Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Frank in Riverwoods, IL

My name is Frank, but my foster family also calls me “Frank the Fabulous Cavachon”. I am half Cavalier and half Bichon Frise. My original family whom I lived with my whole life told me I’m also part Muppet. I owe my “fabulousness” to them but they had to give me up because a new member of the family developed an allergy to dogs.

They did such a great job with me! Though I miss them terribly, I have been simply “fabulous” in my new foster home with my foster parents and my two human foster brothers who are 9 and 11 years old. We’ve gotten to know each other well and I love to do whatever they do whether it’s lounging on the couch, watching them do laundry, playing chase, going for walks or going for car rides. I am wherever they are!

I’m also friendly with other dogs I meet. So far, I’ve met dogs on my walks and I’ve also made a new BFF, a 4 year old Cocker Spaniel. He always wants to play with me , but I much prefer a game of relaxation on something soft like a couch, blanket or my dog bed. There is not a person or dog that I don’t get along with.

Recently, my foster family sang a song called “Happy Birthday ” to me and put a weird looking cone on my head. They told me, “Frank, you were born on 2/2/2014 and this is your paw-ty”! Hold the horses, wait a whole minute and shut the door! If I did the math right, I just turned 11 years old! I heard somewhere that small breed dogs become seniors at around 11 years. Wowsers! I think I just moved up to senior dog status! I can’t tell though and I definitely do not feel like a senior dog! I am still able to jump on the couch, jump on my foster parents’ really high bed and I can even jump in the car when we go on our car rides.

Though my wild and crazy puppy days are over and I am more of a professional nap taker and cuddler, I do not mind walks. I just walked almost 2 miles the other day without any problems. I guess that’s how I stay so young. Not only am I a good walker, but I am a pro walking on a leash. A good thing about becoming a senior dog is that I’ve had plenty of practice with leashes. I don’t pull and I don’t get sidetracked by other dogs or animals during my walk.

I am also a pro at going potty. I am potty trained, have not had an accident in the house and I tell my foster family when I have to go outside. I sleep through the night in my crate and then do my business in the morning.

I consider myself a “young senior”. I got a full vet check-up and the vet said I am healthy, up to date on all my vaccinations and my weight is perfect at 16 pounds. I’m neutered and I didn’t even need any dental work despite only having less than half of my teeth left!I am able to eat regular kibbles and have a good appetite. But due to multiple food allergies, I have been on Royal Canin Hydrolyzed Protein prescription dog food for a few years and will need to continue it. The cost works out to be about $70 a month. It’s been years since I’ve had treats. I don’t miss them at all!

I would say then that age is just a number! I have proven that! So, let’s eat cake, well, kibbles for me, and celebrate another year of being fabulous! If you are looking for a seasoned veteran dog that is sweet, well trained, good with kids and other dogs, a professional cuddler, a couch and walking buddy, look no further! I would be so fortunate to find my forever home with you!

If you are interested in Frank, please fill out the adoption application if you haven’t already and then reach out to Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Marley in Belleville, IL

Hello Folks, I’m Bob Marley, one of the most laid-back 2-year-old Cavaliers you’ll meet. I’m 2-years-old, born April 20th of 2022. My foster mom calls me Marley. She says I’m the perfect weight at 18.6 lbs since I’m a little more compact than my foster brothers. I’ve been a good boy since coming to Cavalier Rescue USA from a large scale commercial breeding facility.

I am so happy to be a pet! I love to chew on bones and hard toys, and to chase wind-up cat toys across the floor. I’ve been mimicking my foster brothers so I’ve learned to go potty outside about every 2 hours. I do like a crate with an open door so I can ‘eat in my room’ and retreat if I feel overwhelmed. My foster mom says I’m a pretty good watch dog too, because I alert her to strange noises. My fur is beginning to grow out and my foster mom says I’m more handsome every day. I really like this thing called snuggling, that I didn’t know before I came into rescue.

I do great around other dogs my size, but I’m not cat-tested. I also have been around lots of kids, toddler size through teenage, and like them all. I still have fears about leashes and harnesses so you’ll have to continue to work with me on that. I love running in fenced in areas and going to the dog park.

Since coming to Cavalier Rescue USA I have been neutered, had a dental cleaning, brought up to date on vaccines, and on heartworm and flea/tick prevention.

If you are interested in meeting me and providing my forever home, please complete the online application, if you haven’t already, and then email Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Mea in Ann Arbor, MI

Update 2-8-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now. Thank you!

This 9-month-old spunky black and tan female is a little fireball, full of energy and curiosity! Mea came into rescue when her family could no longer care for her due to medical issues in the family. She was well-loved and cared for in her previous home, and this shows through in her uninhibited trust of people and zest for life! Mea is very outgoing and eager to greet each new person and doggie she sees. She is a friendly and affectionate Cavalier, who will settle down for a rest on your lap after a romp session.

Mea enjoys walks, and while she does okay on a leash, she gets excited and pulls. We are continuing to work on her manners in several ways. She tends to jump up on people and shower them in kisses! Mea’s previous family did a wonderful job creating a solid foundation for potty training. She knows to go outside for potty, but will still have the occasional accident indoors.

Mea does a great job sleeping through the night in her crate, as long as it’s next to her foster mom’s bed. She also stays in the crate when her foster mom leaves the house for short periods of time (although her foster mom mostly works from home). Mea may let out a couple of cries in the first few minutes of being in her crate, but she quickly settles in. Because Mea loves to play and is an active little girl, it is important her new family is home during the day to keep the little energy bunny busy and to work on her good-canine manners and house training. Mea is a great travel companion and does well in the car. She has not shown signs of food aggression at mealtime, although there have been a couple of instances where she gets possessive over treats.

Mea loves whipping her toys around and chasing her Cavalier foster siblings in the backyard. While Mea is all about activity and play, she loves to snuggle as well. She likes to crawl into her Cavalier foster sister’s bed for a midday cuddle session, and she settles down to watch tv in the evening with her foster mom. Mea has so much love to give!

This little girl’s ideal fur-ever home is one where there is someone home most of the day to remind her to potty and take her for walks. She would do best with an active family that has another small, young dog to provide stimulation.

Mea received a clean bill of health from the vet and has been micro-chipped and spayed. She will be receiving her final puppy boosters later in February.

If you live within a 3 hour drive of the foster family and are interested in adding this little buddle of love and energy to your home, please complete the online application. (No need to complete another application, if you already have one in our database.) Be sure to send an email to June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Mea. Online Application

Callie in Ypsilanti, MI

Here is Callie with her new dad…

This little bundle of love is looking for her forever home. Sweet, 10-pound Callie, is a 6-year-old Cavalier mix, who came into rescue as a shy, timid girl after being released from a breeder. In her short time in foster care, little Callie is blossoming into a happy Cavalier with a big heart.

Upon arriving in rescue, Callie needed some extensive dental work and needed all her teeth removed. But that hasn’t slowed her down at all. Callie has healed up nicely, eating soft and wet food like a champ. Because of her dental work, she will need to continue on a soft food diet; no hard food or treats.

Her foster mom reports that Callie has done great with her potty training, as long as she is taken out on a consistent schedule. This is easy for her foster mom who works from home and who has other little Cavaliers in the home to show Callie what it means to be a family pet.

Callie loves going for walks and playing with her foster siblings. Being outdoors is a new experience for Callie, so she would do best in a home with a fence to help her gain more confidence. Her foster home also has cats and Callie has done totally fine with the kitties.

While Callie’s foster mom is working, Callie sits on the nearby couch with the other Cavaliers in the home forming a big pile of little heartbeats and floppy ears. She likes to get people hugs, but on her terms. Callie is still learning to trust people.

When Callie had her vet visit, the vet noted a grade 3 heart murmur and prescribed Vetmedin (about $100/month) for the rest of her life. The vet also suggested she see a cardiologist annually. Callie also has a bi-lateral rear luxating patella, which is currently stable, and not bothering Callie. She has been spayed, microchipped and is up-to-date in her vaccinations.

Do you think you would be a good match for Callie? Please fill out the online adoption application (if you haven’t done so already) and then send an email to June at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to let us know of your interest in this tiny bundle of love.

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Barney in Lebanon, IN

Here is Barney with his new family…

Barney is a stunning boy, approximately 7 years old. He has the most unique coloring we’ve seen on a Cavalier. He has a Blenheim head, with dip-dye-looking ears, and his back is black and white like a Tricolor. He is quite lovely. Barney came into care via a shelter. He was surrendered to a shelter when his elderly owner passed.

Since coming into foster, Barney has been nothing but a joy. He loves all people but is very calm around them. He happily greets people but then usually just finds a calm spot to lay down. Barney loves a pillow or a blanket or a dog bed, or even a soft pair of tennis shoes to lay his head on. He isn’t too picky that way.

Barney loves people and people love Barney. He has traveled up to 4 hours in the car and handled it like a champ. He has been around lots of people and is happy to be part of the group. Barney has met and spent time with dogs of all sizes and never seems to even raise an eyebrow. Just gives them a good “hello sniff” and acts like he’s known them always. He lives with two Cavaliers in his foster home and does very well with them. He will quickly acclimate to new surroundings.

Barney came into care dangerously overweight at 41 lbs. He could not handle going up or down any distance more than step-height. Walking even a block had him winded and sitting for breaks. What a turnaround he has already had! He is on carefully portioned food and very low-calorie treats. We were prepared for him to struggle with the lower food amounts, but he hasn’t at all. He happily eats his 1/3 cup and goes on his way. He doesn’t whine or beg for food, unless of course I’m cooking, and the cheese comes out. But he must have the “cheese tax” with his foster siblings! Lol! He is learning to sit nicely for treats and wait patiently.

Barney needs someone who will love him enough to keep him healthy. He was clearly a very loved dog before coming into care, but he needs the love to be more balanced and not so food based. Barney has already lost about 6 lbs. and is down around 35 lbs., which is just amazing for him. He still needs to lose approximately 13 more lbs., so this will be a marathon, not a sprint.

Speaking of marathons, however, Barney LOVES walks. He rarely barks at all, unless he sees his harness and leash come out. He starts his “Barney-grumble” which is a language only Barney speaks. He has a happy growly-grumble that’s hard to explain, but is just how he expresses himself. If we don’t get the harness on pretty quickly, he starts excited-barking. He loves going out for walks. He has now worked himself up to ¾ mile that he can walk with ease. This is such a huge accomplishment. Frequent, shorter walks for Barney would be best, as his joints are still under a lot of stress from his weight. He takes a few minutes to really get going in the morning, as he has been laying for a long time. Barney also can easily go up and down the steps with no problems. He needs a step or a boost to make it onto the couch but can get down without help. We are just so very proud of how far he has come!

Barney doesn’t seem to care to run off but would be best in a fenced yard or with someone who can take him out leashed while pottying. He had some accidents when he first got here but has not had any recently. He is crated only when we leave the house, as that seemed to be when he would have an accident. He gets up and kind of paces around to let me know he would like to go out, but he is also just let out fairly often, as he lives with 2 other dogs and we are home most of the time. He is a sweet, laid-back and calm guy.

The vet has given Barney a glowing report. His heart sounds great. Barney recently had his teeth cleaned and had 9 teeth removed. He will need to have dental care going forward with teeth brushing and dental treats to keep his pearly whites shining. He would be a perfect companion for someone who works from home and would like a friend to sit with them.

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

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Oreo in Bellbrook, OH

Oreo is a lovable and energetic 10-month-old black and white puppy born on February 14, 2024. He loves to snuggle and play. He came to Cavalier Rescue USA as an owner surrender because his former owners felt an active family would be a better fit.

Oreo loves to play with his foster Cavalier brothers and kids, running around the yard and then snuggling up for a good snooze on the couch or bed. He will keep you entertained with his adorable face and playful attitude. He will also keep you on your toes as he chews about anything he can find but will give you lots and lots of kisses and snuggles to make up for it.

Oreo loves playing with children and other dogs but can be timid when he first meets you. When he feels comfortable around you, in true Cavalier style, he becomes a Velcro dog and will constantly stay by your side and loves to snuggle by your feet while you work. He can also be a bit skittish, so he needs lots of love and encouragement.

Oreo is working on potty training and does well when he’s let out frequently, especially since he was used to running around outside most of the time. Oreo would do well in a home that has someone at home all day but lots of activity and the ability to run free in a big yard with other dogs and kids. He gets along with cats, too.

Oreo does walk well on a leash but loves to meet and greet everyone he encounters. He is crate-trained but will howl when you leave as he has a bit of separation anxiety.

Oreo has a clean bill of health, is up to date on his vaccines, and is neutered and microchipped. He weighs 19.6 lbs.

Most of all, Oreo has a heart full of love to give to the right family. See him in action: Oreo

If you are looking for an energetic and loving pup to join your active family, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest. To be considered you need to be within reasonable driving distance of Bellbrook, OH.

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