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Cider in Bethesda, MD

Cider is a five year old female Ruby Cavalier who came to CavalierUSA Rescue from a breeder. She has a typical Cavalier personality, very friendly, snuggly, curious, and playful.

She is very smart and has learned to sit and come in a very short period of time. She loves to stretch her legs and run in the yard with her foster siblings, and then join them in a puppy pile on the sofa for a long nap.

Cider willingly goes into her crate at night and remains quiet until breakfast time. She is house trained and has not had any accidents in the house, but it would be wise to keep her on a schedule, as she doesn’t yet give signs for when she needs to go outside in her new surroundings. We have not observed her around young children or cats.

Cider was spayed and had several teeth extracted when she first arrived in Cavalier USA’s care. Her beautiful, soft Ruby coat appears to have been shaved but it will likely grow out to have the typical Cavalier feathers on her tail and legs.

Cider would do well in a home with a fenced yard so that she could continue her outdoor zoomies, and ideally, with a human who is home most of the day. She rides easily in a car but should be restrained with a car harness for safety. She will need practice walking on a leash alone, but walks eagerly with her foster siblings.

Cider will be a wonderful companion for an individual or family looking for a sweet, loving, energetic Cavalier.

If you think you are a great match for Cider, please note your interest by completing the online adoption application if you haven’t already and then follow up with an email to the Maryland Coordinator at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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Ellie Mae in Raymore, MO

Say hello to sweet Ruby girl Ellie Mae. She came from a commercial breeding facility and was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by a Good Samaritan. Ellie is a friendly Cavalier, and her foster Mom says that Ellie is a Velcro dog with her. She follows her foster Mom around the house. She likes her foster Dad and other people she meets, but foster Mom is her favorite person. She will be a good companion for someone.

When Ellie came into rescue, she was examined by our vet and scheduled for spay surgery. Her heart is strong (no cardiac murmur), and her knees checked out fine (normal patella). She is up to date on vaccinations, has been spayed and microchipped, and is on monthly flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives. Ellie was born January 31, 2020, so is four years old. She is at a healthy weight of 18 pounds.

Ellie is comfortable with her foster dogs, except when foster Mom is holding her and the other dogs want attention. Ellie has become very attached to her foster Mom. She will growl under her breath at the other dogs if they try to get near her. Perhaps Ellie has discovered how wonderful it is to be someone’s pet, and she doesn’t want to share “her person” with another dog. Because of this, we think that Ellie might be happiest in a home where she is an only pet (or perhaps if the other dog is more submissive).

Ellie goes outside with the other dogs just fine, and she hasn’t had any accidents in the house or her crate since she’s been in foster care. She has become quite good on a leash when she goes on neighborhood walks with her foster sisters. During the walks, Ellie is interested in meeting new people and other animals. Sometimes she is spooked by unusually loud background noise from cars, trucks, etc., but she loves to discover new sights and smells on her walks.

When foster parents go out, Ellie goes in her crate with a doggie cookie and is content. She’s somewhat of a picky eater, and she eats without much enthusiasm. However, if she thinks another dog might be interested in her food, she will eat it more willingly.

Ellie Mae loves doggie beds, and she enjoys spending time curled up on the couch. She hasn’t shown any interest in toys yet. Sometimes she will bark at the TV. Maybe she’s never seen a TV before. Ellie will be happiest in a home where she receives much love and attention, and is not left alone too much during the day.

Ellie Mae is being fostered in Raymore, MO. 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.)Online Application
Then, please email Deborah Barnes at deborah@smarnes.com to let her know that you’re interested. 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 here: https://www.cavalierrescueusa.org/process/

Jasper in Baltimore, MD

Jasper is an approximately 1-year-old Ruby Cavalier who had been found as a stray. He exudes Royal confidence and expresses his opinions and feelings as any good king does. He is a friendly boy that likes people and other dogs. He has not been exposed to cats or other small animals but does show minimal interest when on walks. He has been staying with a 7-year-old Cavalier and a 3-year-old Terrier mix and adapts well to both their personalities. He will play for hours with other dogs that have his energy level and he is gentle with the older laid-back dogs.

Jasper fears nothing except being left alone. Jasper is perfectly content when people and other pets are around but gets very upset when he is locked behind closed doors or gates. He obsessively barks at doors and tries to determine an escape route from the back yard if he knows you are in the front yard. He will need a very secure yard and some training for manners. Jasper has a few scars on his back that may not grow in fur there. My personal thoughts are that he was determined to find his people and snuck under a fence injuring himself in the process.

Jasper has not had any #2’s in the house and has only had #1 accidents a few times. He will gently nibble your hand if he needs to go outside or bark at you until you take him outside. When it comes to bedtime he likes to dig and sometimes has trouble settling down, but once settled he has the softest snore that lets you know he is content. He prefers to sleep on pillows or piles of blankets and next to his human.

Jasper is fine uncrated but does bark when you leave the house. He likes to sit in the window and will figure out which one gives him the best view.

Jasper loves to explore the yard and garden. He will even take a nap on the patio while you do yard work. He enjoys playing with all kinds of toys and has been found rummaging around full body in the toy basket.

Jasper is a loving dog who craves attention. He would be best suited in a home with older children and a dog companion that can teach him some manners and keep him company. He takes time to settle in to his new surroundings and is very vocal about his dislikes and likes. When excited he has the cutest little leap. He’s also very athletic and would probably do well in agility glasses. Once Jasper settles in and learns the rules of the roost he will likely be a perfect a perfect gentleman.

If you are interested in this delightful pup, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then contact Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Copper in Dillsburg, PA

Copper, also known as Red Dog, came to the rescue after his owner passed away. At 6 years old, Copper is middle aged and pretty mild mannered. He is a perfect mix between a loving companion and fun farm dog. He resembles a teddy bear with his short, curly hair.

Copper’s only known health issue is that he lost his hearing. He also had some teeth removed during a dental cleaning last year. He had very sensitive, itchy skin when he came to his foster home. But with a new diet and added fish oil, he is feeling much better now. At 24 pounds, Copper is a larger Cavalier, so his weight should be maintained with diet and exercise.

Copper loves to lay around with his favorite toys in his mouth or nearby. He prefers small, soft stuffed toys. His most prized toy is a stuffed teddy bear that looks like a baby version of himself. He also enjoys chew treats daily. Copper does have a habit of resource guarding (growling) when he has high value treats, so best to avoid these. This behavior may have been learned at his prior home as he lived with several other dogs.

Because Copper is deaf, he cannot hear when someone is coming and can be startled easily. It would be best if he was not in a home with very small children, but older kids are fine. He gets along with other dogs and watches them for cues. But a companion dog isn’t necessary. Copper loves people and always keeps tabs on “mom”. He would prefer to spend all of his time with his special people.

Copper walks well on a leash. He is housebroken and only had sparse accidents when adjusting to his foster home. He will go in his crate, but sometimes barks when left alone. He sleeps very soundly and has to be woken up to go outside in the morning.

Copper is looking for a home where he can relax the majority of the day, keep his owner company, and spend some time exploring outdoors.

If you would like to potentially adopt Copper, please complete the online application if you don’t already have one on file and then email Melissa at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com so she knows you are interested.

PA license: 16547

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Rusty in Georgetown, KY

Rusty is a 3.5-year-old male Ruby Cavalier weighing in at 23 pounds. He’s a stunningly beautiful boy with that classic Cavalier charm—his tail never stops wagging! Rusty has a friendly, gentle disposition and gets along well with every dog he’s met. He’s also good with cats and was fine when he met our 16-month-old granddaughter, although he might find young children a bit overwhelming due to his cautious nature.

Rusty is a bit skittish, especially with sudden movements or being approached from above, but he’s learning to trust his surroundings. He’s cautious, but once he feels comfortable, his sweet personality shines through.

While he rides well in the car, Rusty isn’t familiar with jumping in or out, and he’s still learning about leashes. Right now, he needs leash training as he struggles on leash. House training is a work in progress—he currently wears a belly band indoors due to occasional marking, but he’s making strides in crate training and even took a nap in it today!

Rusty is very interested in human food but less excited about dog food. However, with a little chicken broth on top, he’s started eating from his bowl. Otherwise, he’s been eating from hand. He is in good health with no major issues. He’s up-to-date on vaccinations and has been thoroughly checked by our vet.

If you think Rusty might be the perfect fit for your home, please reach out to Emily Greenhill, the Kentucky coordinator at emilygreenhill@outlook.com to express your interest and learn more about this sweet boy!

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Fern in Washington, D.C.

Fern is a sweet and resilient five-year-old girl, weighing in at a petite 14 pounds. She comes from a commercial breeder and is making remarkable progress in her foster home in Washington, D.C. Fern is making great strides toward house training. As long as she’s taken out regularly, she does really well.

Fern is a star on the leash, especially with her harness, enjoying new sights, smells, and meeting new people and dogs. While she can be a little nervous crossing doorways, she’s improving every day.

Although Fern can be timid when meeting new people, once she gets to know you, she’ll absolutely adore you. She loves snuggling, whether it’s on your lap or sleeping in bed with you.

Crates, however, are not her thing. Fern does great when left alone for short periods, around four hours, especially when she’s with her foster brothers, as they all nap together.

Fern loves helping her foster family with laundry—she happily carries any clothes she finds on the floor to her bed to lay on. She also gets the zoomies and is learning how to play with toys and chase after her brothers. She gets along with dogs of all shapes and sizes, but thrives best with calmer companions. While she hasn’t met any cats, her foster family believes that cats won’t be an issue.

Fern enjoys spending time on the patio basking in the sunshine, though she’s still warming up to grass. When it comes to treats, peanut butter is her absolute favorite. (Fern just loves trying out new snacks!)

Fern is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She’s ready for her forever home. All she needs is love. If you think Fern could be the perfect fit for your family, please complete our online application. Then, express your interest in Fern by emailing Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com Online Application