Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Sage in Villa Park, IL

Meet your new best friend! Sage is a 5-year-old (her birthday is 12-24-2021) sweet, full-sized bundle of Ruby love who is looking for a family to call her own. Sage was a breeder release and has come a long way since arriving into her foster home. She is very outgoing and absolutely adores people of all ages, including young children, and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. Her favorite place to be? Right by your side or even better, curled up in your lap!

Sage is a cuddle bug through and through and simply wants to be loved. When it’s time for treats or a meal, she’ll happily show off her adorable twirl, which is guaranteed to make you smile. She is a very happy girl and is full of life!

She is crate trained and does well being crated during the day for short periods of time while her foster mom leaves the house as well as during the night, although due to her love of her people she would most likely love to join her forever family in the big bed. She’s also doing great with her housetraining journey. She still gets a little confused at times about whether to go on the grass or the concrete, but as long as she’s taken outside regularly and given time to do her business, she does very well. She will need patience and consistency to ensure her continued success with her housetraining. She currently enjoys free roam of the house and hasn’t had any recent accidents.

This food-loving girl is highly motivated by treats and is eager to keep learning. She would thrive in a situation where someone is home most of the day and she has another playful dog companion. She would love a physically-fenced yard where she can continue building her confidence and exploring the world around her; however, she also enjoys walking on a leash with a harness where she has the opportunity to meet new people and dogs.

Sage is a very healthy girl! She arrived to Cavalier Rescue USA a bit on the chunky side, so we have been working on getting her weight down. She is currently about 24 pounds and still needs to lose a few more pounds, which would help increase her stamina and is also important for her overall health. She has a clear heart, sound knees and has recently undergone a spay, dental (with 6 extractions), is up to date on core vaccines, heartworm/flea/tick prevention and is microchipped.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will shower you with affection, make you laugh, and be your constant shadow, this sweetheart may be the perfect match.

See Sage in action: Sage Twirls!

If you meet all of Sage’s requirements and live within a few hours of Villa Park, Illinois, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com so she knows of your interest.

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Oliver in North Plainfield, NJ

Hi! I’m Oliver, a handsome 2 year old Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was born on November 15, 2023. I weigh 19 pounds right now, though the vet says I could stand to lose a few pounds and would be happiest around 15-16 pounds. I was very much loved and cared for by my previous family, but I came into rescue after they realized the environment I was living in wasn’t the best fit for me. Now, I’m looking for a very special forever home that understands my quirks and will love me just the way I am.

I’m up to date on vaccines, am neutered and microchipped, and ready to find my perfect match.

First things first: if you love playing fetch, we might just be soulmates. Fetch is my absolute favorite thing in the world! I love it outside, I love it inside, and I never seem to get tired of it. A fenced yard would be a dream come true because I’d happily spend several sessions a day chasing balls and toys.

I’m a very loving boy who enjoys being with my people, but I do have some special requirements. My foster family says I come with an instruction manual. I prefer to think of myself as a dog who knows exactly what he likes!

I must be the only pet in the home. I’m happiest when I don’t have to share the spotlight with other dogs, cats, or any other animals. I also need an adult only home with no children, whether they live in the home or visit regularly. My ideal home is calm, predictable, and able to respect the boundaries that help me feel safe and successful.

I like routine and have a very specific dinner ritual and diet requirements. If things aren’t done the way I think they should be, I may politely let you know by staring at you and refusing to eat until you try again. Consistency makes me feel safe and comfortable.

Outside of my little quirks, I’m actually a pretty laid-back guy. After a good game of fetch, I’m perfectly happy hanging out while you work, relaxing nearby, or watching the world go by from a comfy spot. I love being around my people, but am not a lap dog. One of my favorite things is showing off my toys. If you’ve been gone for a while or someone comes to visit, chances are I’ll proudly greet them with a toy in my mouth.

I can also be vocal when I see other animals or hear things going on around me. Dogs walking by the house, animals on TV, or unexpected noises may earn a few barks. Because of this, a single-family home may be the best fit for me, and my new family should be prepared to continue working with me on my reactivity.

I do well going into the backyard on a leash to take care of business, but I currently prefer staying close to home rather than going for walks. With patience, confidence building, and training, my foster family believes I can continue making progress.

I have also shown some guarding behaviors from time to time and may growl in certain situations. The good news is that it isn’t consistent, and with proper training and management, my foster family believes I can continue improving. At the end of the day, I’m a sweet, loving boy looking for someone who understands me and is willing to embrace my quirks. In return, you’ll get a loyal companion, an enthusiastic fetch partner, and a toy-carrying greeter who’s always happy to see you.

See my video: Oliver in Action!

If you live within a reasonable driving distance of North Plainfield, NJ and are interested in adopting me, please email Rebecca Plimpton at beckplimpton@gmail.com and fill out an application if you don’t already have one on file.

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Daisy and Rubee in Arlington, VA

Daisy and Rubee (Ruby) are a deeply bonded pair of Cavaliers who are as sweet as they come and incredibly easy to love. They came into rescue when their devoted owner could no longer provide the care they needed. They’ve adapted beautifully to their foster home-showing just how gentle, affectionate, and low maintenance they are. Rubee and Daisy thrive on companionship, both with each other and their humans. While they love being by your side, they also settle calmly when left alone together. Nights are peaceful too as they sleep soundly keeping each other company.

Daisy is a 7-year-old Blenheim beauty with the softest expression that will absolutely melt your heart. She is calm, affectionate, and when she gets excited, her adorable happy barks say it all. Daisy is overweight, weighing in at 32 lbs. and this has caused her to have some mobility issues. She struggles with one step, so she needs a home with minimal steps that she can easily navigate. She loves to go on walks, but they need to be kept short. She has a heart murmur detected, but no meds are necessary at this time.

Rubee is a 6-year-old Ruby colored sweetheart who loves being the center of attention. She still has playful energy, but mostly loves cuddling up in your lap. Rubee is overweight, weighing in at 30 lbs. Both girls need to be kept on a weight loss plan, but they have already lost a few pounds while in foster care. Rubee loves to go on walks and gets so excited when the leashes come out.

Daisy and Rubee are looking for a loving home where their owners are home most of the day and there are limited stairs. One step out to a fenced in backyard would be ideal. The girls love spending time outside. Daisy and Rubee happily greet any dog or person they meet, so children and other dogs in the home should be no problem.

If you are interested in adopting this sweet bonded pair, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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Brandy in Highland Park, IL

Here is Brandy with her new family…

Hi! My name is Brandy and I am the sweetest redhead you’ll ever meet! I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by my breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for me. I am a 3-year-old (my birthday is 2-4-2023), 21 pound chocolate Ruby Cavalier and I have the most soulful eyes and stunning silky red coat. All I want in life is to share my love with my people. I love nothing more than cuddling on the couch next to my foster parents or trying to climb up onto my foster dad’s lap while he works. I can’t be close enough! I have a calm personality and a gentle temperament and do not bark except when I’m on neighborhood watch duty or my foster parents return home (I have to tell them just how much I missed them!).

I like all dogs, including my Cavalier foster brother and sister. They have taught me many new things in my foster home, so it would be nice to have a canine friend in my forever home, but I love my foster parents the most. I like new people I meet too, but I can be shy at first. I feel comfortable around older, respectful children, but younger children’s movements and loud noises frighten me.

In just a short amount of time I have learned to walk on a leash wearing a harness and I enjoy going for walks around the quiet neighborhood with my Cavalier foster brother and sister. I really enjoy exploring my foster parents’ physically fenced yard, so I would love to have my own safe yard in my forever home.

I am fully housetrained on a schedule and I can hold it all night. I sleep in a crate in the bedroom near my foster parents, but I would LOVE to be able to sleep in the big bed with my new person as being physically close is important to me. Did I mention I love cuddling? I do not like being left alone, and will let my foster parents know by barking/whining to show my dismay when they dare to leave the house. I would like someone that is home most of the time so I am not left alone often because I love my people oh so much!

I am a very healthy girl! I have a clear heart, sound knees and I have recently undergone a spay, dental (with only 1 extraction), am up to date on core vaccines, heartworm/flea/tick prevention and am microchipped.

If you meet all of Brandy’s requirements and live within a 2 hour drive of Highland Park, Illinois, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com so she knows of your interest.

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Biscuit in Dallas, TX

Here is Biscuit with his new family…

Introducing Biscuit, a spunky nine-year-old Ruby gentleman with a zest for life and an endless supply of love to give.

Biscuit came to us after being left with a neighbor when his owners never returned home. Though he experienced some neglect, he arrived as a goofy, joyful boy who was immediately hungry for affection and human connection.

Biscuit’s favorite place is wherever his person happens to be. He thrives on companionship, and will happily be your loyal best friend for life. Belly rubs are his love language, and he will take every opportunity to curl up in your lap or snuggle close by.

Mornings and evenings are the highlights of Biscuit’s day. He eagerly awaits breakfast, dinner, and, of course, his midday snacks that bring him bursts of happiness. After meals, Biscuit is content simply being near his humans, settling comfortably wherever he finds himself welcome.

Biscuit is fully blind in his left eye and has limited vision in his right. He also has dry eyes that require daily drops. Despite his vision limitations, Biscuit doesn’t let it slow him down one bit, as he navigates his environment confidently and happily. Other than that, Biscuit is in good health, up to date on all vaccinations, and is microchipped. He arrived with dry skin that has significantly improved and continues to benefit from a special shampoo, though he may still be a bit flaky at times.

Biscuit’s potty training is good with frequent outings. At night, Biscuit sleeps soundly on the bed, cuddled as close as possible to his chosen human.

Biscuit would thrive in a home with a secure yard and a family who is home most of the time to enjoy bonding and companionship with him.

He may playfully mouth if a toy isn’t nearby, so a home without young children is recommended.

He generally gets along with other dogs but can become reactive if growled at, so he would do best either as an only pet or with calm, non-dominant dogs.

Biscuit is ready to begin the next chapter of his life with a family who will cherish his sweet spirit, share in his daily routines and return the unconditional love he so freely gives.

If you believe you could be the perfect match for Biscuit, please email shelbynfields@gmail.com to express your interest. Be sure to submit our online application if you haven’t already done so, and review our FAQs before reaching out.Online Application