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FitzRoy in Chesapeake, VA

Update 11/10/26: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

His Lordship, FitzRoy – Distinguished Gentleman of the Canine Aristocracy

Please allow me to introduce myself. I am FitzRoy, a rather handsome 5-year-old tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I come from a distinguished line of lap-warming specialists and consider myself exceptionally qualified in the fine art of affection.

My journey to rescue began when my previous family, a lovely senior couple, reached a stage in life where they could no longer provide the care I deserved. With love and concern for my future, they made the difficult decision to find me a wonderful new home. And so, I find myself ready to begin my next royal chapter!

I am a devoted companion, partial to cuddles, human attention, and occupying laps with the confidence of a gentleman who has never once been denied his rightful seat. I have slept in a crate but prefer in my master’s bed if I am welcomed.

My manners are impeccable! I am potty trained and have mastered the art of the doggy door, demonstrating both intelligence and a commendable degree of independence. I am also a quick learner, although I must confess that treats and compliments greatly accelerate my academic progress.

I pride myself on being quite the social gentleman. Other dogs and people are welcomed with enthusiasm and impeccable charm. I believe good company, kindness, and a little affection are the foundations of a well-lived life.

Now, I must disclose one small matter of royal housekeeping. I do have a heart murmur, a condition commonly seen in my Cavalier King Charles Spaniel family. My health deserves a little extra attention and regular veterinary oversight. I am also scheduled for a dental cleaning to keep my handsome smile in tip-top condition before arriving at my forever home. After all, one must maintain appearances when one belongs to the aristocracy!

As for my appearance, my beautiful tricolor coat is simply magnificent. I am particularly proud of the soft waves and gentle curls on my ears. But, I do try not to let my good looks go to my head, though I fear I have been unsuccessful.

I am now seeking a forever home where I may bestow my affection, grace your furniture with my presence, and bring a little royal elegance (and perhaps a touch of mischief) into everyday life.

In short, I am FitzRoy by name, aristocrat by disposition, and lap dog by divine appointment.

Your devoted servant (provided there are treats), Lord FitzRoy

If you are interested in adopting FitzRoy, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Cavalier Rescue Coordinator Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com

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Ace in High Point, NC

If you’re in the market for a velcro dog who will also respect your personal bubble, look no further than Ace! 3-year-old Ace, born 3/13/23, is a hefty tricolor boy currently weighing in at 28 lbs. While most Cavaliers tend to be little shadows, Ace takes this responsibility very literally; no matter how short the trip to the other room, he’ll be close behind. However, he’s more of an Edward-Cullen-in-New-Moon type gentleman – he’s quietly observing and checking in on you, but will keep a respectful distance unless invited to come closer.

Ace loves a good ear rub, tummy rub, and a good game of fetch with a squeaky toy. During down time, he prefers to lay on the couch close by, where he can keep an eye on the show you’re watching and boof at any suspicious characters on the screen to keep you safe. Despite being overweight, Ace loves a good long walk and has great walk behavior on the leash. He’s a perfect car-panion and is just happy to be with you. While not much of a barker, he occasionally has some excited barks he can’t contain when he’s excited to go outside or play with you. Ace quickly crate trained himself after coming to us, and will choose to snooze in there during the day and will go in very politely if asked. Rather than a dog bed or crate, Ace chooses to sleep under the bed, where he can easily hear and see if any humans leave their bed.

Ace comes to us from a home with 8 other Cavaliers who were free fed, and is currently working on his figure to get to his ideal weight (about 24 lbs). Ace is the goodest of boys and never tries to steal any human food and has learned well to eat from a dog bowl at a set meal time. This lovebug is perfectly potty trained. He prefers to have an emotional support chew toy that he can carry from room to room when he’s excited or happy. While he gets along great with other dogs, his true love is people. He does great with kids. He is a determined door-scratcher if he knows you’re behind it without him, and will therefore need a human companion that is as obsessed with his company as he is with yours. If given the chance, he does love to grab the end of a roll of toilet paper and pull it somewhere safe to try to eat it, so we do recommend you keep your bathroom doors closed until he’s fully trained out of this behavior.

Ace’s beautiful Cavalier ears tend to get a bit irritated, and will need a simple ear rinse used weekly. Ace does have slight luxating patella in both of his rear legs, but it currently causes him no pain or issues. He is up-to-date on tick, flea, and heartworm prevention, as well as all of his vaccines, and is microchipped. Ace hasn’t ever been tested around cats, but comes from a big home of canine companions and will need a home with at least one other like-sized doggy friend. He will also require a fenced-in yard for potty breaks and for outdoor exploration time, because those squirrels aren’t going to sniff out themselves. Make sure you’re committed to walking with him – this big hunk of love needs daily exercise to continue his weight loss journey, which is critical for his luxating patellas and overall wellbeing.

Ace’s forever home will be patient and understand that he may need a little bit of time to adjust to his new home – after all, he lived in the same home his whole life up until recently, and that’s a big change for anyone! Being the king he is, he may need you to encourage him to eat by

feeding him by hand the first few days or sitting by him while he eats. With a little love and time, you too can unlock his full personality.

If you live within a reasonable driving distance of High Point, NC, and are ready to welcome the goodest chonky boy with a heart of gold and lightly seasoned with “I’ll Be Watching You” by the Police, please complete an online application for Ace and email Angie Hansing with your interest at nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com.

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Zelda in Woodland Hills, CA

Update 11/10/26: We are no longer accepting applications for this pup. We have a meet/greet and home visit scheduled later this week. If this is not a good fit, Zelda some great choices to move forward with. Thank you!

Zelda is looking for her last forever companion to spend her time with, someone who is home a lot and loves to be loved just like she does. Zelda would thrive in a calm household where she can take frequent naps and explore the backyard in good weather during the day. Please spread the word for Zelda and share the message that a dog is never “too old” to adopt.

Zelda has a touch of mystery to her — she came to the shelter as a lost stray. When they scanned her microchip, they discovered a heartbreaking twist: she had been in the shelter system years eight years earlier. While the shelter estimated her age at 14, her foster mom begs to differ! Zelda is incredibly perky at times and often out-peps her 11-year-old foster sibling.

At her vet exam, Zelda was treated for a mild respiratory infection and parasites. She had an anesthetic dental cleaning and lost 8 teeth. Her heart is good, and her hearing is selective (mostly tuned into the sound of the food bowl). She is a quick learner and has adapted easily in her foster home.

Zelda doesn’t ask for much, but she has a lifetime of love left to give. Help us share her story and find her the unconditional love she deserves! She is ready to thrive and bring joy to her new family. She’s most comfortable sleeping in the big bed at night with her pack and often on the couch during the day or a cushy dog bed. She is house-trained with regular outings every few hours. She is also trained to use pee pads if you need to leave her for longer periods. She thrives in a quiet, cozy household where she can take frequent naps and wander around a sunny backyard to sniff the grass. She walks great on a leash but prefers short distances before she gets tired.

Zelda gets along well with her foster siblings, 7-year-old and 11-year-old Cavaliers and a 7-year-old Tibetan Spaniel. Her foster family says that she is the sweetest Cavalier they’ve ever hosted. Zelda loves sitting next to them in the big easy chairs to watch TV or rolling with delight on the carpet to stretch when she’s feeling fine. She doesn’t ask for much, just regular tasty meals and needs someone who will love her unconditionally because she will love you back just like that. We hope her age doesn’t intimidate you, because Zelda needs only daily love, cuddles and snuggles. We are hoping that the right person will be her person who also desires those same things.

Zelda would love to spend her days with someone who is home a lot and be the object of their affection, as she adores her human. She deserves nothing but a loving home, healthy food, belly rubs, cuddles, and most of all L O V E. If you are seeking a calm and loving companion who will bring adoration, and a sense of peace and serenity to your life, Zelda is the perfect match. Her presence will fill your home with warmth and love, and your reward will be unwavering loyalty and devotion that only an older dog can offer.

Please complete our online application, if you haven’t already and then email Donna at d_beirne@yahoo.com to let her know you would like to be considered for Zelda’s new family.

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Kaylani in Derby Line, VT

In the true spirit of rescue, we introduce to you, Kaylani.

Kaylani suggests a name associated with warm sandy beaches, glistening ocean waves and swaying palm trees. Her existence, prior to rescue, was far from the vision her name evokes. Kaylani came from an unsettled background where she did not live a life of warmth and comfort. She was tiny, fearful and feisty. Thankfully, she is now safe in rescue and learning what it means to be loved, cared for and cuddled. It has been a long process and she is not finished yet.

Kaylani has a future, a bright future. She is currently seeking a position as neck warmer, shadow and cuddler extraordinaire. She is smart and wants to learn, and is highly qualified for these tasks. Her hobbies include going for walks, snuggling on the couch with her foster mom and generally lounging with her favorite person of choice. She needs a very specific type of person to “employ” her, one who will be patient, kind and loving, someone who will see the possibilities of devotion and the willingness to love in her.

Kaylani is healthy and has had litters in the past. She is up-to-date on immunizations and preventatives, and will be spayed and microchipped before she is adopted. We estimate her age to be somewhere between 3 and 4 years old. She is currently being treated for a parasite, and will be cleared before she can go to a new home.

Kaylani is learning to walk on a leash and working on basic commands. She should be kept on a regular schedule to facilitate house training. Her new owner should be committed to continuing her education. She will require a secure, physically-fenced yard because she is a Houdini at escaping! She will try to go under, around, through or over a fence or gate she feels can be conquered!

She is being crate-trained and does very well in her crate all night long.

Kaylani barks at, and is fearful of, new people and situations. She will hopefully accept them in time, once she is properly introduced, and realizes they are not there to hurt her. We believe, with lots of love and patience, she will come to realize that people can be kind and hands will not hurt her. Maybe then, when trust and confidence are built, her barks of fear will turn into barks of joy at someone’s arrival.

Kaylani is looking for a calm and quiet home where someone will be there most of the day. Her ideal owner would be someone who is retired or works from home exclusively. She would do best as an only pet, but could possibly do well with an older, mellow, submissive dog of similar size. A home without cats (and chickens!) would be best. A one-person- household with an experienced dog owner could be ideal for her. She would love to have her very own person!

Is there an opening in your heart and home for a little Cavalier who needs someone with experience, as well as patience and love, to believe in her and love her? Can you think outside the box and open your mind to the possibilities that YOU can help Kaylani discover? Can you love her, no matter what?

If you think that Kaylani could be your girl, please submit an adoption application, if you have not done so recently. Then, email Barbara Blanchette to tell her of your interest in Kaylani at: blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com

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Eugene in Virginia Beach, VA

Update 11-7-26: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

This noble and handsome boy is Eugene! He is an approximately 1-year-old Tricolor Cavalier. He recently came into rescue because his previous owners were experiencing health issues. He is an expert snuggler, loves giving kisses, and would definitely win first place in any butt-wiggle contest!

While in our care, Eugene quickly bonded with his foster mom. He adapted quickly to his new surroundings and his foster Cavalier sister. Although he prefers sleeping in the big bed, he is also being introduced to sleeping in a crate.

Eugene has been excellent with his potty habits, consistently going outside. However, this success comes with potty breaks every few hours and immediately after meals. He has also been left home alone with his foster Cavalier sister for a few hours at a time and has not displayed any signs of anxiety. He does what Cavaliers do best—nap!

Eugene has interacted well with his foster Cavalier sister and other dogs he has encountered on walks. He has had some interaction with children but appears to be more comfortable around adults. He has not been around cats.

He is very curious about squirrels and needs to be kept on a tight leash during walks. Loud traffic seems to make him a little uncomfortable, so walking on less busy streets has been preferable.

Eugene does not appear to know basic commands or walk particularly well on a leash. His foster mom is working with him on these skills and recommends additional training after adoption.

He had his first veterinary health checkup and passed with flying colors, with the exception of needing treatment for whipworms. He has completed his first round of medication and will need a second follow-up treatment in a few weeks. After that, he should be completely cleared.

Eugene had not been neutered when he entered rescue and is scheduled for his neuter surgery on November 11. This sweet boy will be ready to go to his forever home after he has recovered from surgery.

Eugene would do best in a home where he receives lots of attention and has someone around most of the time. Since he is still fairly young, he will also need regular exercise, training, and socialization.

If you are interested in adopting Eugene, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Cavalier Rescue Coordinator Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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Roxy in Kenilworth, IL

Hello! My name is Roxy and I am looking for my forever home. I am a 23-pound female tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the sweetest face and most gentle demeanor. I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by my breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for me.

I am an 8-year-old (my birthday is 10-31-2018) very healthy girl; I have a good heart and good knees, was spayed and had a dental with extractions while in the rescue’s care. I am up to date on my core vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives and I am microchipped. I am still a bit overweight (but I’ve lost a few pounds while in my foster home!), so I need a family that is devoted to my continued weight loss journey with a healthy food, controlled portions and daily exercise. I am also currently on a joint supplement due to my weight and age.

I am a love bug who is looking for nothing more than a warm heart and lots of love! My tail literally never stops wagging as all I want to do is please and be near you. I have the absolute calmest temperament and have not barked or complained even once! With my calm and gentle personality, I am a loving companion who enjoys being very close to my people and soaking up all the attention I can get. I love all people, kids and dogs; I am not afraid to be pet by strangers who love how I wag my tail non-stop for them. I also have a calm way with new dogs of all sizes that I meet while out and about. I have learned so much from my foster brother (a black Lab) while in my foster home, so another dog – preferably a Cavalier since I tend to gravitate towards them – is a requirement in my forever home so I can continue to learn some of the basics. One of my most endearing qualities is that I am especially sweet with children and would love to have a family with calm, respectful, dog-savvy children.

I like to be anywhere my people are, especially my foster mom. I stay close but not underfoot, and remain where I can keep an eye on her and also my foster brother – who I get along with very well, by the way. I prefer not to be in a crate but will go in without complaint for transport. Actually, I do not complain about anything! My foster mom leaves me in her kitchen with my dog bed when she is gone and I am happy there. However, I do love it best when someone is home most of the day and I can keep my eye on them, so that is a requirement in my forever home.

I am working on housetraining and have made great improvements. When my foster mom is home and lets me out regularly, I have no accidents, but I am not as reliable when left out in the house when she is gone. I can hold it perfectly overnight and my foster mom lets me out first thing in the morning. I will sleep on a dog bed in the kitchen but would much prefer to sleep in the big bed with my favorite people!

My foster mom has been working with me on leash walking and I will only walk for short distances so far; this is something that my forever family will either need to work with me on or commit to exercising with me in the yard. I have recently discovered the joy of running after squirrels, so a safe, physically fenced yard is important for me to have in my forever home so I can continue to enjoy some off leash outdoor time.

I am an exceptionally sweet, calm, lovable girl who would thrive in a home where I can offer all the love I have to give – which is a lot!

If you meet all of Roxy’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Kenilworth, Illinois, and feel she would thrive in your home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com to let her know that you are interested in being considered.

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