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Reign in Fletcher, NC

Here she is with her new mom…….

Meet Reign, the sweetest Cavalier her foster mom reports having ever fostered. Reign was born Mar 25, 2020 and is 5 years old. She was a breeder surrender, coming to us after having multiple litters. Her breeder discovered Reign has a heart murmur, so she reached out to us because she could no longer use her for breeding purposes.

Reign was seen by our regular vet and a cardiologist, which detected a grade 5 murmur. The cardiologist did a thorough cardio workup on her, started her on heart meds and cleared her for surgery with the regular vet. She needed to be spayed, have an umbilical hernia repaired and a dental with extractions. She made it through surgery like a champ and has recovered wonderfully. Reign will need to be on daily heart medication for the rest of her life, which can run about $75.00 – $100.00 a month, and regular (yearly for now) follow ups with cardiology.

Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, more about this sweet girl’s personality. Reign has a sweet, gentle, calm soul. She is non-reactive around other dogs, or people. She immediately made herself at home with 2 foster brother Cavaliers, and foster cat. She loves the neighbor’s hound dog and small children, as well as her foster mom’s husky grand dog.

Reign is fully house-trained and will sit quietly by the door when she needs to go out. She loves to go on walks, and rides in the car. She will be happy as the only dog in your home or with another easy going, calm dog. She just wants to be the center of your life, sit in your lap or next to you and be loved. She is just as happy to sleep in her crate as she is on the big bed, and snuggle with her foster bros. Like many Cavaliers, Reign does snore.

At a whopping 20lb on arrival, Reign needs to weigh 15 or 16 lbs. and is on her journey to shed some weight. She currently weighs 17.7 lbs. Walks of one – 1.5 miles daily makes her happy. She loves to run around in the back yard, so a securely fenced yard is mandatory along with someone home most of the day. She has some hearing loss, and will startle a bit when woken up, but it doesn’t seem to bother her in any way. Like most Cavaliers, she is very food motivated and loves some healthy treats such as a bit of fresh apple or frozen green beans.

If you think Reign could find a place in your heart and home, and you live within a reasonable driving distance of Fletcher, NC please submit your application if you haven’t done so already, and then notify The NC Rescue Coordinator, Angie, by emailing her @ nccavalierrescuemom@gmail.com

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Gatsby in Woodland Hills, CA

Here is the pup with his new family…

Meet Gatsby, a gentle soul ready for his forever chapter. Gatsby is a sweet, 1½-year-old, 15 lb Blenheim boy whose heart shines through his eyes. After starting his life as a breeding dog, Gatsby is finally discovering the joy of being a cherished companion.

Gatsby is a “dog’s dog” who thrives with canine friends of all sizes. He is most confident and settled when he has a furry companion by his side, making another dog in the home a requirement for his adoption. While initially shy and shut down, Gatsby is learning to trust humans. He now seeks out quiet evening cuddles, though he still startles at sudden movements and needs a patient, low-key environment.

We don’t have Gatsby’s birthdate or exact age, however, the vet assessed Gatsby as around one to two years old. He received treatment for an ear infection and deworming. He is recovered from his neuter surgery and a dental cleaning with baby teeth removed, microchipped and is up-to-date on core vaccinations, as well as flea and tick prevention.

Gatsby loves the outdoors and truly shines on walks and hikes. His confidence has blossomed from a tentative first walk of just a few feet to happily going a mile. He enjoys trails and does best walking alongside another dog. Because he can spook easily, Gatsby must always be walked on a leash, and his home should have a fully enclosed yard with no gaps.

At home, Gatsby is playful and joyful. He adores plush toys, enthusiastically emptying toy bins and racing around the house in happy zoomies. He also enjoys lounging, watching the world around him, and sunbathing in the yard. He sleeps soundly in a dog bed or curled up at your feet.

Food is a big joy for Gatsby because he once had to work hard for meals. He truly appreciates every bite and enjoys every treat. Gatsby is housebroken and continuing to refine his bathroom routine. He will paw at the door when he needs to go outside and is learning the difference between indoor and outdoor potty spaces with consistency and structure. He does very well when left at home with his foster dog sibling, relaxed, calm, and respectful of the house. He travels beautifully in the car and was a champ on a long road trip with his foster family.

Gatsby is sensitive, observant, and endearing. He is blossoming more each day and seeks a calm, loving home with another friendly dog(s), a secure yard, and humans who will celebrate each small step forward. If you are interested in adopting Gatsby and live within a reasonable driving distance to Woodland Hills, CA please fill out an online adoption application (if you haven’t already) and then send email to Donna Beirne @ d_beirne@yahoo.com to let her know of your interest.

Please read about our adoption process: Our Adoption Process and frequently asked questions FAQ

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Dora in Indianapolis, IN

Here is Dora with her new family…

Dora, named after Dora the Explorer should be short for aDORAble! She just turned four mid-December and has a face that will melt your heart. Dora was to over to Cavalier Rescue USA due to a family issue and not due to any fault of her own. She was obviously well taken care of and loved.

She is an absolute joy to have around. From the minute she walked into her foster home, she made herself at home and became quick friends with her foster siblings. There was no adjustment period!

I can’t say enough about this wonderful dog! She’s always happy, loves meeting anyone new (people or other dogs) but will pull on her leash to try to meet everyone…a harness with a front clip is a must. If there is no one around to greet, she walks well on her leash. A fenced in yard would be a plus because this girl would love to play and run around.

She hasn’t had any accidents in the house and understands “do you want to go out” and knows other basic commands.

She has been to the vet for a complete check up and passed all of her tests with flying colors except for a minor ear infection that is currently being treated. In addition, Dora is spayed, microchipped and up to date on all necessary vaccines. Although she weighed in at 25 pounds, she is not overweight but a pretty big girl.

Her loves include her favorite toy, a hard bone to chew on and snuggling with her foster mom and siblings. She would do best with a family who has the time to spend giving her lots of love and, of course, belly rubs. Also, she will be happiest with another friendly dog in the home to play with.

If you’re interested in adopting this wonderful girl and want to feel like you won the lottery, contact please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest. Please read our Process and FAQ pages to learn how adoptions work.

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Timothy in Middletown, PA

Here is the pup with his new family…

Meet Timothy- this sweet snuggly 3 year old Ruby boy came into rescue after he was retired from breeding. He is from a commercial kennel in Lancaster county and the farmer usually retires all of his breeding dogs by age 4.

While in rescue, Timothy was neutered, microchipped and brought up to date on his vaccines. He is currently at an ideal weight at 15 lbs. His appearance was a little dull when he first came into rescue but with a better diet he is now sporting a nice dark ruby coat. He is in good health, house trained, and doesn’t mind being groomed.

Timothy can be a bit shy at first but it doesn’t take him long to warm up to new people. He is a very sweet boy. He doesn’t even mind car rides, going to the vet or even the cats that he met while in foster care. He has been around several other Cavaliers and has been quite the polite gentleman.

He is currently working on commands. He loves to stand on his back legs and twirl for attention. Timothy enjoys being able to explore outdoors so a secure fenced in yard would be preferred.

If you think your family would be a good fit for Timothy, please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Melissa MacMullin (cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com) to let her know that you are interested and would like to be considered as his new family.

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PA license: 16547

Mindy in Nashville, TN

Here’s a picture of Mindy with her new family…

We are thrilled to introduce you to Mindy, a beautiful 8-year-old female Ruby Cavalier, who is eagerly looking for her forever home. Mindy has the sweetest disposition and an enormous capacity for love. She absolutely adores people and gets along wonderfully with other dogs. Her gentle nature and friendly demeanor make her a delightful addition to any household.

This lovely girl came to us after being rescued from a puppy mill that shut down. She spent her life to date churning out litter after litter of puppies. Despite her challenging past, Mindy has shown remarkable resilience and adaptability. She is doing great with house training and is quickly learning the routines of a loving home.

Mindy has been spayed, is microchipped, and is in excellent health. At 22 pounds, she is the perfect size for snuggling and companionship.

We believe that Mindy’s past has only made her appreciate the warmth and kindness of a caring family even more. She is ready to leave her past behind and start a new chapter filled with love, play, and joy.

If you have been searching for a loyal, affectionate, and sweet companion, Mindy might be the perfect match for you. We invite you to meet her and see for yourself how special she is. Thank you for considering adoption and for giving dogs like Mindy a chance to live the happy lives they deserve. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you through the adoption process.

If you are interested in adding this adorable girl to your family and live within reasonable driving distance of Nashville, TN, Mindy would love to meet you. Just complete the online application if you haven’t already and then send an email to Sandy Medd at cavalierrescueusa.tn.al@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in Mindy. Please add where you are located in your email also.

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Jobie in Nashville, TN

Here is the pup with her new mom…

Meet Jobie: 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 Jobie, the sweetest Blenheim Cavalier. Jobie is a very petite 5-year-old pup with a heart as big as her soulful brown eyes.

Coming from a commercial breeder, churning out babies, Jobie is now looking for a 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. Jobie adores curling up on the couch and following her humans around the house like a little shadow. Jobie is working on leash training as this is an entirely new skill for her, but she is doing well.

Jobie gets along beautifully with other dogs and loves people of all ages. She is a bit shy at first, but warms up quickly when shown love. She thrives in a calm, loving home where she can be treated like the princess she truly is. She amazingly immediately house-trained herself, is well-mannered, and always ready for a nap or a treat.

Jobie has been spayed, had her teeth cleaned, and is up to date on all her immunizations. She has a great bill of health.

Jobie 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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