Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Birdie in Austin, TX

Birdie is a beautiful tricolor Cavalier. She was born May 22, 2019 and lived with her previous owner all six years. That owner never bonded with Birdie and released her to rescue so she could find her forever home. Birdie is a sweet girl, with excellent manners and good health.

The highlight of Birdie’s day is mealtime. A puzzle bowl has helped her focus on her meal and slow her down, so the other dogs in the house can finish their meals. If allowed, she will “guard” the food bowls. With patience and guidance, Birdie has improved with this resource guarding issue.

Daily walks are a must for Birdie. She is social and really enjoys checking out the neighborhood. Her manners are excellent with children; no jumping or barking. Her other favorite activities include chasing squirrels, birds, butterflies and an occasional shadow. Since Birdie loves chasing squirrels and birds, she might enjoy playing with balls or toys. She is a little intimidated to join the ball chase with the bigger dogs in her foster home.

For now, Birdie is content chasing birds and squirrels and an occasional bee. She also has access to a big backyard and she seems pleased to wander at her leisure. Click this link for a video of Birdie enjoying the sunshine: BirdieInThe Sun

When her foster Mom leaves the house, Birdie is content to nap on a dog bed. She does not complain or try to run out the door, and she is always happy to greet her foster Mom when she returns.

Birdie has a nice thick coat. She sits patiently for brushing and does not fuss when being groomed. Birdie’s coat will require regular brushing and an occasional visit to a groomer.

While in foster care, Birdie had a dental complete with extracting problematic teeth. She is up-to-date on preventatives and vaccines.

Birdie is simply a wonderful dog. She is eager to please, enjoys a lap, sleeps all night and doesn’t snore. She needs a forever family that loves her as much as she loves them.

If you are interested in providing Birdie a forever home, please fill out our online application if you haven’t already done so. Then email Janice Cartwright at janicecartwright33@gmail.com so she knows of your interest in Birdie. Applicants within a few hours drive of Austin will be considered. Please also take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking the following link: Our Process
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Angel in Fort Myers, FL

Here is Angel with her new mom…

Greetings from the Sunshine State! My name is Angel and I’m a beautiful female Blenheim who according to my foster Mom, my name is an apt description of me because I am just that, an Angel! I have adapted well and been thriving in foster care as I am beginning this new chapter of my life! My foster Mom says that I am a gentle, precious gal with “old Soulful eyes”! I am loving, intelligent, responsive, observant, and energetic. As an extra bonus, I am house-trained and make no messes inside. In fact, when I have to go potty, I sit and face you to let you know ”I need to go!”

I love being outdoors and am vigilant about watching geckos, squirrels and anything that moves. I would love a fenced-in yard and yet, I am learning the joys and gifts of walks all over the neighborhood experiencing new places, smells, and locations. I am friendly towards both people and dogs, eagerly greeting everyone with a joyful tail wag. While my hearing may not be strong, I am intelligent and I anticipate things well. In fact, I will look you right in the face to try and figure out what you want me to do and would learn new commands quickly with someone who has patience and is willing to communicate with hand signals since my hearing isn’t so great.

I love to eat and I have a good appetite! I like my naps and I sleep soundly on the floor next to her foster mom’s bed or in a crate through the night. I really like the cool floor and don’t try to get on the bed. I have been through a lot of changes and so, when Mom leaves, I get a bit anxious but wait patiently for my foster family to return, laying down and sleeping. I eagerly play with toys and enjoy chewing on Dentastix as a treat. My foster mom’s Cavalier and I don’t really interact much and I have been an only dog all 8 years of my life so I pretty much keep to myself and would rather sit by her feet. I want to be wherever she is even in the bathroom!

I came into rescue because my previous owners were unable to care for me after discovering I needed heart testing and medications and their concerned vet gave us a call. Since then, I was swiftly diagnosed with congestive heart failure and have been on medications that have significantly improved my health by eliminating any current symptoms of distress. Thankfully, I feel so much better! Wow! What a difference! So, in order to continue to feel as great as I do, I will require a few daily medications and regular check-ups with a local cardiologist every six-twelve months. I don’t mind taking these meds at all because they get hidden in a little bit of yummy peanut butter or some cooked green beans, carrots, or sweet potato!

Being a typical Cavalier, I am super affectionate and love attention if you don’t mind sitting on the floor with me to cuddle. By the way, I don’t jump on the couch but I could probably learn if encouraged. I’d love to be your best friend and think I’d also be a good therapy dog since I’m so gentle, quiet and sweet. I need my forever family to be home with me most of the day and no young children, please. I am up to date with all my required vaccinations and preventatives and am spayed, of course.

If you would like a real Angel to be part of your family, forever, and have lots of love to give than please fill out our online application if you haven’t already and then let Sue Wesson, Florida Coordinator, suewesson@snet.com, know of your interest.

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Maggie in Bagdad, KY

Update 8-19-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now. Thank you!

Maggie is a 1-year-old tricolor female Cavalier whose owner made the tough decision to surrender Maggie to rescue after she (the owner) received a medical diagnosis.

Maggie gets along well with other dogs (small and large), cats and even farm animals! Like most Cavaliers, she loves her person. She absolutely loves attention from anyone and everyone! Maggie loves being in your lap and having her belly rubbed.

Maggie is spayed, microchipped, up to date on all shots and received a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. She is crate trained and house broken. Maggie’s previous mom and her foster mom now, both work from home so she is used to being home throughout the day with people. However, she also does well in her crate while her foster mom leaves to go places.

Maggie does well on a leash, car rides and loves to play fetch with her ball. She loves all of her toys actually and tends to chew on things if she doesn’t have access to her toys as she is still in her puppy era.

If Maggie is the dog for you, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Emily Greenhill at cavalierrescueemilyky@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Lulu Bell in Simpsonville, KY

Meet Lulu Bell! She is a beautiful Ruby Cavalier King Charles that is approximately 5-years-old. This sweet timid 12- pound girl is a breeder surrender. Before coming into foster she spent most of her time in a kennel and was unfamiliar with typical household noises. Lulu Bell quickly learned that a comfy blanket on the couch was a wonderful place to be. She loves her kennel and finds it to be her safe place when something or someone new is introduced.

Currently Lulu Bell is more comfortable with dogs than people. She is still learning to trust us humans but is very curious and watches every move her foster mom makes. She has even crawled up on her foster mom’s lap once! That was a very huge moment for them both.

Lulu Bell loves to run in the yard with her foster fur brother and sisters. She will do best and be happiest in a home that has at least one other dog to show her the ropes. Lulu Bell will need someone who is patient with her, a fenced yard and a calm home. She is slowly learning to trust and wants to be loved. She has already come a long way from the first day when she trembled when touched.

Lulu Bell is up to date on her vaccinations, microchipped, has been spayed and had 6 teeth pulled while in foster. She is feeling better each day and the sparkle in her eyes is priceless. Lulu Bell does have a grade 2 heart murmur that currently requires no medication, however will need to be monitored.

If you are interested in Lulu Bell please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Emily Greenhill at cavalierrescueemilyky@gmail.com or Kimberly Deman at kimberlyademan@gmail.com so they know of your interest.

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Darcy in Oak Island, NC

Here is Darcy with her new mom…

Meet Darcy, a gorgeous black and tan Cavalier who came to us when her family could no longer give her the life she deserved. They lovingly surrendered her to us to help find her a new furever home. She was born on December 26, 2018 so is a well-adjusted adult pup. Darcy is a sweet, calm and is the consummate “velcro dog” for her chosen person.

Darcy arrived to us in need of a good grooming. She was severely matted and needed to be shaved, including her Cavalier ears, but her coat will quickly grow back to that beautiful silky Cavalier coat we all love. She also needed a dental, and was brought current on her vaccines and preventatives.

She would be just fine as the only dog as she is more attached to her people than other animals. She will select a favorite person in the family, usually “Mom” but is friendly to everyone. She is very intelligent, curious and observant and easily sets into a routine. Once she decides you are her Person; she lovingly follows you everywhere, wants lots of lap or snuggle time and freely gives kisses.

She would do best in a home where she can sleep in the people bed as that seems to be what she was accustomed to with her prior family. She loves to explore outside but will need more training on walks and leash training. A fenced-in yard for her new home would be best so she can explore until better adjusted to leash walks. She can be very shy when introduced into new environments, but comes around quickly. She may need hand-feeding until adjusted to her new home and family in order to get her to eat.

Darcy has not been tested around cats or children. Because of her calm, yet assertive demeanor, she would do best in a quieter home with no small children, where someone is home most of the day. Her new owner should be experienced enough to handle Darcy’s dominant tendencies, especially if there are other dogs in the home. If there are other dogs, she’d do best with a max of 1-2 other like-sized, calm, submissive dogs.

If you can provide Darcy with a home suited to her needs and are longing for that sweet “Velcro dog”, and live within a reasonable driving distance to Oak Island, NC, complete our online application if you haven’t already and thenemail a note of your interest to NCCavalierrescuemom@gmail.com

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Campbell in Bella Vista, AR

Meet Campbell – Your Future Cuddle Buddy! Say hello to Campbell, a sweet 6 year old Ruby boy who’s ready to find his forever home. Born September 24th of 2018 and weighing just 14.5 lbs, Campbell is the perfect pint-sized companion for someone looking for a loyal, gentle soul to share their life (and couch!) with.

Campbell is a soft, quiet boy who’s still learning the ropes of home life after being surrendered by a breeder. While he may start off shy, once he warms up, he’s a total love bug who adores cuddling up to his person or snuggling with another pup if a lap isn’t available. He does best in a calm, peaceful environment where he can feel safe and loved. Probably because he was a breeder dog for his whole young life, Campbell will do best with someone who has patience and lots of love to show him before he feels confident and relaxed around lots of people. His foster mom says he is never a bother and just wants to be where ever she is but is ok when left alone.

Campbell is making great progress with house training with the help of a belly band and rarely has an accident or marks but he will need someone to help continue his training to fully master it. He is used to going in a backyard often with his foster siblings but will also walk on a leash to do his business. Campbell responds well to positive reinforcement so training him to sit, stay and working on recall is recommended.

When Campbell is in the yard or on the floor, he zooms around like a puppy wherever he goes, then this little guy will leap to his favorite spot on the couch where he loves to watch what is going on or cuddle up next to you. Sleeping arrangements have been in a crate in his foster family bedroom but Campbell would probably love to sleep in a bed with his people since he’s a great snuggle bunny. During the day, he’ll curl up with his foster Cavalier sibling to nap since they get along well but he’s still a bit shy with their black lab as he’s probably never been around bigger dogs. Campbell is also a quiet, well-behaved car rider while in his crate.

Campbell has had all his required shots and preventatives and also had a dental with 9 teeth extractions. He can chew just fine and since coming into Rescue, has developed a beautiful soft ruby red coat from eating much healthier food. Campbell was recently diagnosed with a very mild heart murmur but needs no medication at this time. It’s recommended that he have an echocardiogram within the next 6-12 months to monitor any changes. He also has a small (dime-sized) umbilical hernia that isn’t causing any issues with his health.

If you would like to welcome this little red love bug into your family, are home most of the day, have patience to work on training, have a warm lap and a big heart then we invite you to fill out our online if you haven’t filled one out already. Also, please contact Whitney Barron, Arkansas Coordinator to let her know of your interest in Campbell, wbarronp@gmail.com.

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