Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Charlie in Bagdad, KY

Charlie is a 3-year-old tricolor male Cavalier who was originally surrendered by a breeder to a rescue and adopted by a family; however, after a few months they decided they were not ready for a young dog. The family made the tough decision, and he came to our rescue and is doing well.

Charlie gets along well with other dogs (small and large), cats and even farm animals! Like most Cavaliers, he loves his person. He tends to be a little wary of males but warms up to them after a short period of time. He is also a little skittish with sudden movements and while being picked up.

Charlie is neutered, microchipped, up to date on all shots and received a clean bill of health from the veterinarian. He is crate trained but also loves to sleep with his foster family in their bed. Although Charlie will go outside to potty, he is still learning to let his foster family know when he needs to go. Since he still young, Charlie would benefit with some additional training. Someone who is home most of the day and can give him the time and attention he needs would be ideal.

Charlie does great on a leash, car rides and loves to play fetch with his ball. He loves belly rubs and will seek affection every chance he can get.

If Charlie 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 in Nashville, TN

Here is Lulu with her new family…

Meet Lulu: Your New Snuggle Buddy!

Looking for a furry friend who will shower you with unconditional love, tail wags, and endless cuddles? Look no further than Lulu, the sweetest Blenheim girl! Born on 01/02/2018, Lulu is a 7-year-old pup with a heart as big as her soulful brown eyes. Her prior owner thought Lulu was a Cavalier mix, but she doesn’t look like one to us. Either way, she’s lovely and sweet.

Due to her previous owner’s health issues, Lulu is now looking for a new forever home. She’s the perfect blend of gentle, affectionate, and playful, making her the ideal companion for someone looking for a loyal and loving dog. Lulu adores belly rubs, curling up on the couch, and following her humans around the house like a little shadow. Whether you’re out for a walk or enjoying a lazy Sunday morning, Lulu will always be by your side.

Lulu gets along beautifully with other dogs and loves people of all ages. She thrives in a calm, loving home where she can be treated like the princess she truly is. She’s house-trained, well-mannered, and always ready for a nap or a treat.

A Few Things You Should Know About Lulu:

Active & Playful: Lulu loves walks and gets super excited when she sees her leash and harness. A fully fenced-in yard is ideal for her so she can explore and enjoy her outdoor time.
Loyal Companion: She’s happiest when she’s with you! Lulu enjoys car rides and will happily join you for errands or just a ride around town.
Separation Sensitivity: While Lulu does get a little sad when her person leaves for errands, she settles down after a bit and does fine for short periods of time, like during a dinner out.
Health: Lulu has had a teeth cleaning and a few extractions while in foster care and has received a clean bill of health. She’s up to date on vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives, has been spayed and is microchipped.

Lulu would be thrilled to join a home with someone who works from home or is around during the day. A quiet, loving environment with a fully fenced-in yard would be ideal.

If you’re ready to open your heart and home to a devoted, affectionate companion, please submit an application if you haven’t already and then reach out to Sandy Medd at: rescuecavaliers@gmail.com. Applicants within a 4-hour driving radius of Nashville, TN will be considered. Also please tell us your location.

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Clifford in Little Rock, AR

Introducing Clifford, the most adorable, energetic ball of fire! You’ve heard of Clifford, the big red dog from the children’s book, well, this is Clifford, the “little red dog” who was born on 2/17/2025 and weighs 9 pounds. He’s got tons of puppy energy and is just the cutest little guy on four legs especially when he gets the zoomies and looks at you with those big beautiful brown eyes.

Clifford loves people and gets all excited when people come into the room. In true Cavalier form, he craves their attention and quickly wins everyone’s heart. Clifford gets along well with his foster siblings and follows them outside to potty in their fenced in yard. Clifford has been making progress with his house breaking and is able to sleep through the night so far without having an accident. He sleeps in his crate and doesn’t complain. His foster mom puts him in his crate when she isn’t able to watch him since he’s a puppy and will get into trouble chewing things he shouldn’t. Give Clifford a rope toy or his plush duck instead and he will quickly chew and shake them up as they are his favorites.

Clifford will sit in your lap with a chew toy but won’t stay too long because he just wants to play and run around. He’s a puppy after all, but, his foster mom says he’s precious and a joy to have around. Clifford needs to be with a loving, patient family that’s willing to work on his training to be the best little companion dog he’s meant to be. Clifford would be fine with another dog with whom he could play and also learn good manners from. He loves to tumble and wrestle and run with his two foster young Cavaliers. Children would be fine as long as they are willing to help with his training and don’t mind that he jumps (he just can’t contain his enthusiasm for making friends with people).

Clifford is ready to be with a forever family where someone is home most of the day, can work on his training and be ready to give lots of love and attention to this sweet, little guy. Patience will be the key to his training along with lots of cuddles and praise. He’s a good eater and does well on car rides in his crate. Clifford hasn’t been introduced to leash walking yet so he will need help to learn. He needs a secure fenced in yard so he can continue to run around and release some of his puppy energy. Clifford is quiet and hardly ever barks or cries.

He is up to date on all his vaccines, has a microchip and is on heartworm and flea preventatives. Clifford is a healthy, active puppy who just wants to be loved and give love in return.

Clifford has just gone to his new home.

Cooper in Little Rock, AR

Introducing Cooper, a seven-year-old sweet, calm and easygoing guy looking for a forever family to love. Cooper was born on May 18, 2018.

Cooper is the perfect Southern Gentleman. He has good manners, is super quiet and calm, and gets along with everyone. His previous owner had to surrender Cooper and his companion, and contacted us to find them the best new homes.

Cooper is a beautiful Blenheim weighing 24.5 pounds. He is quite tall for a Cavalier. He uses steps to get up on his favorite chair where he can snuggle with his foster Mom. Being a true Cavalier, Cooper just wants to follow his foster Mom everywhere. Cooper lies under her desk while she is working, and sleeps in a comfy chair in her bedroom at night.

Cooper is the easiest dog to have around and never complains, even though he has been diagnosed with hip dysplasia and has a luxating patella. In spite of his joint issues, Cooper gets around just fine, but does exhibit some discomfort occasionally. He has started taking joint supplements, which his forever family will need to continue for the rest of his life.

Cooper is good on a leash for short walks, but mostly follows his foster siblings out the doggie door to potty in the fenced-in yard. Cooper would benefit from losing a few pounds, as this would mean less stress on his hips and knee. His forever family should feed him low-calorie treats and take him for daily short walks to maintain his mobility and keep his weight in check. Cooper is up-to-date on all his vaccines, is neutered, has a microchip and is on heartworm and flea prevention.

If you really want to make Cooper happy, give him a few “booty scratches” and you’ll be his best buddy! He will come up and nudge you for attention, and move his back end closer so you can get just the right spot. Another endearing trait is his very loud “man-like” snoring. (Click the link below to see and hear.)

CooperSnoring_video

His foster Mom thinks it’s the cutest (and funniest) thing.

While Cooper gets along with her Cavaliers, he doesn’t really bond with them. Cooper would be fine as the only dog in his forever home.

If you want the perfect companion to love, then Cooper is the pup for you! This refined Southern Gentleman will give as much (or more) in return. He only requires that you be home with him most of the day, help with his weight loss and care for him to live a pain-free, happy life.

If you think you are the right family for Cooper, please fill out our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Whitney Barron, wbarronp@gmail.com, to alert her of your interest in Cooper.
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Peaches in Tulsa, OK

My name is Peaches! I am a 3-year-old female who came to rescue in January 2025 from a breeder. I wish I could explain what my former life was, because I came a bit traumatized. I’m scared of anything that moves toward me, stands above me, or makes loud noises, etc. That includes people, vacuums, storms, or any change of environment. I am happy to just sit on the couch all day. It’s my safe place to sleep, eat or just be calm until something changes. If I’m unsure, I will frantically run and find a safer place.

Deep inside I am a beautiful and sweet spirited little girl despite all of my background. It’s been baby steps, but I have made a lot of progress with my loving fosters. Since I came here, I have been to the vet. I got spayed, microchipped, and on heartworm and flea medicines. I even got a bath, and my teeth cleaned that are now pearly white. The doctor said I am a very healthy girl !

My foster mom has watched me slowly come out of my shell. But it has taken me many months of her patient love, care, touch, and approach to my comfort zone. I really like my other foster Cavaliers and can tolerate bigger dogs after a few days warmup period. Once I feel safe, I will run out in the back yard with the other pups. I get very happy and love to play, chase, sniff, and roll in the grass. Wooohoo! However, I will run back inside if a stranger walks out or they aren’t sitting. I don’t like people standing over me.

I like to quietly sneak up on my mom at her desk for her petting, rubs, and head scratches while she is sitting. If she is standing, or surprises me coming around a corner, I turn and run to my safe place.

I am leery of little children, men, or new unfamiliar places. I do like to go to the groomer and get a warm, soothing bath, but I just don’t like to be picked up, held, or put in the car. Once there, i calm down, enjoy the quiet ride, sit still, until we arrive back home in the garage. Mom opens her doors, and when I feel it’s safe, I jump out and head for the safe couch!

I am a good eater and like to chew on soft toys. When I get adventurous and find a shoe or shirt of my foster Mom’s, I like to put it in my safe place to sleep with. I like to sit next to my mom when she comes to my couch. I move next to her and I let her brush me, pet me, and massage me. I am house trained and will go out when she opens the back door, but only if and when I want to. Morning and evening are my preferred outside times.

I have my own bed that is in Mom’s room where I sleep at night. I realize that I have some issues, but my foster mom is confident that there is the perfect person and home environment to love me. Is that you? I really would like a loving, patient person to adopt me. A kind and gentle soul who is at home a lot, maybe has another small dog I can be a friend to, but no small children. Mom says a fenced back yard is required.

If you think you could be my next safe home, please fill out an application to adopt me if you haven’t already and contact Janis Stauffer at okstauffer@aol.com. Thank you!

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Charlotte in Marion, AR

Here she is with her new family……

Hi, I’m Charlotte and I’m looking for a family to love and care for me forever but most importantly, to play ball with me! I’m a 5 year old Ruby Cavalier girl who came to rescue because my owner had health issues and couldn’t take care of me anymore. They loved me and taught me good manners and my foster mom says I’m beautiful and super sweet. Did I tell you that I am really good at playing fetch with my favorite ball?

I’m pretty easy going and get along well with my 3 foster Cavalier siblings. I love human companionship too and get attached to my people quickly, especially if you will play ball with me. My foster mom says I’m the perfect Cavalier, fun, spirited, adoring and well behaved. I’ve had very few accidents in my foster home and really like the doggie door to go outside. I haven’t been on a leash much, so I don’t know if I’m a good walker but I’m great at running and catching the ball. Did I tell you how much I love playing fetch?

Click on my name to watch me in action: Charlotte

I’m also a good snuggler especially if my ball is close by. At night, my foster mom lets me sleep in her big bed with the other dogs but before I go to sleep, she puts my ball on the dresser and says, “night, night” where I’ll stare at it for awhile before laying down. I can also go into a crate and will be okay if I have my ball with me. My foster mom feeds me in the crate but I’m okay left alone uncrated too. I like to go for car rides.

My health is great and my weight (22 lbs.), is good for my size. I’m up to date on all my shots, spayed and preventatives for heartworm and fleas. I’ve even got a microchip and have a clean bill of health. I think I’m just about perfect!

My ideal forever family should have a fenced in yard so I can run and play ball in the safety of my own home. Another dog would be nice but it’s not necessary and gentle children fine, especially if they like to throw a ball for me! I’ll bring the ball right back to you so you can throw it again and again. Then, we can cuddle up on the couch. I’m easy to please but prefer someone to be home most of the day to keep me company and of course, to play ball.

Do you think I’m a bit ball obsessed? Really, I’m just the most adorable, love bug and will make you smile every day if you like to play and want a very fun pup in your life.

If you think you’d be a good forever family for me, please fill out an application on our website (if you haven’t already), and let Whitney Barron, wbarronp@gmail.com know of your interest.

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