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Rex and Rey in Red Wing, MN

Meet Rex and Rey, bonded 6 year old Tricolor brothers. These sweet, loving, gentle dogs would love to be adopted together.

They came to rescue as owner surrenders. Rex and Rey were clearly provided with wonderful care and love. The dogs’ temperament reflects that. They are both sweet snugglers with a very calm attitude.

Both dogs are neutered, very well crate trained in one crate, walk happily on the leash with a harness, and love sniffing around the fenced yard, which is a must for them. They are great with strangers and friends. The dogs adjusted to their foster home within days. They are not destructive and have caused no damage at all in the foster home. Toys with stuffing may not last, however, as they do enjoy removing the stuffing and the squeaker whenever possible. They are fully housetrained.

Rex and Rey know some of the basic commands: sit, stay, treat, outside. They love their daily walks, have great energy, are friendly and have good appetites. They both are in good health. The dogs are very happy following their humans around the house and curling up with them whenever they sit even for a moment.

Rey has a brown spot on his nose and weighs in at 22 pounds. He is absolutely the sweetest dog you’ve ever met. He adores his toys. You rarely see him without one. He does not bark.

Rex is the bigger of the two dogs, coming in at 25 pounds. He is a furry bundle of love. A calm dog who loves to snuggle his humans, Rex can be the more vocal of the two. He barks to alert that he needs to go outside, and sometimes when outside he will bark at other dogs or animals. With some positive training, that behavior could be eliminated.

Whatever good you can say about dogs, these boys got it!

If you think your home would be a good fit with these two bundles of love, please complete our online application if you have not done so already, and let the regional coordinator, Gail Jansen know at cavalierrescueusawimn@gmail.com.

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Midge in Monticello, IL

Midge is an approximately 2 1/2 – 3 year old tricolor Cavalier who weighs 14 pounds. She was released by a breeder to Cavalier Rescue USA shortly before Christmas.

Midge is healthy, up to date on her vaccines and on preventatives for heart worms, fleas, and ticks. Her ears were treated for an infection when she had her intake vet visit. She has been spayed and recovered well.

Midge is still getting used to living in a home and understanding that people are good things. She is living with three foster siblings and a semi-retired couple. Grandchildren are often in the home. This can sometimes cause Midge stress. We try our best to keep our movements slow so we don’t startle her.

Midge LOVES to sit and cuddle with her foster mom. She doesn’t mind short times in a crate, but will tear up and eat towels or blankets if left alone too long. Midge takes a calming chew or Rescue Remedy each day to “take the edge oﬀ” her stress. As time passes and good experiences replace bad memories this could probably be discontinued. Midge does bark an alert when she is startled or scared.

Midge has done well with her house training. She has only had a few accidents in nearly 2 months. These were in her first weeks in her foster home. When Midge arrived her foster mom would carry her outside to an x-pen to potty. She would always go quickly and look up for praise. After a few weeks of being carried in and out, they would open the pen and she would follow them inside. A week later they started letting her go out in the yard with her foster siblings. She has been going out and coming in for the past several weeks on her own. The door can be a bit scary and once in a while so they prop the door open and walk away so she can come through.

Midge loves to run and play in the fenced yard. She isn’t a fan of being on a leash so a secure and physically fenced yard is a must. Midge will often try to eat her own poop if someone isn’t there to clean up right away after she goes. Unfortunately, this is common in dogs with her background. Midge does not signal to go outside. If she walks towards the door, she is let out – with three siblings, someone usually wants to go out. Keeping her on a good schedule will help her continue to be successful.

Midge spends the night in a crate next to her foster mom. She sleeps quietly through the night. Since she likes to snuggle, her fosters believe she would love to sleep in the big bed with her person. The other dogs in the family are early risers. They get up for a bathroom break and a few treats and then spend some time in crates until breakfast is served. Midge eats in her crate.

After breakfast there is time to play and nap until lunch. All of the dogs spend time in their crates from 10:45-11:45. This allows the family to pick up from preschool and give the grandchildren lunch. There is then time for more play until 1:00. The grandchildren nap from 1:00-3:30 and Midge enjoys laying with her foster mom and siblings during the afternoon. Dinner is usually at 4:00.

Midge spends time playing and napping through the evening. She is a good mix of play and couch potato! Midge is learning to enjoy balls, but her foster family has learned she loves to chew any toy you give her and she will eat any pieces she can pull oﬀ. Supervision is a must with her toys.

Midge has a specific wishlist for her forever home, but we believe she will make a great companion with patience, time, and love! Midge needs a home with low alone hours – a retiree or someone who works from home would be ideal. Midge doesn’t watch television or read, but she loves to sit next to someone who is doing these activities. If you are sitting, she will always choose to be next to you.

So far Midge doesn’t understand a leash. She will need a safely fenced yard to play. Midge loves her foster mom, and is learning to tolerate her foster dad. An all women home would be preferred. She will do best with a small, friendly, furry dog to learn from. Midge enjoys the quiet life. Fast movements still startle her.

Midge was literally shaking and hiding from people when she came into rescue. If she could get under or behind something, she would. She has come far, but will need someone willing to give her the love and time she needs to become confident.

If you feel you can provide Midge’s forever home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then send an email to Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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See Midge in action… Midge

Leila in Lake Forest, IL

Here is Leila with her new family…

Hi! My name is Leila, I just turned 3-years-old on January 11^th and I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by my breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for me.

I have a clear heart, sound knees, and am a petite little girl at 13 lbs. I have recently undergone a spay and a dental, am up to date on vaccines, heartworm prevention and am microchipped. Although I am a very healthy girl, I do not have the best dental genes and will most likely need dental cleanings every year.

I am a stunning solid black color with a shiny coat. I’m very hard to see outside at night so my foster mom makes me wear this weird collar that lights up in the dark so she can see me. I love exploring the large physically fenced yard, but when I see bunnies and squirrels I REALLY want to find them when they run away from me and leave the yard, so my foster parents have to watch me since I’m always trying to find a way out; I can even move bricks – I’m very strong for my petite size!

I absolutely love my foster sisters and brother. I can usually be found in the middle of a giant cuddle puddle or curled up with one of them. When we travel in the car I prefer to share a Snoozer seat with my Cavalier foster sisters – we all squish into one even though there are several car seats. I’ve briefly met a cat; she wasn’t very nice to me so I left her alone. I love every new person I meet – I’m not shy at all! I love to snuggle my foster siblings and my foster parents – whoever wants to snuggle, I’m all in, anytime!

I am a very good girl; I am very reliably house trained (although my foster mom is home quite a bit to let me out), I sleep all night in my own crate, and during the day I have earned the trust of my foster parents to have the run of the house. My one naughty habit is that I like to shred paper; I think it’s fun! I think they spy on me sometimes with the cameras though just to make sure I’m being a good girl, but I’m almost always just snuggling with the other pups or on neighborhood watch duty.

I walk well on a leash, although it’s been so cold here, I would rather stay inside where it’s nice and warm! I LOVE food (all food!) and am a voracious eater, although I do have a bit of a sensitive tummy so my foster mom tries to keep my food and treats consistent.

If you’re looking for a sweet little girl that loves to snuggle, LOVES other dogs, have a very secure physically fenced yard to keep this little explorer safe, and live within a reasonable driving distance of Lake Forest, Illinois, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Lamb Chop in Riverwoods, IL

Here is Lamb Chop with his new mom…

My name is Lamb Chop. I am a 4-year-old Tri-Color Cavalier boy. I came from a commercial breeder. I have been enjoying my new foster home with my human foster parents, their two boys who are 10 and 12 years old and their 4-year-old Blenheim Cavalier.

I’m a sweet, shy, and sensitive pup but have bonded with my foster family and other people I meet. Aside from my Cavalier foster brother, I’ve met other dogs and get along with them. Once I feel safe, I love to follow you from room to room and stay close by your side. Sudden movements and loud surprises can make me nervous, so I do best in a calm, predictable home where I can relax and feel secure. I’m okay with older kids who know how to move slowly and gently, and I really appreciate patience, reassurance, and a soft touch.

I love treats, and they’ve helped me a lot as I build confidence and learn to trust. Since I’ve been in my foster home, I’ve mastered walks and being on a leash. I’ve also learned to be in a crate. I sleep in my crate at night or when my foster family isn’t home for a few hours. I do also like to retreat in it from time to time to relax when there is a lot of commotion. I’m currently working on potty training and I am making great progress with a consistent routine and positive reinforcement. My foster parents are using belly bands as I work on my potty training. It may take me a little time to learn my forever family’s routine.

Overall, I am a healthy boy. I’m up to date on all my vaccines, flea/tick/heartworm prevention. I was recently neutered, got my dental work and had a handful of teeth pulled out. I am at a perfect weight at 15 pounds. I do have dry eyes with right eye corneal scarring and left eye keratitis. That means I need daily eye ointment to keep my eyes comfortable and lubricated. I’m doing well with an over-the-counter eye lubricant right now, and it’s an easy part of my daily routine. At my vet’s recommendation, I’m starting on a prescription eye lubricant called Tacrolimus. I will need to be on this for the rest of my life. My foster mom says it costs about $50-60 every two months.

With time, kindness, and consistency, I promise to reward my forever family with quiet loyalty, gentle affection, and the joy of watching me blossom into a devoted companion.

If you feel you can provide Lamb Chop’s forever home, please complete our online application and send an email to Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.
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Jingles in Sunbury, OH

Here is Jingles with his new family…

Jingles is a 10-year-old tricolor gentleman who came into rescue when his owner moved into an assisted living facility.

Jingles is a typical love-sponge Cavalier who is low maintenance. He is laid-back and happy being with you wherever you go. He loves to snuggle on the couch with his human. Jingles is excited when new people visit. He walks perfectly on a leash and typically stays very near his human. As long as the temperature is not too cold, he loves going on walks.

He is very food motivated, which may explain his extra weight. His new owners will need to monitor his food intake. Jingles is housebroken but will need to learn your routine in his new home. He had a perfect report at his last veterinary visit and only needs a dental which will be performed in the next few weeks. He is up to date on vaccines, and on monthly flea, tick and heartworm preventive.

Jingles would prefer a home where he is allowed to sleep in bed next to you at night. He does not object too much to being kenneled for short periods of time. He is a bit nervous in the car but settles down nicely. Jingles gets along beautifully with his foster brother and would love to have a canine companion in his new home. He will be happiest in a family where someone is home most of the time.

If you think Jingles would be a good fit with your family, complete online application if you haven’t already and email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net
Applications within 2-3 hours will be considered. Please read our process and FAQ’s.
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Benjamin (Benny) in Chicago, IL

Here is the pup with his new family…

Meet Benjamin (Benny), a two-year-old Blenheim Cavalier. Benny came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a commercial breeder. Benny is a loving, smart, and playful boy who adores other dogs as well as children.

Benny has come a long way since joining his foster family. He has learned how to walk on leash, eat food out of a bowl and walk up and down stairs. He pays close attention to his humans and tilts his head back and forth when they are speaking to him.

Benny loves to meet other dogs while on walks but needs to learn more social etiquette. His potty training is a work in progress. He is great at going potty in the backyard and on walks but does still have accidents in the house. A bellyband can be used while he is getting better at house training. A consistent routine is crucial for his continued house training. He does not like his crate. He enjoys free roaming around the house and knows not to get into trouble.

Benny loves to explore things and look out the window watching birds, people and other dogs. He would do well in a home with a more mature dog as he doesn’t care for a puppy’s energy. He would also thrive being the only dog in the house.

At night, he likes to move around from chair to dog bed, to snuggling with humans if he can get to them. He has the cutest little snore that comes out when he has a full day of playing and is in a very deep sleep.

Benny is a small guy at 16 pounds. Since coming to rescue Benny has been neutered, had a dental cleaning, brought up to date on his vaccines, preventatives and been treated for an ear infection. As with most Cavaliers, it is recommended that he get regular dental cleanings. He is a healthy boy and ready to meet his forever family.

If you feel you can provide Benjamin’s forever home, please complete our online application and send an email to Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.
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