Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Bonnie in Ypsilanti, MI

Me, me, me, me, ME! This adorable tricolor female born 07/29/2020 wants to be the center of attention and the center of her fur-ever home. Bonnie came into rescue after her owner could no longer care for her.

Bonnie arrived in foster care with a history of UTIs which our vet diagnosed as a symptom of an inverted vulva. Our vet performed corrective surgery to minimize this condition and make Bonnie much more comfortable. She is healing nicely and will get her stiches removed before adoption. Regular check-ups are all that is required now.

This little gal is one of the more alpha females we have had in rescue. She thrives on attention and wants to claim all of the human snuggles for herself. Bonnie is a bit bossy with the other Cavaliers in her foster home, definitely preferring to be close to her humans over playing with other dogs. She will bark at her humans when they are petting the other dogs and not Bonnie, or when they have forgotten to give her a special kiss or words of praise. For these reasons, we suggest she be placed as an only dog in her fur-ever home.

Bonnie is a bit overweight at 21 lbs and needs to lose a few more pounds which should be easily achievable with diet and exercise. She would benefit from daily walks to work on this weight loss journey and would really enjoy walks that allow her to meet the neighbors!

An active person or family (with older children) with someone home most of the time would be the perfect situation for Bonnie. She loves car rides and is always looking for an opportunity to go along on adventures — if it’s not too hot outside. Her favorite adventures are the ones that involve meeting new people so she can be in the spotlight. She enjoys both walking outdoors and being a couch potato indoors, sitting next to her people.

During the day Bonnie hangs out with her Cavalier foster siblings, while her foster mom works from home. This allows Bonnie frequent potty breaks. She has excellent house manners and doesn’t even mind the resident cats in her foster home. Bonnie is spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on her vaccines. No heart murmur was detected during her recent vet visit.

If you have someone home during the day for regular potty breaks, live within a reasonable driving distance of the foster home and are looking to make Bonnie your only Cavalier/dog, please fill out the online adoption application (if you don’t already have an application on file) and contact June at (June.cavaliers@gmail.com) to let us know of your interest in this charming attention seeker.

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Susan in Medina, OH

This beautiful sweetheart is Susan. She was given to rescue by a commercial breeder in mid-April. She is a sweet 6-year-old Ruby Cavalier with a gentle soul and a heart full of love. She loves soft blankets and comfy dog beds. She enjoys being close to her people and is happiest when she can relax nearby.

Susan is a little timid at first but warms up after some time. She is currently in a foster home with two adults, an older Cavalier, a cat and two children. She truly enjoys the company of other animals in the home. She does really well with gentle and calm children. She struggles with fast movements and loud noises sometimes, but has shown improvement.

She is extremely calm and does not require much exercise. She is not interested in dog toys but she loves a play session with her Cavalier sister. She really loves a good belly rub. She enjoys yogurt, carrots and eggs as treats and takes them very gently.

She is house and crate trained and sleeps quietly in her crate. She will need a dog proof home to ensure she does not ingest anything. She enjoys grass and loves to roll onto her back and wiggle. She would do well in a home with minimal steps as she is still very wary of them. She is working on walking on a leash and learning how to sit and lay down. She was great when she visited the Veterinarian and groomer.

While in foster care, Susan has been updated on all recommended vaccines, microchipped, spayed and had a dental cleaning done with extractions. She weighs 20 lbs. She is on monthly heartworm prevention, and she is taking a good probiotic to keep her gut healthy.

Susan had a re-occurring UTI that has now cleared up with the correct antibiotic. She went into heat a couple of days after her dental and her spay was postponed for 8 weeks. A week before her scheduled spay, an emergency happened and she needed surgery for Pyometra. She is 2 weeks post-op and is recovering beautifully and had bloodwork done to recheck her WBC’s. It is recommended that she has bloodwork completed in 2 months to re-evaluate her liver enzymes (ALT). Despite her liver enzymes being elevated, she is in good health and ready to find her forever home.

See Susan’s cute little tail wag: Susan and Susan & Friend

If you think Susan may be the perfect addition to your family, please complete our online application, if you haven’t already, then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest. Adopters need to live within a 4 hour drive of Medina, OH.

Please read Our Process and FAQ’s before emailing.

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Logan in Greenwood, IN

Hi! My name is Logan, and I’m 3 years old. Everyone who meets me says I’m a very special boy. I have the biggest brown eyes you’ll ever see, and my foster mom calls me her cutie pie and goofball. I love to run around with a ball… until I get distracted by my own tail, which makes everyone laugh. I also adore standing between your legs so you can give me fullbody pets and scratches. I recently learned about the wonderful world of belly rubs!

Even though I’ve been “growing out” my hair for six months, it’s still short — my foster mom says she has officially given up on seeing it get longer.

I love playing ball with the neighborhood kids and do wonderfully with children of all ages. I have a foster dog brother and sister, and we have the best time together. Honestly, I’ve never met a dog I didn’t like. I tolerate the cat… or maybe she tolerates me. Sometimes I get a little too playful, and she decides she’s had enough. But I certainly don’t mind sharing my space with her. I am still working on leash walking. There is just so much to smell and do on a walk.

This past year was tough for me. In December, I was diagnosed with diabetes, and my blood sugar was not well regulated for a while. But with care and patience, I’m doing so much better now! I get insulin shots twice a day. I don’t love them, but I’ve learned to sit still like a brave boy. I must be careful after a lot of exercise, as sometimes my blood sugar drops, and then I require a delicious snack.

I can get anxious in new situations and I’m not a big fan of car rides — I always worry we’re going to the vet. I am potty trained, but when my diabetes isn’t well regulated, I may have accidents. I don’t mean to, and I try my best. I’m not a fan of belly bands, so I just need more frequent potty breaks during those times.

I would thrive in a home with an attentive owner or another playful dog. I need someone committed to managing my diabetes longterm. I never jump on furniture and prefer to curl up in my bed while my family watches TV. I’m usually quiet unless another dog barks — but I do snore loudly!

If you think you could be my forever family, please fill out an online application if you haven’t already and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net to let her know you’re interested. We are limiting his adoption to people who live within a 2 hour drive of Greenwood, IN and who have a fenced yard.

Please read our Process and FAQ pages before applying.

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Lexi and Lincoln in Plymouth, MI

Sweet and Sweeter!

Meet Lexi and Lincoln, a delightful pair of 8-year-old Cavaliers who came into rescue when the toddler in their young human family developed a pet allergy. Lincoln is a 24 lb, happy-go-lucky Blenheim male. Lexi is three months younger and a sweet, loyal 18 lb. tri-colored female. Lincoln instantly loves every human he meets, while Lexi is a little more reserved when meeting new people. But her shyness doesn’t last long. In short order, she is trying to snuggle into your lap while Lincoln is covering you in kisses!

Both dogs are thriving in their foster home where there is a regular routine and three full-time Cavaliers. Lincoln has lots of wrestling matches with his 6-year-old foster brother. He also enjoys playing with toys and fetching balls. Lexi follows her foster mom everywhere she goes and has a tendency to get under foot. She also seeks quiet time in a corner when her people are working at their desk. This pair especially enjoys hanging out on the patio — taking in the summer breeze. They get very excited when they see their leashes, signaling it’s time for a walk!

They sleep in a crate next to the people bed and are gated in the kitchen when their foster mom runs errands. Lincoln has marked a few times in his foster home, which is common in dogs adjusting to a new environment. With their previous family, they moved several times and had accidents in the new home for the first few weeks. In the foster home, Lincoln wears a belly band so his foster mom can monitor his house manners. Aside from a few marking incidents, he is doing very well and Lexi has not had any accidents.

Both demonstrate some anxiety when there is a change in the routine. Lexi shows signs of anxiety of when her foster mom leaves the house. For this reason, we would like to adopt the pair to the same family—a family with someone home during the day. They are not siblings, so they get along very well — no littermate syndrome behavior.

Lincoln just got his teeth cleaned and had several extractions. He is at a good weight for his larger frame, but his fur-ever family will need to monitor his food intake and limit treats so he can remain at this target weight. He is neutered, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on his vaccinations.

Lexi just got her teeth cleaned. She is also 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 in either dog.

This pair would do best in a home where there is a routine and someone home during the day. If you are looking for dual, loving cavvies, this pair is for you! They have been a delightful pair while in foster care.

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 Lincoln and 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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Belle in Indianapolis, IN

Are you looking for a true lap dog? Belle is 1 years old and was born 10/31/2024. She is a very sweet and tiny girl weighing in at just 9 pounds. She loves to be right next to you on the couch or curled up in your lap while you enjoy your morning cup of coffee.

Belle was recently spayed and also had “cherry eye” surgery. Her eyes will hopefully improve with time. With cherry eye however there’s always a 10% chance of needing a repeat surgery. She is update on all of her vaccines and has been

microchipped.

She is calm for the most part and doesn’t require much exercise. She does love to play fetch with her foster brother Finley.

She will do well with other small dogs, but it is not known whether she gets along with cats. She’s not good on leash because she is very afraid of loud noises. Without a secure fenced yard she must use potty pads. Therefore, a physically fenced yard is mandatory.

Belle is a very affectionate, smart and playful pup looking for companionship and someone that is home most of the time.

If you are interested in this Cavalier, please complete our online application, if you haven’t already, then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net

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Bella in Galena, IL

Here is the pup with her new family…

Meet Bluebell (aka Bella), a calm, sweet 23 lb Blenheim female who wants nothing more than to settle in with her loving, forever family. If you want a cuddler and gentle companion, she’s the perfect choice.

This 5 years old bundle of love enjoys going on walks. She is still learning leash etiquette, and sometimes needs encouragement but she is very willing. A fenced yard is not a requirement, but would be best especially if you don’t want to walk her on leash regularly.

Bella is house trained for the most part. If she sticks to a regular schedule, she will be fine.

Bella’s overall health is excellent.

Bella has been introduced to several other dogs and is generally the more passive one. She is not afraid of the other dogs, however, and likes to be part of the group. She is learning about cats in her foster home and is acclimating nicely. She has met many adults and children and has been very friendly but not overly excited. She will gladly join foster mom on the couch, but she is also happy either laying nearby or resting in her crate.

Bella has great recall, and comes when called, even outside. She is good with car travel, but needs to be lifted into the car.

If she is the only dog or pet then she would do best with someone who’s home all day. If there are other pets for companionship in the home, she should be ok if they are left alone occasionally. She is good with kids, but is not a very active dog. First and foremost, she really does love her people.

Bella is crate trained and uses two at her foster home: one by foster mom’s bed and one in the family room. The crate doors are left open. She tends to enjoy resting in the crate and uses it as a place to collect her toys. She likes to snuggle inside the crate. She would need stairs to get up on most beds but would probably be more than willing to do that. She really wants to please and feel safe. Her place of preference is at your side.

If you are looking for a sweet, calm, loving companion, Bella may a good fit for you. If you are interested in adopting Bella, please complete our online form if you have not already done so, and then send an email to Meg: cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com to indicate your interest.

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