Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Trudy in Rileyville, VA

OMG!!! Everyone needs a Trudy to love!! Trudy is a curious, energetic love bug that’s ready to steal your heart! She was given to rescue by a family with rambunctious young children where there was not enough time to invest in the pup.

Trudy is a beautiful, black and tan girl born June 15th of 2023 with long curly fur. She weighs 15.5 lbs. is up to date with her vaccinations, is microchipped, spayed and in excellent health. Trudy is fearless and playful as she runs the yard, nose to the ground exploring every nook and cranny before coming in to cuddle.

What you will love about her:

A love bug. Loves be with her family
Housebroken. NO accidents the entire time in foster care. Just let her out frequently and all are happy!
Dog-friendly! Comfy with canine buds!
No fur on the couch kind of gal. Likes cozy places but only get on the furniture or your lap when you put her there.
Crate-trained and trustworthy indoors. Free roams when alone without issue.
Loves car rides. A perfect co-pilot for our adventures.
Playful and smart. Loves to learn and so far, knows how to sit for a treat. Willing to learn more. Loves cuddles, chewing on toys and chasing her tail.
Has balanced energy. Plays hard and when it’s time to chill entertains herself with a chew toy or a nap.

Areas where patience is required:

Pick her up slow, steady and gently. Easily startled and nervous when someone wants to pick her up even though she definitely wants you to do it for cuddle time.
Leash manners need work. Tends to tug like a big dog! Loves to go on walks and is eager to explore and does so with incredible energy.
Recall isn’t reliable yet. Will need a securely fenced yard or many acres to roam where she can’t get into trouble.
She gets excited when she smells a critter in the ground and will try to dig it up.
Doesn’t like to be brushed and with her gorgeous thick hair it needs it. Short, gentle grooming sessions without pulling will become a favorite activity in time.

Trudy thrives with positive reinforcement and structured routines. She likes it when her people are home with her and shouldn’t be left home alone for long periods of time, She is eager to learn and will do best in a home that offers calm energy, no very young children and a family ready to engage her active mind and body.

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If you are interested in this pup, please complete an online application if you haven’t already and then email Rescue Coordinator Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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Maxine in Schertz, TX

Meet Maxine, an adorable 8 year-old Cavalier/Pug mix weighing in at 26 pounds. She came to us on short notice after her owner was in an urgent situation and could not keep her beloved pup.

Maxine is a sweet and happy girl who loves to please her humans. She loves lounging on the couch for a good snooze, but also enjoys her daily walks.

She is completely potty trained and sleeps peacefully in a crate in her foster parents bedroom at night. She came to us as an owner surrender and has since made a full recovery from a UTI and an ear infection. She is now fully cleared and healthy, according to our vet.

Maxine has blended in beautifully with her other three dogs in her foster home and two cats. She gets along wonderfully with children. She is very food motivated, gentle and ready to bring joy and companionship to her forever home.

If you are interested in the sweet girl and think you are a good match for her please fill out an online application (if you haven’t already) and send an e-mail to the Rescue Coordinator Sarah Swanson at 210cavalierrescueusa@gmail.com.

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Twila in Henrico, VA

Twilia is a gentle, sweet Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who has traded in her days as a breeding mama for the quiet comforts of home—and she’s loving every minute of it!

She was reported to be about 5 years old, although the vet thinks she is closer to 3-4 years old and appears to have had one litter. She is 17 lbs. She has a slight murmur that the vet states is almost undetectable, so just like all Cavaliers, this will need to be watched. She is in excellent health.

Twilia is a calm and easygoing pup who spends much of her time lounging near her people. She gets along well with other dogs. She catches on quickly to the daily operations of the house, is learning to love treats, and does love to be praised and will give you a big smile and enthusiastic tail wag when you do.

While Twilia is a sweetheart through and through, she does have a flight response; sudden noises or unfamiliar situations can make her bolt, so she’ll need a watchful eye and secure surroundings to help her feel safe and loved. Due to this, she can only be adopted by families with a secure yard. Twilia would prefer to stay in the house and lounge on the furniture.

She’s still discovering what it means to be someone’s cherished companion, but with the right home, she’ll thrive as a beloved family member.

If you are interested in this precious Cavalier, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Rescue Coordinator Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com so she knows to look for your application.

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Flynn in San Antonio, TX

Flynn is a bundle of energy and a very happy boy. This special 3-year-old Cavalier mix would thrive in a home with a secure yard and a family that is home with him most of the time to share in his adventures and offer him lots of bonding time.

He would be best suited in a quieter home with no children as he thrives one-on-one with minimal distractions. He gets along with other dogs but would need to be introduced slowly to ensure a smooth transition into his forever home. Flynn is mostly quiet, only barking when the other dog in his foster home starts barking. He does like to patrol his yard and keep an eye on the neighborhood.

Once he feels secure in his environment, Flynn is a devoted companion who will stick by your side and happily curl up by your side for a cozy nap. He will need a family that is patient and willing to work with him until he learns to trust and feels less stressed in his new environment.Though he is maturing, Flynn still has that puppy-like excitement, especially when treats and belly rubs are involved. He loves to exercise so running in a fenced yard or going on walks is key to his daily routine.

He enjoys car rides and would make a good road trip companion. His loyalty and love shining through his eyes makes Flynn an irresistibly wonderful boy.

If you are interested in the sweet boy and think you are a good match for him please fill out an online application (if you haven’t already) and send an e-mail to the Rescue Coordinator Sarah Swanson at 210cavalierrescueusa@gmail.com

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Waylon and Willie in Tulsa, OK

Update 6-7-25: We think we have a great family selected for this pair, so aren’t taking more applications for now. Thank you!

Howdy from Tulsa Oklahoma! I’m Waylan (red collar) and I’m 2 years old. My buddy and bestest friend is Willie (blue collar). He is just one year old. We were abandoned last month in a field in a sparsely populated area. Together we toughed it out, through the cold and rainy nights, and even a few wind and hailstorms. But as determined best buddies, we bonded together to make sure we could take care of each other. We survived. One day, we heard a loud voice calling and whistling at us so we said, “let’s check this out!” As we bound through the sage brush and tall grass, we found a nice lady who met us with open arms and a dry towel! We were quite exhausted. She drove us to her home and set us up in warm beds with fresh water, and a delicious meal. Afterwards, as we did in the field, we cuddled up, fell asleep, and slept till the morning. Again, we had were safe together.

The nice lady contacted Cavalier Rescue USA and they gladly accepted us. The lady had spent several days putting out signs and going to the few houses, contacted vets and put us in Lost and Found online. Other efforts by the Rescue did not find our owners. We were both very dirty, matted, and not pleasant smelling. Whooweee! After two baths, a necessary short hair cut, ears trimmed, and nails clipped, we felt like the Lion in that Wizard of Oz movie! My ears were so matted they had to shave all the hair off and they found serious infections inside and out. I was treated at the vet and feel great now!

At the doctors we were found to be in great health. Our teeth are pearly white, eyes and hearing loud and clear. Our coats are silky smooth. And we smell good. I weigh 24 lbs and Willie weighs 21 lbs. We got neutered and we lost our “Boys”, so our foster dad introduces us as “Willie, Waylan, and NO Boys!” We also got microchips and are on heartworm and flea prevention.

We do everything together! I tend to be the leader but am not dominant. The rescue feels that Willie would have a harder time separating from Waylon as he shows some anxiety if that occurs. We love to sleep, hang, explore, and wrestle with each other. Daddy lets us out every three hours to do our business in the backyard. We haven’t learned to use something called a doggy door yet, but we are willing to learn. We know not to pee or poo in the house but we both have had a few accidents in the same spot, but we are getting better at going outside. Daddy rewards us with a treat when we do! He doesn’t like it when we find a stick and chew it up. He gives us chewy toys and appropriate puppy friendly toys instead.

We take 1/2-mile walks in our harnesses and leashes. Daddy keeps us in line, pacing us so we don’t pull him. He says, “It’s not a race!” We stop when he says stop and go when he says Let’s go! We are polite and sit still when we meet the big people and children on our walks. We love small children, they are so kind to us, and our size too. We don’t jump up on them or anything to scare them. However, we miss dad when he runs errands, and we tend to get so excited when we hear him come home that we do get quite wound up jumping up to greet him wanting his attention. He sits us down to give us head, chin, back, and belly scratches. He will rub our ears and massage our feet before we go to bed. We love him.

Willie and I are bonded buddies. We would love to have a family happy to adopt us together to love and care for us. We think you will really like our fun personalities, playful bantering, politeness, following you around, and being close to you wherever you sit, to snuggle in your lap, or just spend time with you. If you think you would like to consider us for your home, fill out our online application if you haven’t already and then contact Janis Stauffer to show your interest at okstauffer@aol.com

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Flower in Dallas, TX

Flower’s spirited, 11-year-young demeanor is the perfect blend of chill contentment and inquisitive explorer. She navigates the world with cheerful determination and a joyful heart, allowing her nose to lead the way! She is a tricolor Cavalier mix spayed female.

Doggy doors lead Flower to her Zen place, laying in a sunny spot in the grass; evenings spent snuggled on the couch with belly rubs aplenty make her the happiest girl in the world.

While her eyes may have dimmed with age, and she may be napping too hard on occasion to hear you call her name, Flower’s spunky attitude and her unique version of happy doggy zoomies earned her the nickname Flower Power! Once she has mapped the lay of the land in a new place, Flower could surprise even Christopher Columbus with her navigation abilities. Don’t let her age be a hindrance – she certainly doesn’t think it is!

Flower’s delight is meeting other pups and she has yet to meet a stranger – whether 2 legged or 4. Car rides are a breeze, giving her a cornucopia of scents to savor (and a little wind in her hair!). Have a peanut butter dog chewy? She might make you her new bestie if they’re available daily.

Butt scratches will have Flower dancing in delight, responding with enthusiastic tail wags and sweet kisses in return. Flower Power thrives on gentle affection, cozy naps, and leisurely strolls where she explores at her own delightful pace. Her resilience is inspiring, her personality irresistible, and her companionship truly heartwarming.

Flower would flourish in a calm, nurturing home where she can continue to show off just how amazing special pets with unique talents like hers can be.

She came to us needing a lot of medical care. She has had a dental, treated for irritated skin, treated for ear infections and we continue to use an ear wash weekly, has gotten up to date on vaccines, seen an eye specialist, and was treated for heart worms. She is now feeling so much better. She is vision impaired and we think sees some shadows. She gets a bit of stiffness in her rear end and we give her carprofen which really helps.

Are you ready to open your heart and home to the fabulous Flower Power? She promises endless gratitude, cuddles, and a daily reminder that love conquers all.

If you feel you can provide a loving home please email Shelby at shelbynfields@gmail.com to express your interest. If you have not already filled out an online application, please do so.

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