name and am learning the command, “Do your business,” when my foster parents want me to go potty.

I have a grade 3 heart murmur, which is common in the breed. I have no outward symptoms and am being treated with Vetmedin twice a day. I think that pill is a treat. I will need to be seen by a Cardiologist every 9-12 months in case I need additional meds in the future. I have hip dysplasia that is more prominent on the right side and am on an anti inflammatory as needed and a daily joint supplement. I love them both. I have skin issues on my front paws that requires a medicated shampoo or mousse on the paws 1-2 times per week. Switching from a chicken diet to fish seems to have helped. I also have a history of impacted anal glands, but with a quick trip to the vet each month to have them expressed, I am good to go!

The only time that I am vocal is when I meet other dogs while on a walk or for a short duration when I think I am going to be left alone. My foster Dad feeds me twice a day and gives me treats when I am going to be crated. I sleep in a 36-inch crate with my blanket and also spend time in it while my foster parents are away. I sleep through the night and do not wake my foster parents to go outside. I recently learned about the doggie door and am now able to use it, but first I stand by the door to see if someone will let me out. I love food so my foster parents put me in my crate to eat because there are two other dogs and a cat eating at the same time.

I would love my forever home to be with someone that is home most of the day with a fenced in yard. I”m fine with cats and other like-sized dogs. Older, respectful dog savvy kids would be OK too!

Click here to see me in action: Charley

If you would like to add Charley to your family and you live within a reasonable driving distance to Franklin, NC, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Angie Hansing nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com so she knows you are interested.

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Candy Cane in Douglassville, PA

Here is Candy with her new mom…

I am approximately 3 yr old Blenheim girl from a commercial breeder in Lancaster County. I was unable to get pregnant so I was surrendered to rescue. Home life was something to get use to, learning steps, grass, and rain was quite an adjustment for me! It had taken a bit of time to understand what a routine was, feeding, going potty, and bed time.

My foster mom says I’m as sweet as candy, keeping an eye on my foster mom is a lot of work, I don’t know what trouble she could get into so I insist on following her everywhere. Mom says I’m a Velcro dog.

I love car rides, walking the hood on a leash is fun, but, I do get a bit nervous with loud noises outside. Jumping up on furniture is not for me, I use steps for that, after all I am a queen. Sunbathing on the back deck as long as mom is there is wonderful.

I’m crate trained and 99% house broken, I do insist on a treat when I go in my crate or come in from outside.

We get lots of company at our house which is fun, it does take me a while to warm up to people, and I’m head shy, so I will back away if you reach for me. Older kids are cool, younger ones scare me a bit, I’m trying to become better with that.

I have been spayed and have had a full dental, including the 18 teeth that were removed and up to date on my vaccines.

I get along with other dogs and love cuddling with my foster pack. Bath time and grooming are fine, however, a hair dryer is very upsetting to me. This is still a project we are working on. I do have a few toys that I like to play with or chew on. The best part of the day is just cuddling on the sofa with mom.

I would do best with a family that has someone home most of the time, and older children.

If you are interested in being my new family and live within a reasonable driving distance of Douglassville, PA, let us know! Just complete the online application if you haven’t already, and then send an email to Melissa MacMullin at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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PA license: 16547

Blossom in Pasadena, MD

Blossom is a 6-year-old retired puppy mill momma. She got out of her cage and “blossomed” instantly into a wonderful, happy dog! She bounds into each day with her tail wagging and ready to run. She is ready for her forever home now – is your family the right fit for her? Read on….

Upon her release to freedom, Blossom was severely matted. She had to be shaved down completely. Her ears and tail will need time to fill out. Blossom was overweight, but she is an athlete at heart and has quickly developed a muscular stature and slimmed down to her recommended weight of 20 pounds.

Blossom has a very high prey drive and absolutely loves to chase squirrels and smell for any other critters in the yard at her foster home. She actually ‘points’ as if she were a hunting dog in another lifetime. Blossom would be ideal for agility, rally, barn hunt, lure coursing, etc. She literally looks out the window and vibrates looking for squirrels, birds, or anything else that moves! She has a dog door in her foster home and regularly bolts in and out. She will literally run in the yard chasing smells for 2-3 hours at a time without a break. It makes her foster mom tired just watching her!

Blossom is so happy to be out of the cage she spent her life in, she doesn’t want to spend any time sitting around until it gets dark.Once it’s dark, she will give nose kisses and plop down on a lap for pets and a nap. Blossom is the most active Cavalier her foster mom has seen in 20+ years of rescue work. If your family is looking for a snuggly couch-potato, Blossom is not the dog for you.

She is totally curious about everything she encounters. Due to her curiosity, Blossom loves car rides and likes to look at everything she can see from the car. Because she likes to explore the world, she needs to be trained not to go out the door when opened. Her tail never stops wagging, and she loves everyone she meets. She has learned about toys and sometimes likes to carry them around, but she doesn’t play with them actively.

Blossom was recently spayed, received her vaccinations and a microchip. She had a dental and lost 3 teeth. Blossom has a Grade 1-2 heart murmur but doesn’t require medications. She will likely need to be seen by a veterinary cardiologist in the next couple of years.

Blossom walks on a leash, but she is a strong girl and will need some additional work to gain some walking manners. Right now, she is all about following her nose. Blossom would be a great hiking partner and might be a good running companion if she will keep moving and not stop for all the smells.

Blossom learned quickly to go outside to do “her business”. She is trained to a dog door. She eats and sleeps in a crate next to her foster sister, Penny, who will be posted soon. Blossom loves having Penny as a companion and would like another dog in her forever home. Because of her high prey drive, I do not think a home with cats or other small animals (rabbits, ferrets, etc.) would be right for her.

Blossom is being fostered in Pasadena, MD. If you think your family would meet Blossom’s needs, please complete an online application (if you haven’t already done so) and email Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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Lady in San Jose, CA

Here she is with her new family….

Hi, I’m Lady, an exuberant 1 year old playful little Blenheim Cavalier. While I do enjoy snuggles, my favorite thing to do is play with anyone that is willing and available. I haven’t yet learned to fetch balls or tug on toys but I play a lot with my foster siblings, including a dog savvy cat. I also love chew toys of all sorts and can often be found happily chewing on an antler, bone, or other chew toy. I would love to have a playmate that’s willing to play with me, so my ideal home has another small, young dog in it that loves to play too! I’d also do best with someone who is home most of the time, so I can get a lot of potty breaks and walks! I’m good with new people and while I may be a little shy at first, it doesn’t take long for me to warm up and ask for attention and playtime.

When I came to my foster home I was a very sick puppy and had just finished treatment for kennel cough and pneumonia. I had to be isolated because I had a hacking cough that seemed to last forever and a bad case of worms and parasites. After several rounds of tests and treatments my cough and my fecal tested clean and I had my spay surgery too! Yay! While I appear to be perfectly healthy now, there is a chance that I will be more susceptible to respiratory illnesses in the future, so the vet recommends regular immunization shots.

I absolutely LOVE to go on walks. My foster mom takes me out for a walk nearly every day for about an hour, but I think she just wants to wear me out so I’ll snuggle. One hour is usually enough walking, but I’d be happy with going out more often or for longer, I’ve still got a lot of puppy energy. I like to pull at the leash and run around checking out smells at first, but I am learning slowly how to behave on a leash, I do calm down after a while.

Since I am a puppy I’m still a little naughty. If something moves quickly or runs I may bark and chase it. This includes outdoor cats, lizards, squirrels, and birds, bugs, you know how it goes.

I’m generally good with both my crate training and my house training. I sleep in my crate overnight and don’t have issues as long as I potty before bed and immediately when I get up. I do go outside when asked to and will do my business, provided I don’t get distracted. I haven’t yet learned to ask to go outside, so I may have accidents, especially at first because I am still learning. I also have a small issue with submissive peeing when playing, especially if my playmate is too rough or scares me. If I’m put outside at regular intervals I rarely have issues though.

I’m learning basic commands. I’ve got ‘sit down’ pretty well, but I still struggle with ‘stay’ and ‘come’. It’s so hard to stay still, everything is so exciting and it’s really hard to ‘come’ when there are so many interesting things to explore. I am looking for a home where I can continue my training with positive reinforcement and gentle, patient interactions while I figure it out.

When I finally wind down I’m a precious little bundle of cuddles and I’ll even let you hold me upside down like a baby. If my humans aren’t available for snuggles, I find a place to curl up in as near as possible. My favorite spots are usually places I jump up to, like a chair or couch. If I’m not allowed on your furniture, then I’m not a good fit for you. I like to snuggle with my foster siblings (if they’ll let me), even my cat playmate. I’ve actually figured out how to carefully curl up with him in our favorite chair without waking him up. Because I’m so good at jumping, a secure yard and fence is necessary.

If I sound like just the right Cavalier for you please let us know by completing an online application (if you haven’t already) and then contacting Jessica Ford smalldogbath@gmail.com. I’m looking forward to finding my forever family.

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Sweet Tea in Plymouth, MI

Sweet Tea is a whole glassful of spunk! He’s a 6-month-old Blenheim born 10/2/23 who came into rescue when the family he was with could no longer care for him.

Sweet Tea is a little shy initially with people, preferring to wrestle non-stop with his sibling puppies. While is foster care, he has adjusted to being on a regular routine. He enjoys playtime best of all. Second best is practicing his leash skills by taking walks outdoors. He eats and sleeps in his crate, easily going into the crate when his foster mom leaves the house. He is curious about everything, mostly exploring by putting things in his mouth—so he needs to be watched and distracted with an appropriate toy.

In the evening Sweet Tea wants to snuggle on the couch next to his foster family. He is still working on his house manners, so needs someone home during the day to allow him frequent potty trips outdoors. He barks at meal time and when his foster family leaves the house, but then only for a few barks. He sleeps through the night (12 pm – 6 am) without needing any potty breaks.

Sweet Tea is on a kibble diet and politely eats his food at breakfast and dinner. At 10 pounds, Sweet Tea is a smaller Cavalier, although still growing. He travels well in the car. Sweet Tea is truly a sweetheart of a dog: shy yet spirited, snuggly yet wiggly, and full of unconditional love!

Sweet Tea will need a forever home with another small young dog and someone home during the day for potty breaks! A fenced yard and short walks would also be important. He will settle in best in a family with a routine and moderate activity level.

Sweet Tea is up-to-date on his vaccinations and is a healthy puppy. He will need to be neutered when he is around 9 months old.

If interested, please complete our online application and then email June at june.cavaliers@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Lucy and Birdie in Trophy Club, TX

Here are the pups with their new family…

Lucy and Birdie are sweet, bonded girls who have never been apart. Birdie is a 7-year-old (5/7/2016) Tricolor and Lucy is an 11-year-old (3/2/2013) Blenheim. The girls came into rescue due to no fault of their own when their family could no longer give them the attention they deserve.

They are kind and sweet with people & other dogs. Birdie is a little shy at first but then she warms right up and is your typical Velcro girl who follow you everywhere. They are trained to use a doggie door or (when none exists) they will bark at the back door to let you know that it is time to go out.

They have had no accidents in foster care. They put themselves to bed in their crates at night when they are tired at about 8pm and you do not hear a peep until the morning. They also like to travel in the car. They do pull some on the leash so will need a bit of work on leash manners. These are wonderful girls who will make a family incredibly happy.

Birdie is such a sweet and affectionate girl. She likes to sit in laps and wants to go where you go. She likes to smell a treat for a second before eating it and is very delicate. She weighs 20 lbs and is a healthy girl with a perfect heart. She does have luxating patellas but is having no issues and the vet does not recommend any treatment. She is current on vaccines and is on heartworm preventative.

Lucy is a funny girl full of personality. She likes her naps but if she wants something she will let you know. If it is past 5pm and you have not given her dinner, she will bark at you. Same if she has to go potty or just wants a treat. She loves food and gobbles it down fast. She is more independent and likes her treats and some pets and then will go to a nice bed or her crate to nap. Lucy weighs 20 lbs. She is hard of hearing but sure will perk up if she hears you in the kitchen! She has a grade 1 heart murmur which is very good for her age. She also has a little arthritis and a luxating patella on her left side but she gets around very well and does not act her age. The vet recommends a joint supplement. She is current on vaccines and is on heartworm prevention.

These sweet & loving girls will make a family so happy. We would like a home for them with a fenced yard and low alone time. They really enjoy being out in the yard and laying outside on a pretty day.

If you think Birdie and Lucy would be a great fit for your family, please contact Shelby at shelbynfields@gmail.com to express your interest. Please also ensure you have an application on file if you have not already filled one out.

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