Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Brandy in Highland Park, IL

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

Update 5-26-26: We have received several good applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now.

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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Winston in Canfield, OH

Here is Winston with his new family…

Winston is a 9-month-old tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was born 7-19-2025. He is an 11-pound bundle of sweetness who is ready to find his forever home. He came into foster care when his owner realized she did not have the amount of time he needed.

Winston is full of love and he is learning every day that the world is a safe place. He is a happy, playful and affectionate little guy who loves toys, enjoys giving kisses and lights up when he gets attention from his people. Winston can be a bit skittish at times and may startle easily, so he will thrive in a calm, patient home where he is given time, consistency, and reassurance to build confidence. He is truly a sweet, loving boy who bonds deeply with his person.

Winston has been fully vetted, neutered, and microchipped. He does have some cardiac conditions that will require ongoing monitoring. He has a grade 5 heart murmur due to a hole in the muscle separating the lower heart chambers. At this time, his cardiologist does not recommend any medication, and there are no immediate concerns. He will need a recheck in 9-12 months. He also has mild valvular pulmonic stenosis, an inherited heart condition. Despite this, his cardiologist feels Winston has a good prognosis for the short and intermediate future, as well as potentially long-term, but this would again be dependent on if any progression is noted at subsequent visits. Because of his medical needs, Winston will require a home that can provide the time, consistency and patience necessary to support the ongoing veterinary care and monitoring.

Despite his diagnosis, Winston is a happy, active puppy who loves life. He is working on his house training and does best with frequent potty breaks, especially after meals and drinking. He sleeps peacefully in his crate at night and settles in very well once it’s bedtime.

Winston walks well on a leash, but would truly thrive in a home with a fenced yard where he can safely run, play and burn off his puppy energy. He is learning to navigate stairs and is currently fearful of them. Winston enjoys “assisting” during chores, especially vacuuming.

More than anything, Winston is just a loving little boy who wants to be close to his people. He is affectionate, playful, and full of heart in every sense of the word. He may be small, but he has so much love to give to the right family.

If you think that you would be a good fit for this loving little boy, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sherry Morgan (morgans817@sbcglobal.net) so she knows of your interest.

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Winston in Noblesville, IN

Here is Winston with his new mom…

Introducing Winston! Winston’s world was rocked when his family of 13 years dropped him off at the shelter after they got a new puppy. Understandably, he was confused being in this environment but Cavalier Rescue USA quickly sprung him from the shelter.

It was obvious Winston has seen some neglect. He had a rough few days with a visit to the Vet and getting a long overdue grooming. Even with everything he has been through, Winston’s sweet Cavalier personality is shining through and he’s remembering what it feels like to be loved again.

Winston was born June 15, 2012. At 28 lbs he needs to lose weight so he is currently on a diet. The only time he barks is in the kitchen as if he’s telling his foster mom she surely forgot half his dinner!

It’s a joy to see him digging through the toy box where he searches for a soft toy. After a quick game of fetch, Winston settles in for a long afternoon nap. He is able to navigate a few stairs to go outside but requires a little help up on furniture. Winston is a good boy and has not had any accidents!

Winston does enjoy being around the Cavaliers in his foster home. Another calm dog in his new home would be nice but he can also be an only pup. He’ll take a slow stroll around the fenced back yard but a fence isn’t necessary as long as someone is with him. He prefers being indoors.

Winston is crate trained but does not need to be crated when his foster parents are gone. He will sleep by the door waiting for his people to come home. He sleeps all night either in his open crate or in one of the dog beds. He rides well in the car laying quietly in a booster seat often falling asleep. He even enjoys a short walk in the neighborhood.

Medically, the Vet noted Winston’s condition is as expected for his age. He is deaf, has suspected nuclear sclerosis (cloudy eyes) in both eyes but this does not affect his vision, has a grade 3 murmur that does not require meds at this time. A soft mass was felt on his belly that is suspected fatty tissue. Teeth are grade 4/4 for severe dental disease. A dental was not recommended due to the risk at his age. His dental condition does not affect eating at all. He loves food!

Winston is in search of a family to cherish him in his twilight years. In turn, this sweet senior will make a devoted companion who will lay by your side and quietly keep you company throughout the day. If you feel you can open your heart and home to Winston please complete the online application if you don’t already have one on file and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net to let her know of your interest.

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