Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Betsy in Tulsa, OK

Here is Betsy with her new family…

I’m Betsy, a Blenheim spayed female who is 4 years old and my birthday is May 21st. I lived my whole life in a breeding facility, but apparently my litters were small, so I was released to rescue. My life totally changed! I had never been in a house or even spent much time with people, so I was quite scared and reclusive at first. I was fed delicious food regularly, given a bath, and had a foster mom who gave me space. I quickly found out where she liked to sit and would stay in that chair most of the time. When she was not looking, I would tour the house and find a spare shoe or a towel, or a shirt hanging low that I could cuddle with in her chair.

I was taken to a vet and had a spay operation and a dental. I only lost one tooth. I was deemed healthy overall, but one of the doctors thinks he heard a very slight heart murmur. He said it is very mild. I have been put on heartworm, flea and tick preventative and I have a microchip.

At home, I love my foster brother, and a new puppy came to stay that made me very happy! I mothered her and played with her. My foster mom said it brought me out of my scared mode. When I first came to rescue, I would shy away or go to my ‘safe’ place if I was reached out to. Now I come up to be greeted, pet or given a treat. I love food! I get excited and twirl in circles and sometimes bark when my meal is prepared. I tend to eat really fast and would love to finish the other dog’s food, but I respond to no very well.

I am great around kids, other Cavaliers, and people. I have not been around a cat, so that is unknown. I will follow my foster mom wherever she goes at all times. I stay as near to her as possible and keep an eye on her.

I am mostly house trained and have found the dog door. I had one in my former life, so I was happy to find it. I love to run with the puppy in the fenced back yard.

If you are interested in adopting me, please fill out the online application if you haven’t already and then email Janis Stauffer at okstauffer@aol.com so she knows to read your form.

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Pumpkin in Austin, TX

Here is Pumpkin with her new family…

Pumpkin is a sweet, lovable 5 year old female Ruby ready to steal the hearts of her forever family. Her date of birth is 06/04/2018. She was released to CR-USA by her owner due to the owner’s health issues.

She has a loveable sweet temperament and especially enjoys cuddling up to her foster family on the couch. Pumpkin’s perfect home would include a human that is home most of the day and a fully secured fenced in yard to explore and chase squirrels.

She does not walk well on a leash but with time, that can easily be improved. She enjoys being around other dogs but does not engage in playing with them so she would do well in a home with or without other pets.

She has no health concerns and is a healthy weight of 16lbs. She is spayed, up to date on her shots, recently had a teeth cleaning and she is microchipped.

Pumpkin is fully house trained but has had a few marking accidents in her foster home. She’s okay being left on her own without being in her crate, but she is used to sleeping in her crate at night.

If you are interested in adopting this sweet pup, please complete the online application if you haven’t already and then email Janice Cartwright at janicecartwright33@gmail.com so she knows to review your form.

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Cody in San Antonio, TX

Here is Cody with his new family…

Cody is a very happy 3 year old tricolor male born 6/18/2020. Cody came into rescue from a breeding situation.

He is extremely sweet and affectionate. Cody is a love sponge and can’t get enough affection and pets. His foster mom nicknamed him Love Bug. His favorite place to be is someone’s lap or cuddled next to his foster sister Cavalier. He knows his name, comes to a whistle and is learning commands. Cody is very smart. He does have a tendency to occasionally try to bolt out the front door when opened, so vigilance is paramount.

Cody is neutered and up to date on vaccines and preventatives. Cody came into rescue a little underweight but has been adding weight and is currently 16.5 pounds with a couple of pounds more to go to be ideal. Cody is working on potty training, but has been very successful when he is let out frequently and told to go potty. He hasn’t had any indoor accidents. He recently had four teeth removed with a full dental cleaning, so soft food is advised for a while. Cody was diagnosed with Lyme disease but with medication he is on the mend and on to a full recovery. He will need to be assessed by a veterinarian to confirm he is completely healed in a few months.

Cody can be somewhat submissive. He will cower once in a while when being offered a hand for pets, probably due to his past life, but he so desires the affection. He improves everyday. Cody is learning that most people are nice and are there to love on the love bug and would never hurt him. He just needs lots of loving on and modeling human touch is good with soft pets, which will be important for Cody to further blossom into the perfect pup. He will occasionally even stand on his hind legs and demand some affection.

Cody’s ideal forever home would be with someone home most of the day and with at least one other gentle dog as a playmate to bond with and learn from over time. He loves people, so a home with older, gentle children would be a plus. Cody loves his fluffy bed and sleeps in a separate room with his Cavalier friend or in the master bedroom. He loves exploring outside so a very secure fenced yard is a must. Cody rarely barks and is the perfect gentleman.

If you are interested in adding precious Cody to your family and live within a reasonable driving distance of San Antonio, Texas just fill out an application and send an email to Davonna Sjurseth at cavalierrescueusasanantonio@yahoo.com to let her know your interest in Cody and also please add where you are located.

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Charley in Franklin, NC

Hi, I am Charley, a 7 year old Blenheim Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. I am easy-going, laid-back, and calm. My owner passed away and fortunately his family helped me find my way to Cavalier Rescue USA.

I am neutered, microchipped and up to date on vaccines and heartworm meds. I am 23 pounds, but need to lose a few more pounds. My target weight is 18-pounds. I have recently been to the vet for a dental cleaning and extractions.

I enjoy spending time with other Cavaliers and especially with humans. I also get along well with my foster parent’s blind cat. I am more independent and like my treats and some occasional pets. I love to sit beside my foster parents on the sofa when they lift me up and down, but I return to my crate if I want space. I might have some mild separation anxiety, but that is understandable considering all I’ve been through with losing my owner.

I walk on a leash and love going for short walks. I respond to my name and am learning the command, “Do your business,” when my foster parents want me to go potty.

I have a grade 3 heart murmur, which is common in the breed. I have no outward symptoms and am being treated with Vetmedin twice a day. I think that pill is a treat. I will need to be seen by a Cardiologist every 9-12 months in case I need additional meds in the future. I have hip dysplasia that is more prominent on the right side and am on an anti inflammatory as needed and a daily joint supplement. I love them both. I have skin issues on my front paws that requires a medicated shampoo or mousse on the paws 1-2 times per week. Switching from a chicken diet to fish seems to have helped. I also have a history of impacted anal glands, but with a quick trip to the vet each month to have them expressed, I am good to go!

The only time that I am vocal is when I meet other dogs while on a walk or for a short duration when I think I am going to be left alone. My foster Dad feeds me twice a day and gives me treats when I am going to be crated. I sleep in a 36-inch crate with my blanket and also spend time in it while my foster parents are away. I sleep through the night and do not wake my foster parents to go outside. I recently learned about the doggie door and am now able to use it, but first I stand by the door to see if someone will let me out. I love food so my foster parents put me in my crate to eat because there are two other dogs and a cat eating at the same time.

I would love my forever home to be with someone that is home most of the day with a fenced in yard. I”m fine with cats and other like-sized dogs. Older, respectful dog savvy kids would be OK too!

Click here to see me in action: Charley

If you would like to add Charley to your family and you live within a reasonable driving distance to Franklin, NC, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Angie Hansing nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com so she knows you are interested.

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Winston in Nashville, TN

This is Winston. He is a beautiful male 5 year old Tricolor Cavalier. Winston was given to us by a loving home who was not able to care for him anymore. He has a very strong personality and is an outgoing pup that never meets a stranger. He thinks everyone he meets wants to be his best friend.

Winston loves to be with the other dogs in his foster home, but comes from a home where he was happily the only dog and best friend of his people. He loves to cuddle and be next to you at all times. He walks well on a leash, and is a social butterfly when out and about.

Winston is neutered and chipped. He is very healthy and is up to date on all his immunizations. He loves his food and would happily cruise through the other pups food if allowed. He is a bit overweight at 24 pounds and needs to be under 20 pounds to be healthy. Adding salt free green beans, carrots, peas to his diet to replace a bit of food will help him get back to fighting weight. He is reliable with house training.

If you are interested in adding this adorable boy to your family and live within reasonable driving distance (usually 3-4 hours) of Nashville, Tn, Winston would love to meet you. Just complete the online application and also send an email to Sandy Medd at cavalierrescueusa.tn.al@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in Winston and also please add where you are located.

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Lucy and Birdie in Trophy Club, TX

Here are the pups with their new family…

Lucy and Birdie are sweet, bonded girls who have never been apart. Birdie is a 7-year-old (5/7/2016) Tricolor and Lucy is an 11-year-old (3/2/2013) Blenheim. The girls came into rescue due to no fault of their own when their family could no longer give them the attention they deserve.

They are kind and sweet with people & other dogs. Birdie is a little shy at first but then she warms right up and is your typical Velcro girl who follow you everywhere. They are trained to use a doggie door or (when none exists) they will bark at the back door to let you know that it is time to go out.

They have had no accidents in foster care. They put themselves to bed in their crates at night when they are tired at about 8pm and you do not hear a peep until the morning. They also like to travel in the car. They do pull some on the leash so will need a bit of work on leash manners. These are wonderful girls who will make a family incredibly happy.

Birdie is such a sweet and affectionate girl. She likes to sit in laps and wants to go where you go. She likes to smell a treat for a second before eating it and is very delicate. She weighs 20 lbs and is a healthy girl with a perfect heart. She does have luxating patellas but is having no issues and the vet does not recommend any treatment. She is current on vaccines and is on heartworm preventative.

Lucy is a funny girl full of personality. She likes her naps but if she wants something she will let you know. If it is past 5pm and you have not given her dinner, she will bark at you. Same if she has to go potty or just wants a treat. She loves food and gobbles it down fast. She is more independent and likes her treats and some pets and then will go to a nice bed or her crate to nap. Lucy weighs 20 lbs. She is hard of hearing but sure will perk up if she hears you in the kitchen! She has a grade 1 heart murmur which is very good for her age. She also has a little arthritis and a luxating patella on her left side but she gets around very well and does not act her age. The vet recommends a joint supplement. She is current on vaccines and is on heartworm prevention.

These sweet & loving girls will make a family so happy. We would like a home for them with a fenced yard and low alone time. They really enjoy being out in the yard and laying outside on a pretty day.

If you think Birdie and Lucy would be a great fit for your family, please contact Shelby at shelbynfields@gmail.com to express your interest. Please also ensure you have an application on file if you have not already filled one out.

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