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Marlowe in Chicago, IL

Hello! My name is Marlowe and I am looking for my forever home. I am an adorable 11-pound Tricolor boy with the cutest face and most loving personality.

I was found abandoned on the side of the road along with several other Cavaliers before making my way to rescue. I am an 11-month-old very healthy boy. I have good knees and a good heart. I have been neutered and had a dental. I am up to date on my core vaccines, heartworm and flea/tick preventatives, and I am microchipped.

I have a very sensitive stomach, and after trying several foods am doing best on The Honest Kitchen dehydrated food. My forever family should plan on continuing to feed me this food.

I am a true Cavalier in spirit, and a little shadow who is looking for nothing more than a warm lap, lots of cuddles and people to love! I love meeting new people and will happily accept pets and attention from just about everyone, but I tend to form a particularly close bond with one person. My favorite place to be is wherever my foster Mom is, and I follow her around the house to make sure I never miss out on anything.

I also love sitting by the window and watching the world go by. I am fond of toys, playing fetch and pretty much anything my humans want to do. A long walk? Absolutely! Hanging out on the couch? Double yes!

I am an active young pup, but also an excellent couch potato. One of my favorite things is sitting on my foster Mom’s lap while she works from home. I am also a huge fan of other dogs and get SO excited when I see them. I have a medium energy level, and enjoy walks around the neighborhood two to three times a day with my foster Mom.

I’m a good walker, but sometimes I get a little too enthusiastic on leash when I can’t say hello to passersby, so I will need a family willing to continue working on my leash manners. Since I am a young, playful, friendly boy, a playful and tolerant dog sibling of a similar size who can keep up with my enthusiasm is a requirement in my forever home.

I have not been around cats. I have not been around children, so due to my small size, I will only be placed in a forever home with older, calm, respectful and dog-savvy children.

I can be a bit of an escape artist when I spot another dog, so my foster Mom uses a special safety clip that attaches to both my harness and leash for extra protection. Sometimes the excitement of making a new friend is just too much to resist and I will try to wriggle out of my harness. My forever home will need a secure physically fenced yard, as well as a family who understands my tendency to want to take off when I see another dog and can keep me safely contained.

I am reliably housetrained when let out on a schedule. I am comfortable sleeping in my crate through the night, and will happily stay in it for a few hours if I need to be home alone for short periods of time. However, I would do best with someone who is home most of the day since that’s what I am used to. I really do love having my people around.

In the mornings, I have a special way of letting my foster Mom know that it is time to wake up… I snort and sneeze until I get the morning cuddles I deserve! Then I am ready to start the day with a walk and whatever adventures my humans have planned.

I am a very sweet, affectionate, fun-loving young boy. I would thrive in a home where I can be included in everyday life, and receive all the love and attention my little Cavalier heart could ever want.

If you meet all of Marlowe’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Chicago, and feel he would thrive in your home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com to let her know that you are interested in being considered.
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Brooks in Chicago, IL

Meet Brooks, an 11-month-old cutie who is looking for his forever home! He is a very petite 12-pound male Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who was lucky to find his way to Cavalier Rescue USA after he ended up at a shelter. He was extremely underweight and had a severe injury to one of his rear toes when he arrived to Cavalier Rescue USA. During his pre-surgical exam, a heart arrhythmia was heard; after an EKG, radiographs and an echocardiogram were performed, it was determined that the arrhythmia was an idiopathic supraventricular arrhythmia and not a concern at this time, and no heart murmur was detected. However, due to this idiopathic arrhythmia, if a murmur is heard at any point in time he must see a cardiologist for a follow-up echocardiogram. He is now a healthy boy at a good weight and was neutered and had a dental while in the rescue’s care. He had that injured toe removed as well, and now that he’s fully recovered, he is ready to run again! He is up to date on his core vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives and is microchipped.

This little sweetheart is friendly and incredibly affectionate. He likes to be anywhere his people are, especially his foster mom. He stays close but not underfoot, and perches where he can keep an eye on her if she’s working in the house…but he’s always hopeful that she’ll stop working so they can just cuddle together. He loves meeting new people and wants to meet EVERY dog he sees. He wants to play with all of the dogs, big and small, so he would be happiest in a forever home with a playful dog of similar size who can teach him the ropes. He has met a dog-savvy cat and he was fine, so he could probably co-exist with a cat. Brooks has been working on navigating stairs while in his foster home and has made great progress, but still finds going down long flights of stairs scary, so would need to be carried until he is more comfortable.

Brooks is very curious and likes to explore every surface of new places. He isn’t very interested in toys, but he’s at the age that he really likes to chew – especially small wood pieces like mulch or strings on clothing, so he needs supervision so he doesn’t ingest something inappropriate. Although he can be alone for a few hours on occasion (he is fine in a crate or penned area) he loves his people so much that he would do best with someone who is home most of the day. He is also fine in a crate if he is in the same room with you but is not happy in a crate when you are elsewhere in the house and he can’t see you. He rarely barks, except if he is left alone unexpectedly, or is in his crate and wants to be part of the action…then he howls a bit, but will settle down after 5-10 minutes. He will sleep in his crate at night, but would much prefer to be on the big bed with his people!

Brooks is mostly house trained if walked or let out regularly. His foster mom is home most of each day and spends a lot of time with him, so he would continue to thrive in a home with someone who is home much of the day and takes him out on a schedule. He has become very comfortable walking on a leash wearing a harness, and really enjoys walking the neighborhood. However, he really enjoys just exploring a backyard at his own pace without any restrictions, as well as being able to do some zoomies to get out all of that puppy energy! Because he is small and still alarmed by unfamiliar things, his forever home will need a fully physically fenced yard.

He has only met children on walks, but would probably be fine with older children who are respectful, gentle and dog-savvy. He is also a terrific passenger in the car, whether in a crate or in his favorite car seat. He’ll be happy to accompany you on all your errands and road trips!

If you meet all of Brooks’ requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Chicago, Illinois, and feel he 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 in being considered.

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Petunia in Carmel, IN

Petunia is a tiny girl with a big heart! This beautiful 1-year-old Blenheim girl weighs just 10 pounds and is as sweet as can be. She was surrendered by her breeder due to dental issues, which have since been addressed. Despite having undergone two dental surgeries and multiple extractions, Petunia is doing wonderfully and eats just fine. She has 16 teeth remaining and enjoys softer food, such as Freshpet.

Petunia is a little Velcro puppy who bonds quickly and loves her person wholeheartedly. She is happiest curled up in a lap, soaking up all the cuddles and attention she can get. She is a calm, low-energy girl who would be perfectly content spending the day by your side.

Because of her past environment, Petunia is extremely timid and skittish, especially around new people and unfamiliar situations. The good news is that she has made HUGE strides in her foster home! She is friendly but cautious and will need a patient, understanding family willing to give her the time and encouragement she needs to continue building confidence.

She currently enjoys playing in a fenced yard with her two foster dog friends and gets along well with other dogs. Having canine companions would be a wonderful bonus! We do not have cats in her foster home, so her compatibility with cats is unknown.

Petunia is crate trained and sleeps in her crate at night. She also stays in her crate when her foster family leaves the house, although she would much rather be with her favorite person. She does well with house training when taken outside every few hours and does not potty in her crate.

One important thing to know: Petunia is not comfortable walking on a leash and will not walk on one at this time. A securely fenced yard is an absolute must for her.

Petunia’s Ideal Home

Petunia would do best in a quiet, calm home with someone who is home most of the time. A single person or couple would be ideal. A home with small children would not be recommended due to her timid nature. She needs a family who understands that confidence takes time, will celebrate her little victories, and will allow her to blossom at her own pace. In return, you will have a devoted little companion who wants nothing more than to love you and be loved.

Petunia may be tiny, but she is mighty! With patience, understanding, and lots of cuddles, this special girl has so much love to give.

Could Petunia be your new best friend?

Please complete the online adoption application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net to let her know you are interested in this sweet girl. Please read Our Process and FAQ’s before applying.

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Nikee in Lakewood, OH

Update 11/10/26: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Meet Nikee, pronounced Nikke, a sweet and incredibly smart 8-year-old Cavachon looking for her perfect forever home! Nikee found herself in foster care after her previous owner moved to Florida, but she has transitioned beautifully and is ready for her next chapter.

Her foster dad jokingly nicknamed her “MacGyver” because she is a brilliant little problem solver who can easily outsmart any indoor house gate meant to keep her in her room while her humans are away. She is a quiet girl overall, though she will occasionally alert you if a rogue squirrel or rabbit dares to enter her territory.

Nikee loves exploring a secure yard, but she’s an efficient girl who takes care of business and prefers to head back inside where the comfort is. She is the ultimate shadow dog and companion — always ready to hop up on the couch to snuggle tightly on your lap while you read, scroll on your phone, or watch a movie.

While she gets along great with other dogs, she doesn’t actually need a furry sibling to feel complete and would thrive as your one and only. Most importantly, Nikee has slept cuddled up in bed with her human her entire life, and she absolutely needs a forever family who will welcome her under the covers for nighttime snuggles.

If you are interested in Nikee, 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’s before contacting us. Adopters within a maximum driving distance of 4 hours will be considered.

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Roxy in Kenilworth, IL

Hello! My name is Roxy and I am looking for my forever home. I am a 23-pound female tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with the sweetest face and most gentle demeanor. I was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by my breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for me.

I am an 8-year-old (my birthday is 10-31-2018) very healthy girl; I have a good heart and good knees, was spayed and had a dental with extractions 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 still a bit overweight (but I’ve lost a few pounds while in my foster home!), so I need a family that is devoted to my continued weight loss journey with a healthy food, controlled portions and daily exercise. I am also currently on a joint supplement due to my weight and age.

I am a love bug who is looking for nothing more than a warm heart and lots of love! My tail literally never stops wagging as all I want to do is please and be near you. I have the absolute calmest temperament and have not barked or complained even once! With my calm and gentle personality, I am a loving companion who enjoys being very close to my people and soaking up all the attention I can get. I love all people, kids and dogs; I am not afraid to be pet by strangers who love how I wag my tail non-stop for them. I also have a calm way with new dogs of all sizes that I meet while out and about. I have learned so much from my foster brother (a black Lab) while in my foster home, so another dog – preferably a Cavalier since I tend to gravitate towards them – is a requirement in my forever home so I can continue to learn some of the basics. One of my most endearing qualities is that I am especially sweet with children and would love to have a family with calm, respectful, dog-savvy children.

I like to be anywhere my people are, especially my foster mom. I stay close but not underfoot, and remain where I can keep an eye on her and also my foster brother – who I get along with very well, by the way. I prefer not to be in a crate but will go in without complaint for transport. Actually, I do not complain about anything! My foster mom leaves me in her kitchen with my dog bed when she is gone and I am happy there. However, I do love it best when someone is home most of the day and I can keep my eye on them, so that is a requirement in my forever home.

I am working on housetraining and have made great improvements. When my foster mom is home and lets me out regularly, I have no accidents, but I am not as reliable when left out in the house when she is gone. I can hold it perfectly overnight and my foster mom lets me out first thing in the morning. I will sleep on a dog bed in the kitchen but would much prefer to sleep in the big bed with my favorite people!

My foster mom has been working with me on leash walking and I will only walk for short distances so far; this is something that my forever family will either need to work with me on or commit to exercising with me in the yard. I have recently discovered the joy of running after squirrels, so a safe, physically fenced yard is important for me to have in my forever home so I can continue to enjoy some off leash outdoor time.

I am an exceptionally sweet, calm, lovable girl who would thrive in a home where I can offer all the love I have to give – which is a lot!

If you meet all of Roxy’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Kenilworth, 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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Misty in Loretto, MN

Update 11-9-26: We think we’ve found a great home for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now.

Hello, Misty here (aka Thumper-I have a happy tail)! I’m a beautiful, five-year-old lovebug. I came here as a breeder release, so I can be shy when I first meet people. I really love my foster mom and like to be by her. My foster dad will do in a pinch. Once I warmed up to my new foster home I learned that belly rubs, soft pets and cuddles were some of my favorite things. Treats! Those are the best too so I hope my new home has them!

I know children are cute, but I’m leery of them. I still get jumpy from sudden movements, even with adults that I trust.

I love to be outside. Zoomies and rolling in the grass are my jam! I am learning how to walk on a leash and doing pretty good. My foster siblings really like to do that, so my foster mom is starting to teach me how. It would be best if my furever home had a fence.

I love toys of all types. I think it’s a fun game to take one toy out of the toy bucket, run out through the doggie door with it, and drop it in the yard. My foster mom likes to play this game too; I know that because she puts all the toys back in the bucket for me to drag out again.

I like other dogs and would love a sibling but if I am the only pup that is okay too. I just ignore the crabby, old cat that lives here so if you had a cat I would be ok sharing my living space.

At night, I sleep with my best buddy Millie (another girl available to be adopted) in a large, cozy pen. We are tidy and never potty in there, and we sleep through the night. I would love to sleep in that big bed with humans given a chance. During the day, I need to go outside on a regular schedule. Sometimes I forget and have an accident in the house. I am still learning.

I have been to the vet and am current on all my vaccinations, heartworm, flea and tick preventatives and spayed. I have had an echocardiogram and have a grade II heart murmur, stage B1, but don’t need any medications currently.

My foster mom says I am so sweet and lovable, and I just need time to feel safe. I would love to live with your family if you are home most of the day and have a quiet home (children 16+ years old because kids are just not for me), and a fenced yard. Another dog would be a plus.

Please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Gail Jansen at cavalierrescueusawimn@gmail.com to let her know you’re interested.

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