Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Archie in Roseville, CA

Archie, also known as “The Cutie,” is a one-and-a-half-year-old breeder surrender with an absolutely adorable face.

At fifteen pounds, he is petite, healthy and playful. He is also quite smart. Archie loves learning new things, walking on a leash, riding in a car and playing with toys.

Archie is also very fond of a good game of fetch, which always captures his total attention.

Archie also enjoys going shopping, dining on restaurant patios and participating in Cavalier Meet-ups. His daily walks delight him as he discovers new and exciting things.

Archie loves his foster sibling, and would do well if his forever home had a dog who could be his companion. He is untested with cats.

This handsome boy is house-trained, but needs to be watched. His signal to go out is to stand at the door. Archie benefits from simply being put outside about every three hours.

He hasn’t had any accidents, day or night, in the house.

Archie is crate-trained, and will happily sleep the entire night in his crate along with his favorite toy.

The ideal forever family for Archie would have low alone hours, a companion dog to play with, no young children and a fenced yard.

If you are looking for a young, healthy dog who will want to go places with you and be by your side (or in your lap), Archie is your guy!

If this is the boy for you, please complete our online application if you haven’t already done so. Then email Sayrah Knudsen at Sayrahk@gmail.com so she knows of your interest in Archie.
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Peaches in Beaverton, OR

Meet Peaches, a mellow 5-year-old ruby Cavalier whose greatest joy is being with his person. With his sweet and gentle spirit, Peaches is a loyal companion who will win your heart the moment you meet him. And this sweetheart loves to give kisses!

Peaches is a larger Cavalier that came into rescue quite overweight. He has lost seven pounds since being in rescue and is happier and more active. He gets along great with his foster Cavalier brother but can be protective of food and treats. Peaches loves playing with toys; tug-of-war is a favorite, as is chasing the ball. He is housebroken and has had no accidents in his foster home. He is crate-trained and rides well in the car.

Peaches is fairly healthy with no heart murmur. His recent blood work was excellent, and he is up to date on vaccinations and microchipped. However, he has a few special medical needs. Peaches has a partially collapsed larynx, which causes some narrowing and can make breathing difficult and noisy, especially during sleep. It does not affect his ability to bark. He must stay in a cool environment, especially in hot weather. He will benefit most from continued weight loss.

Peaches also has emerging pigmentary keratitis, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca (KCS) or dry eye, in both eyes and is currently on over-the-counter eye drops twice a day. He will need to be retested for KCS in the future and may require prescription eye medication.

Peaches loves his time outside almost as much as eating! Due to his exercise intolerance, he must take short walks, always with a harness. He gets excited and barks when he sees dogs he does not know but is very friendly upon meeting them. A home with a securely fenced yard is needed, which will give him a safe space to sniff, explore, and bark at squirrels.

Peaches has lived with other dogs most of his life and happily shares his home. He could also thrive as an only dog, receiving all your love and attention. A home with low alone hours, plenty of love, and a fenced yard is best for Peaches. Older children (10+) also should be fine.

If you would like to meet Peaches and give him a forever home, please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) and email Cynthia Kastner at cseakastner@gmail.com to let her know you’d like to be considered.

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Chip in Orangevale, CA

Meet adorable, one year old, Chip! This loving pup was born 05/15/2024 and was part of a recent breeder release to Cavalier Rescue USA.

Chip is everything you want in a classic Blenheim Cavalier: he’s sweet, snuggly and playful. He is heart and overall healthy, was recently neutered and is up to date on all of his shots. His house training is still a work in progress and you will have to take him out every few hours until you learn each other’s habits. He’s a very smart boy that wants to please.

Chip weighs 13 pounds and is full of adventure, energy and Cavalier curiosity. He loves to run around in the backyard, but make sure it’s secure because he can find the smallest escape route.

He sleeps quietly in a crate next to foster mom’s bed but would love to snuggle with his family on the big bed. He plays well with his foster sibling dogs and really wants to be part of the pack. He has a good appetite and loves treats. He’s a bit shy with new people but warms up quickly.

Chip is a darling boy that’s looking for an active forever family that will continue his training and take him for lots of walks. We think he would be a great family dog with older respectful children. He has not been cat tested. Chip needs a canine companion in his new home and will be a great second dog so he can continue learning his doggie skills. He needs a securely fenced back yard. You will need to live within a couple of hours drive to his foster home to be considered for Chip.

If Chip is your dreamboat and you can fill his wish list in a forever home please complete our online application if you haven’t already, so we can get to know you better and then email your interest to our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com.

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Rollo in Peoria, AZ

Hi! It’s me, Rollo! I’m a 19-pound, 2-year-old male Ruby Cavalier born April 26, 2023. I love tennis balls! I love tuggie toys! I love running zoomies with my foster sister! I love hanging out at the shallow end of the pool! But sometimes, I just want to snuggle with my person! I’m an honest-to-goodness love bug! I am happiest when I’m with my humans and prefer to have someone at home with me. I’m also happy to go places with you!

Because I have lots of energy, an active family is what I’m looking for. I don’t take kindly to children, so an adult home will be best. It would be great if there was another dog in the home who loves to play like I do. I’m also very prey driven! I will not do well in a home where birds or small critters are kept as pets, either indoors or outdoors.

Do you like car rides? I do, too! I love adventure and exploring new places. I love taking walks in the neighborhood and sniffing all the wonderful smells. I’ve been told I’d make a terrific hiking buddy, because in addition to exploring, I also love to climb on everything!

Did I mention I love mealtimes? And treat time, too! I’m learning to wait for my name to be called before taking a treat. And I’m learning to take my treat “easy”. I guess that’s because I get so excited at treat time. Who doesn’t!

Sometimes I play a little too rough, so I need a family who can help me set boundaries. I will do best with a dog-experienced family, to ensure I can continue my training and become your best-behaved boy ever.

In my previous home, I displayed a bit of food aggression, so my foster parents are feeding me in a separate area and there have been no issues at mealtimes. I’m a super-fast eater, so a slow feeder bowl works best for me. I have a bit of a queasy stomach, so the vet recommended a small amount of omeprazole. I take this with my breakfast and I’m good for the whole day!

If given the chance, I love running out the front door and off down the street, so a secure backyard and front entry door will be a must in my new home. My foster parents are working with me to come when I’m called, but I will need to continue working on this skill.

I’ve recently been neutered, microchipped, and my vaccines are all current. I weigh 19 lbs. My teeth are perfect, so I didn’t need dental cleaning when I visited the vet. My heart is also in good shape! I take 5mg omeprazole daily for my sensitive stomach, otherwise my health is perfect! I’ve also recently learned to go outside for potty. However, in a new home, I may need some reminders. Having a regular outdoor schedule will also help.

When I first came into Rescue, I would mark, both indoors and outdoors. But since I’ve been neutered, that has almost stopped. Going into a new environment might be a little challenging at first, so I may need some reminders.

At bedtime, my foster parents hand out dental chews! I love those so much! They tell me, “Rollo, go to bed!” and I run right into my crate. That’s where I get my dental chew. After that, it’s lights out, and I sleep all through the night.

There’s just one more thing you should know about me. I would LOVE to have a family of my very own! If you think you could be my family, go right to the online adoption application (if you haven’t already done that), complete the form, then send an email to Carolyn at smallpaws4@mac.com and let her know you are interested in adding me to your family!

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Levi in Whittier, CA

Update 11/11/25: We have received several promising applications for this pup so we aren’t accepting any more as of now. Thank you!

Meet Levi!

Just like the best feeling when you slip on your favorite pair of his namesake jeans, Levi is the pup who reminds you of all that’s right in the world. This happy 3-year-old Blenheim boy, born 3/20/22, came into rescue when his previous owners realized he needed more daily attention than they could provide.

From the very first day in his foster home, which he shares with a Cavalier sibling, Levi was relaxed and comfortable. He’s the perfect mix of active and chill. Go for a walk? Absolutely. Play with toys? He’s in and absolutely LOVES toys. Relax on the couch? He’ll be right by your side.

Levi earns gold stars for his perfect potty habits, politely pacing by the door when he needs to go out. Not only is he handsome with deep, soulful eyes, he’s also well-mannered, affectionate, and already knows basic commands. Levi truly embodies all the best traits of the Cavalier breed; sweet, adaptable, and eager to please.

One thing Levi disapproves of is being alone for more than a short time. He does find comfort having another canine friend but would also be fine as an only pet receiving all your affection. Since he is of smaller stature, Levi is wonderfully portable and an unassuming gentleman when out and about. He rides nicely in the car and would make an ideal work-from-home buddy or even a take-to-the-office pal.

While in rescue, Levi was neutered, brought up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and treated for a mild ear and skin infection; now fully resolved and cleared by the vet. He’s been raised around gentle children and, as long as they’re respectful, he’s comfortable with their attention.

Levi would likely shine in an obedience or enrichment class, which would be a fun way to strengthen his bond with his family and reinforce all his good habits as he learns routines in his new environment. He gets very excited when he sees his leash and when exploring in the yard will join in the chorus along with the neighborhood dogs. Levi has shown some mild anxiety when hearing loud noises such as fireworks and will bark, so a quiet home with continued reassurances will help him with this sensitivity.

If you’re looking for that ideal companion who brings comfort, loyalty, and joy to every day, Levi just might be the perfect fit. Please complete an online application if you haven’t already, then email Nanci at nancigordon@gmail.com to express your interest in Levi. Applicants within a reasonable drive of Whittier, CA will be considered.

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Charlie in Albuquerque, NM

Here is Charlie with his new family…

Charlie is a 2 year old Cavalier boy, born 05/23/2023. Charlie is dog and cat friendly and of course, loves his people.

Charlie came into foster because he was displaying resource guarding behaviors that concerned his family. In the months that he has been in foster, he has unlearned those negative behaviors. He needs to go to a home with an experienced owner, as he may revert back to resource guarding without rules and boundaries.

Charlie’s foster mom has 2 other Cavaliers and 2 cats. He loves them all and respects the cats’ space when they ask. He is a smart boy; he has learned to wear a snood for meals, sit and wait for permission to eat, learned sit, down, stay, kennel up, roll-over, wait (for a treat), and come! He responds well to guidance and pet parents that will keep him busy and challenged.

This boy came into foster weighing 24 lbs and he now weighs 18 lbs, which is a healthy weight. He is up to date on vaccines and is neutered. He is eating a commercial raw diet which is improving his coat and helping with his yeasty ears.

Charlie is super sweet, follows his foster mom all over the house, allows her to bathe and brush him and trim his nails. He likes to sleep pressed up against his foster mom, but he is also crate trained. He typically is kenneled when left for more than an hour or so, but has done fine out of the crate too.

Charlie runs around the yard and plays with other pups, but his activity level is adaptable. He is okay hanging around at home if you are.

This pup will do best with a loving owner home much of the time who is dog experienced and understands the need for rules and structure. A fenced yard is required. He will also be happiest with another friendly, playful pup in the home.

If this lover boy is for you, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Carolyn at smallpaws4@mac.com to express your interest.

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