Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Patch in Rogersville, MO

Meet Patch! Patch is an energetic and playful boy who came to Cavalier Rescue USA through a commercial breeder. Our veterinarian estimated Patch is between 2 and 3-years-old. Since he entered foster care, Patch has had a much-needed bath, dental cleaning, and neutering. He is currently finishing a course of antibiotics for an ear infection. Otherwise, Patch is a healthy 15 lb boy. He loves to play with his Cavalier housemates, but he is shy and skittish around people. It is a brand new world for Patch, and he is learning to adjust to new surroundings, people, and experiences.

Patch appears to have limited experience with people and is learning to trust his foster mom. When she walks nearby, Patch takes a few steps back to keep her at a distance. Although he avoids being petted, he follows his foster mom around the house and eagerly approaches her hand for a treat. Patch also enjoys sitting close on the couch, but on his own terms. He jumps onto the end of the sofa and gradually moves toward his foster mom, joining her and the other Cavaliers, who are snuggled together. Initially, Patch slept in a crate upon arriving at his foster home, but now he sleeps on a bed in his foster mom’s room. He likes to spend time in the big bed before bed so we know he would ultimately like to sleep in bed with his forever family and other pets.

He potties on a schedule and has had only a few accidents since arriving in foster care. Patch has gradually adjusted to the household routines and has settled in nicely. Patch has discovered and loves squeak toys, balls, and chewing on bones.

Although Patch has shown improvement, he remains wary around people, avoids physical contact, and isn’t a snuggler. He hasn’t shown any aggression in his foster home. However, when his foster mom approaches to pick him up, he cowers and protests by barking or softly growling—more like a grumbling complaint. Yet, he offers no resistance, and once he’s in her arms, Patch is a perfect gentleman.

Patch will make an ideal companion for individuals and couples who have the time and patience to work with him, earn his trust, and allow him to move at his own pace. Since Patch is uncomfortable being petted, he is not appropriate for households with young children. He will do best in a home with established routines and another easy-going, calm, mature dog that can help Patch adjust to his forever home. Patch requires a secure, physically fenced yard.

If you can provide Patch with a loving, patient forever home, please fill out our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sarah at cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Patch.

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Daisy in Macomb, MI

Fresh-as-a-Daisy! Meet this little bundle of joy and cuteness, Daisy, a 2-year-old Ruby female Cavalier. Daisy has had a bumpy journey in life, but she is happy to be getting the attention she so deserves. Daisy started life as a breeder momma dog then went to live with a good Samaritan before coming into rescue.

When she arrived at her foster home, Daisy was initially reactionary when picked up, sometimes cowering or yelping. Her foster family has spent a lot of time reassuring Daisy that she is in a safe place, working to build up her trust. Now Daisy looks forward to walks in the neighborhood and is testing her skills at meeting new people (she’s initially a little shy). Once she knows people, she warms up and gets excited to say hi to her people when they return home. To continue on this path, it is important that Daisy be in a calm environment at her forever home. She responds well to gentle correcting. A harsh scolding will likely send Daisy cowering and set her back emotionally.

Daisy is still mastering walking on a leash and enjoys the opportunity to get outdoors. She also likes running off leash and exploring the outdoors in the fenced yard. She easily plays with the other cavvies in her foster home, sharing toys. She can also keep herself occupied playing alone with her toys. This may be the first time Daisy has been introduced to toys and been encouraged to play and she likes both!!

During the day, Daisy hangs out in the dog bed or on the couch by her foster mom, who works from home. This is especially important because Daisy is still working on her potty-training. Her foster mom lets her out to go potty every two hours and sometimes Daisy will still have an accident. For this reason, she wears a doggie diaper in the home. She sleeps through the night without any accidents. Keep in mind, Daisy likely spent her first two years in a cage, without benefit of any house training. So, learning house rules is a new thing for her.

She is growing into a typical Cavalier, always wanting to keep her people in sight and snuggling into their laps in the evening. This suits her calm and gentle demeanor nicely. Like most Cavaliers, her favorite time of day is mealtime, when she eagerly barks to encourage the people to move faster!

Daisy has been to the vet recently and is up to date on all vaccines. She has been spayed and microchipped. She came into rescue with an infection in both ears. This is now being managed by a monthly dose of ear drops which her new family will need to continue (she tolerates it very well).

This little sweetheart would do best in a home with another small, calm dog to help show her the ropes of life as a pet. Daisy may also benefit from some basic obedience classes to help boost her confidence and the connection to her new family. Most importantly, Daisy needs a calm home with consistency and someone home during the day who has lots of love and patience to help with her potty training.

If you have a calm home with a routine and someone home during the day to keep working on Daisy’s potty training, please fill out the online adoption application and contact June at (June.cavaliers@gmail.com) to let us know of your interest in this quiet little sweetheart.

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Shaggy in Plymouth, MI

Meet Shaggy, a handsome 5-month old male ruby-colored Cavalier. Despite his name (his former family members were big Scooby-Doo fans), Shaggy has a very sleek and silky ruby red coat, so there’s nothing Shaggy about him! He also has a tiny blaze of white on his nose and a white chest.

Shaggy came into rescue when his family was no longer able to care for him. But they gave him a great foundation! He has very good house manners, for a puppy, and a sweet disposition. He already knows his name and can sit on command.

He is a little timid when he initially meets new people, but with calm people he warms up quickly. Shaggy is also developing a trademark hug for people who give him some extra attention. He is happy following the other Cavaliers in his foster home and is learning to fetch a ball. Shaggy is also learning to walk on a leash and enjoys the opportunity to be outdoors.

He spends the day chilling in an x-pen or on a doggie bed near his foster mom (who works from home). Shaggy needs to go outside for potty breaks every 4-5 hours. In the evening, Shaggy likes hanging out on the couch next to the people. At night, he sleeps in a crate next to the people bed and easily sleeps through the night without requiring a potty break.

Shaggy is microchipped and up-to-date on his vaccinations. He was given a clean bill of health by the vet. He will need to be neutered when he is about 9 months old. (The adopting family needs to agree in writing to have this procedure performed as a term of his adoption.)

The perfect fur-ever family for Shaggy is one that has someone home during the day to help his with his housebreaking. He is comfortable in a calm home environment, but will need regular activity like walks. Shaggy needs someone who will patient with him when he meets new people. He will also do better in a home where there is another calm, small dog that can help show him the ropes.

If you are home during the day and have a calm home ready for the attention required of a puppy, please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and send an email to June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know that you are interested in Shaggy. We will only consider applicants that are within a 4-5 hour drive from the foster family. You will also have to agree in writing to get Shaggy neutered when he becomes 9 months old.

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Scrappy in Plymouth, MI

Here is the pup with his new family…

Curious and cuddly, in a nutshell that’s this little 5-month old male ruby-colored Cavalier. Scrappy came into rescue when his family was no longer able to care for him. But they gave Scrappy a great foundation! He has very good house manners for a puppy, and a sweet disposition. He also has an amazingly shiny, soft-as-butter ruby red coat with a white patch on his chest.

He got the name Scrappy because he was the smallest in his litter, but he had the spirit of a fighter. He is curious, smart (knows his name and can sit on command), and easily meets new people. He likes to fetch a ball and take in new smells in the yard. Scrappy is learning to walk on a leash and enjoys the opportunity to explore new things.

During the day, Scrappy hangs out in an x-pen or on a doggie bed near his foster mom (who works from home). She takes him out every 3 hours for a potty break. He has introduced himself to the other Cavaliers in the foster home and is trying to get them to play with him. In the evening, Scrappy is the first dog to find the people lap and curl up. At night, Scrappy sleeps in a crate next to the people bed and he easily sleeps through the night without requiring a potty break.

Scrappy is microchipped and up-to-date on his vaccinations. He was given a clean bill of health by the vet. He will need to be neutered when he is about 9 months old. (The adopting family needs to agree in writing to have this procedure performed as a term of his adoption.)

The perfect fur-ever family is one that has someone home during the day to help his with his housebreaking and give him the love and attention a Cavalier needs. He is comfortable in a calm home environment, but will need regular activity like walks. Scrappy likes meeting new people and will do well in a home as an only dog or sharing the people lap with another young, small dog.

If you are home during the day and have a calm home ready for the attention required of a puppy, please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and send an email to June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know that you are interested in Scrappy. We will only consider applicants that are within a 4-5 hour drive from the foster family. You will also have to agree in writing to get Scrappy neutered when he becomes 9 months old.

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Edel in Lakewood, OH

Here is Edel with her new family…

Edel is a healthy 9-year-old Black-and-Tan- Cavalier with the sweetest soul. All who have met her truly LOVE her! She has completed all of her medical care and is ready to find a loving forever home. Edel came to us as a mommy from a puppy mill and has been thriving ever since with her foster mom and family. She loves to cuddle with them and their two dogs.

Edel absolutely adores people and wants nothing more than to be close to her humans. She is incredibly affectionate and happiest when she’s curled up next to someone or following them around the house. Because of this, she would do best in a home where someone is around most of the time. She also really enjoys the company of other dogs and would thrive with a canine companion in the home. She walks well on a leash and loves car rides.

Edel does have a heart murmur and takes a medication called Vetmedin, but she’s doing well and it’s simply part of her routine. The cost is approximately $90 per month. She will need this for the rest of her life. Cardiology visits should be every 6 months to monitor her heart. Edel is house and crate trained.

If you’re looking for a loyal companion who will shower you with love and always want to be by your side, Edel might be your girl. She’s a gentle, devoted little dog who just wants a warm home and someone to love.

If you’re interested in giving Edel the forever home she deserves, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan to let her know of your interest at morgans817@sbcglobal.net

Thank you for helping us find Edel the loving home she deserves.

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Bear in South Milwaukee, WI

Hello, Bear’s foster dad here! When my wife “voluntold” me to join her in fostering a winsome 1.5 year old Black and Tan Cavalier, I was skeptical. We’re already blessed with two rescued captivating Cavaliers, as well as a lovely tortoiseshell cat. Would welcoming Bear upset the (occasional) balance in our bustling household? Not to worry. From the first moment, Bear won our hearts with his sweet nature and high spirits.

Indeed, for the first several days, Bear seemed to be in perpetual motion, skittering up to his new foster family, then scuttling back to his pillow chair. Although small in stature, little Bear is somehow scrappy, tousled and regal. When one of our Cavaliers once barked at Bear for some imagined offense, Bear stood on his spindly hind legs and put up his paws. She stared at her new foster brother, shook her head and strolled away. The next day, the two were cuddled up next to each other, soaking in the sun on a warm winter day. Moreover, Bear also cultivates a bro-mance with our ever-stoic senior Cavalier.

My wife soon learned that Bear absolutely loves playing fetch with his squeaky toys. Like Bruce Springsteen, Bear was born to run. The little guy can fairly fly, streaking from one side to the other of our enclosed outdoor play area. Best of all, Bear runs flat out, but doesn’t stray from our side. Bear does his business outside in the fenced-in play area and uses a potty pad inside. When it’s time for bed Bear sleeps in his pillow chair in the bedroom, as he is not a fan of the crate.

Bear is also fiercely loyal and is especially bonded with my wife; when she took a rare sick day weeks ago, Bear stayed at her side the entire day, bliss written all over his expressive face. A consummate Mama’s boy, Bear likes his foster siblings and me, yet simply adores his human foster Mama. That said, he also greatly prefers the company of packmates to being (gulp) alone. In fact, Bear really hates to be alone, and will let us know that with a plaintive wail or prolonged barking. So, if you have another Cavalier, or other dog, Bear will be much happier. He’s clearly a social little guy. If your heart and home are spacious enough to accommodate this sweet Cavalier, you’ll be richly rewarded with Bear’s steadfast companionship.

Bear was a breeder release and has a clear heart (no heart murmur) and sound knees. Since coming into Cavalier Rescue USA he has been neutered, received a dental, been microchipped, and been brought up to date on all vaccines and preventatives. It is believed that he suffered from untreated ear infections in the past and therefore has scar tissue in his ears. He has done extremely well eating a fresh food diet and it has kept the inflammation in his ears down, ear infections at bay as well as helped him gain weight and improve his coat (he arrived with some hair loss), so it is recommended that he stay on this diet since it has been very successful for him. If you are interested in adopting Bear, we can talk more in detail about this.

If you’re looking for a loyal, playful, attentive little companion and meet all of his requirements, 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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