Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Winston in Twinsburg, OH

Hello, my name is Winston and I only have three legs. Some people say that I am a Tripawd, but my foster mama says I am a baby. I came to rescue when my mom had to move to a place where she couldn’t take me. It was sad.

I am seven years old, born 04/16/2017, and weigh about 17 pounds. I was a bit overweight when I arrived to foster, which made it hard for me to move. I was also shy at first, hiding behind a chair most of the day and cowering when people tried to pet my head. But those days are behind me now! Even though I had a rough time, I am now very mobile running freely through the carpeted areas of the house, including up and down the stairs.

I love all the head pats and even ask for this kind of attention. I love going for short walks on a leash, am potty trained and crate trained. I go outside on a leash every 4 hours during the day, but sleeps 8+ hours without a break.

My favorite activity is playing indoor fetch with soft, furry, squeaky toys. I like being brushed by my foster mama and was an A+ client for my professional grooming.

My foster mama sometimes watches me when I’m napping. She says she can see me dreaming. She is right! I am dreaming about my perfect family. The best kind of family for me would be one with high school aged children. Young running kids scare me because I sometimes can’t get out of their way fast enough. I would also do best as an only pet, for similar reasons.

According to my foster mom, light daily activity and careful weight management are essential for my health and happiness, in consideration of my Tripawd status and asymptomatic, early stage heart murmur. I’m fully vetted, vaccinated, neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on heartworm medication.

If you are interested in adopting me, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sherry at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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Ruth in Chesterfield, MO

Ruth has the textbook characteristics of a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She is a love bug extraordinaire! Expect to have a shadow. When you sit down, she will put paws on your knees to politely ask to be picked up and sit on your lap or next to you. Adoring eyes follow you everywhere you go (yes, even in the bathroom!). Ruth is 8 years old and came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a large commercial breeding operation.

Ruth has learned to go up and down stairs when motivated. Her goal is to always be with her person and other pups in her foster home. She may look at her foster Mom with big soulful eyes asking to be carried up the steps, but that is just a ploy…she can do it! She has been inquisitive yet respectful of the cats in the foster home.

She potties outside on a schedule (up at 6am, potty time before and after breakfast, every several hours, after dinner, and last about 9pm). She has had no accidents during the night. She is not indicating the need to go out yet.

Passing through a doorway past a person can be fearful for her (not unusual for a dog coming from a large commercial breeding operation). She just needs comforting words and maybe gentle assistance and a low calorie treat.

Ruth shows her happiness with a never-ending wagging tail! She loves to run with her foster siblings especially if a squirrel, bird or chipmunk dares to enter the yard! She is working on losing a few pounds so the running helps. Treats are low calorie such as fresh or low sodium canned green beans, blueberries, frozen Greek yogurt cubes, and banana. She is eating Fromm salmon kibble. She knows where her food bowl is placed and shows no guarding issues. She does start barking with excitement when food bowls are being filled. Her bark sounds more like a hound (low and short) and always brings a smile to my face. She only barks at food time and when very excited.

Ruth enjoys her naps and she is a perfect passenger in the car. A Starbucks stop for pup cups is a new passion! She has an elevated car seat and harness for safety. Leash walking is in progress. Ruth is gentle and playful with all of the older children and adults she has met. She has not been around small children to date.

Ruth is not crated but rather in a gated area of the kitchen when being left alone. Although she is not happy her foster Mom is leaving, she does not bark, etc. She may bark with happiness when her person comes home!

Since coming to Cavalier Rescue USA, Ruth has been spayed, had a much-needed dental where she lost 13 teeth (that has not affected her ability to eat and enjoy life!) and received her vaccines. Her overall health is very good. Weighing 21 lbs at intake, she is in the process of losing a few pounds and is now at 19.5 lbs. A slight heart murmur was detected which does not require meds at this time, and at future health checkups it should simply be monitored.

Another pup in her furever home would be ideal. Ruth is easygoing and has been a total delight! We will miss this joyful little girl! If you can provide Ruth’s forever home, please submit an adoption application (if you haven’t already) and email Sarah Noebels at Cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Karry in Saline, MI

Timid and inquisitive, Karry is the most lovable six-year-old Cavalier. She came to rescue after being retired from breeding. Once in rescue, Karry discovered how much she liked following around her foster sister and running in the yard.

Karry made herself very comfortable in her foster home after taking time to explore and become familiar with regular indoor noises. She had never been on a collar, harness, or leash prior to coming into foster care and is still working on her leash manners. She is comfortable with her collar and does best walking alongside her foster mom with a light, loose leash. Her forever family will need to continue working on her leash manners and teach her how to not get tangled up.

Karry is excellent with potty time when taken out regularly. She should be kept to a regular schedule of every 2-3 hours when awake and not in her crate. If she barks, Karry and her foster sister go out for potty time to “try” and then she is rewarded with treats. Karry will need someone who can offer patience, praise, and consistency when it comes to potty training.

Karry is incredibly shy and will hide herself in a corner or in her crate if she feels unsure or uncomfortable. Her crate is a place of comfort and she will easily sleep in there throughout the day or at night with the door open. Because she loves snuggling on the couch, she has also shown interest in the people bed. Anytime her foster family is running errands she is crated.

Karry has not shown an interest in dog toys, but when her foster sister is playing fetch, she loves to chase after her. She has also taken a liking to finding and hiding slippers! During the day, Karry takes naps on the couch or on a dog bed in her foster mom’s home office. She sleeps easily through the night without needing any potty breaks.

Karry requires some structure at mealtime as she is used to hiding and burying her food. She needs to be fed outside her crate and away from any blankets or she will knock over her dish to hide the kibbles. She is currently eating a low-calorie food twice per day and is working to get back to a healthy weight. She is a great passenger in the car, though she has a hard time getting settled because there is just so much to see! She likes car rides and has shown no signs of motion sickness. Karry is the sweetest dog, full of pep-in-her-step and unconditional love!

Karry would love a calm fur-ever home with someone home during the day for potty breaks and comfy blankies for snuggling! She does well with another canine companion. It is unknown how she is with younger children, but she very much loves the teenager in the neighborhood who visits regularly. She is afraid of things moving fast toward her head or over the top of her body (like unexpected pets from strangers). Because of her shyness, we are only considering applications from families with children older than 10. It is unknown how she interacts with cats. A fenced yard and short walks would also be important. She will settle in best at a fur-ever home with a routine and moderate activity levels.

Karry just got her teeth cleaned. She weighs 25 lbs, is spayed, micro-chipped, and up-to-date on her vaccinations. While in foster care, Karry was diagnosed with a grade 4 heart murmur and she’s taking pimobendan. The monthly cost for this medication is $100-150 (depending on the pharmacy), and she should visit a cardiologist every 6-12 months.

If interested, please complete our online application and then email June at June.cavaliers@gmail.com, so she knows of your interest.

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Tucker and Amira in Des Moines, IA

Meet Tucker and Amira, six-year young siblings, whose family had a change in life circumstances and tearfully made the hard decision to find them another forever home. These two check all the boxes for Cavaliers. Sweetness overload – check. Smothering kisses – check. Plays fetch at any time – check. Loves to take long walks – check. Will eat all the treats – check and check!

Amira is a bundle of sweetness, who appears to be nearly deaf, not that it slows her down any. She follows the other dogs lead when she needs to bark at some apparent danger or when having fun. She is the first one to run to the door when the leashes come out, and taking walks is her favorite part of the day. In her downtime, she is very content to lay at your feet or close by, while Tucker wants to sit right in your face! Amira loves getting petted and playing fetch. She is a happy girl. Amira is a Blenheim Cavalier and weighs 23 pounds.

Tucker, the Ruby boy, weighs 19 lbs. He came to the rescue with a history of wearing belly bands largely due to a dominance issue. However, he has only had one instance of marking indoors at his foster home, and that was because another dog had an accident on a rug. He has not worn a belly band since coming into the rescue, but he is also not top dog at his foster home. Tucker can get a little over-excited or stimulated, but he can be corrected with minimal effort – he just wants to love you, so, so much! Neither of them indicate when they need to go outside, but they both are taken out fairly regularly, and have no issue with going potty on a schedule.

These two are true siblings, and will chase each other around the house. Tucker appears to lean on Amira’s company more than Amira needs Tucker, but they get along well with each other and other dogs. They are both crate trained, and will stay together in their kennel while their foster family is away. They also run to their kennel when commanded because that is where they get fed their meals and treats! They don’t necessarily need a fenced yard as they stick close to family when outside, but they do go outside several times a day and will need to be on leashes because Amira can’t hear you call to her.

These two are very healthy with clear hearts and joints. No known medical issues, and they are very energetic and fun-loving. If you are looking for some playmates, these two are your new best friends.

If you are interested in adopting this bonded pair, complete our online application if you haven’t already and then get in touch with Rescue Coordinator Kathi Erickson, cavalierrescueusa.ia.ne@gmail.com so she can look up your form.

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Lukas in East Lansing, MI

Here is the pup with his new family…

Meet Lukas, a sweet, loving and curious Cavalier. He’s come to Cavalier Rescue USA searching for his new family after being retired as a breeder. At five and a half years old (born 12/22/2018), Lukas is still learning about life inside a home, but he’s smart and eager to please. At nearly 10 pounds, he’s a petite boy who will instantly melt your heart. He has a snaggle tooth that sometimes sticks out, which makes him even cuter!

He loves to nap—and snore—on a couch or the floor near you, but also bark and let you know if he sees a rabbit or bird! Lukas will follow you around room to room, the very definition of a Velcro dog and loves snuggles and cuddles with humans and dogs alike. He is a little shy when he first meets people, but he does warm up quickly and loves attention.

Lukas is learning to walk on a leash and loves spending time in a backyard, rolling around in the grass. He’s also quickly learned his name, how to go up and down the stairs with ease, and is working on a couple commands like “come” and “sit.” Lukas has no food aggression, taking a few minutes to start in on his meal, but he always finishes his bowl. Once he’s done, he’s quick to celebrate with a run around and roll around in the house to get his zoomies out.

He seems to love every person and dog he meets and has been comfortable around older children and men. However, you might hear a little howl in the house if he can’t find you! Lukas is crate-trained, going into the crate while you run errands and at nighttime—but he would prefer to snuggle up in the people bed at night. Lukas is still nervous of car rides, but he’s a very good boy and lays right down in the car whether he’s in a crate or in a doggie car seat.

Lukas does have some separation anxiety which he expresses through barking and howling when he’s in the crate or separated from his foster mom or brother in the house. He would do well in a home with at least one other dog who’s patient and playful and who can continue to show Lukas how to be a dog. While in foster care, he hasn’t chewed or destroy anything. In fact, he’s still learning the ropes with toys, not quite touching them yet. He loves his foster dog brother and watches him closely to follow his lead. A patient family, with someone home during the day to work with Lukas in his potty training is a must for this little fella. He’s doing better and better with his potty training, but may need to wear a belly band indoors initially to minimize male marking.

Lukas will be neutered and will receive a dental and then be ready for his forever home. If you are interested in Lukas, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com.

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Ivy Rose in Ypsilanti, MI

Are you ready for the sweetest Ruby girl to come into your home and heart? Do you have a quiet home with another Cavalier or Cavaliers? If yes, Ivy Rose may be the girl for you. This sweet 14-pound ruby treasure, born 11-18-2019, has just been retired from breeding and is learning to trust humans again. She follows her foster siblings around and is making friends with the cats in her foster home.

Ivy Rose was very nervous when she first joined her foster family, but in just a few short weeks she is coming out of her shell more and more every day. She is still leery of being picked up, but has started to sleep close to her foster mom. She even started doing what her foster mom calls the “happy dance” in mornings, rolling around and being silly when she wakes up.

She’s done great with her potty training and has not had any accidents inside. Ivy Rose quickly took to using a wee wee pad as well. She will sit by the door when she needs to go outside. She has mastered the doggie steps up to the people bed and loves to sleep there with her foster mom and foster Cavalier siblings. Her leash training is coming along nicely, but loud noises during walk time still startle her. We recommend a harness rather than a collar for leash walking.

She has been to a few Cavalier meetups and did very well with the all the new people and dogs. Ivy Rose would benefit from the company of another Cavalier or Cavaliers to help build up her confidence, as she is still learning to trust people. A quiet home without small children would be best as well as someone who is home most of the day. She is doing well on her leash training, but is used to a fenced in yard at her foster home.

During her initial vet visit, a grade 1-2 murmur was detected. Other than that, Ivy Rose is in very good health. Since coming into rescue, she has been spayed and received a dental. She received a summer hair cut before coming into rescue. Her coat is already starting to grow in nicely. She feels like velvet.

If you think you would be a good match for Ivy Rose and live within a reasonable driving distance, please fill out the online adoption application if you haven’t already done so and then contact June at (June.cavaliers@gmail.com) to let us know of your interest in this shy little beauty.

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