Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Kacy in Prairie Village, KS

Say hello to Kacy – a shy but sweet Ruby Cavalier born 8/11/2020. She originally came from a breeding facility and was released to Cavalier Rescue USA. Sweet Kacy is adjusting nicely in her foster home. She‘s slow to warm up to new and unfamiliar situations, but she’s coming out of her shell and learning to be a house pet at her foster home. It’s heartwarming to see Kacy enjoying affectionate interactions with her foster parents, such as snuggling with them on the couch while watching TV.

Kacy has been spayed and had a dental cleaning. During her spay surgery, the vet noticed that Kacy has obviously endured many litters, and he suspected possible pyometra (uterine infection). After a few rounds of antibiotics, she has recovered from her spay surgery and is doing well. Kacy’s heart is strong (no cardiac murmur), though her knees show mild luxating patella (no surgery needed). She is micro-chipped, up to date on vaccinations, and is on monthly flea/tick/heartworm preventative.

Kacy gets along great with her foster dog siblings, and foster parents say she’s a Velcro dog. She likes to follow her foster parents around the house. While she is feeling quite comfortable in her foster home, she is still cautious when she meets new people. Her foster parents have been taking her on short walks in the neighborhood and sometimes to the park. Kacy does well when no one else is around, but when she gets close to other people or kids, she becomes hesitant and unsure. Her foster parents keep trying to get her used to new people and surroundings to help her to gain confidence and reduce her fear of strangers. Other than her insecurity, she is a sweet little girl and just wants to be loved. Although she’s afraid of new situations, she does warm up after she knows you. Kacy will be a lovable pet for someone.

When Kacy came to us, she was not housebroken. She’s had a few accidents at her foster home, but she is making progress. It helps that she follows her foster Cavaliers outside when it’s time to do her business. She loves exploring the fenced backyard and chasing after squirrels.

She’s not a fan of thunderstorms. During a recent storm, Kacy was pacing and panting and could not be comforted. She cuddled up with one of her foster Cavaliers, but she still wasn’t happy until the storm was over. Using a ‘ThunderShirt’ might help to calm her. Kacy will do best with a person or family where someone is home part or most of the day. We are looking for someone who has patience and will allow her time to adjust and gain confidence. We think she would do best in a quiet, calm environment, rather than a busy, active household. Kacy does well with established routines, and she enjoys having the company of another easy-going canine companion in the house.

Kacy 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 in Kacy. 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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Fletch in Fort Collins, CO

Fletch is a ruby boy, with some splashes of white accent. He was purchased at a pet shop as a puppy and came into rescue when his people no longer had room for him. Fletch was born on August 22, 2016, but one would never guess his age when meeting him. He is taller than many Cavaliers, weighs 27.3 pounds and is not a bit overweight. This ruby boy has the energy and movement of a much younger dog. He loves running around the backyard chasing any available squirrels or rabbits. Want to go on a walk? He is ready and willing! He is also happy to snuggle at home.

Fletch is confident and outgoing. He loves all people and wants to be with them. He is more obedient than the typical foster dog. He did not get along well with one dog he met while in foster care, but has gotten along well with everyone else – ranging from Cavaliers of various sizes and ages to a terrier to a large shepherd mix. His big vice is open doors and he will bolt out the front door for an adventure if given the chance. Due to this, it would be best if he were not in a home with children who may accidentally provide this opportunity. He can be a bit pushy about grabbing treats – another good reason not to put him with children.

Sadly, he was not well cared for in the months before he came to rescue which left his hair badly matted. His parting gift was to have all of his hair shaved off, but that will grow back. A photo of him before the shaving gives some hint of how handsome he can be when his hair returns. (Not that he is not adorable now!)

While in foster care, Fletch had an exam and received a microchip. No heart murmur was heard. He is in very good health! Fletch had a benign skin mass near his collar which would not usually be a concern, but it had gotten rather large due to the collar rubbing on it. Occasionally it would bleed when bumped by the collar. That mass was removed while in foster care. He does seem to have diminished hearing. He is not deaf, but does not hear as well as he should.

Fletch would be best in a home where he will have plenty of attention and time with his person or people. A fenced yard is preferred and he will keep it clear of squirrels and bunnies. No children living in the home due to his love of bolting out the front door and he can be pushy when grabbing treats.

If you feel Fletch might be a good match for you, please complete our online application, if you have not already done so, then email Carolyn at CarolynCKCS@comcast.net to let her know of your interest.

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Maxine in Schertz, TX

Meet Maxine, an adorable 8 year-old Cavalier/Pug mix weighing in at 26 pounds. She came to us on short notice after her owner was in an urgent situation and could not keep her beloved pup.

Maxine is a sweet and happy girl who loves to please her humans. She loves lounging on the couch for a good snooze, but also enjoys her daily walks.

She is completely potty trained and sleeps peacefully in a crate in her foster parents bedroom at night. She came to us as an owner surrender and has since made a full recovery from a UTI and an ear infection. She is now fully cleared and healthy, according to our vet.

Maxine has blended in beautifully with her other three dogs in her foster home and two cats. She gets along wonderfully with children. She is very food motivated, gentle and ready to bring joy and companionship to her forever home.

If you are interested in the sweet girl and think you are a good match for her please fill out an online application (if you haven’t already) and send an e-mail to the Rescue Coordinator Sarah Swanson at 210cavalierrescueusa@gmail.com.

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Winston in Urbana, IL

Meet Winston! He is a handsome Ruby Cavalier with a beautiful coat and a lovely disposition. He came to Cavalier Rescue USA as a breeder release. We do not know Winston’s birthday but were told he is 2-3 years old and our veterinarian also estimated him at 2-3 years old. His forever family could do a DNA test that shows his estimated birthday if they would like!

Winston is gentle, calm and affectionate. We call him our gentle giant because he’s more than twice as big as our other dog but is a total sweetheart. He never throws his weight around and shows no jealousy or aggression towards our dog over toys, food, or attention!

Winston is very friendly and is great with both adults and kids, as well as other dogs. He follows us everywhere and loves nothing better than cuddling up next to someone on the couch. He is an avid snuggler and often thinks he’s a lap dog, even though he’s a tad big for that, weighing in at 30 pounds. (Yes, he loves meal time too!)

Winston is smart and learned how to use the dog door the first day he was with us. He is doing fantastic on housetraining and will go out on his own through the dog door, or will go to the back door to be let out. He doesn’t bark yet to alert us that he needs to go out, so you have to pay attention, but overall, he’s doing wonderful!

Winston enjoys walks and is great on a leash. He is very curious and loves to sniff everything, whether on a walk or in our fenced-in backyard. He also loves to chase butterflies and run after squirrels, birds and chipmunks.

Winston is playful and loves toys – especially chew toys and balls. He likes to dig through the toy box and scatter toys around the house, or carry his chew bone with him outside. We laugh when he lets his chew bone hang from his mouth like a cigar because it reminds us of Winston Churchill, his namesake!

Winston is crated when we aren’t home and will go in his crate willingly when we ask him to. He even goes in on his own occasionally to take a nap! He snores when he sleeps, which we find adorable! We are certain that he would love to sleep in the big bed with his forever family.

We have been delighted at how quickly Winston adjusted to us and his new surroundings. You can’t help but immediately fall in love with Winston’s sweet personality and calm temperament so he will make a wonderful addition to his new forever home family!

Since coming to rescue, Winston has been neutered, treated for ear infections, brought up to date on his vaccines, is on heartworm, flea, and tick prevention, and microchipped.

If your family can provide Winston’s forever home please fill out our online application, if you haven’t already and then contact Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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