Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Oscar in Los Altos Hills, CA

Hi! My name is Oscar. I’m a handsome, healthy Tri-color, male Cavalier. I weigh in at 10 lbs. I’m tiny! The breeder said on my paperwork ‘I’m 2 years old’ but the Vet said I’m more like 5 because of my teeth, so we will settle in the middle at 3.5 years old for sake of argument. My teeth look good now because I had a dental cleaning. I have the energy of a young pup, my Foster Mom said I’m playful and fun!

I came into rescue as a surrender from a breeder and I’m so happy to be a house puppy now but I’m learning the ropes!

My temperament is shy, submissive, wants to please and I don’t bark that much. I’m cuddly and I love other people and dogs. I’m not demanding at all. I don’t think little children would be good for me because I’m so submissive, so a house of loving older kids or adults would be what I would consider.

We have not cat tested me, so if you have a cat, you would need to be in a short driving distance to my Foster Mom so we could test it.

I walk on leash very well. I do not like a crate and I’m almost housebroken as long as you let me outside every 3-4 hours. Because of this, I am looking for a family who is retired or works from home to continue my potty training and teach me where to go.

Currently I’m being kept in a confined kitchen area when I cannot be watched and have not made a mistake yet.

My health is good. When I had my dental I had 8 teeth pulled and I got neutered. My heart is good but I may have a lingering ear infection. You will need to do a follow up ‘ear check up’ to continue with my needs.

Foster Mom says I may mark so keep an eye on me while I continue to learn. You can always put a belly band on me while you continue my training. I don’t use a doggy door so you need to let me out and give me treats when I potty outside like a good boy.

I can be a bit of an escape artist around gates and out the door. So we will require a fully fenced yard for my safety. I have no perception of heights, so could jump off terraces or over low fences, so we are requiring your fence be at minimum 5 feet high and you have a yard without a pool. I can be a couch potato, but I love to play with other dogs.

I eat breakfast and dinner by myself because I eat slowly. I’m not a picky eater.

I’m allowed on furniture and love to sleep on the couch or better yet your bed if you’ll let me.

I like exercise and have been going on two, 1 mile walks per day, it’s awesome! I could probably do more!

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful Cavalier and live within a reasonable driving distance to Los Altos Hills, CA please fill out an adoption application (if you haven’t already) and then email our Northern California Coordinator Jessica Ford at smalldogbath@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Cheerio in Paso Robles, CA

Hi! My name is Cheerio. I’m a healthy, handsome, 4-year-old Blenheim Cavalier with the cutest freckles on my nose! In fact, I’m so handsome, my breeder had plans to show me, but at 26 pounds, it turns out I’m too big! That’s okay – my foster parents think I’m the perfect size. In fact, they think I’m perfect, period.

I’m a loving, happy dog with the perfect balance of playful pup and cuddle bug. I’m great on a leash and love to take brisk walks around the neighborhood. I’m curious about everything, and my foster mom says I’m the cutest when I perk up my ears and try to figure out what’s going on in the world.

I’m great around other dogs – I currently live with 4 senior pups — but I’m not sure about cats or kids since there aren’t any in my foster home. We think I’d be okay with older, calm kids because I’m so friendly and sweet.

My health is good. I had a dental and some extractions, but I have plenty of teeth left. I was also neutered. I am heart healthy.

I’m house broken, although I won’t let you know when I need to go out, so you need to be home most of the time so I can learn my new poop schedule and be taken out regularly. I mostly take care of my business on my walks so a family with a strong walker, that is retired or works from home, who can exercise me would be perfect. I would do well in a home with other pups or by myself where I can get 100% of your lap and attention.

When it’s time to settle down, I’m an expert! I love to lay on the couch or in my bed, and if there’s a lap or a pillow for my head, that’s even better! I go to bed at night when told, and I sleep all night until my foster parents say it’s time to get up. Then I’m excited to see them and I’m ready for the day!

I love to be petted, hugged, and given lots of attention. If you are interested in adopting this wonderful Cavalier and live within a reasonable driving distance to Paso Robles, CA please fill out an adoption application (if you haven’t already) and then email our Northern California Coordinator Jessica Ford at smalldogbath@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Charlie in Seattle, WA

7-18-24 update: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking any more for now.

Meet Charlie! Charlie is a gentle 4-year-old Blenheim boy looking for his forever home. He came into rescue because his family of two weeks felt he would be happier in a home where he was the only dog, or perhaps with a family where he’d get a lot of attention from multiple family members if there were another dog. Before that, he was a sire for a breeder but they did not want him back for rehoming.

During the first two weeks with his foster dad, Charlie let him know when he as anxious by nervously whining. It happened when they’d go for a walk and in general was he was unsure about what was happening or about to happen. This has gotten better but he’s still a bit anxious at times. He has really taken a liking to walks and enjoys sniffing and strolling. Leisurely walks where he gets to stop humans for pets make him happy; he’s very social. It seems like these are new experiences and he is really enjoying life as a beloved pup that gets to experience the world.

Charlie likes to cuddle and nap. He and his Cavalier foster brother move around the home to make sure that they nap in all of the dog beds. Charlie has discovered a love for cosmic crisp apples and gives his foster dad those adorable puppy dog eyes until he shares a piece. He is very much a Velcro dog and little shadow, following his foster dad from room to room, even if it’s just several feet away. He wants to be with his person, to be loved, and he looks for love on a constant basis.

Early Sunday morning they all visit Jack Block Park and Charlie takes an extended sniff and stroll along with a visit to the beach. He likes to stop at Mud Bay and the place that makes eggs for him. He interacts well with humans and dogs too. However, he is not comfortable around bigger dogs, especially if they are barking as this makes him cower.

Charlie is on the timid side and in general not very confident, but he’s so very sweet and needs doting family members that will shower him with attention and love. He did not adjust easily to living in a condominium where he had to be leashed for potty breaks as he’d whine and didn’t go potty regularly even with frequent trips outside. He’s since learned to go potty on walks, but we think he’d much prefer a fenced yard.

While in rescue, Charlie has been neutered and had a dental where he lost several teeth. He’s been brought up to date on his vaccinations and microchipped. He’s a healthy boy.

Charlie would do well in a home where he’s the only dog. However, one other dog of similar size would be okay if there were multiple humans in the home to shower him with constant love and attention. Older, gentle kids should be okay, but we don’t think he’d like to live with younger children. He lived with cats previously. He needs a fenced yard where he can run, sniff, and do his business off leash. Also, it’s important that he is with his people most of the time; he truly needs this to be happy.

If you’re interested in adopting Charlie and live within a 3-hour drive of Seattle, please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) and email Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com so she knows to consider your application. Please take a moment to read about our adoption process: Process & FAQ

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Melanie in Martinez, CA

Here is the pup with her new family…

Melanie is our “golden girl”, born 7/14/2012. This precious Blenheim Cavalier is on the larger side of our breed, weighing in at 27 lbs. Melanie owns our heart. She is the most precious thing ever. She was surrendered due to the family getting new cats which absolutely terrified Miss Melanie, so we are looking for a cat free home for our girl, no not even outside cats will be considered.

Melanie was being kept outdoors most of her days, and she had been flea infested many times, which left our precious girl with scars and bumps. Melanie has zero tolerance to fleas and neither do we! She had been shaved bald prior to coming to rescue because she was very matted, but her fluff is starting to grow back slowly and we cannot wait to see her beautiful coat come in.

Melanie is as sweet as a peach and loves being near her people. We were told she doesn’t like other dogs either, but she has no problem allowing her foster sister to snuggle! She is currently in a home with 3 other dogs of all shapes and sizes and mostly ignores them, but is happy to snuggle with her foster sis bulldog, who is kind of obsessed with Melanie and curls up next to her. She can be a bit shy at first meeting, but warms up very quickly with a few gentle pets.

She does enjoy basking in the sun on her Foster Mom’s outdoor furniture, but she wants to be an “inside only dog” and never left outside for long periods of time again. We are gonna make sure she gets to do just that! Her couch potato days are here! She would prefer to be on the sofa or bed with you, as close as you will let her be. She would love to find a new human spooner, yes, she wants to spoon you!

When left alone, she is perfect, she has shown zero bad behavior, other than an occasional bark.

She is potty trained (even uses the doggy door at foster mom’s house like a perfect angel). She does the cutest play bow and bark when she proudly comes in from going potty, or when she is ready for meal time.

Melanie has a grade 4 heart murmur, and requires no medication at this time. Our trusted Veterinarian says her heart is compensating which is amazing. Go Melanie! She will need cardiac evaluations in the future so you know if and when she does need heart meds.

This gal still has a lot of pep in her step. She loves walks and is great on leash. She sometimes decides to bark randomly, telling the world how much she loves it, but otherwise, she is very easy on leash.

Melanie is mostly deaf, although she does hear some tones like dog barks. She comes with some old lady lumps and bumps, but the doctor said they just give her character and there’s no there’s reason to worry about them. When her fur grows back, you’ll never notice. Melanie just had a dental where they removed 4 teeth, so she is feeling like a new woman now with a new glow!

If you are interested in adopting Melanie and live within a reasonable driving distance to Martinez, CA please fill out an adoption application (if you haven’t already) and then email Emile Labadie at eslabadie@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Shelby in Henderson, NV

Hi, I’m Shelby. I am a female Black & Tan Cavalier. I am 10 years old as of June 18th and in wonderful health (maybe a tiny bit overweight – but we can work on that). I came to Cavalier Rescue USA after my loving person had to go into an assisted living facility that didn’t take dogs.

I am pretty submissive and I like my house mate, but he doesn’t like me – I think. I sleep in a crate. I am house trained (but may make a mistake when I am first with you, ‘cause I don’t know you yet!

I love to cuddle, take walks, and I like car rides. Mostly I like being with you. My foster mom says that I am a shadow ‘cause I follow her around and like to sit with her, or lay at her feet. I like my toys, and sometimes I take my foster mom’s clothes and hide them in my crate so I can smell her when I go to sleep, (my foster mom tells me I am a hoarder – she thinks it is funny).

I don’t have a lot of teeth, so soft food is best for me AND I get fed twice a day, morning and early evening. I eat Rachel Ray Real Beef. Pea and Brown Rice, a 1/3 cup each feeding.

I have been with a foster for a awhile, so I am really ready for my forever home. Please come get me, I love you so much already. Shelby

Here’s what my foster mom says about me: “Once Shelby is comfortable with you she will be your shadow. She gets along well with other dogs of all shapes, sizes and temperament. She needs a home that will lavish her with love, take her for short walks, and car rides. She is friendly with people, but will flourish in a environment that is quiet.”

If you are interested in adopting this beautiful pup, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Rich and Judy at rjfitz@sbcglobal.net so they know to read your application. First consideration will be given to Nevada applicants. Thank you!

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Maggie in Henderson, NV

Hello everyone! I am Margaret Rose, Maggie to my friends and family. I have been in foster care for awhile now and I would like to find my forever home. I know RIGHT!

Well let me start by telling you a little about myself; I am a female Blenheim Cavalier King Charles, I am 13 years old and I have a lot of energy, I like short walks, I love car rides, I like to explore the yard, but would like to know my person is near by, otherwise I go back in the house to cuddle.

My foster mom, says that I am very respectful of people and the home. I don’t potty in the house, I will bark to let you know that I need to relieve myself. I love people, I don’t jump on them, not even the little ones, I just wait by their feet to get a pet.

I get along well with the foster family dogs, I sleep on a dog bed, I don’t jump on furniture, but love being picked up to sit on your lap for pets. My foster mom says that I can be left alone without worry about messes or destructive behavior. I am submissive, but friendly with everyone.

I want a forever home with people who will take me for walks and car rides and just lavish love on me and I will lavish love on you. I’d love someone around much of the time and other dogs would be great. I’m fine with a big or small family and my foster mom says I’m very adaptable.

I do take medication daily, Vetmedin 5.0 mg, 1/2 tablet by mouth every 12 hours. I get fed in the morning and early evening. Right now I enjoy Royal Canin Kibble and Pure Pro Plan Adult Sensitive Skin & Stomach wet food (Salmon & Rice or Lamb & Oatmeal). I don’t have stomach issues, but one of the other dogs does, so I eat what they eat.

If I am a good match for you, please don’t wait, come and get me now, so we can enjoy our years together. Love you already, Maggie.

Click to see Maggie in action: Maggie

If you are interested in this sweet girl, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then contact Rich and Judy at rjfitz@sbcglobal.net so they know to review your form. Thank you!

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