Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Victor in Nixa, MO

Hi, Everyone, My name is Victor, and I am a handsome 16 pound, well behaved snuggly Tricolor guy who will complete your life! Did I mention that I’m handsome too? My big brown eyes that will let you know how much I love you! I was in a breeding facility, and have come a long way since being rescued from that place.

Since coming to Cavalier Rescue USA, I’ve been neutered and had my teeth cleaned. I’m housetrained, but might regress for a little while in a new home. Just let me learn the schedule! I am learning how to play, I know my name, and come when called. I love everyone (even cats and chickens) but prefer gentle, dog savvy children. Loud noises can frighten me! I love car rides and going to get a pup cup! My foster mom has a comfy bed for me in the gated kitchen, but I would prefer to sleep in the big bed with my forever family!

Victor was telling us how wonderful he is, and you know, he is correct! He is a healthy, sweet, loving boy, age 7-years-old.

He came from a breeding operation, and has settled into his true Cavalier nature. He was seen by a vet, had his dental, lost 5 teeth, and is doing well. A very slight heart murmur was noted and this should be checked yearly to see if it progresses. Cavaliers are the poster children for Mitral Valve Disease otherwise known as MVD. Victor is up to date on all his vaccines.

He is active and social, shy with new people but with a gentle touch and soft voice, will quickly warm to a new person. He is learning leash manners and that needs to be continued with his forever family. He follows his foster sister around and would likely do well with a small dog to shadow. He would also like a securely fenced in yard and a home where his people are home most of the time. There is a saying that the girl Cavaliers love you, but the boys fall in love with you. I have found this to be so true.

If you think Victor is the dog for you, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sarah at cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com and let her know of your interest.

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Linus in Carterville, IL

Meet Linus! From his photo, you may be thinking, “He doesn’t look much like a Cavalier!” And you’d be right! When Linus came into Animal Control, they thought he might be a Cavalier mix, and we agreed that he certainly had some Cavalier-like features. So Cavalier Rescue USA was happy to give this sweet boy a chance, especially as the shelter was full and future for him not bright.

His foster family was curious and had DNA testing done, and it turns out Linus isn’t a Cavalier after all! But what he is is 100% wonderful. We are so incredibly happy we said yes to Linus and gave him the chance he deserved, especially knowing that the alternative was euthanasia.

We are also so grateful to Animal Control for taking the time to search for a rescue willing to help Linus. Because they did, this very special boy is now safe, loved, and looking forward to finding his forever home. Linus’ DNA test showed he is 29% Shih Tzu along with 19% Yorkshire Terrier, 13% American Cocker Spaniel, 12% Maltese, 8% Toy Poodle, along with small percentages of 8 other breeds!

We don’t know what Linus’s background is since he was picked up wandering the streets. His veterinarian estimates his age to be about 7-8 years. He is 17 pounds and a well-mannered boy who obviously has experience living in a home. He immediately knew that the couch was the best place to be and he is reliably house trained. Linus gets very excited when he sees a leash, but he is frightened of traffic, so his foster parents have not been walking him in their busy neighborhood. He is great with his foster siblings and has followed their signals to become one of the pack. Animal Control said he is good with cats as well and he is neutered and up to date on vaccines and heartworm/flea/tick prevention.

Linus is a little love. He wants to be with people all the time but is an equal opportunity dog and moves easily between the members of his foster family. He is sweet and likes snuggling up next to people. He absolutely loves being petted. He does not like to be left alone and will protest loudly. He would be happiest following his person around during the day and he very much wants to sleep in the bed with his family. He has an easy-going personality and spends most of his time curled up on the couch and, occasionally, enjoying a spot of sun in the backyard.

When Linus came to his foster family, he was a very sick boy. He had fungal and bacterial infections on his skin and in his ears, as well as dry eye. The vet diagnosed all these problems as allergy related. With medication, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial shampoos, and a special diet, his allergies are under control. He has had a dental, with two teeth removed, and a lump was removed from his back(which is why he has a shorter patch of fur that is growing back). He is healthy now but will continue to need a special diet, regular shampoos, eye drops once a day, and to be monitored for allergies.

Linus is looking for a home where someone is home most of the time, due to his separation anxiety. Because of his fear of traffic and history as a stray, a secure physically fenced-in yard is important. Another friendly dog would be helpful as it does seem to help a bit with his anxiety if he has a companion.

Linus is fostered in Carterville, IL. If you are interested in providing a forever home for Linus, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Mochi in Northbrook, IL

Meet Mochi, a sweet and lovable Blenheim looking for her forever home! Mochi is a 5-year-old (her birthday is 7-17-2021), 25-pound female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is as sweet as they come. She was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by her breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for her. She arrived with a very short haircut, but it’s growing out nicely and she should have a long, beautiful, natural Cavalier coat in no time.

With her calm and gentle personality, Mochi is a loving companion who enjoys being very close to her people and soaking up all the attention she can get. Mochi can be a little shy when meeting other dogs, but she is curious about them and takes her time getting comfortable. She is friendly with new people and is especially sweet with children.

If you’re looking for a calm, affectionate companion, Mochi may be your girl! One of her favorite things in the world is getting belly rubs, and she is always happy to settle in and enjoy some love and attention from her people. She is a very lovable girl who would thrive in a home where she can feel safe, comfortable, and part of the family. Mochi is house trained and crate trained for sleeping. She hardly ever barks, making her a wonderfully quiet companion.

Mochi enjoys being outside and loves exploring her surroundings. She especially enjoys running after squirrels, so a safe, physically fenced yard is important for her to have in her forever home so she can continue to enjoy some off leash outdoor time. She also walks nicely on a leash and would love to take leisurely neighborhood walks with her forever family.

Mochi is a very healthy girl! She was spayed and had a dental with extractions while in our care. She is also up to date on her core vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives and is microchipped. Mochi is a bit overweight, so she needs a family that is devoted to her continued weight loss journey with a healthy food, controlled portions and daily exercise. She is also currently on a joint supplement since she has been overweight since arriving to her foster home.

Mochi is a very sweet girl with so much love to give, and her gentle nature and curiosity make her a wonderful companion. Once she knows you, she is ready to give you all the love she has. If you are looking for a gentle, sweet, lovable Cavalier to share your home and your heart with, Mochi just might be your perfect match!

If you meet all of Mochi’s requirements and feel she would thrive in your home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then 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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See the pup in action! Mochi

Chevy in Chicago, IL

Here is Chevy with his new family…

Chevy is a 4-year-old Tricolor male Cavalier. When their work schedules became increasingly demanding, Chevy’s previous family made the very difficult and selfless decision to entrust him to Cavalier Rescue USA. They loved Chevy and knew that he would thrive in a home where someone is home most of the day and can give him the companionship, attention, and love he so enjoys. They made this decision because they wanted what was best for Chevy, and we’re grateful they trusted us to find him that perfect home.

We happily accepted him. He has been in foster care for about a month and he is now ready to meet his forever family.

Chevy is an independent guy but also loves to snuggle up and curl up next to his human(s) to relax. Since being in his foster home, he spends a lot less time out of his kennel. At night he is free to roam the house in contained areas. He moves from space to space throughout the night. During the day he is at home with his foster mom and enjoys his time sunbathing inside and outside, exploring the neighborhood on walks and enjoying tons of attention from his grade school foster humans. An ideal home would allow Chevy a lot of time outside of his kennel and someone who is home most of the time.

Chevy is dog social and gets very excited to meet dogs on leash in fact a bit over excited and doesn’t know how yet to calmly meet another dog. We are working on that. Inside the house, he is being fostered with another dog, but he seems indifferent. He would do well with a very calm dog or no dog at all as he prefers to be the center of attention.

Chevy is an expressive little boy and gets so excited for walks even at the site of his leash he starts letting you know he’s ready to go. He loves a sniff walk where he gets to stop and slowly sniff and look around, but can also be redirected for a nice brisk fast walk.

Chevy doesn’t seem to be bothered by noises – sirens, thunder or any other loud noises. He is being fostered in a neighborhood where there’s many noises and he has acclimated well.

Chevy’s house trained and stands by the door when he is needing to go out. He is kennel trained but is trusted outside his kennel for short errands. He is still being kenneled for longer durations but could easily be a crate free dog eventually.

His previous family taught him some commands, such as sit, a gentle no and paw. He is motivated by food, so could easily be trained to do more tricks.

Chevy is 17.5 lbs, neutered, up to date on vaccines preventatives. He had a recent dental cleaning before coming to foster care as well.

If Chevy sounds like he might be a good fit to join your family please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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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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Oreo in Fort Wayne, IN

Meet Oreo, affectionately known as Cookie! This sweet girl is a former breeder who is now ready to enjoy the good life as someone’s beloved companion.

Oreo is a professional cuddler and couch potato who loves nothing more than being close to her person. She’s happiest curled up beside you, following you around the house, or simply hanging out wherever you are. But don’t let her love of lounging fool you, she still has a little giddy-up to her and enjoys showing off her fun, happy side!

A little about Oreo:

5-year-old female tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Spayed and up to date on vaccinations
Grade 2 murmur, no meds needed
Gets along well with other dogs
Weighs 20 lbs
Absolutely loves treat time!
Loves cuddling and being a couch potato
Has a playful little spark
Learning to walk on a leash
Loves staying close to her person
Fenced in yard is best

Because Oreo spent her earlier years as a breeder, she’s still learning some of the everyday things that come with being a cherished family dog. She’s making progress and would thrive with someone who will give her a little patience, lots of love, and plenty of opportunities to simply be a dog and enjoy being spoiled.

If you’re looking for a sweet little shadow who specializes in snuggles, snacks, and keeping you company, Oreo may be your perfect addition.

If your home is a match for Oreo, please complete the online application if you haven’t already done so, and then email Sherry Morgan at: morgans817@sbcglobal.net

Please read about our adoption process: Process and FAQ

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