Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Reggie in Walnut Creek, CA

This handsome boy is Reggie, he is a sweet gentle little soul. He first came to foster care after living in a puppy mill situation. He was afraid of everything and everyone but has made a lot of progress since staying with us. He is very good with his foster brothers and prefers to go on walks with one of them rather than by himself.

Reggie is not particularly outgoing but will walk up to strangers for his obligatory chin scratch. He seldom barks but will quietly whimper if he feels he’s been left in his crate too long. However, he has lost it when he saw a flock of turkeys invading the yard. Also , he is very vocal when arriving at Starbucks for his mandatory Pupcup.

Reggie is a tiny guy at 12 lbs and has a few health issues. He has a 3/6 heart murmur for which he takes Vetmedin and Tacrolimus eye drops twice a day for his dry eye. He has a degenerative disc but this issue does not seem to cause him any discomfort so far. However, he should be carried up and down stairs and discouraged from jumping on and off furniture with the use of steps or a ramp. He seems to have some environmental allergy and scratches himself during walks.

Reggie would do best in a home where someone is home most of the day and there is at least one other dog. He is house trained but is doesn’t signal when he needs to go out, so you’ll have to take him out every couple of hours until he learns your routine. However, once he’s outside he knows exactly what he’s there for.

Reggie is not really a lap sitter but he must be in the same room with you. Should you be gone for more than a minute, by gosh he will find you! It has been wonderful fostering this little man and seeing him become more confident. He is such a sweetheart and wonderful to have around.

If you want to give this sweet boy his forever home please complete and submit an application then send an email to our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Bella in Seattle, WA

Bella is a spirted and happy 10-year-old tricolor Cavalier, and she’s looking for a special person to call her own. Nothing makes this sweet girl happier than giving and receiving love. Her displays of affection are quite endearing, though reserved for her special people. When you get close, she’ll show her love with kisses or a soft touch with her nose. And when you get on the floor at her level, plan on having your face licked as she showers you with kisses.

Bella’s a smart girl and very observant. She easily picks up on what she should or shouldn’t do and wants to please. She welcomes treats but has definite preferences—little treats are best after all, and apple slices are fun to crunch on. If you take Bella for a walk, expect a leisurely pace so that she can stop and smell all the interesting scents. Perhaps a more accurate description of her leashed excursions are “strolls.” She only pulls or puts the brakes on when she finds something especially interesting to sniff.

As is true with most Cavaliers, Bella would like to sleep in the big bed with you. While she is used to sleeping in a crate or in a cozy dog bed on the floor, she hopes to find someone who doesn’t mind her snoring so she can cuddle up at night. In true Cavalier style, she’ll follow you around the house as you go about your day; however, she’s also content to take a nap on the couch by herself.

Bella’s lively spirit comes through with her ways of communicating. Her foster dad says Bella makes different noises as if she’s “talking,” and she can be a chatty girl! She gets talkative and barks when she sees you getting ready to leave, for the first few minutes of car rides, and when the car stops, all seemingly situations when she’s unsure about what’s happening and gets a little anxious. She also gets chatty while on walks as she’s experiencing new sights and smells. She does not bark at noises, so for the most part, she’s quiet indoors.

Bella’s came into rescue due to her anxiety and going potty inside. However, Bella doesn’t seem particularly anxious in her foster home, except in the situations mentioned above. Her previous home was also a lot busier with an in-home daycare, and her owner found Bella to be sensitive to changes in the home environment.

Bella has a history of recurrent urinary tract infections, including two this year. Our vets determined she was a good candidate for a vulvoplasty to remove excess skin folds and help prevent future infections. Bella had her surgery and is recovering well. She weighs 28 lbs and could afford to lose a couple of pounds. She has a grade 2 heart murmur but is otherwise healthy.

The ideal home for Bella has day-to-day stability and a laid-back atmosphere. She’d do best with another gentle dog of similar size and a family where someone is with her most of the time. We also get the sense she’d thrive in a home where the dogs don’t outnumber the humans. Since she enjoys her strolls, she needs someone who will take her on leisurely daily walks. She’s used to leashed potty breaks throughout the day but would do well with a fenced yard too.

If your home is a good match for Bella’s wants and needs and she sounds like the girl for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) to be considered, and email Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com so she knows of your interest. You can read about our adoption process at the following links: FAQ & Process. Online Application

Izzy in Castro Valley, CA

This sweet Blenheim boy is Izzy. He’s 2.5 born 12/2/22, healthy, neutered, up to date on his shots and ready to find his forever home.

Izzy was given to rescue by his previous owners because he barked while they were away from home. They live in a condo and confined him to a crate while they were away, had many complaints from their neighbors but are unable to move. In his foster home Izzy is not confined in a crate while they are away.They are retired and home most of the time, plus, there’s a dog door and he can go where he wants = NO barking! Izzy sleeps quietly in his crate thats next to the foster’s bed but he would love to join you in the big bed.

Izzy gets along with his foster siblings but seems a bit unsure of himself at first with people and is cautious. He’s loves toys and walks and is good on a leash.

Izzy is housetrained and just needs to be taken out every few hours. He’s had a few accidents in his foster home but they are fewer as the days go by. Once he’s settled in he’s reliable.

Izzy needs a home where he’s not alone very much, ideally a retired family or someone who works from home. He needs walks every day and a fenced yard. He will be happy getting all the attention as an only dog or can be part of a pack. He has not been cat tested.

If you are interested in Izzy and live within reasonable driving distance of the San Francisco Bay Area, completely fill out an application if you haven’t already, and then send an email with your interest to our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen, at sayrahk@gmail.com.

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Ozzy in Castro Valley, CA

Meet handsome Ozzy, one of the most striking Cavaliers we have ever seen! His blue eyes and unusual tricolor/merle coat are stunning… and he’s as sweet and snuggly as he is beautiful!

Ozzy will be three years old soon. His birthday is August 23, 2022.

Ozzy is confident and easy going. He was neutered while in rescue, all of his shots are up to date, and he has a sparkly clean smile to go along with his movie star looks! Ozzy is heart-healthy, and has great overall health. Sometimes the gene responsible for the merle coat and blue eyes can cause deafness, but Ozzy can hear perfectly.

Ozzy was surrendered to rescue after his owner could no longer care for him.

Ozzy gets along with his foster siblings, frequently initiating wrestling matches and chases. He loves walks and is good on a leash. Ozzy hasn’t had an accident while in foster care, and he consistently uses the dog door. He did mark a bit at first, but hasn’t since he’s been neutered.

Ozzy will put his paw on you to ask for lap time, and loves to snuggle in your lap.

Ozzy wants an active family that will take him on regular walks. He also needs a fenced yard and very low alone hours.

Someone who works from home would be perfect as Ozzy’s new parent. Ozzy is okay with older children. He has not been cat tested. Applicants within a couple of hours drive of of the San Francisco East Bay will be considered for Ozzy’s forever family.

If you can fulfill Ozzy’s wish list, please complete our online application if you have not already done so. Then express your interest in Ozzy by emailing Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com
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Drew in Pittsburg, CA

Here is Drew with his new family….

This handsome Blenheim gentleman is Drew. He’s an 8 year old retired stud dog that’s ready for a new life in his golden years. He was surrendered to us by a commercial breeder. These dogs are used to living in a pen with a bunch of other dogs and not much human socialization and come to us shy & timid.

Drew is initially shy to approach and takes a little time to accept touch until he knows you. He didn’t like the leash much in the beginning but does get better when he knows you. He really has depended on his foster brother to approach strangers but does it at a distance. Once he knows you he will get low to the ground so you can pick him up but is still unsure. He needs a lot of soft loving understanding to get familiar in his new home. In the mornings he will approach much easier for some gentle play time and even some kisses from you. He will give you his paw for more attention and sweetly, he has discovered toys for the first time in his life.

Drew was neutered, vaccinated and had a dental while in foster care. He was diagnosed with a grade 4 murmur but no medication is required for now. His new family needs to check on this every year.

Drew is pretty good using the doggie door to potty on his own but every few hours his foster mom says let’s go potty and takes him out. He wags his tail even when you get up so he really wants to be involved but is just still unsure.

A cat that is used to dogs would be okay. Drew wanted to play with a cat that visited for a couple of days but she has never been around dogs so never got very close. A baby gate was used to separate them.

As a typical velcro Cavalier, Drew will follow you around even to the bathroom. He loves his treats and will let you know when he is comfortable. He is a sweet mellow boy that’s ready to love.

In his new family, Drew needs a fenced yard and very low alone hours, a retired family or someone who works from home would be perfect. We are recommending no small children and only respectful older children in his new home. We are only considering homes for Drew that already have a Cavalier or similar sized & temperament dog for him. He needs the companionship of another dog and will learn how to be a loved house pet from them.

If you can fulfill Drew’s wish list in his new family please completely fill out an application and send an email to our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Camee in Banning, CA

Here is Camee with her new family…

We have a STAR for you! Meet Camee, a beautiful tricolor Cavalier who truly shines. At about six years old and weighing fourteen pounds, this sweet girl came into rescue from a commercial breeder. She’s been a gem from day one.

Camee has the basics down. She’s potty trained, uses a doggie door with ease, and has had zero accidents while in foster care. She loves the company of other dogs and has bonded beautifully with her three foster siblings, sharing the couch with them throughout the day. Camee exhibits no separation anxiety as long as she is with her fellow pups. She spends her days happily lounging with her buddies, moving seamlessly into the pack like she’s always belonged.

She’s an incredibly chill companion, rarely barks, and is perfectly content to spend her day napping or exploring the backyard with her buddies. Loud noises, babies, and active kids? No problem! Nothing seems to rattle this calm little soul. Camee is as close to turn-key as they come.

Recently, Camee started showing her playful side, engaging with toys and happily chewing on cow hooves. Above all, she absolutely adores humans almost as much as the other dogs. Camee loves nothing more than to snuggle up to her favorite person or pup, and will sleep quietly through the night as long as her pack is in sight.

Camee had several litters in her past, but those days are now behind her. She is heart-healthy, spayed, microchipped, and up to date on all vaccinations. While in rescue, Camee was successfully treated for a minor skin irritation. Although she may occasionally scratch, it doesn’t affect her happy, easygoing nature.

Camee is ready to find a forever family of her own. With her gentle spirit and quiet confidence, she would thrive in a calm, loving home. Her foster Mom says Camee has fit in so seamlessly that it’s hard to imagine life without her.

If you’re within a reasonable drive from Banning, and are looking for a star-quality Cavalier, Camee just might be the perfect addition to your family. She’s gentle, loving, and truly one of a kind.

Please complete our online application if you haven’t done so already. Then email Nanci at nancigordon@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in Camee.
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