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Molly in Boerne, TX

Update 8-24-26: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Molly is a 2-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel born on 01/12/2024 who weighs about 16 pounds. She is a low-key, affectionate girl and a serious snuggler who would be happiest in a calm household with one friendly pet companion.

This sweet pup is learning how to relax, play, and enjoy being a dog. She has made good progress and is looking for a patient adopter who will give her the stability, reassurance, and time she needs to continue building confidence. Once Molly comes out of her shell, she loves her toys and the occasional play with another dog.

Molly is housebroken and crate trained. She is comfortable spending time in her crate when needed (as long as another dog is where she can see them), but at bedtime she would much rather sleep with her people. She loves being close to her person and can be left alone for several hours at a time, but she would not be a good match for a home where she is regularly alone for long periods.

Molly is spayed, fully vaccinated, and has a clean bill of health but she is heartworm positive. She is currently receiving treatment, which will be paid for by the rescue. Her adopter must agree to continue her heartworm care with her current veterinarian, Cibolo Creek Veterinary Hospital in Boerne, Texas. Her treatment is starting this month and can take up to 120 days for completion; it’s generally around 60-80 days. During this time she will be limited to any activities, this is absolutely crucial. She will have to be kept in a calm environment where she can’t run or have any raucous activity until the treatment is fully completed. She can not be allowed to jump on or off furniture or use any stairs. For all potty breaks she will have to be kept on a leash, and when you are not home, she will need to be kept in a crate or playpen.

Once she has completed treatment and been medically cleared, her adopter may transfer her care to another veterinarian.

Molly has already been through enough uncertainty. She is ready for a quiet, loving home where she can feel safe, stay close to her people, and enjoy the life she deserves.

If you would like to give Molly a loving home, please complete an online adoption application if you haven’t already. After applying, contact Maegan Ramos at sacavalierrescueusa@gmail.com to let us know you’ve submitted your application. Molly is currently being fostered in Boerne, Texas. Because she must continue heartworm treatment with her current veterinarian, adopters must live in the local area.

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Stewart in Wakeman, OH

Hello everyone! My name is Stewart and I am looking for my forever home. I am a tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, 6 year old, neutered male. My foster family is not sure what happened to my first home but my second home was very busy. They got in touch with Cavalier Rescue USA and surrendered me. They had three BIG dogs and one small dog and there were two kids also. I was spending too much time in a crate.

I would love to have a quiet home with someone home quite a bit. My house training is good but I do not know how to ask to go outside for potty breaks. I am very well behaved, I do not bark unless it is necessary. I am looking forward to being allowed to sleep in the bed with my person. I love to snuggle in on the sofa by my foster parents. I have a foster brother who is also a tricolor Cavalier. We get along very well together. I would very much enjoy having a securely fenced in yard to lounge about in. This way I am kept safe and secure from other big dogs that might be around. There is a cat around here and I respect her and will keep my distance from her. Cats have sharp claws and have been known to smack dogs for no reason, so I am careful around cats.

I ride very well in the car and I enjoy going to the bike path for walks. I walk very well on a leash. I prefer to stay close to my humans but I also like to explore. There are many smells to be sniffed. There are toys here but I do not play very much with them. Occasionally I will chase a ball with my foster brother.

One place I am not thrilled about going to is the vet. Yes, I had to go! I was neutered and got my teeth cleaned and my vaccines all updated. The Vet said I am in good health and that I am micro chipped. I am good to go to my forever home now.

Stewart’s foster mom says: Stewart is a very quiet Cavalier. He can be energetic but seems to prefer a calm lifestyle. He does enjoy going for walks, especially if there is a car ride involved. We walk Stewart with a harness and a leash on. Once he has settled in with you he is very cuddly, snuggly and just full of love. He fits right in and causes no trouble. Stewart eats his food slowly, crunches each kibble and seems grateful that he is allowed to do this.

If interested in Stewart, please complete the online application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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Leo and Isobel in Loretto, MN

My name is Leo, and my “sister’s” name is Isobel. I’m younger (7 years old), and very handsome. Isobel is older (10 years old), and she’s cute, but needs to slim down a bit (no offense, sis!) We are a bonded pair, and we want to go to our forever home together. I’m going to speak for both of us because I am more outgoing than she is. My foster mom says that I have a little bit of a type A personality, whatever that is! I love to go on walks (and I walk nicely), chase flies and bark at strangers and other dogs (especially those scary t.v. dogs!). Isobel is more relaxed and she doesn’t mind walks, but really just likes to nap in her favorite chair.

We are both microchipped, have all our vaccinations, and are on flea and tick preventatives. I do have a heart murmur at a level ¾, and Isobel has one too at a level ½. We don’t have to take any medicine for that yet. I have seen a cardiac specialist at the U of M, so there is a baseline echocardiogram. I am diagnosed as B1 – mild valve leak with no heart enlargement. We both have sparkling clean teeth, but a few had to be removed. We both have gotten itchy lately, so our foster mom gives us Benadryl twice a day inside a yummy pill pocket. We get to have the pill pockets until there is a hard frost. I weigh 18 lbs and Isobel weighs 23 lbs.

I like to follow my foster parents everywhere and see what they’re up to. Even though I like to stay busy, I really love attention too and curling up in one of my foster parent’s laps. Sometimes Isobel likes to cuddle too, but mostly she just likes to nap near her people. Neither of us are really very interested in wrestling or playing with toys. But we do love when the older grandkids come for a visit, and we also think car rides are fun.

When my foster parents go somewhere without us, I feel better in a doggie play pen with my sister, rather than in a small kennel. I bark a little to let them know they should take us with them, but then we both just take a little nap. At bedtime, Isobel and I would love to sleep in the big, comfy bed with our forever family but could also settle in a crate or pen. We get along well with our foster dogs and old guy cat.

My foster mom says that we are both very sweet and loveable. She especially likes my curly tail, and Isobel’s long tongue that sticks out when she naps, and uses for kisses. We would like a fenced yard, and someone home most of the day. We love to be with our people!

If you think we are a great match for you, please complete an adoption application if you haven’t already and then email Gail Jansen at cavalierrescueusawimn@gmail.com if you’re interested in meeting us.

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Maddie in Cinnaminson, NJ

Hi everybody! My name is Madigan, but you can call me Maddie. I came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a commercial breeder and I wasn’t in the best of shape. I had a very sore mouth with lots of abscessed and fractured teeth. My coat was very dull and itchy. My ears caused me great pain and were very smelly. I had many babies, too many, and I was very tired. Then, one magical day some very nice people from Cavalier Rescue USA came along. I took a long drive with some nice people called fosters. I couldn’t believe it, and I was a little scared, but my three foster sisters welcomed me with open paws (even the cat liked me)! I liked my Foster Mom and Dad (especially Dad) because they were very gentle with me and gave me the time to adjust to my new surroundings without pressure. Now, it’s time for me to find my forever home, so I’ll let foster Mom and Dad tell you more about me.

Hi folks, Maddie’s foster parents here! Maddie has simply been the sweetest and easiest foster we have had. She tells the truth about her start in life, but she’s been to the vet to fix her nasty mouth, clear up a nasty ear infection, she was spayed and had a suspicious mammary gland removed and biopsied. Just a cyst, so no further concerns. Maddie was also microchipped and treated with flea/tick and heart worm meds, and all other vaccines. Once she was all sorted out at the vet, she is overall a healthy girl, and mostly likely in the 6-year-old range. The vet suspects she has some low tear production so may need eye medication in the future, but her numbers are fine at the moment but should be monitored moving forward. A 17-lb tricolor girl, she is heart clear, and knees, hips, eyes, hearing are all good. She does show some signs of allergies and she is currently on a hydrolyzed kibble, which she loves. Then again, she loves food of any kind.

Maddie is crate trained, and house trained as long as she gets to go out on a regular schedule. She does not signal her need to go out so we take her out about every two hours. She will need positive reinforcement in her new home but she’s a quick learner. She does not need to go out overnight, but don’t dawdle in the morning or “things” could happen.

When Maddie arrived to our home, she was very shy and skittish, especially when approached from overhead. She still isn’t happy with being picked up, but a small treat helps to overcome her concerns. Within a day, she was up on the couch in the puppy puddle. So far, Maddie does not jump on furniture on her own. Mom believes she is capable, Maddie just doesn’t know it yet. Maddie has no fear of loud noises like vacuum cleaners, thunder, etc.

Maddie does have a voice and will use it when she sees intruders like the mailman, squirrels, wild turkeys, other doggies on a walk. Speaking of walks, Maddie is leash trained with a harness and walks very politely. She is awesome in the car, and does stairs like a champ! Maddie has not been the most playful pup. Toys don’t seem to interest her. She mostly just likes to chill. Maddie sleeps through the night in a crate next to her foster mom and dad and she is very happy with that arrangement. She tried the big bed once and decided she’d rather sleep in her own crate. Fair warning, Maddie ADORES her foster Dad and will follow him everywhere and she can be unsettled for a bit when he’s not in sight. So maybe a quiet household with a man willing to have her as a sidekick would be best. She runs with the pack in her foster home, so would appreciate another canine companion. She has not been tested with kids. A secure fenced yard is a must but Maddie truly prefers being inside getting belly rubs, lots of belly rubs.

Maddie has been a delight to have in our home and we will miss her but it is time for her to move on to her destiny. If you are interested in Maddie, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Rebecca Plimpton at beckplimpton@gmail.com so she knows your interest.

See Maddie in the yard: Maddie

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Wally in New Hope, PA

Wally, aka “The Walmeister,” is a six-year-old, adorable tricolor firecracker!

Wally will love you if understand his three priorities: playing fetch, being near his person (ideally sleeping in the big bed) and, of course, food.

This boy is nuts for his tennis balls, and he enjoys playing after breakfast and dinner with naps in between. He plays indoors and outside.

Most times, his foster Mom has to hide the ball to convey that play time has ended.

Wally came into rescue due to a diabetes diagnosis, but this very active dog has responded well to his 12-hour meal/insulin schedule. Other than a blood-sugar check every few months, Wally requires no special veterinary care beyond normal checkups. He will require insulin for the rest of his life.

Wally currently takes 3.5 units of U-40 insulin every 12 hours. His insulin and syringes are about $50 per month. He is totally oblivious to his shot which is administered into a pinch of his neck scruff while he is eating.

Wally is a taller boy weighing in at 22 pounds.

Wally gets along well with his Cavalier foster siblings, but also would be happy as an only dog as long as he has attention from his human. He has something of a prey drive, and will occasionally chase the resident cat as well as give a hearty bark at animals on the television.

Wally has not been exposed to children. Older children that would play fetch with him would likely be something he’d enjoy. He needs a fenced yard for his outdoor play time.

Wally walks well on a leash. He can be reactive to certain dogs, but can be redirected with a small training treat. He had a few potty accidents in his foster home, but is housebroken and paws at the door to indicate he needs to go out.

Wally is not very fond of wet weather.

Wally has tolerated baths in his foster home and is learning to accept some brushing. He previously sported a puppy cut and is used to groomer visits, though his foster parents have allowed his fur to grow out.

If you would like a sweet playful pup, Wally is your guy. Please make sure that you have our online application completed if you have not already done so. Then email Melissa MacMullin (cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com) to ask to be considered as Wally’s family.
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PA license: 16547

Duke in Little Rock, AR

Here he is with his new family….

Meet Duke, a 6½-year-old tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel whose life changed unexpectedly through no fault of his own. After his beloved owner passed away, Duke found himself in need of a fresh start. When he arrived in rescue, he was facing several medical challenges, including pancreatitis, gastroenteritis, a urinary tract infection, seizures, obesity, and a grade 3 heart murmur. Thanks to excellent veterinary care, a carefully managed diet, regular exercise, and the love of his foster family, Duke has made an incredible recovery.

One of Duke’s greatest accomplishments has been his remarkable weight-loss journey. He arrived significantly overweight but has since lost more than 20% of his body weight and now weighs about 21 pounds. His seizures and heart murmur are well managed with medication, and he is feeling better than ever. To keep him healthy, Duke must remain on a strict dog-food-only diet. Like many Cavaliers, he has perfected the art of giving soulful eyes that beg for table scraps, but sticking to his diet is one of the greatest gifts his future family can give him.

If you’re looking for a constant companion, Duke may be your perfect match. He is the definition of a Velcro Cavalier and wants to be wherever his people are. You’ll often find Duke perched along the back of the couch behind your head—his favorite spot to relax while keeping watch over the people he loves. Whether you’re moving from room to room or settling in for the evening, Duke will happily be right beside you. Every now and then he’ll settle in with a chew bone, but his greatest joy is simply being close to his family.

Duke also has a funny, mischievous side. He enjoys watching and ‘talking’ to the farm animals through the window and has been known to go pantry shopping if food is left within reach. His personality shines brightest when he’s with his people.

Duke would do best in a home with a securely fenced yard, no cats, and older, respectful children. His adopter should be committed to maintaining his healthy lifestyle and medication routine.

After everything Duke has overcome, he deserves a forever home filled with love, consistency, and companionship.

As with all of our dogs, adopters must be willing to travel to Little Rock, Arkansas, to complete the adoption. We do not ship or transport dogs to their new homes, as we believe meeting your new family member in person is an important part of the adoption process.

If you think Duke might be the perfect addition to your family, please complete our online adoption application if you haven’t already. Once your application has been submitted, email Whitney Barron at wbarronp@gmail.com to let her know you’re interested in Duke.
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