Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Fern in Washington, D.C.

Fern is a sweet and resilient five-year-old girl, weighing in at a petite 14 pounds. She comes from a commercial breeder and is making remarkable progress in her foster home in Washington, D.C. Fern is making great strides toward house training. As long as she’s taken out regularly, she does really well.

Fern is a star on the leash, especially with her harness, enjoying new sights, smells, and meeting new people and dogs. While she can be a little nervous crossing doorways, she’s improving every day.

Although Fern can be timid when meeting new people, once she gets to know you, she’ll absolutely adore you. She loves snuggling, whether it’s on your lap or sleeping in bed with you.

Crates, however, are not her thing. Fern does great when left alone for short periods, around four hours, especially when she’s with her foster brothers, as they all nap together.

Fern loves helping her foster family with laundry—she happily carries any clothes she finds on the floor to her bed to lay on. She also gets the zoomies and is learning how to play with toys and chase after her brothers. She gets along with dogs of all shapes and sizes, but thrives best with calmer companions. While she hasn’t met any cats, her foster family believes that cats won’t be an issue.

Fern enjoys spending time on the patio basking in the sunshine, though she’s still warming up to grass. When it comes to treats, peanut butter is her absolute favorite. (Fern just loves trying out new snacks!)

Fern is spayed, vaccinated, and microchipped. She’s ready for her forever home. All she needs is love. If you think Fern could be the perfect fit for your family, please complete our online application. Then, express your interest in Fern by emailing Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com Online Application

Amelia in Plymouth, MA

Meet Amelia! Amelia is a female tricolor Cavalier who is the epitome of joy.

She came to rescue from a breeding facility and is said to be around 6-8 years old. (She presents as more on the lower end of the age scale.)

Amelia is very sweet! She is a cuddle bug who loves to get belly rubs. She is not shy with her people, and will happily run up for snuggles. She is great with both kids and other dogs, but hasn’t been tested with cats.

Amelia loves to be outside. She enjoys a run and will also go for walks. A home with a secure fence is preferred for her, as she did not have the opportunity to run freely and explore in her past life.

She has done extremely well with house training, having had only one accident during her stay at her foster home.

Amelia likes having another Cavalier, or another breed of dog of similar size and temperament, in the household. Amelia loves having her people home. She would thrive in a household where someone is at home most of the day.

Amelia has been fully vetted and is up to date on her immunizations and preventatives. She does have a grade 4 heart murmur and is now on medication. She will require yearly echocardiograms to manage this condition. The vet did not feel she needed a dental cleaning at this time. (Her teeth should be re-checked in 6-12 months.)

Amelia is scheduled to be spayed on October 21st, and will be ready to go to her forever home once recovered.

Amelia is a truly special girl who will bring love and joy wherever she goes. She is happy, loving and devoted. If you would like this adorable girl to be a part of your family, and are within a reasonable drive of Plymouth, MA, please fill out our online application. Then email Barbara Blanchette at blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Amelia.Online Application

Ozzie in Baltimore, MD

Ozzie is a 5-year-old male Cavalier mix that came into rescue from a breeding facility. If you want the smarts of a poodle (and no shedding!) and the sweetness of a Cavalier, then Ozzie is your guy. He is still very puppy-like, given that each experience is new to him. Ozzie is very inquisitive and always happy and ready to learn.

When he first arrived in foster care, Ozzie was a bit tentative about stairs, but now he goes up and down large and small flights of stairs without a pause. He is good in his crate when the family has had to leave the house, and has learned within the first day to “settle,” and sleep through the night on his dog bed.

He loves to settle on the sofa next to a human. Ozzie is great with the foster family’s cat. During his time in foster care, Ozzie has learned how to walk on a leash and is about 90-95% housebroken. He will need additional training with positive reinforcement.

Ozzie is genuinely a great family dog. He is excellent with kids, cats, and other dogs and even received an A+ from the foster kid’s grandparents.

Once in rescue, he received the medical care he needed. Ozzie is up-to-date with all his vaccines and is microchipped.

The ideal forever home would be a home with someone home most of the time to spoil him and give Ozzie the love and devotion he missed during his former life.

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

Brie in Washington, DC

Brie is a friendly 3-year-old Blenheim female who came into rescue after being retired by a breeder. At first she was slow to trust that she was safe, but she has made amazing progress. She is a very curious girl who is excited to learn new things and explore the world around her in a loving home. Her resilience and ability to love despite her past is what rescue is all about. This girl is very special, and she deserves to find her special forever family!

Everyone who meets Brie instantly falls in love with her joyful, affectionate spirit. She has made instant friends with her two Cavalier foster sisters. At first, she wouldn’t move on a leash and was frightened by the noises and bustle of city life. She quickly learned to love her walks and now navigates the busy city sidewalks of Washington, DC like a confident urban pup. She came into rescue slightly overweight but has reached her target weight of 18 to 19 pounds. She will need a home that will be disciplined in maintaining her healthy weight through a high-quality diet and lots of exercise.

Brie is in perfect health and has been spayed, micro chipped and is up to date on her vaccines through 2025. She is learning so many new things including the joys of treats and toys. Some of her favorites include fresh cut carrots, green beans and peanut butter.

She has been affectionately nicknamed “Tater Tot” because she loves nothing more than to snuggle and sleep like a little couch potato. She needs to have you in her sight at all times and will follow you room to room to make sure she’s close. She has learned how to charm and will insist that you pet her if you are within reach. She will need an owner who is home most of the time and willing to give her the attention she deserves.

Since her previous life was spent in a kennel, house breaking is a work in progress. She has learned quickly and is about 95% house trained using pee pads if she does have accidents indoors. Keeping her schedule consistent with frequent walks or potty breaks in a yard will be vital, and she will be a pro in no time.

While she is getting more comfortable being around new people and dogs, she would do best in a quiet, peaceful home without small children as sudden movements or noises frighten her. Brie gets along beautifully with other dogs and would do well in a home with another well behaved small dog or as a solo pup.

Brie is an absolute delight who wants to share her affection with everyone she meets. She’s looking for her forever family to share adventures and a lifetime of unconditional love. We know that Brie will continue to flourish now that she has learned she can trust and is worthy of being loved. Do you have room in your heart and love to share for this special girl? She’s just waiting to find you!

If you are interested in adopting Brie and are within a reasonable driving distance of her foster home in Washington, DC, please submit an application and contact Diane Lombardo cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com to indicate your interest. Thank you for considering opening your heart and your home to Brie!

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Holly in Cherry Hill, NJ

Update 10-22-24: Holly has a prospective family selected so we’re not taking more applications for her for now. Thank you!

Holly is an adorable 3-year-old female Ruby Cavalier who came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a commercial breeder. Despite her rough start to life, she is a very curious young lady and is looking for her forever family.

Holly is learning how to be a family dog. She follows the lead of her two foster sisters and loves to explore the backyard with them, looking at squirrels, rabbits, and birds. One of her favorite activities is to run in the backyard and roll in the grass. Given her active temperament, she would do best with a fenced yard.

Weighing in at 25 pounds, Holly has a fun-loving spirit and most enjoys hiking on nature trails, going to the dog park, and walking in the neighborhood. While in foster care, she has gone on a lot of adventures such as town festivals, restaurants, breweries, nature parks, and shopping. She enjoys car rides and is always excited to go on a trip.

Given her young age, Holly is very active and walks between one to three miles a day with her foster sisters. Because of this activity, Holly has learned to walk well on a leash, with a collar and a harness. With practice, she would be a good running or jogging partner.

Holly is still working on learning basic commands, as well as being housetrained. She is good when keeping to a schedule and will follow her foster sisters outside, but she does not yet alert if she needs to go outside, but is beginning to stand near the door. Her forever home will need to continue working with her on basic commands as well as reinforcing housetraining by keeping to a consistent schedule.

Holly most loves being near her humans. She is especially happy sitting on the couch and the bed with her family. She will place her head on her people’s laps, shoulders or arms; really anywhere she can get some human contact! She loves to be pet, especially belly rubs. Once Holly trusts you, she will give you kisses on your nose.

Holly sleeps in either her dog bed or on the big bed with her humans and her foster sisters. She would much prefer sleeping in the big bed with her pack! Truly, Holly loves the bed; it is one of her favorite places and she will lay on the bed any chance she gets.

While in foster care, Holly had a spay and dental work completed. She is a healthy young lady and up-to-date on all her vaccines. When coming to rescue, Holly had many mats in her fur, and she received a very short hair cut. Her fur is growing in nicely, and with time, she will have a wonderful coat.

Holly gets along with other dogs, but has not been tested with cats. She gets along with younger and older children. Every person that meets Holly falls in love with her.

If you would like this beautiful girl in your home and are within two hours of Cherry Hill, NJ, please contact Rebecca Plimpton at Cavalier Rescue at beckplimpton@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Holly.

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Bonnie in Southfield, MA

Bonnie is a very sweet little triolor girl born 12/10/2023. She weighs 11.5 pounds, so is a bit on the petite side. She came into rescue very shy and unsure of herself. She did not have enough hugs loving and socialization as a pup coming from a breeder at over seven months of age.

Bonnie is still in the process of learning what it is all about to be a Cavalier but she is developing into a happy, playful pup who loves her toys and playing with the other dogs in the house. She now sees how they ask for attention, sit in laps and get hugs. She is finally getting the idea and has now started to ask for attention and petting instead of backing away, and she actually has taken to being in her foster mom’s lap.

Bonnie knows her name and she will come when called, especially for dinner or treats. She has a great appetite and is not a fussy eater. Her toys are very important as she is still in the chewing stages.

She is crate trained and sleeps though the night in her crate. She looks to her crate sometimes during the day for security, but she also is learning how nice it can be to sit in the rocking chair snuggled up next to another dog. It will be best for her to have another dog in the family.

Her house breaking habits are very good. Taking example from her “big sister” she immediately adapted to the doggy door that goes out into the potty area. Bonnie also will go for walks on a leash, although she can be frightened if out walking in a very busy area.

Bonnie is up to date on vetting and has had all her vaccination. She has been spayed and the veterinarian says she is a healthy girl.

She will do best if she is with someone who is home a lot and has another small dog that she can be a companion to.

She still needs reassurance and socialization, but in time, with love and patience, she will be a great little Cavalier.

If you are interested in adopting Bonnie, please fill out the 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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