Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Sherman in Savage, MD

Sherman is excited to live the life he’s been dreaming of! This pup is a snuggly and curious tricolor pup born 11/30/24 that is looking forward to being in his forever home. Sherman came into Cavalier Rescue USA after being released by a breeder. He is figuring out who he is and what this big world is all about.

Sherman is learning how to “dog” by following the lead of his foster brothers and he is still working on learning basic commands. Sherman is very loving and enjoys being snuggled and held. When he’s not velcroed to his person, he is testing what toys are all about and speed racing in the back yard. While he does enjoy walks, Sherman will need a family that is dedicated to leash training and reassurance.

He has adapted to house training very well and with consistent outside breaks, he hasn’t had any accidents.

Sherman will need a puppy experienced household and family that is willing to continue working with him to make him feel more comfortable in this world. He will do best with someone home much of the time and a fenced in yard.

This pup is the epitome of a velcro dog, a bit timid, and wants to be consistently with his person and dog companion for reassurance. Sherman is goofy and likes to show off what a puppy he is and will benefit from enrichment and play.

Currently Sherman lives with two pup foster brothers and really enjoys snuggling with them and leaning on them for guidance. Sherman is crate trained for overnight sleeping and has been doing well left alone for short periods of time. Sherman is a joyful, loving, and incredibly sweet Cavalier and he’s ready to live the spoiled life that he deserves!

If you are interested in this precious pup and meet what we are looking for in a new home, fill out the online application if you haven’t already and then email Rescue Coordinator Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com so she knows of your interest. Applicants who live within a 3 hour drive of Savage, MD will be considered for Sherman’s placement.

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Lady & Angel in Skaneateles, NY

Meet Lady and Angel, a bonded pair of 2-year-old sweethearts looking for their forever home. These girls are loving littermates born 09/14/2022 and recently released from very devoted owners whose work schedule no longer allowed them to give these girls the time they deserve. Though it was an extremely difficult decision, they are thrilled to know that these beautiful Cavaliers will find a wonderful new family to meet their needs. These two cuties are ready to bring double the joy to one lucky family!

Angel is a playful pup, curious, bright-eyed, and always ready to chase a toy or explore. She plays fetch as well as any Retriever! She’s an active and healthy girl that weighs 17 lbs.

Lady is your classic Cavalier lap dog, gentle, calm, and most content snuggled with you. The vet said she has a grade 1 luxating patella on her right side but she shows no symptoms of this and no treatment is indicated. Also, the vet mentioned a heart murmur that was “barely audible” at the time of her visit. Lady weighs 15 lbs.

Both dogs are spayed and micro-chipped, and up-to-date on core vaccines and preventatives.

Together, these girls strike the perfect balance of fun and affection. Both are fully house-trained, pen-trained, and have wonderful manners inside their foster home. They love daytime naps in their pen, and have worked on overnight adjustments as they were raised sleeping with their human in the big bed. They arrived in foster care with a nice foundation in training of basic commands and appear eager to learn more!

The girls are interacting well with their four new Cavalier friends at the foster home. They lived with cats prior to their release. They are friendly to anyone who is looking to offer them some attention. They are calm and quiet in the car and wag nonstop during any outings.

They’ve known nothing but love and are now looking for a forever family to share it with. Someone who is home much of the time is a must for these two love bugs ! Angel has requested someone who will play and engage with her. Lady has asked for someone who will love cuddles and puppy kisses!

If you are the one for these two, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Michelle Farnum at cavalierrescueny@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Charlotte Rose in Cherry Hill, NJ

Here is Charlotte Rose with her new family…

Say “hello” to Charlotte Rose, or Charlotte for short. She is an adorable three-year-old female Blenheim Cavalier who came into rescue from a very loving home where the owner’s health and living situation changed.

Charlotte is very social, and loves to greet anyone while on a walk, at a store, or any other place where she encounters new people. In her foster home, she has truly enjoyed being part of the pack with the two resident Cavaliers.

Charlotte gets along well with her foster dog sisters and humans as well; both adults and children. She is not shy, and has greeted all visitors at her foster home with excitement and enthusiasm.

Charlotte enjoys going on walks, does well on a leash and loves car rides. What she loves most, however, is going on adventures with her family where she can run and explore parks, fields, and trails.

Charlotte loves to be near her humans most of all, and will cuddle up with you on the couch or lay on the floor next to you. She absolutely loves pillows and will choose her favorite one to lay on, even if it’s one you are actively using.

Charlotte came into foster care weighing 23.8 pounds, which is slightly overweight for her frame, but she has already lost more than two pounds while being fed a healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise. Her ideal family will be one who can continue her weight loss journey towards her perfect weight of 17–18 pounds.

Charlotte is very active and walks one to three miles a day with her foster sisters, which has enabled her to make progress towards a healthy weight.

Charlotte knows some basic commands such as “come,” “sit,” and “stay.” She is fully housebroken, and will alert you when she needs to go outside by standing near the door.

Charlotte sleeps in her dog bed, however she would much prefer sleeping in the big bed with her family. She loves being near her humans and dog family at all times, so don’t be surprised if she figures out how to get on the bed on her own.

Charlotte gets along with other dogs, adults and children of all ages. She has not, however, been tested with cats.

Charlotte has had a dental x-ray and cleaning with no extractions. She is up-to-date on all her vaccines, spayed and microchipped.

If you would like this beautiful girl in your home and are within two hours of Cherry Hill, please fill out out online application if you have not already done so. Then email Rebecca Plimpton at beckplimpton@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Charlotte Rose.
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Shannon in Cinnaminson, NJ

Here is Shannon with her new family…

Shannon is a beautiful 4-year-old Ruby girl who came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a commercial breeder. Her coat was very thin and very dry but has grown in nicely. DNA testing confirmed that Shannon is 100% Cavalier, though she is a bit bigger and taller than your typical Cavalier. She is a strong, healthy girl of approximately 32 lbs. While in rescue, she was brought up to date on all vetting, including a dental, where she lost a few teeth, but that doesn’t hinder her at all. She is microchipped and has no health issues.

Shannon came into rescue terrified and basically frozen with fear. She immediately responded to her foster sisters who took her into the puppy pile like she’d always been there. Shannon has gotten along with any dogs she has met, so one or two friendly pups in the home would be best for her. She is friendly with cats, never aggressive but she does want to chase her foster brother, the resident cat.

Shannon is friendly with people and will calmly approach visitors but she is very timid and shy and it will take time to build up trust. She is learning how to be a family dog and will need patience, time and a gentle adopter to learn that soft hands and gentle voices are safe. Her favorite spot is on the couch with her people. It is there that she is comfortable enough to accept gentle pets. She is not currently ready for full body petting.

Shannon loves her time in the outdoors, sniffing out every odor left behind. She will need a physically fenced yard to keep her safe. She does walk on leash with a harness, but she could use some better manners. So many smells! With training, she would make a good jogging buddy. She does well on car rides, and she knows some basic commands, like “sit.” Well, “sit” is about it at the moment but we’re working on “stay” and “come” and making progress. Shannon is totally house trained and mastered the stairs quickly.

Shannon is crate trained and takes her meals in the crate. She gets very excited at meal times and literally inhales her food. She uses a slow bowl but is still quicker than the other pups. Shannon would prefer to sleep in the big bed and given her need to be close to her foster sisters and humans that is probably the best situation for her. She is a good, sound sleeper, not moving around much at all.

Another big plus for Shannon is that she is not afraid of noises either inside or out. Of course, she will startle with an unexpected loud noise nearby. Shannon is very skittish with unexpected movements.

Shannon is not really interested in playing with toys but she does like to “own” them and can get a little grouchy if another pup comes too close to her possession. During her first week with her foster family Shannon picked up her very first toy, an 8” rope toy. Unfortunately, another pup simply walked past and Shannon swallowed the toy in one gulp. Fortunately, she was scheduled for her spay and the vet was able to spay her and remove the rope in one surgery. So for that reason, we have begun a designated, supervised play time with all the dogs and all of the toys are oversized. Also, for that reason, there should not be any children in the home.

All in all, Shannon is a beautiful girl who has come a long way but still has a way to go and things to learn. She deserves a quiet home with gentle people who will help her become the dog she was meant to be.

If you live within a reasonable driving distance of Cinnaminson, NJ and you are interested in adopting this sweet girl, please email Rebecca Plimpton at beckplimpton@gmail.com and fill out an application for her if you don’t already have one on file.

Thanks for checking her out!

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Teddy in Boston, MA

Teddy is an enthusiastic four-year-old male Blenheim with lots of love and affection to give to a new home. Teddy was given to rescue due to a lifestyle change for his previous owners, and he has warmed up to his foster family very quickly.

He will take a little time to come out of his shell, but will surely become fast friends with his new family. Teddy enjoys daily walks, play times, long naps, and plenty of time with his person.

Toys are one of Teddy’s favorite things. He is always ready to play with stuffed animals, balls and tug ropes. He has also enjoyed playing with his foster family’s Cavalier. While Teddy is okay with a small dog, another dog is not necessary in his new home.

Teddy has enjoyed a nightly play routine. His new family should enjoy engaging him with plenty of toys. Teddy also really loves the beach and swimming in the ocean, and will happily dive in to retrieve his ball.

Teddy would do best in a calm home without children. Teddy can be reactive to larger dogs and new people coming into the home, and struggles to calm himself in these scenarios. Teddy’s ideal home will not include regular comings and goings of new people. He is currently working on these reactions, but his future family must be willing to work with a trainer to help Teddy cope with new dogs and people. Teddy needs a patient owner who will be committed to helping him feel less anxious with his triggers.

Teddy has proven to be extremely well potty-trained, and has never had an accident. He is able to go on his own in the yard or on a leash. A fenced yard, while a bonus, is not required.

Teddy is working on crate training, and can now successfully sleep through the night in his covered crate. Teddy can be left in a secure location in the home while his foster family is out. When left or crated he will bark, but has learned to eventually settle.

Teddy is in good health. He is heart clear, and up-to-date on immunizations and preventatives. One knee has a grade 2/4 luxating patella, but no action is needed at this time.

Teddy enjoys his twice daily walks and ample toy time, which have both been helpful in his weight loss journey. The vet has recommended Teddy lose another ten pounds. His future family must be committed to his weight loss by keeping him active and on an established diet. (Teddy eats two meals a day at specified times.)

If you are interested in adopting Teddy, please complete our online application. Then express your interest in Teddy by emailing Barbara Blanchette at blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com. Please be sure that you meet Teddy’s requirements as outlined in his profile.
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Baxter in Huntingtown, MD

Here is Baxter with his new family…

Baxter is a handsome 7-year-old black and tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel born 5/25/2018. He came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a very loving home where the owner’s living situation changed. Baxter is a well-behaved boy who gets along great with the senior Cavaliers in his foster home.

Baxter is up to date with his vaccinations, is microchipped, neutered, and, other than a grade 1 heart murmur, is in excellent health.

Baxter is happy to sleep in his crate at night. He loves car rides. Baxter loves long walks, and his foster dad has been taking Baxter for several walks during the day.

Baxter is a happy boy who will do his house zoomies at random times during the day. He will also be content to be in your lap all day if you have time. Baxter loves to follow his foster dad around the house and will, in Cavalier fashion, follow him to the bathroom.

He is always ready to greet new people with lots of tail wags. He is good with kids.

Baxter is a runner, so he needs to be in a secure fenced-in yard and watched carefully, as he will run between your legs when you open the door. His foster dad has been teaching him to sit (with rewards) before he leaves the home.

Baxter’s new family will need to be aware that he tends to eat a little too quickly, so a special bowl is recommended. The ideal forever home would be a home with someone home most of the time to spoil him.

If you think you are a great match for Baxter, please read through the adoption process protocol and complete an online application. Kindly also indicate your interest in Baxter by emailing the Northeast Region coordinator for Maryland at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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