Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Lincoln in Plymouth, MI

Here is Lincoln with his new family…

Meet Lincoln a fun, yet gentle and loving 8-year-old male Cavalier who came into rescue when the toddler in his young human family developed a pet allergy. Surrendering Lincoln to rescue was a heartbreaking decision for the people and for Lincoln. He loved playing fetch with the toddler in the home and is constantly looking for children in his foster mom’s neighborhood to play with.

Lincoln is a 24 lb, happy-go-lucky Blenheim male. His love for people extends beyond shorties to adults as well. Lincoln instantly loves every human he meets, immediately seeking attention and wanting to give kisses in return.

He is thriving in his foster home where there is a regular routine and three full-time Cavaliers. Lincoln has lots of wrestling matches with his 6-year-old foster brother and they have daily licking fest. He also enjoys playing with toys and fetching balls. He especially enjoys hanging out on the patio and exploring inside the fenced area at his foster home. He gets very excited when he sees his leash, signaling it’s time for a walk!

He sleeps in a crate next to the people bed and is gated in the kitchen when his foster mom runs errands. Lincoln has marked a few times when arriving at his foster home, which is common in dogs adjusting to a new environment. In the foster home, Lincoln wore a belly band for the first few days so his foster mom could monitor his house manners. After three days, the belly band was removed and Lincoln has not had any more incidents in the home.

Lincoln demonstrates the activity level of a dog much younger than his age. He is always looking for new toys to play with and exploring his foster home. But this activity is not frenetic, rather very polite. He is also very good at following commands and has shown a tremendous amount of sympathy whenever one of the puppies in the foster home makes a whimper. He truly is a gentle giant and has been an absolute joy to have in his foster home.

Lincoln just got his teeth cleaned and had several extractions. He is at a good weight for his larger frame, but his fur-ever family will need to monitor his food intake and limit treats so he can remain at this target weight. He is neutered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.

Please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and then send an email to June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know that you are interested in this gentleman, Lincoln. We will only consider applicants that are home during the day and live within a reasonable driving distance to the foster home.

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Lucky in Loveland, CO

Meet Lucky, a 14-year-old happy go lucky male Blenheim Cavalier. He loves to follow you everywhere you go. He loves going for rides, exploring the fenced-in yard, meal times, but most of all cuddling with you or taking naps in his favorite bed in the room you are in at the present time.

Lucky weighs about 21 pounds and gets around very well, especially for an older gentleman. He is deaf but that does not stop him from sharing his love with everyone he meets – both humans and other dogs.

Lucky came into rescue because his owners were moving across the country and were concerned about moving a dog that has a heart murmur. While in foster care, Lucky visited the veterinary cardiology specialist department for a complete exam. He has a grade 5 out of 6 heart murmur. His heart enlargement is at a stage B2 so he is now taking pimobendan. Chest x-rays did not show him to be in heart failure. He has occasional coughing due to his heart intermittently compressing some of the airways of the lungs. He should have his next cardiology visit in 4 to 6 months, unless health changes require him to be seen sooner. In the last six weeks, Lucky has had three fainting or syncope episodes.

Although Lucky’s teeth would benefit from a dental, the syncope episodes make anesthesia riskier for him. He is not getting a dental, but is on pain medication to help his mouth feel more comfortable. Despite the bad teeth, he does need to eat out of a dog dish that is made to slow down his eating since he will wolf down his entire meal in seconds otherwise.

Lucky is neutered, microchipped and arrived in rescue with current vaccinations.

Lucky does best when you are around the majority of the time. He does not do well with cats and will chase them. Lucky would love to a fenced in yard to explore. His forever family will need to be committed to monitoring Lucky’s heart and taking him in for follow-up care with cardiology.

Lucky is an amazing, gentle, heart warming old guy. He eagerly gives his love to you in return for your love. If you are looking for a mellow companion in your life, Lucky was meant for you. He will be by your side all the time sharing his love with you. If he may be the dog for you, please complete the online application (if you haven’t already), and email Carolyn at CarolynCKCS@comcast.net to let her know you are interested in having Lucky be a part of your family.

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Dee in Coatesville, PA

Melody- or Dee as her foster mom has taken to calling her, is an incredibly sweet and gentle little girl.

She came into rescue from an owner who was no longer able to continue to care for her. We do not have a lot of information about her life before rescue but we do know that she spent her time living in a shed with little human contact interaction.

Dee absolutely adores her foster dog siblings and follows them and her foster mom everywhere most days. She is her foster mom’s little shadow for the most part though there are some days when she prefers to stay in one of her safe places such as her foster mom’s bed or in the family room. She likes to snuggle up with her foster mom and get petted.

Dee was diagnosed with a condition called Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS). This causes her body to tense up when she feels big emotions. Thankfully, these episodes have decreased quite a bit and she just presents as occasional stiffness then it goes away. Dee will typically have her most intense episodes overnight which require a medication given intranasally. These happen about 1-3 times a month. It can still take several minutes for the episode to stop so a calm and nurturing environment is a must. She sleeps in bed next to her foster mom so that if she has a medical episode her foster mom can act appropriately. She is on a different daily medication to help control her episodes. She also takes a daily pain medication for chronic neck and back pain.

Dee enjoys bully sticks, snuffle mats, lick mats, pupsicles, and short training sessions. She’s learned to sit and touch and is loving learning more!

She needs a very special family who understands that she has been through a lot and will take time to learn to trust and feel safe. She is loving and will come give her foster mom, foster grandma, and pet sitter a little soft boop with her nose on the back of our legs from time to time. She has also now started getting very excited for meals and will sing her happy song while wagging her tail.

Dee will need a physically fenced in yard as she can’t walk on a harness and leash well due to EFS. She is doing well with potty training, making progress and is doing well- especially if she is with other dogs and follows them outside.

Dee is good with cats and must go to a home with another calm, dog loving dog who is okay with her shadowing them and snuggling them.

If you think you might be a good match for Melody, let us know. Please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Melissa at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com so she knows of your interest in this sweet pup.

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PA License: 16547

Coa Coa in Chapel Hill, NC

Raise your hand if you have ever been personally victimized by an adorable dog? When they are just so cute it isn’t fair? Meet Glen Coa Coa in North Carolina. Coa Coa came to Cavalier Rescue USA when his owner no longer had the time to dedicate to to him. Coa Coa is a 1 year old, neutered male born 06/30/2025. Coa Coa is a puppy, through and through. He hasn’t had the most consistent training throughout his life, but he’s eager for your love and praise. You just need to tell him what to do and he’s happy to learn. His manners are much improved since moving in with his foster family.

Coa Coa loves to play, almost as much as he loves to curl up on your lap and snuggle. He wants to be near you all the time. If you look up synonyms for Cavalier in the thesaurus, you’ll find “Velcro dog”. Coa Coa is the perfect example of that. He’s looking for his person. Could that be you?

Coa Coa does great with other dogs. He plays non-stop with his foster brother who is a one year old English Toy Spaniel. He loves sleeping with you at night. I know that you might think you need space on the bed, but Coa Coa knows that space is really for him.

It seems like Coa Coa has never walked with a collar before. He much prefers his chest harness. This is important so he doesn’t slip out of his collar! But once he realizes his harness is going on so he can go for walk, he’s as excited as a little kid on Christmas morning. He loves the morning walks to school with his foster mom’s 6 year old son. They were fast friends. Coa Coa grew up around kids and is very kind and patient with them. Coa Coa has not had any interactions with cats.

Coa Coa is not fully potty trained yet. He has been receptive to training in his foster home, but still requires frequent potty breaks and needs to be supervised (much like any other young puppy learning where to do his business). His adopter needs to be aware of this. There could potentially be a regression during the transition to his new home.

Coa Coa also wasn’t crate trained when he arrived to his foster home. He has made huge strides with this! He will now go in his crate for a biscuit. Coa Coa also eats in his crate because his foster brothers will try and steal his food (you know how food motivated Cavaliers can be!).

Coa Coa has a clean bill of heath from his vet and is up to date on vaccines as well as flea/tick/heartworm prevention.

Coa Coa would be happy with another like-sized dog, but also has lived as an only dog before. He needs someone who is home most of the day. Coa Coa gets lonely when left alone for too long. He needs a home with a securely fenced in yard for him to run and play safely in. He also needs someone committed to taking him for daily walks. He would love an active family, maybe even with dog savvy kids to play with.

If you think you might be a good fit as Coa Coa’s new forever family and you live within a reasonable driving distance to Chapel Hill, NC, please complete an online application if you haven’t already and then notify Angie Hansing of your interest by emailing her at nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com

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Xena in Skaneateles, NY

Here is the pup with her new mom and friends…

Meet Xena, an adorable and healthy 7-year-old Blenheim Cavalier girl. Xena began her life in the breeding world and was rehomed once she retired. She then moved in with a couple and their male dog, whose behavioral challenges created a stressful environment for Xena.The couple did amazing work with Xena to fully potty train her and provide love and care. They were heartbroken to rehome her, but came to realize that perhaps Xena would do best in a new setting. Xena is a doll and shows little to no anxiety in her foster home with her new Cavalier friends!

Xena is a gentle Cavalier and loves to be with her people. At home she is cuddly and will absolutely follow her people from room to room. Foster mom works from home and Xena is often found under the desk.

She is great on leash walks and ready to jump in the car for outings. She has met dozens of new people and is friendly to all. Fun fact: While visiting the local pumpkin patch, two little boys asked if they could pet her and asked her name. When foster mom replied “Xena” their eyes opened wide and one said “Our dogs name is Xena too and it means Warrior Princess!”. Foster life takes courage, and this princess Xena has faced it like the little warrior she is.

Xena arrived fully house trained. She is crate trained as well and sleeps in a crate next to foster mom’s bed overnight. Xena is spayed and up-to-date on core vaccines and preventatives. She appears to have some hearing loss but is otherwise a heart clear, healthy pup.

Someone who is home much of the time would be wonderful for Xena. She would likely be fine as an only pet, but certainly loves a gentle pet sibling. She does need to have a fenced in yard.

If you are interested in adopting this beautiful girl please complete our online application and then email Michelle Farnum at cavalierrescueny@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Bodie in Boise, ID

Here is Bodie with his new family…

Meet Bodie, a handsome boy who LOVES to have fun!

Bodie is a happy 3-year-old Blenheim Cavalier who came into our rescue when his previous owner became too overwhelmed by the combination of four young children and two dogs and realized Bodie was not getting the love and attention he deserved. He is an energetic Cavalier who is eager to please and ready to find his special people who will include him in all their adventures.

Bodie came from a home with another young Cavalier, and his foster sister is also a young Cavalier. She’s been very apprehensive about having her first foster brother, but Bodie has been incredibly patient with her. He’d do well with another canine companion, but he’d also be fine as a single dog where he could receive ALL the love and attention. As with most Cavaliers, Bodie would prefer to be in a home where he isn’t left alone very much, and he dreams of getting to sleep on the big bed, something he wasn’t able to do in his previous life. Having said that, he does great in a crate and knows it’s his safe space.

Bodie was already neutered, and now he’s up to date on core vaccines and confirmed to be heart healthy! The vet noted some discoloration on a few of Bodie’s teeth which indicates some earlier trauma either from chewing on something too hard or possibly an illness. His forever family will need to be committed to monitoring Bodie’s teeth and be prepared to have them extracted when the time comes. For now, they are causing him no discomfort.

Bodie is a wonderful companion at home, happily following his people around all day and almost never barking. He gets very excited at mealtimes and eats quickly. He often tries to eat his foster sister’s food (it’s not his fault since she eats so slowly!), but he’s a decent listener when his foster mom steps in and tells him no. He is house trained but may mark a couple times during his first days in his new home.

Bodie’s new home will need to have a securely fenced yard because he will take any opportunity to explore! His recall is relatively good, but he loves to run wild and free if given the chance, so he should be kept on a leash unless his family is confident the park or area is secure. He’s an avid fetch player and loves anyone who throws his special orange ball for him!

Bodie gets extremely excited on walks when he encounters squirrels, birds, and especially other dogs. This is the only time he ever barks and whines. His family will need to be committed to continuing to work with Bodie on this ungentlemanly habit so that his walks (which he loves so much!) can be a little more peaceful for everyone.

Bodie is a sweet, sincere, and friendly dog with so much love to give. If you’re looking for a new best friend who will happily be your shadow every day, please complete an online application (if you haven’t already), and email Cindy at cseakastner@gmail.com to let her know you’d like to be considered for Bodie’s new family.

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