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Toby in Sidney, IL

Update 11-10-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Check out this handsome fella!!! Meet this 2-year-old Blenheim Cavalier born 7/17/23. Toby, Tobster, Tobarino, and Tobes are just some of the many names by which this special boy goes. This sweet boy comes from a family that made the difficult decision to give Toby to Cavalier Rescue USA. Toby hasn’t been with his foster family long but in that time they have grown to know some of his great attributes and love everything about him.

Toby has visited the vet and was given a clean bill of health. He has only mild tartar on his teeth, is up-to-date on vaccinations, and is neutered, and microchipped. The only thing the vet recommended was he will most likely need a dental cleaning in about a year from now. Toby is 17.7 pounds of pure love. He is also currently on heartworm and flea/tick prevention.

Toby is well trained. He knows how to sit like a good boy, is house trained, kennel trained, and mostly leash trained. He does pull a little when walking with a leash so a harness is best for Toby and he’d love to be taken on walks. He loves being with his people and may whine a little after going into his crate but quickly quiets down.

Toby likes toys and seems to understand the fetch game. He has to be watched with the stuffies though, he likes to tear them apart and eat the stuffing. He is good with cats, dogs, and kids. If he has access to the kitty litter box he will eat the litter and this made him very sick in his past home. So keeping that out of reach is a must. This 2-year-old boy loves everyone and is the biggest cuddle bug. He is eager to cuddle with his foster family and would really really like to sleep in the big bed with his forever family. He eats well and loves treats.

Toby’s foster family feels he is in need of a home where he can go on walks but at the same time enjoy a physically secured fenced in yard. In the past Toby has been known to be a runner after squirrels, so it is imperative he is kept on a leash at all times outside of a secured yard. It would be great if Toby had another dog to buddy up with in his forever home. Someone home part of the day is preferred.

If you think you can provide Toby with a loving home and might to the right person or family for him please complete our online application if you haven’t already and email Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Toby.

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Biscuit in Plymouth, MI

Biscuit and Gravy! Meet Biscuit, a happy 4-year old male Blenheim in good health and housetrained. What’s the Gravy? He loves to snuggle and hang out on the couch with his people. Who could ask for anything more?

Biscuit came into rescue after his family made the difficult decision to surrender him because of his resource guarding. In a home with young children and another young dog, this was no longer a great fit for Biscuit.

Biscuit gets along well with the other Cavaliers in his foster home. (They range in age from three to eight years.) No high value toys are present in the home. Biscuit eats in his crate. These are all steps that have prevented any acts of resource guarding. But because of his history, Biscuit will not be placed in a home with children younger than ten.

Biscuit spends the day sitting in the lap of or very near his foster Mom (who works from home) and hanging out with the other Cavaliers. He enjoys playing fetch and exploring the fenced yard. But he mostly likes to snuggle. When his foster Mom says “TV room,” Biscuit is the first of the dogs on the couch.

Biscuit has excellent housebreaking skills, and has not had any accidents in his foster home. He does well on the leash and gets his business done outdoors pretty quickly.

Biscuit is crate-trained. He goes into his crate when his foster Mom has to run errands. He also sleeps in his crate next to his foster Mom’s bed. Biscuit shows some signs of separation anxiety, barking when his foster Mom leaves the house or the room. To help minimize this, Biscuit will only be considered for applicants who are home during the day and night to keep Biscuit company.

When new people have come to visit, Biscuit has been happy to sit on their laps too. (It may take him a few minutes to warm up to new people.) He is up-to-date on his vaccinations, has been microchipped and neutered.

If you are home most of the day and live within a four to five hour drive of Plymouth, please fill out our online application if you have not already done so. Then email June at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let us know of your interest in this little bundle of love.
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Sabrina in Republic, MO

Meet Sabrina – Your new best friend in Republic, Missouri! Sabrina is a beautiful Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is ready to find her forever home! She celebrated her 4th birthday on October 11th and is in excellent health. Sabrina was lovingly surrendered to Cavalier Rescue USA after her previous family realized they couldn’t give her the time and attention she deserves.

Sweet, affectionate, and full of personality, Sabrina is the perfect mix of cuddly and playful. She adores going for walks and exploring, but she’s just as happy snuggling up on the couch with her people. Always eager to give kisses and be held, Sabrina thrives on love and companionship. She’s wonderful with children and other pets, and despite her petite size, she can keep up with her much larger foster siblings.

Sabrina has received a clean bill of health from the vet and is up to date on all vaccinations and preventatives (flea, tick, and heartworm). She did have three teeth extracted during her dental cleaning, but we’re told the rest of her teeth are in good health. She’s microchipped and freshly groomed–earning compliments on her cuteness wherever she goes!

She is mostly potty trained but has an occasional accident, so she’ll need a patient family willing to stick to a consistent potty training routine. She lost some of her house training skills when her former family had to return to work in person rather than from home. She is doing much better than when she came to her foster home. Sabrina also shouldn’t be trusted off leash, so a securely physically fenced yard is ideal. She can be a little nervous during car rides or in unfamiliar places but quickly settles when held close.

If you’re looking for a loving, snuggly, and spirited companion, Sabrina might just be your perfect match! If you haven’t already, please complete our online application, and email Sarah Noebels at cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Phoebe and Pearl in Logansport, IN

Phoebe and Pearl are a bonded pair. Phoebe is an 11-year-old Blenheim, and Pearl is a 10-year-old and black and white. Both girls were in rough shape when they came into rescue, but they are now thriving in their foster home. They have wonderful, sweet personalities. They are a relaxed and affectionate pair who just want a comfortable and loving home for the rest of their days.

Both girls spend most of their time napping in their favorite spots. Phoebe absolutely loves sleeping on the back of the couch, especially if she can rest against someone’s shoulders. Pearl prefers sleeping on the couch next to other dogs. Both enjoy spending time with their foster family’s other Cavaliers. Neither of the girls are particularly active or enjoy playing with toys, but they will quite happily cuddle and enjoy a few treats.

Phoebe and Pearl have both had some health challenges. Both were significantly underweight when they came into rescue, but they have now made it to a much healthier weight. Also, both girls have grade 2 mitral valve disease. Neither need heart medication at this time, but they will need to visit the cardiologist every six to nine months to check for progression.

They are up to date with their vaccinations, and they take a monthly flea and heartworm preventative. Phoebe had a dental and lost several teeth. Pearl does not have any teeth.

Pearl has diabetes insipidus. This is not the usual type of diabetes that causes issues with blood sugar. Instead, with diabetes insipidus, the body does not produce a hormone needed to regulate the retention of water, and it causes excessive drinking and urination. Pearl is now being treated for her diabetes insipidus, and her drinking and urination have improved significantly. She will have to take medication (eye drops) for this condition for the rest of her life. This medication costs approximately $45 a month.

Additionally, Pearl has a broken jaw. The veterinarian believes her jaw has been broken for many years, and, at this point, it does not bother her or require treatment. She is able to eat without a problem. Pearl also hears very little.

Both girls are still working on housetraining. Now that Pearl is being treated for diabetes insipidus, she is doing much better. While her excessive urination has drastically improved, she still needs to go out more often than average.

When they first arrived, Phoebe did not like walking on grass, but, with encouragement, she has been doing better with going into the backyard. Unlike Phoebe, Pearl enjoys walking around the yard at her own pace, so a fenced yard will be important for her. Their new family will have to be able to take them out regularly and continue their housetraining.

Both girls love being with people and other dogs. They will happily follow you around the house or relax near you. Phoebe has some mild separation anxiety and does not like be separated from Pearl or her human. However, they are fine when home alone for a few hours.

Phoebe and Pearl are wonderful girls who are sweet, affectionate, and laid-back. They have a lot of love to give, and they deserve a fabulous home for the rest of their lives. They would enjoy a home with someone there most of the time, with other small, friendly dogs, and with a safely fenced yard.

If you are interested in adopting Phoebe and Pearl, please complete our online application. Then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net to express your interest.
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Bailey in Overland Park, KS

Bailey is a very sweet 5 year old black & tan girl looking for her forever home. She was born Jan 18, 2020. Her previous owners were facing health issues, so they made the difficult decision to release Bailey to Cavalier Rescue USA. We were told that she had back problems and that stairs were difficult for her. They believe that she may have been hit by a car before they got her.

Our vet examined her and x-rayed her back, which showed evidence of a previous spinal injury. Bailey had not been to the vet in over two years – she badly needed a dental, and she was not current on vaccines. She had the dental cleaning and lost several teeth. Our vet recommended anti-inflammatory meds to manage periodic back pain, and she doesn’t appear to be having discomfort since starting the medication. Bailey’s heart is good (no cardiac murmur), and her knees checked out fine (normal patella). She’s totally housebroken, spayed, micro-chipped, up to date on vaccinations, recovered from her dental, and is on monthly flea/tick/heartworm preventative.

Bailey is an absolute sweetheart – very loving and affectionate. During the first few days in foster care, she was emotional and showed extreme separation anxiety. When foster mom left the house, even for a short period, Bailey would bark loudly and whine and cry. She likes foster dad, but foster mom is her favorite person and primary caregiver. The vet prescribed Trazadone to calm her, and it helped. Now that Bailey has been in foster care a little while, she’s having much less anxiety and only needs those meds occasionally. She will do best in a home where she would not be left alone for long periods.

Bailey likes that foster mom works from home, because she always wants to be near her main person. But really, she likes everyone – other dogs, cats, adults and children. Because of her previous back injury, care should be taken when lifting her. Therefore, we do not recommend a home with young children or toddlers who may not understand that they should not try to pick her up. She does fine with a few steps off the back deck, and she knows how to use doggie steps to get up on the couch. Much of the day, you’ll find her napping on the couch, and she sleeps through the night in foster parents’ bedroom.

She loves her foster family – mom, dad, daughter, small dog, and two cats. She enjoys playtime with the other dog and the cats. Foster mom takes the dogs on a walk, and Bailey doesn’t pull at all. When foster mom takes her daughter to school, Bailey likes to ride along. She gets excited to go in the car and is an excellent passenger. She goes straight to and from the car without being asked – like it’s her duty to make sure the daughter gets to and from school each day. Bailey loves to be included in family routines, and we believe she will be a devoted member of her forever family.

Bailey is being fostered in Overland Park, KS. Her ideal forever home would be one with a fenced yard and someone home most of the day. Another dog in the house would be great, and she is fine with cats. Older children who know how to be gentle are fine.

If you can provide Bailey with a loving home and you think you might be the right person or family for her, please fill out our online application (if you have not done so already) and then contact 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. Also, please take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking this link: Adoption Process.

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Sukie in Okemos, MI

Here is Sukie with her new family…

Meet Sukie an adorable and beautiful female Ruby Cavalier.

Sukie is five years old, born 12/22/2019, and came into rescue when her previous family started growing and she could not accept being anything less than number one in the home. She is a diva in the making!

Sukie loves her long run/walks (2-4 miles each day) and being with her foster Cavaliers and family. She loves attention and responds well to praise, like any good diva. Sukie especially adores her foster dad and she’s a real flirt. Sukie has settled in well at her foster home, quickly learning new tricks for praise & treats. She is extremely attentive, looking for cues from her foster family, suggesting what adventure is next. If it involves her, she’s all in! She loves traveling in a car and has great manners. Sukie has boundless energy but can settle down and snuggle like a good little Cavalier when needed.

In her foster home, Sukie spends most of her day alongside her foster mom who is home most of the time and accompanies Sukie on her daily extended walks. Her foster mom reports that Sukie is a wonderful companion, a true shadow dog!

When her people leave the home, Sukie shows signs of separation anxiety and will bark for a few minutes when left behind. In her foster home this anxiety has been lessened by leaving Sukie out of a crate and in the company of the other Cavaliers in the home. She is crate trained but finds more comfort in lying by the back door with the other Cavaliers until the people come home.

Sukie tries to be the protector of the home and leader of the pack while on walks. She is very vocal on her intent to protect (squirrel and big dog warning). Sukie will also sound the alarm when she hears sounds outdoors. And if a stranger comes up, she will growl. A few words of reassurance from the foster family helps Sukie warm up and get comfortable when she is meeting new people.

Sukie is house broken and will let you know when it is time to go out. She sleeps through the night near the foster family’s bed.

Like a typical Cavalier, Sukie wants to be with her people all the time. She would do best in a family with someone home most of the time to continue her long, daily walks and to easy her separation anxiety. In her previous home, she did not get along with the small children in the growing family. So, her new family should not have young children. She would love a small canine sibling, if the dog is willing to let Sukie be the alpha. She does not know how to play with toys but prefers direct interactions with the family.

It is best that she is not placed in an apartment or condo, due to her barking.

Sukie is spayed, microchipped, and up to date on her vaccines. She received a clean bill of health at her recent vet visit.

If you are looking for a beautiful, smart & loving little female companion, then Sukie is the one for you! She has been a real sweetheart while in foster care and we know that love will further blossom in her fur-ever home.

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 Sukie. We will only consider applicants that are home during the day and have no children under age 14.

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