Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Amy in Arlington Heights, IL

Hello! My name is Amy and I am looking for my forever home! I am a very petite 12-pound female black and tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel sweetheart with the shiniest coat you’ve ever seen. 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 8-21-2023) very healthy girl; I have a good heart and knees, was spayed and had a dental while in the rescue’s care. I am up to date on my core vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives and I am microchipped.

I am a love bug who is looking for nothing more than a warm lap and lots of cuddles! I can come across as shy with new people and sometimes I even scoot away from my people, but once they scoop me up, I am happy to snuggle into their arms for as long as they will have me. Other places I like to be? Any place my people are, especially my foster mom. I stay close but not underfoot, and perch myself where I can keep an eye on her and also my foster siblings (3 Cavalier King Charles Spaniels) – who I get along with very well, by the way. I don’t steal their food or treats but if they happen to leave a crumb on the floor or in their bowls, that’s fair game. I haven’t found any toys to be as interesting as my people so they won’t need to worry about sharing toys, but sometimes I get a little jealous and wiggle my way between my mom and my foster siblings. They don’t seem to mind since I’m so tiny and we all curl up together for a nap in the afternoon.

When I’m not napping or looking for a lap to nap in, I can get excited and turn around and around in circles! Recently, I learned that it is fun to roughhouse gently with my smallest Cavalier sibling and even my foster mom. I would enjoy having another easy going but playful small dog for a playmate and to curl up with at naptime, since I am used to not being alone. I would be fine in a crate for a few hours if I have to be home alone, but I would do best with someone who is home most of the day.

I’m getting more comfortable walking on a leash wearing a harness, but I really enjoy just exploring the backyard with my foster siblings. Because I am small and kind of timid, my forever home will need a fully physically fenced yard. I am working on housetraining and have made great improvements; I am about 75% there so will need a family that has the patience to work with me.

I hardly ever bark and for some reason, on the rare occasion that I do, it’s the non-dog animals on the big screen tv that make me howl. Go figure. What about kids, you ask? I would probably be fine with older children who are respectful, gentle and dog-savvy, but I’m really too tiny and timid for much more excitement than that. I am a very sweet, calm, lovable girl who would thrive in a home where I can feel safe, comfortable, and part of the family; once I knows you, I am ready to give you all the love I have.

If you meet all of Amy’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Arlington Heights, Illinois, and feel she would thrive in your home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com to let her know that you are interested in being considered.

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Lincoln in Plymouth, MI

A Gentle Giant

Meet Lincoln a fun, yet gentle and loving 8-year-old male Cavalier who came into rescue when the toddler in his young human family developed a pet allergy. Surrendering Lincoln to rescue was a heartbreaking decision for the people and for Lincoln. He loved playing fetch with the toddler in the home and is constantly looking for children in his foster mom’s neighborhood to play with.

Lincoln is a 24 lb, happy-go-lucky Blenheim male. His love for people extends beyond shorties to adults as well. Lincoln instantly loves every human he meets, immediately seeking attention and wanting to give kisses in return.

He is thriving in his 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 and they have daily licking fest. He also enjoys playing with toys and fetching balls. He especially enjoys hanging out on the patio and exploring inside the fenced area at his foster home. He gets very excited when he sees his leash, signaling it’s time for a walk!

He sleeps in a crate next to the people bed and is gated in the kitchen when his foster mom runs errands. Lincoln has marked a few times when arriving at his foster home, which is common in dogs adjusting to a new environment. In the foster home, Lincoln wore a belly band for the first few days so his foster mom could monitor his house manners. After three days, the belly band was removed and Lincoln has not had any more incidents in the home.

Lincoln demonstrates the activity level of a dog much younger than his age. He is always looking for new toys to play with and exploring his foster home. But this activity is not frenetic, rather very polite. He is also very good at following commands and has shown a tremendous amount of sympathy whenever one of the puppies in the foster home makes a whimper. He truly is a gentle giant and has been an absolute joy to have in his foster home.

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.

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 this gentleman, Lincoln. 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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Faith in Lebanon, IN

Update 10-4-26: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Faith is a lovely and loving 3-month old Tricolor Cavalier puppy. Faith was born into rescue on July 6, 2026 after her mother came into our foster care program. Faith loves to play outdoors with her siblings and is a sweet, adorable pup.

She has started her initial puppy vaccinations. Remaining vaccines will be required of adopter when age appropriate. Also adopter will be required to provide proof of spay at 9 months of age. She is at a healthy weight of 4.5 lbs for her young age.

Faith requires an owner who is home much of the day and who has a physically fenced yard. Also, please note, we will only consider applicants who live within a maximum driving distance of 4 hours of Lebanon, IN for her placement.

If you are interested in this puppy and meet her requirements, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net. Please read our Process and FAQ pages before contacting us. Thank you!

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Pearl in Lebanon, IN

Update 10-4-26: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Pearl is an adorable 3-month old Blenheim Cavalier puppy that was born into rescue on July 6, 2026. Her mom was given to Cavalier Rescue USA when her home based breeder was retiring. Pearl is very active and loves to play outdoors with her siblings. She is eating well, is a happy, healthy pup and currently weighs 7.5 pounds.

She has started her initial puppy vaccinations. Remaining vaccines will be required of adopter when age appropriate. Also, her adopter will be required to provide proof of spay at 9 months of age.

She requires an owner who is home much of the day and has a physically fenced yard. She does not know how to walk on leash yet.

Because we anticipate a lot of interest in this pup, we will only consider applicants who live within a maximum driving distance of 4 hours of Lebanon, IN for her placement. If you meet what we are looking for in a home for Pearl and want to adopt her, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net. Please read our Process and FAQ pages before contacting us. Thank you!

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Modelo in Olathe, KS

Modelo is a handsome 2-year old Ruby boy who was born Aug 12, 2024. Modelo has a happy, energetic personality. His previous owner, an active-duty service member, received deployment orders and could not take him along. She contacted Cavalier Rescue USA because she trusted us to find a great home for him. Modelo was intact when he came to Rescue, and he has recently had neuter surgery.

His previous owner was gone a lot, and Modelo was kenneled often. This situation was not ideal as Modelo is young and has lots of energy to burn. We are looking for a home with someone who is happy to spend lots of time with him, work with him, and play with him. He would also benefit from basic obedience classes, which will help him focus and form a strong bond with his new owner.

He has settled in quickly with his foster family, and he really is a good boy. He loves being petted and he likes giving kisses, too. He follows his foster mom around the house. When she sits down, he’ll get in her lap. He is definitely a Velcro dog. We think he will quickly attach himself to his new forever family.

Modelo gets along with the foster family’s dogs, though he has not been tested around cats. During mealtimes, he prefers eating in his kennel, separated from the other dogs. Modelo will do well with another canine companion, but he’ll also be fine as an only pet where he could receive all the love and attention.

He likes dog toys, but he will remove the stuffing and squeakers – so we recommend tough indestructible doggie toys with supervised playtime. Recently, he has been playing with a squeaky ball. Most of all, Modelo just loves human affection and interaction.

He was mostly housebroken when he came to us, though he likes to mark outdoors (he has not marked indoors). However, since being neutered, the marking behavior has calmed down and he’s showing improvement with that. Foster parents have been keeping him on a regular schedule, and he goes outside to do his business with the other dogs.

Modelo is neutered, microchipped, up to date on vaccinations, and is on monthly flea, tick, and heartworm preventatives. He weighs 20 pounds.

Foster mom likes to go on walks, and Modelo enjoys going with her. He really likes this activity, though he tends to pull on the leash. He thinks that going on walks is exciting and he wants to investigate everything. He loves meeting new people and does so with much enthusiasm. Because of his overzealous nature, he will often jump on people when he greets them. He’s just so excited and wants to say hi. Modelo is very smart and likes to learn new things, and these behaviors can be corrected with simple training.

This pup is a super friendly boy with so much love to give. He is outgoing and still very puppy-like, and we would love to place him with a family who appreciates his youthful energy. He likes everyone he meets (kids, adults, other dogs), and he will make a great family pet.

Modelo is being fostered in Olathe, KS. An ideal family for him will have a fenced yard and someone home most of the day. If you can provide Modelo with a loving home and you think you might be a good match for him, please fill out our online application (if you have not done so already) and then contact Deborah Barnes at deborah@smarnes.com to let her know of your interest. Applicants who live within a reasonable driving distance of the metro Kansas City area will be considered. Also, please take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking this link: Adoption Process.

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Piper in Riverwoods, IL

My name is Piper and I am a sweet and lovable female Tricolor Cavapoo puppy looking for her forever home! I am 4 months old (my birthday is 5-27-2026) and currently weigh 6 pounds. I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by a breeder who wanted to make sure I find the best forever home. I’m a bouncy little puppy who hops around like a bunny and thinks life is one big game. I may only be 4 months old, but trust me — I already know what I want, and I’m not shy about telling you. I’ve got a cute, sassy streak that keeps everyone laughing, and I learn things fast because I’m smart, curious, and always paying attention.

I already know how to sit, ask for treats, and I’m very polite about waiting for my food to be served. I sleep in my crate at night and I don’t mind when I am in there when my foster family is not home for a few hours. Housetraining is still in progress; I go days without any accidents, but then, oops! Hey…I’m a puppy after all! I’m doing all the normal puppy things like chewing, exploring, and keeping you on your toes. My forever family will need to have patience and be committed to continuing my training since I am still young and puppies require a lot of work.

I love to play both with my human foster parents and my two human foster brothers who are 13 and 10 years old. I enjoy gentle children, but since I’m so small and likely will remain fairly small, I would be best with respectful, dog-savvy children ages 8+ who are going to be careful with me. I also have a 4-year-old Cavalier foster brother who I enjoy hanging out with and who has taught me some manners. I have a great appetite and I’m gaining weight as I should. When I went to the vet, I was told I have a perfect heart and excellent knees (no luxating patellas). I’m up to date on my core vaccines, flea/tick and heartworm preventatives and I was treated for giardia while in rescue. Nothing slows me down — I’m too busy bouncing, learning, and being adorable.

I get along with other dogs, but I’m still young and figuring out social rules. I’m sweet, but a little unpredictable, so I’ll do best with dogs who can put me in my place gently and help me learn good manners. I’m confident, bold, and full of personality, so having a dog who can guide me will help me grow into the best version of myself. I have learned to walk on a leash with a harness and enjoy going for walks around my foster family’s neighborhood. I also enjoy car rides and am a great traveler!

If you’re looking for a puppy who’s playful, clever, cuddly, and full of sass, I’m your girl! I’m easy to train, eager to learn, and ready to bounce my way right into your heart.

If you meet all of Piper’s requirements, live within reasonable driving distance of Riverwoods, Illinois and feel she would thrive in your home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com to let her know that you are interested at being considered.

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