Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Beans in Albany, NY

Here is Beans with his new mom…

Beans is a sweet, affectionate 4-month-old Cavalier puppy who is looking for his forever family! He is the kind of puppy who loves being close to his people and is happiest when he can curl up in your lap and soak up all the attention. He has that classic Cavalier personality; loving, loyal, and just a little bit clingy in the very best way.

At four months old, Beans is also a playful and mischievous puppy! He loves to explore, play, and get into the occasional bit of puppy trouble. He is doing well with potty training and making good progress, but like any young puppy, he is still working on becoming completely reliable.

Beans would do especially well with a family who has plenty of time to spend with him. Someone who works from home or has a flexible schedule would be ideal, as he thrives on companionship and is still at the stage where he needs frequent attention, supervision, and opportunities to go outside.

He is wonderful with children and enjoys being part of the action. Beans also does well with other dogs. Because he is a young puppy with lots of energy, he would do best with a patient dog who is comfortable with an energetic puppy and his playful personality. Most of all, Beans is a loving little companion who wants to be near his people. If you’re looking for a sweet, silly, affectionate Cavalier who will happily follow you from room to room, Beans may be your perfect match.

Beans is looking for a family who understands the time, patience, and commitment that comes with raising a puppy and is ready to give him the love and guidance he needs to grow into a wonderful adult dog.

If you are interested in adopting Beans and meet what we are looking for in a home for him, please complete our application if you haven’t already and then email Amanda at amanda.bunting.phd@gmail.com. We will consider applicants who live within a 3 hour driving distance to Albany, NY.

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Sophie in Sidney, IL

Here is the pup with her new family…

Let me introduce you to Sophie. She is a 2-year-old Tricolor Cavalier born 10/07/2024 that weighs approximately 12 pounds. She was deeply loved by her owner, but a move into assisted living necessitated the difficult decision to turn Sophie over to Cavalier Rescue USA. Sophie is doing well in her foster home and is now looking for a loving new family.

Sophie is such a sweet, fun, active, feisty, and playful pup. She loves to play fetch and a little tug of war. She walks well on a leash and would benefit greatly if her new family would take her on regular walks to burn up some of that energy. Sophie is crate trained and goes right in her crate for a treat of course. She is also potty trained and goes to the back door when she needs to go potty. She likes to relax and cuddle too and chew on a nylabone. Sophie currently lives with a foster mom, dad, teenager, 3 other Cavaliers and a cat. Everyone gets along great. She likes to romp and play with her Cavalier foster brother, Toby. It is so cute!!! Sophie would LOVE to sleep in bed with her forever family.

Sophie is up-to-date on vaccinations, heartgard, and flea/tick medicine. The vet thoroughly examined her and she is heart clear (no murmur detected) and very clean teeth. The vet did note that she has 2 luxating patellas in her back knees. One knee is a grade 2 and the other is a grade 3. But she gets around great, doesn’t need surgery, and it doesn’t seem to bother her because she loves to run and chase after toys.

When Sophie was given to rescue we were informed that she has an allergy to chicken. So she currently is on a special diet of Kangaroo. The specific brand is Zignature Kangaroo formula small bites.

Her foster family would love for her new forever family to have a home where someone is home part of the day. A physically fenced yard is preferred or someone who can walk Sophie several times a day with plenty of potty breaks in between. She would love to have another playful pup in the home but could easily be the only pup and get all the love and attention she desires.

If you can provide Sophie with a loving home and you think that you might be the right family for her, please fill out an online application if you haven’t already. Then email Meg Eisenmenger at cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com to let her know your interest.

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Remington in Portland, OR

Remi is an adorable, approximately nine-year-old, 22-pound, tricolor male Cavalier with a heart of gold who is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Remington, aka Remi, came to Cavalier Rescue after his owner passed away, but he has taken the change in stride. He is an amazing dog who will bring so much joy to his forever home. Remi’s current foster home includes two adults, two children (ages 11 and 8), a 19-year-old cat, and a five-year-old Cavalier. He seems happy with the organized chaos.

He has excellent manners: he is house-trained, sits patiently while his food is being prepared, and walks straight into his crate at bedtime. He sleeps in the crate but he is a bona fide snuggling guru who will cozy up in the perfect curve of your body if invited to the big bed.

Remi goes bonkers for walks and has quite the endurance! He could easily do three miles a day. When his foster mom takes the harness and leash off the hook by the front door, Remi sits at her feet looking like he might explode with excitement. He enthusiastically pokes his head through his harness and tries to assist when his foster sibling’s collar comes out. If he could talk, he would probably say: “Come on, come on, come on, come on… let’s go on a walk! I’m going to chase a squirrel, or a rabbit… Come on, come on, come on, come on…” Remi is in a harness because once he hits the sidewalk, he is off to the races. His path is a zigzag, racing from one bush to the next, desperate not to miss one scent. Despite his zeal, he is very polite when running into other dogs and neighbors. He doesn’t tangle the other dog’s leash, and he doesn’t bark.

One of his most endearing qualities is that he has no teeth, which leaves his tongue hanging out the right side of his mouth. He isn’t the neatest drinker, with water ending up on his chest and the floor, but a towel usually does the trick. Before bedtime, he enjoys his nightly blowout with the hair dryer to avoid skin issues.

The lack of teeth does not, repeat, does not impede his ability to eat, which is evident from his chicken-nugget-shaped figure. One day his foster family came home to find that he had gotten into the cat’s prescription dental-diet kibble, ironically. On a positive note, you won’t have to worry about expensive dental procedures. Just like a six-month-old baby, Remi can gum pretty much anything, and he enjoys small pieces of all sorts of fruits and veggies. He is occasionally offered a spread of peanut butter on a lick mat instead of something to chew.

Remi is hard of hearing, or he has exceptional selective hearing. Technically, you could call him anything, but don’t call him late for dinner! Since he can’t hear traffic sounds or calls to come, his forever home ought to have a large, securely fenced yard so he has plenty of room to run and explore. As soon as the door to the backyard is open, Remi is off like a shot, patrolling the fenced perimeter and sniffing for vermin. Once he has finished his rounds, he settles on the patio furniture to lounge, supervises the family during yardwork, or happily plays a decent game of fetch with a tennis ball.

A few health notes: Remi has a mild-to-moderate heart murmur (grade 3/6) associated with mitral valve disease. He is not currently on heart medication. He also has stiffness in his right hip (possibly both), though it hasn’t slowed him down. His new family may want to discuss a joint supplement or a daily anti-inflammatory with their vet.

If you are interested in Remi (and you would be crazy not to be), please complete our online application if you haven’t already, then email Cindy Kastner at cseakastner@gmail.com to let her know of your interest. Remi is ready to share his enormous heart with you!

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Gidget in North Aurora, IL

Here is Gidget with her new family…

Gidget is an adorable 6-month-old female tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy ready for a loving family committed to giving her the time, patience and guidance every puppy needs. She was born on March 29, 2026 and weighs about 5.5 pounds; she is a tiny girl but has a huge personality, an abundance of energy and plenty of love to give!

Gidget was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by her breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for her after an initial vet appointment revealed a possible heart arrhythmia. Once Gidget arrived into our care, she had a thorough exam at our vet who heard a sinus arrhythmia, which is a normal, healthy heart rhythm where the heart rate speeds up when the dog inhales and slows down when they exhale. Other vets she has seen concur this was an innocent arrhythmia and it has since gone away. She has a small reducible umbilical hernia that can be repaired when she is old enough to undergo spay surgery. Gidget is up to date on core puppy vaccines and preventatives.

Gidget is a social, outgoing and confident puppy who is still learning about the world and needs a family prepared for consistent, positive-reinforcement training. She prefers to potty outside and is making progress with housetraining, though pee pads are available in her playpens while she continues learning. At night she sleeps comfortably in a crate in her foster parent’s bedroom, though as a young puppy she still sometimes wakes them up in the middle of the night to go potty.

Gidget is a friendly, social girl who loves everyone she meets. She even gets to go to work with her foster mom, giving her plenty of opportunities to meet new people and experience new surroundings. Thanks to these experiences, she’s becoming a well-socialized little lady. Gidget is starting to learn how to wear a harness and walk on a leash, so she’ll need a patient family who can help her build confidence through positive reinforcement, consistency, and practice. Her foster family thinks she is very smart, and would likely thrive in puppy training classes. Due to Gidget’s small size, she would be best in a home with no children or children ages 16+ who are gentle, respectful and dog-savvy.

Gidget currently eats three meals a day to fuel her very busy puppy lifestyle. She also loves healthy snacks and is an enthusiastic eater! When she’s not eating or sleeping, she’s a busy girl who is usually on the move with places to go and people to meet! Gidget LOVES to run and play and would be happiest in a home with a securely physically fenced yard where she can safely zoom around and burn off some of her puppy energy. She enjoys playing with her foster siblings, including 2 Cavaliers, a large mixed-breed dog and cats, so having an active furry companion or two that will play with her will be required for her continued socialization and happiness. Most of the time, she’s either running and playing with her foster siblings or sleeping — there’s not much in between! When she is not busy playing, Gidget loves to snuggle with her foster parents and enjoys being close to the people she trusts.

Because she is still young, Gidget needs a family that is home most of the time and able to dedicate plenty of time to training, socialization, play, and care. Gidget requires a family who understands that puppies need time, patience, guidance, and consistency. In return, she promises to bring you plenty of laughter, adventures, snuggles, and unconditional love.

If you meet all of Gidget’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of North Aurora, 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.

See Gidget in action! Gidget

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Faith in Lebanon, IN

Here is Faith with her new family…

Faith is a lovely and loving 3-month old Tricolor Cavalier puppy. Faith was born into rescue on July 6, 2026 after her mother came into our foster care program. Faith loves to play outdoors with her siblings and is a sweet, adorable pup.

She has started her initial puppy vaccinations. Remaining vaccines will be required of adopter when age appropriate. Also adopter will be required to provide proof of spay at 9 months of age. She is at a healthy weight of 4.5 lbs for her young age.

Faith requires an owner who is home much of the day and who has a physically fenced yard. Also, please note, we will only consider applicants who live within a maximum driving distance of 4 hours of Lebanon, IN for her placement.

If you are interested in this puppy and meet her requirements, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net. Please read our Process and FAQ pages before contacting us. Thank you!

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Lexi in Plymouth, MI

A Loyal sweetheart!

Meet loyal Lexi, a sweetheart of an 8-year-old female Cavalier who came into rescue when the toddler in her young human family developed a pet allergy. Lexi is a 17 lb. fit-and-trim tricolor female. Although loyal to her people, Lexi is a little reserved when first meeting new people. But her shyness only lasts a few minutes. In short order, she is trying to snuggle into your lap for lots of attention.

Lexi is thriving in her calm foster home where there is a regular routine and three full-time Cavaliers. She follows her foster mom everywhere she goes and has a tendency to get under foot. While her foster mom works at her desk (she works from home), Lexi finds a comfy chair or dog bed to settle into. At night while watching tv, Lexi claims the top of the couch as her throne so she can be close to her foster mom.

When there is a lot of activity and visitors in the foster home, Lexi will find a quiet corner to hang out in. This summer she really enjoyed hanging out on the patio— taking in the summer breeze. But be careful, Lexi has proven to be a talented escape artist while in foster care. So, her fur-ever home must have a secure fence. She gets very excited when she sees her leash, signaling it’s time for a walk!

Lexi sleeps in a crate next to the people bed and is gated in the kitchen when her foster mom runs errands. She does have some separation anxiety, so she will benefit from being in a home with another small dog around to keep her company. Lexi is very reliable with her house manners, no accidents in the foster home. Although usually very quiet and calm, Lexi is one of the first dogs to alert her humans with a few barks when she hears and unfamiliar noise.

Lexi just got her teeth cleaned. She is at a good weight for her petite frame. Her fur-ever family should limit treats so she can remain at this target weight. She is spayed, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on her vaccinations. She has a herniated umbilical which can be felt on her belly. This doesn’t bother her, so the vet is recommending no treatment at this time. No heart issues were detected.

Please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and then send an email to June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know that you are interested in loyal little Lexi. We will only consider applicants that are home during the day and live within a reasonable driving distance to the foster home.

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