Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Sophie in Sidney, IL

Let me introduce you to Sophie. She is a 2-year-old Tricolor Cavalier born 10/07/2024 that weighs approximately 12 pounds. She was deeply loved by her owner, but a move into assisted living necessitated the difficult decision to turn Sophie over to Cavalier Rescue USA. Sophie is doing well in her foster home and is now looking for a loving new family.

Sophie is such a sweet, fun, active, feisty, and playful pup. She loves to play fetch and a little tug of war. She walks well on a leash and would benefit greatly if her new family would take her on regular walks to burn up some of that energy. Sophie is crate trained and goes right in her crate for a treat of course. She is also potty trained and goes to the back door when she needs to go potty. She likes to relax and cuddle too and chew on a nylabone. Sophie currently lives with a foster mom, dad, teenager, 3 other Cavaliers and a cat. Everyone gets along great. She likes to romp and play with her Cavalier foster brother, Toby. It is so cute!!! Sophie would LOVE to sleep in bed with her forever family.

Sophie is up-to-date on vaccinations, heartgard, and flea/tick medicine. The vet thoroughly examined her and she is heart clear (no murmur detected) and very clean teeth. The vet did note that she has 2 luxating patellas in her back knees. One knee is a grade 2 and the other is a grade 3. But she gets around great, doesn’t need surgery, and it doesn’t seem to bother her because she loves to run and chase after toys.

When Sophie was given to rescue we were informed that she has an allergy to chicken. So she currently is on a special diet of Kangaroo. The specific brand is Zignature Kangaroo formula small bites.

Her foster family would love for her new forever family to have a home where someone is home part of the day. A physically fenced yard is preferred or someone who can walk Sophie several times a day with plenty of potty breaks in between. She would love to have another playful pup in the home but could easily be the only pup and get all the love and attention she desires.

If you can provide Sophie with a loving home and you think that you might be the right family for her, please fill out an online application if you haven’t already. Then email Meg Eisenmenger at cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com to let her know your interest.

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Atlas in Northville, MI

A Perfect Shadow

Meet Atlas, a little gentleman with a big heart and a love for all things cozy, especially cuddling with his favorite person! This handsome 5-year-old black and tan male born 01/31/21 is everything to love: sweet, gentle, affectionate, and devoted. Whether he’s curled up beside you, following you from room to room, or greeting you with a wagging tail, Atlas simply loves being part of your day. He came into rescue through no fault of his own when his family work schedule meant more time away from the home and less time for Atlas. Now, he’s ready to share all that love with a new fur-ever family that can give him the attention he needs.

Atlas has a calm, easygoing temperament and truly loves people. He warms up quickly to visitors and previously lived in a home with a young child. A true companion at heart, Atlas would do best in a home where someone is around most of the day. He’s happiest curled up in your lap or resting quietly nearby, content just knowing you’re close. While he loves attention and affection, he’s equally happy to settle in and relax by your side.

Atlas is hard of hearing, but that doesn’t keep him from enjoying life to the fullest! His new family will need to be mindful that he may not hear them calling or approaching. Simple adjustments, like using visual cues to get his attention, will help him navigate his world comfortably.

In his foster home, Atlas has had excellent house manners. He is fully housetrained with no accidents when given regular potty breaks. He’s also crate-trained, sleeping soundly through the night in his crate next to his foster mom’s bed. He also rests comfortably there when she runs errands, although when left alone without the crate, he usually just finds a cozy spot to sleep. During the workday, Atlas is the perfect home office companion, happily relaxing in his special chair or doggie bed while his foster mom works nearby.

Atlas enjoys the simple pleasures in life, from leisurely walks and exploring outdoors to a good belly rub. He’s a wonderful walking companion (good leash manners) and loves spending time outside. Because of his hearing loss, a securely fenced yard is especially important for his safety, along with keeping him leashed whenever he is outside an enclosed area. Atlas can get a little enthusiastic around other dogs, so supervised introductions and playtime with Cavaliers or other dogs of similar size and temperament would be beneficial.

Atlas is in excellent health, at his ideal weight, and recently had his teeth cleaned. He is up to date on vaccinations, neutered, and microchipped.

With his gentle nature, loving heart, and easygoing personality, Atlas is a wonderful example of everything that makes Cavaliers such special companions. If you’re looking for a sweet, devoted friend who will happily share your days and your favorite spot on the couch, Atlas may be just the fella for you!

If you live within a reasonable drive of the foster home, are home during the day and have a securely fenced yard, please complete the online adoption application and send an email to June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Atlas. If you are already in our database, there’s no need to complete another application. Just provide June with your first and last name and tell her you are interested in Atlas.

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Lilly in Prairie Village, KS

Here is Lilly with her new family…

Say hello to this sweet, 7-year-old Blenheim girl, Lilly. Lilly was born on March 20, 2019.

Lilly’s original owner was unable to care for her, and she was dropped off at a vet clinic. The vet then contacted rescue.

Lilly had a significant ear infection and needed a dental. She was also suffering from a flea dermatitis allergy. Her ear infection and dermatitis were both treated. Lilly also has a mild grade I/II heart murmur that does not currently require medication.

Lilly had a dental cleaning and she lost a few teeth. She has now recovered and is feeling great.

Lilly has been a delight at her foster home. She is so sweet and easy-going. She enjoys time on the couch with her foster parents, or on their laps. She’s a Velcro dog and likes to be near them. When she’s sitting next to you and is being petted, she will look at you for a few seconds and then paw your hand to keep petting her. She will maneuver under any unoccupied, unsuspecting hand and insist on affection.

Lilly gets along great with the foster family’s dogs. She loves to go outside and is usually one of the first ones out the door.

Occasionally she’ll sit by the door and sometimes bark to go out. Lilly has great house training skills, and has not had any accidents in her foster house.

When it’s nice outside, she loves to be in the fenced backyard hunting and exploring every corner of the yard. If she sees a squirrel, she will chase after it. She is usually the last dog to come into the house. Sometimes it is hard to get her to come back inside …but when foster parents say “treat,” she comes running!

She loves to eat and has no problem taking pills, especially when they are wrapped in cheese. She loves her treats and will sit on command.

Lilly has had itching skin problems, but medicine from the vet has helped. On occasion foster Mom will catch her licking her paws at nighttime, though it may only be out of habit. Foster Mom gave Lilly a bath with soothing dog bath gel, and Lilly enjoyed the experience very much.

Lilly is well-behaved when taking her for a walk. She loves to sniff everything and doesn’t pull on the leash unless she sees a squirrel …and then you’d better hold on tight because she will bolt toward it.

Her new owners will need to be very careful when opening front and back doors as she may dash out. Lilly will definitely need a securely fenced yard.

Lilly has been an easy foster dog, and she will be a great addition to the right family. She is micro-chipped, spayed, up to date on vaccines and takes monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventatives.

Lilly’s forever home for her would be one with someone home much of the day. If you can provide Lilly with a loving home and you think you might be the right family for her, please fill out our online application if you have not done so already. Then email 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. Please also take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking this link: Adoption Process
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Havie in Plymouth, MI

Here is Havie with her new family…

Sweetness that’s off the charts. Meet Havie, a beautiful 6-year-old female Blenheim Cavalier. This lovely girl came to rescue when her previous family realized their busy household couldn’t allow for the time and attention this 16-pound little darling deserves. They’d only had her for four months and wanted the best match for her. Havie spent her early years as a breeder momma, raising several litters of puppies. Now it’s her turn to be the one receiving all the love and care!

Havie has settled into foster care beautifully. She has been a delightful houseguest from day one. The first thing people notice about Havie is her calm, gentle nature. She is extremely easy to love. Whether she’s meeting a new person or spending time with her foster family, Havie approaches life with a sweet and trusting spirit. She enjoys being petted and will happily walk right up to visitors to say hello and ask for affection.

As if her sweet personality weren’t enough, Havie has a look all her own. She has unique Blenheim markings that give her an adorable, expressive face. These markings, combined with her sweet disposition, make little Havie instantly memorable.

Havie is very people-oriented and would be happiest in a home where she can spend lots of time with her family. While she isn’t a lap dog, she always wants to be nearby. Her favorite spot is often right at her foster mom’s feet, gazing up with her adorable Cavalier eyes. A true Velcro dog, she’s happiest simply being near her people and quietly keeping them company throughout the day.

One of Havie’s favorite things is going for walks. She has excellent leash manners and loves going outside for fresh air. She also rides nicely in the car, quickly settling into her pet car seat. Around the house, her energy level is moderate to low. She enjoys toys but prefers companionship and gentle interaction over constant activity.

Havie is house trained, crate trained and knows her name as well as the “sit” command. She sleeps well in her crate and gets along with children, other dogs and cats.

She is spayed and recently received a clean heart evaluation with no murmur detected. She does have an interdigital cyst on one rear paw that occasionally causes mild irritation. It is easy to manage with swabs but may recur from time to time. She doesn’t currently have mobility issues, but because she is a mature Cavalier, her veterinarian recommends limiting repeated jumping on and off furniture when possible. Pet stairs would be a wonderful addition to her new home.

Havie’s ideal family would include someone who is home most of the day and enjoys having a loyal companion nearby. While she is accustomed to an active household, she would likely thrive in a somewhat quieter environment where she can soak up plenty of attention and affection. A fenced yard is a bonus, but Havie much prefers leash walks with her person to spending time alone outside. Older children who understand how to be gentle with a small dog would be a great fit.

If you are interested in this gentle, sweet and loyal companion whose greatest joy is simply being close to the people she loves, please complete our online application (if you haven’t already) and then email June at june.cavaliers@gmail.com and let her know you are interested in Havie.

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Gidget in North Aurora, IL

Here is Gidget with her new family…

Gidget is an adorable 6-month-old female tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy ready for a loving family committed to giving her the time, patience and guidance every puppy needs. She was born on March 29, 2026 and weighs about 5.5 pounds; she is a tiny girl but has a huge personality, an abundance of energy and plenty of love to give!

Gidget was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by her breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for her after an initial vet appointment revealed a possible heart arrhythmia. Once Gidget arrived into our care, she had a thorough exam at our vet who heard a sinus arrhythmia, which is a normal, healthy heart rhythm where the heart rate speeds up when the dog inhales and slows down when they exhale. Other vets she has seen concur this was an innocent arrhythmia and it has since gone away. She has a small reducible umbilical hernia that can be repaired when she is old enough to undergo spay surgery. Gidget is up to date on core puppy vaccines and preventatives.

Gidget is a social, outgoing and confident puppy who is still learning about the world and needs a family prepared for consistent, positive-reinforcement training. She prefers to potty outside and is making progress with housetraining, though pee pads are available in her playpens while she continues learning. At night she sleeps comfortably in a crate in her foster parent’s bedroom, though as a young puppy she still sometimes wakes them up in the middle of the night to go potty.

Gidget is a friendly, social girl who loves everyone she meets. She even gets to go to work with her foster mom, giving her plenty of opportunities to meet new people and experience new surroundings. Thanks to these experiences, she’s becoming a well-socialized little lady. Gidget is starting to learn how to wear a harness and walk on a leash, so she’ll need a patient family who can help her build confidence through positive reinforcement, consistency, and practice. Her foster family thinks she is very smart, and would likely thrive in puppy training classes. Due to Gidget’s small size, she would be best in a home with no children or children ages 16+ who are gentle, respectful and dog-savvy.

Gidget currently eats three meals a day to fuel her very busy puppy lifestyle. She also loves healthy snacks and is an enthusiastic eater! When she’s not eating or sleeping, she’s a busy girl who is usually on the move with places to go and people to meet! Gidget LOVES to run and play and would be happiest in a home with a securely physically fenced yard where she can safely zoom around and burn off some of her puppy energy. She enjoys playing with her foster siblings, including 2 Cavaliers, a large mixed-breed dog and cats, so having an active furry companion or two that will play with her will be required for her continued socialization and happiness. Most of the time, she’s either running and playing with her foster siblings or sleeping — there’s not much in between! When she is not busy playing, Gidget loves to snuggle with her foster parents and enjoys being close to the people she trusts.

Because she is still young, Gidget needs a family that is home most of the time and able to dedicate plenty of time to training, socialization, play, and care. Gidget requires a family who understands that puppies need time, patience, guidance, and consistency. In return, she promises to bring you plenty of laughter, adventures, snuggles, and unconditional love.

If you meet all of Gidget’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of North Aurora, 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.

See Gidget in action! Gidget

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Alfie in Oak Park, IL

Here is the pup with his new family…

Meet Alfie, a 1.5-year-old (his birthday is 5-5-2025), 11-pound tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is looking for his forever home. He was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by his breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for him. This petite little guy is sweet, friendly, and incredibly affectionate. He falls in love with just about every dog he meets and would be happiest in a home with a small and playful dog of similar size that can teach him the ropes, help get him settled, and curl up with him at naptime. He is currently living with a Cavalier foster sister that he adores and follows her every step. He’s also a world-class cuddler and is happiest when he can snuggle up with his people.

Alfie is a very curious little fellow; he loves to explore every surface he can reach especially if there are treats left out for him to find. He is very sharp and has quickly picked up some simple commands like “sit”, “down” and “crate”. Alfie is mostly house trained and is learning more every day with the occasional accident if not walked frequently enough. He is used to his foster mom being home most of the time to take him out quite often and spend time with him, so he would continue to thrive in a home with someone who is home most of the day.

He has done well around older children that he has met on his own terms, but would not tolerate being grabbed or chased, so he would be best suited in a home with mature children who are respectful, gentle and dog-savvy. Alfie has not been around cats. Alfie is an excellent guard dog, keeping his foster family safe from the neighborhood squirrels and birds!

Alfie was neutered while in the rescue’s care. He is up to date on his core vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives and he is microchipped. Alfie should have a dental cleaning in the next 12-18 months. While an overall healthy young pup, upon intake Alfie had an echocardiogram which revealed he has ACVIM stage B1 with a grade 2 heart murmur. No medications are warranted at this time; however, heart-safe anesthesia protocol must be utilized for him when undergoing anesthesia for future dental cleanings, etc. In addition, his adopter is expected to follow up with a repeat echocardiogram 1 year from the initial visit, which would be in September 2027. Annual echocardiograms for Alfie might be needed and therefore an adopter must be prepared to provide that care for him. Alfie has grade 2 medial patellar luxation bilaterally; this does not appear to cause him any pain, so surgery was not recommended at this time. Alfie has been taking supplements to support his heart and his knees while in his foster home.

Alfie sleeps through the night in a crate, but being the cuddlebug he is, he would most likely enjoy being invited up the big bed even more! Alfie is excellent walking on a leash wearing a harness, but would also enjoy exploring a fenced backyard with his future furry sibling. Alfie is not a big barker, but due to his neighborhood watch duty tendencies, he would do best in a quiet, suburban neighborhood.

If you meet all of Alfie’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Oak Park, Illinois, and feel he 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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