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Piper and Magic in Lewisburg, OH

Meet Piper and Magic, a delightful bonded pair looking for a loving home together.

Hello, my name is Piper. I am 11 years old and was born January 6, 2015. I weigh 18 pounds. My color is Blenheim. I have a small thumbprint on my head between my ears. My foster parents can tell me and Magic apart by the spot. I have big, beautiful eyes. I don’t hear very well, but I follow Magic, my foster dog siblings and my foster parents around well. Magic and I were given to the Cavalier Rescue USA by our owner who had a change in family circumstances and sadly could no longer keep us. Our owner wanted a perfect forever home for us. She said that we deserve it.

I am a happy easy-going dog. Nothing bothers me. I am always wagging my tail. I love being as close to my foster parents as possible. I follow them everywhere. I sleep in a dog bed with Magic, in my foster parents’ bedroom. Occasionally, when my Aussie mix foster sister leaves the room, I will climb the doggie stairs and snuggle with my foster dad.

I’ve had my shots, am spayed, micro-chipped, and had two tumors taken out of my tummy that were benign. I had some dental work done and I lost all my teeth. My foster dad takes kibble and wets it and stores in the refrigerator. He warms in the microwave and smashes it with a fork for me to eat. I am housebroken when taken out on the schedule. My foster parents are home most of the time, so I go outside every 3 to 4 hours. Magic and I will take walks, but we are not that excited about them.

Hello, my name is Magic. I am also a Blenheim Cavalier. I weigh 19 pounds and I’m nine years old. My birthday is February 21, 2017. I am very close to Piper. When she left to go to the vet I cried and scratched at the door. I protect Piper. She needs me. Although, I am a bit more afraid of things than she is. I love to follow my foster parents around. I do well with my foster Cavalier that is here. I don’t do so well with the bigger foster dog. She’s nosy and always wants to know what everybody’s doing. She licks my head too. I will eat the other dog’s food, so my foster parents put me behind the gate to eat. I do growl if someone is eating a snack in the living room and I think the other dogs are getting too close to it. I am working on those things. My two favorite things are to be petted and sitting beside someone. I have all my shots. I have a low-grade murmur but not on any meds yet. I am micro-chipped and housebroken. Sometimes I wet on the patio instead of the yard.

For this pair, we are looking for a family where someone is around much of the time that has a fenced yard and kids over the age of 8 (if there are children in the family). If you meet all what we’re looking for and live within three hours of Lewisburg, OH. please complete our online application if you haven’t already and email Sherry Morgan morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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Gizmo in Columbus, OH

Gizmo is a sweet 5 year old tricolor boy who loves spending most of his time very close to his foster mom. Curled up on the back of the couch while you are reading, or next to your chair while you work is just fine with Gizmo as long as you are near.

Gizmo’s family selflessly surrendered him to rescue when they felt their lifestyle required him to spend too much time in a crate. The crate still isn’t his favorite place, but he will rest comfortably there while you are away once he’s sure you will come back soon. He will also sleep overnight in the crate, but would prefer a spot in the big bed, stretched out on his back, all four paws in the air just begging for belly rubs. So cute and silly!

He loves to watch the goings-on in the neighborhood from the back of the couch and keeps us all safe from Amazon drivers, Door Dash deliveries and random items blowing across the yard. He does not require a fenced yard, and walks well on a leash and loves to take daily walks. He barks at first at new people, but settles quickly when reassured they are friend, not foe.

Gizmo guards his food from other dogs so is crated at meal time. While he gets along with his foster siblings in all other ways, he would be probably be happiest as an only dog with all the food, all the treats, and all the attention. He is so eager to please and return your affection.

Gizmo weighs 20 pounds, is fully recovered from recent neuter surgery, and is in good health. He has no audible heart murmer, is up to date on vaccines, and is microchipped. He will need a dental cleaning in the near future. He is housebroken, but his signal to go out is subtle – happy wigglebutt much like him at other times – so he does best when kept on a schedule.

Please read Our Process and FAQ sections. If your home is a match for Gizmo, please complete the online application if you haven’t already done so, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net to let her know of your interest.

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Birdie in Kenilworth, IL

Here is the pup with her new family…

My name is Birdie and I am an almost 3-year-old (my birthday is 7-12-2023), 17 pound slim bundle of Cavalier love. I am a solid Black Cavalier with the most gorgeous coat (my feathering and slippers are really coming in nicely!) and I have big beautiful dark eyes along with the biggest heart for everyone I meet. I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by my breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for me.

My favorite thing in life is to be with my foster mom and my big black Lab foster brother. I can’t be close enough, I even crawl into his crate to nap with him! I have a calm, confident, curious personality and gentle temperament. I have met children of various ages and am comfortable around calm, respectful, dog-savvy children ages 5 and older. While on walks I will bark hello at dogs in passing to let them know I am here. I love all dogs I have met, especially my foster brother who I cuddle up to every day. I love to play with other dogs and would enjoy a life with other Cavaliers to play with and snuggle with every day. I just love everyone, although I am a bit shy when meeting new people.

In just a short time I have learned to walk on a leash in a semi-urban neighborhood with loud trains and trucks. I really enjoy walks with my foster brother and hope I can continue going on walks in my forever home. I also enjoy being able to run and explore my foster mom’s physically fenced yard, so that is something I would really like to have as well. I would love to be able to sleep with my new person in the big bed as being close is important to me. I am fully housetrained on a schedule and I can hold it all night. My foster mom is home most of the time to let me out, but I learned very quickly to go outside.

I am a healthy girl! I have sound knees and I have recently undergone a spay, dental (with 3 extractions), am up to date on core vaccines and prevention and am microchipped. I have a very faint low grade heart murmur; the vet said it might be because I was nervous, and there is nothing needed at this time.

If you meet all of Birdie’s requirements and live within 2 hours of Kenilworth, Illinois, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com so she knows of your interest.

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Brandy in Highland Park, IL

Update 6-2-26: We’ve received several good applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now.

Hi! My name is Brandy and I am the sweetest redhead you’ll ever meet! I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by my breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for me. I am a 3-year-old (my birthday is 2-4-2023), 21 pound chocolate Ruby Cavalier and I have the most soulful eyes and stunning silky red coat. All I want in life is to share my love with my people. I love nothing more than cuddling on the couch next to my foster parents or trying to climb up onto my foster dad’s lap while he works. I can’t be close enough! I have a calm personality and a gentle temperament and do not bark except when I’m on neighborhood watch duty or my foster parents return home (I have to tell them just how much I missed them!).

I like all dogs, including my Cavalier foster brother and sister. They have taught me many new things in my foster home, so it would be nice to have a canine friend in my forever home, but I love my foster parents the most. I like new people I meet too, but I can be shy at first. I feel comfortable around older, respectful children, but younger children’s movements and loud noises frighten me.

In just a short amount of time I have learned to walk on a leash wearing a harness and I enjoy going for walks around the quiet neighborhood with my Cavalier foster brother and sister. I really enjoy exploring my foster parents’ physically fenced yard, so I would love to have my own safe yard in my forever home.

I am fully housetrained on a schedule and I can hold it all night. I sleep in a crate in the bedroom near my foster parents, but I would LOVE to be able to sleep in the big bed with my new person as being physically close is important to me. Did I mention I love cuddling? I do not like being left alone, and will let my foster parents know by barking/whining to show my dismay when they dare to leave the house. I would like someone that is home most of the time so I am not left alone often because I love my people oh so much!

I am a very healthy girl! I have a clear heart, sound knees and I have recently undergone a spay, dental (with only 1 extraction), am up to date on core vaccines, heartworm/flea/tick prevention and am microchipped.

If you meet all of Brandy’s requirements and live within a 2 hour drive of Highland Park, Illinois, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com so she knows of your interest.

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William in Urbana, IL

Here is William with his new mom…

Meet William! Will is an almost 6-month-old tricolor Cavalier born on December 3, 2025. This handsome little boy weighs about 8 pounds and has the sweetest, most loving personality. He absolutely lights up when he gets attention from his people and loves nothing more than snuggling close.

Will’s story is a special one. After his breeder detected a heart murmur, he was given to Cavalier Rescue USA so he could receive the medical care he needed. Will was diagnosed with Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA), a congenital heart condition, and underwent life-saving corrective surgery in April. After 30 days of rest and recovery, he is now healthy, thriving, and full of happy puppy energy! Even better, his heart murmur is gone.

Will is not only resilient, but incredibly adorable. He has beautiful markings, an extremely photogenic face, and an adorable little white spot on his backside that makes him extra unique.

Like most puppies, Will is curious, playful, and still learning boundaries. He enjoys exploring outdoors, walks nicely on a leash, and loves toys, treats, and spending time with his people. He has already learned to sit for treats and is continuing to learn new commands. Will is reliably house trained with continued consistency and positive reinforcement, and he is also crate trained and sleeps great overnight although he would happily snuggle up with his humans instead!

Will gets along well with other dogs and wants to be close to his foster family at all times. He can be a little vocal when excited, especially when greeting his people or getting a new toy or treat. Because he is still a young, energetic puppy, Will would do best in a home with a secure physically fenced yard where he can safely explore and burn off some puppy energy.

Will is currently too young to be neutered, so his forever family is required and must agree to have him neutered around 9–10 months of age. He also has a cryptorchid right testicle, while the left testicle is fully descended.

He is up to date on vaccines, heartworm/flea/tick prevention, and has been successfully treated for parasites called Giardia and Coccidia. Will should also have a follow-up appointment with a cardiologist in approximately 5–8 months for a repeat echocardiogram to monitor his heart size and function and ensure there is no residual blood flow. Thankfully, the echocardiogram performed the day after surgery showed no residual blood flow, which was wonderful news.

If you’re looking for a sweet, affectionate puppy who is ready for adventures, cuddles, and a lifetime of companionship, William may be your perfect match.

If you can provide William with a loving home, a fenced yard, and positive reinforcement training, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com to let us know you’re interested in giving this special boy the forever home he deserves.

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