Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Copper in East Lansing, MI

Copper is a happy, active and cuddly two-year-old Cavalier. Copper just wants to be the center of attention and be your shadow.

Copper comes to Cavalier Rescue USA after his owners’ work required more travel, and they did not have enough time for him. Copper (he got his name from his glowing Ruby coloring) is the ultimate definition of a Velcro dog, and just wants to love each human he meets. He’s an instant charmer and lover!

Copper absolutely loves walks just as much as he likes cuddling on the couch. He knows basic commands like “come,” “sit” and “down.” Copper is 95% housebroken, save an accident or two while in foster care. He may bark if he hears or sees another critter outside, and will occasionally bark at another dog during a walk.

He is playful, excitable and has quite a bit of energy to burn, so daily walks are a must for Copper. He would do well in a fur-ever home with another dog his size to play with.

No one loves a meal more than Copper. He’s very food motivated. He will never miss a meal or a treat! Copper does show some signs of resource guarding, and will growl if the foster Mom’s dogs get too close to him while he has a toy or treat. He has not shown any sign of severe aggression, but will growl or snap if another dog gets too close when he has something of value. Copper does not show any aggression with people, and allows his foster Mom to touch his food and take away toys with no issue.

Copper is crate trained. In his foster Mom’s home, he is kept in the kitchen with a dog bed at night and whenever she has errands to run. He shows some signs of separation anxiety when in a different room from his foster Mom. He will give out a few whimpers and barks, but he is not destructive. Copper will play and chew on toys, but nothing else in the house.

Copper’s vet gave him a clean bill of health, but Copper should lose about 10% of his body weight. His fur-ever family should have a routine that includes lots of walks. Copper is neutered, up-to-date on his vaccinations, microchipped and ready for his forever home. If you are interested in Copper, please complete our online application if you haven’t done so already. Then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to express your interest in Copper.
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Rosie in East Lansing, MI

Update 4-25-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Would a Rosie by any other name be as sweet? We think not! This Blenheim gal is the sweetest and most beautiful rose of all. Rosie is a two-year-old Cavalier who is equally happy napping in a dog bed, or cuddling with you on the couch. She is just about the most patient and snuggly girl ever. She comes to Cavalier Rescue USA after her owner recognized they did not have the time to give to such a loving lap dog.

Rosie is great on walks and knows her basic commands like “come,” “sit” and “down.” She’s mostly house trained (only one accident in foster home!), and will scratch at a door to alert you of her potty needs. Her original home had other dogs and a cat. She is doing well with her foster Mom’s dogs, and has so much patience with the puppy in the house. She’s a very laidback girl! Rosie would do well in a home as an only dog, or a home with another calm dog.

Rosie will never turn down a meal or a treat. She is very food motivated. Even with her love of food, she is not at all affected at meal time by the other dogs in her foster home. Her patience shines. Once she’s comfortable in her surroundings, she loves to play with toys (and share toys with her foster dog siblings.) Rosie is playful and curious, while also being calm and patient.

Rosie is crate trained. She stays gated in the kitchen with a dog bed at night and when her foster Mom goes out of the house. Her foster Mom works from home, so Rosie is enjoying having her people around most of the day. Rosie has shown no signs of separation anxiety or destructive behavior, but she does bark a bit out of excitement and if she sees another dog. Rosie also loves walks and has some extra weight to lose, so a more active family would be a great fit for her.

Rosie is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, microchipped and ready for her fur-ever home. If you are interested in Rosie, please complete our online application if you haven’t already done so. Then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to express your interest in Rosie.

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Pickles in Plymouth, MI

Here is Pickles with his new family…

This little 6-month-old Blenheim boy born 10/09/2024 is an adorable cotton-puff of love! Pickles came into rescue when his family made the difficult decision to surrender him after a family member developed a pet allergy. His previous family gave him a great foundation in his early puppy days. Pickles is eager to greet new people and pets, plays with his toys independently, and walks well on a leash. He’s generally a calm dog, but he enjoys playing chase with his foster brothers.

While in foster care, he has adjusted to being on a regular routine. Pickles enjoys playtime with his foster brothers, playing fetch with a small tennis ball (although he hasn’t quite learned to bring it back), going on walks outside, and hanging out with his people. He sleeps in his crate at night (the crate is next to his foster mom’s bed) and is gated in the kitchen with his foster siblings when his foster mom leaves the house. She works from home, so Pickles spends most of his days on a dog bed next to his foster mom (or sometimes in her lap). Pickles sleeps through the night (10 pm – 7 am) without needing any potty breaks.

Pickles is still a puppy, so he is curious about new things and wants to explore his surroundings. His fur-ever home should be puppy-proofed (cords and clothes kept up, etc.). Pickles has a tendency to get underfoot, so the people in his new home home should be agile and limber to help avoid getting tripped by this little fella. He would also benefit from a Good Canine or Perfect Puppy class so he can work on his recall and other basic commands. A fenced in yard for extra playtime is also important.

There were children in Pickles’ previous home, and he did well there. We suspect he will do well in a home with calm children over the age of five who are familiar with small dogs. In the evening, Pickles wants to snuggle on the couch next to his foster family or in someone’s lap. He is doing very well with his house manners, but will enjoy having someone home during the day to allow him frequent potty trips outdoors. He travels well in the car.

The first thing most people notice about Pickles is a tuft of hair that sticks up on the top of his head. This gives off a ‘90s boy-band vibe. And his coat is super-soft and puffy as cotton—the softest coat his foster mom has ever snuggled up to! Pickles is truly a sweetheart of a dog: happy, friendly, snuggly, and full of unconditional love!

He will need a home with a fenced yard and someone home during the day for potty breaks and short walks. He will settle in best with a family that has a routine and moderate activity level.

Pickles is up-to-date on his vaccinations, has been micro-chipped, and neutered.

If you think Pickles would be a great addition to your family, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Pickles.

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Baby in Wakeman, OH

Here is Baby with his new family…

Hello everyone. My name is Baby. I am a 2 year old neutered male, Ruby colored, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel born 2-17-23. I was placed into Cavalier Rescue USA when my owner passed away. I miss my human Dad. He and I were very close. I am hoping to have a gentleman in my life again. I like to sit by my foster Dad and I follow him throughout the house. If he is not available, I will stay close to foster Mom. I am a bit shy with new people and it takes me awhile to trust people. I have a lot of love and snuggles to give.

Since coming into my foster home I have had to learn many things. First of all, a collar, a harness, and a leash were put on me. WHAT are these? I had never had any of these before. Foster mom and Dad are very proud of me. They say I am a fast learner as I have learned that these are very necessary for going for walks. Guess what, I have also learned to walk on a leash! I enjoy going for walks. There are so very many sniffs out there.

I am trying to learn how to ask to go outside for potty breaks. We go outside first thing in the morning and many other times during the day and the very last thing before going to bed. This has helped me tremendously to avoid having accidents in the house. I have a foster brother that I get along with very well. There is also an outdoor cat and I get along with her too.

I am also crate trained. I sleep in my crate at night and I eat my meals in the crate as well. I am a fast eater. Sometimes I go in my crate and take a nap but I prefer napping on the sofa with foster Dad, right up against his leg. I like to play with a ball and other toys. I am energetic and I like to run. I would so appreciate a securely fenced in yard. That would keep me safe from bigger dogs and wild animals, like coyotes, foxes, and skunks.

Going to the Vet is not a favorite thing of mine and I am glad to have that out of the way. When I went, I got all my vaccinations updated and was neutered and micro chipped. I was pronounced to be in good health! Everyone there made a fuss over me but I was still scared.

Foster mom says: Baby is doing very well with his house training. He will need someone home most of the time as he does not know how to ask to go outside for potty breaks. Baby can be left alone for a few hours with no accidents. Baby has not been with any children. He can be timid and shy but can also stand his ground if he feels scared. Baby will bark if he sees something going on outside or if there is another animal outside, otherwise he is very quiet.

If interested, 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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Monty in Lebanon, IN

Update 4-4-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now. Thank you!

Monty is an adorable tricolor Cavalier puppy, born 09/05/2024. He came into care after being adopted with his sibling and developing littermate syndrome, making it ill-advised for the two of them to continue living together. He has no trouble bonding with his new foster family or foster Cavaliers, now that he is separated from his brother, however!

Since coming into foster, Monty has been a bubble of happiness. In true puppy fashion, he is buoyant and happy, energetic and adorable. He is busy, busy, busy, but truly not hyper. He just loves to play with toys and play with his foster Cavaliers. He excitedly greets visitors and is glad to give them a lick and a jump, so he’s working on “down,” but he is just too happy to remember most times. Like all puppies, manners are a work in progress, but he is doing well with learning them! He knows “sit” and comes when called by name. He loves to frolic in the backyard, and gives a little side eye when he isn’t quite ready to quit playing, but then comes running.

Mealtime is a huge favorite for Monty, so he tends to scarf down his food rather quickly and then try to “share” with his foster friends. He is working on mealtime manners, and a slow-feed bowl has helped tremendously, as well as just making sure he doesn’t give himself a tummy ache with eating too quickly.
He loves to take walks and is doing well on a leash. He pulls a little, as he loves to explore, but consistently training with him, and lots of practice and he will continue to do better and better. He is nice and calm (puppy calm, don’t forget) with all the people we meet along the way on a walk. He will let out a bark when we see another dog, but doesn’t get reactive, just more of a “hi”. He does not bark often.

Monty is working at potty training and doing well. He does still have occasional accidents as he hasn’t figured out how to alert us to when he needs to go out, but he does very well with being let out consistently. He sleeps in a crate at night and goes in when we tell him. He is also crated when we leave the house to further enforce potty training and house manners.

Monty is going to make an amazing addition to a family. He will do well with other dogs. He has not been around cats, but he is pretty non-reactive in general. He is friendly to the kids he is around, as well. Monty would be successful as an only dog, as well. Monty needs someone who has experience with puppies. He is still just a baby, so his new family needs to be understanding of the fact that puppies will get into things, chew things (like foster mom’s slippers!), have accidents, and learn bad manners if their family is not dedicated to helping them learn. He is an ever so good boy, and a quick learner with a sparkle in his eye. He has so much love to give and is an ever so good boy! Any family will be lucky to love him.

If you are interested in this Cavalier, please complete our 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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