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Rudy in Banning, CA

Here is Rudy with his new family…

Meet Rudy, an adorable 10-month-old Ruby Cavalier with a gentle, shy nature and a heart that takes a little time to unfold. He is a breeder release looking for a patient, loving forever home where he can continue to grow and develop at his own pace. Currently in foster care with several other Cavaliers, Rudy has benefited from following their lead and becoming more comfortable through the companionship of his canine friends. A confident, well-socialized dog in his new home would be a wonderful bonus and could help Rudy continue coming out of his shell while discovering the joy of being a beloved companion.

Rudy isn’t the pup who will immediately run up to everyone he meets. He’s naturally reserved and needs time to feel safe and comfortable in new situations. His new family will need to earn his trust while giving him the time, patience, and reassurance he needs to learn that he is safe. Once he feels comfortable, his affectionate side shines through, and he loves nothing more than snuggling with his people.

He’s a smart boy who knows his basic commands and is eager to continue learning. Rudy is potty trained using a doggy door and sleeps peacefully through the night. While in rescue, Rudy was neutered, brought up to date on his core vaccines, and microchipped.

Rudy loves toys and enjoys having things to keep him entertained. As a puppy, Rudy is still learning, so his new family should be mindful that he may occasionally chew on things he shouldn’t. A secure, fenced yard is a must for him, giving him a safe place to explore, play, and continue building confidence. He will need additional leash training and consistent positive guidance as he learns to navigate the world with greater confidence.

Rudy isn’t a fan of car rides and is not quite ready to be a coffee-shop pup or frequent adventurer. His ideal home will understand that confidence comes with time and that he should never be pushed into overwhelming situations before he’s ready. A calm, predictable environment and a family willing to let him progress at his own pace will be key to helping Rudy flourish.

Rudy is the kind of dog whose transformation will be incredibly rewarding to watch. He may take a little longer to trust, but the love of a shy dog who finally chooses you is something truly special. Older, dog-savvy children may be considered. Rudy has not been cat tested.

If you think you have what Rudy needs in a fur-ever home, please complete an online adoption application if you haven’t already done so. Then email Nanci at nancigordon@gmail.com to let her know to consider you as the person(s) who will give Rudy time to blossom and discover what a wonderful little companion is waiting underneath that shy exterior. Please apply only if you are within a reasonable driving distance from Banning, CA.

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Chester in Dallas, TX

Meet Winchester, Affectionately Known as Chester!

Here is Chester with his new family…

If you’re looking for a devoted best friend who wants nothing more than to love and be loved, Chester may be the perfect match for you.

Chester is a sweet, cuddly, happy-hearted boy with a big personality and an even bigger heart. At-5-years-old (birthday 8/13/21), he has the perfect balance of playful energy and affectionate companionship. His favorite place is right by his person’s side, whether he’s following you around the house, relaxing nearby, or snuggling up for some quality cuddle time. Chester forms strong bonds with his people and will reward your love with unwavering loyalty and devotion.

He came from a small breeder who had health issues and could no longer care for him. Since coming into foster care, Chester has settled in beautifully. He adores his foster mom and gets along well with his foster brother, a fellow Blenheim Cavalier. He is truly a loving little companion who thrives on attention, affection, and being part of the family.

Chester is potty trained, although he may occasionally have an accident when he becomes especially excited or nervous. We are hopeful this will continue to improve following his neuter and as he gains confidence in his forever home. He is also crate trained and already knows simple commands like “sit” and “come.” This smart, eager-to-please boy loves making his people happy and has so much potential to continue blossoming with patience, guidance, and positive reinforcement.

Chester received a neuter and dental. He is also up to date on core vaccines, microchipped, and on heartworm prevention. He did come with an ear infection and parasites that he has been treated for. He is heart clear!

While Chester is incredibly loving at home, the outside world can sometimes feel overwhelming to him. When he encounters unfamiliar people or dogs while on leash, he may bark or whine because he’s feeling nervous and unsure. Chester is still learning that he’s safe and doesn’t need to be afraid. With a patient adopter who understands that confidence takes time to build, he will continue making wonderful progress.

Because Chester can be fearful around children, he is seeking a forever home without young kids where he can feel safe, relaxed, and secure. His ideal home would be a quieter household with a fenced yard where he can safely sniff, explore, and enjoy the simple pleasures of being a dog.

Chester has so much love to give and is just waiting for someone special to see what a wonderful companion he truly is. If you’re looking for a loyal shadow, a cuddle buddy, and a best friend who will greet you with joy every day, Chester could be the missing piece of your family.

Could you be Chester’s forever person? If you believe you can provide the love, patience, and care that Chester deserves, please complete an online adoption application and then email shelbynfields@gmail.com to express your interest. Please email only; no phone calls, please. We also encourage you to review the website FAQs regarding the adoption process. Please apply only if you are within an easy driving distance.

Chester is ready to trade foster life for a forever family. Could that family be yours?

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Alfie in Oak Park, IL

Here is the pup with his new family…

Meet Alfie, a 1.5-year-old (his birthday is 5-5-2025), 11-pound tricolor Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who is looking for his forever home. He was given to Cavalier Rescue USA by his breeder who wanted the perfect forever home to be found for him. This petite little guy is sweet, friendly, and incredibly affectionate. He falls in love with just about every dog he meets and would be happiest in a home with a small and playful dog of similar size that can teach him the ropes, help get him settled, and curl up with him at naptime. He is currently living with a Cavalier foster sister that he adores and follows her every step. He’s also a world-class cuddler and is happiest when he can snuggle up with his people.

Alfie is a very curious little fellow; he loves to explore every surface he can reach especially if there are treats left out for him to find. He is very sharp and has quickly picked up some simple commands like “sit”, “down” and “crate”. Alfie is mostly house trained and is learning more every day with the occasional accident if not walked frequently enough. He is used to his foster mom being home most of the time to take him out quite often and spend time with him, so he would continue to thrive in a home with someone who is home most of the day.

He has done well around older children that he has met on his own terms, but would not tolerate being grabbed or chased, so he would be best suited in a home with mature children who are respectful, gentle and dog-savvy. Alfie has not been around cats. Alfie is an excellent guard dog, keeping his foster family safe from the neighborhood squirrels and birds!

Alfie was neutered while in the rescue’s care. He is up to date on his core vaccines, heartworm, flea/tick preventatives and he is microchipped. Alfie should have a dental cleaning in the next 12-18 months. While an overall healthy young pup, upon intake Alfie had an echocardiogram which revealed he has ACVIM stage B1 with a grade 2 heart murmur. No medications are warranted at this time; however, heart-safe anesthesia protocol must be utilized for him when undergoing anesthesia for future dental cleanings, etc. In addition, his adopter is expected to follow up with a repeat echocardiogram 1 year from the initial visit, which would be in September 2027. Annual echocardiograms for Alfie might be needed and therefore an adopter must be prepared to provide that care for him. Alfie has grade 2 medial patellar luxation bilaterally; this does not appear to cause him any pain, so surgery was not recommended at this time. Alfie has been taking supplements to support his heart and his knees while in his foster home.

Alfie sleeps through the night in a crate, but being the cuddlebug he is, he would most likely enjoy being invited up the big bed even more! Alfie is excellent walking on a leash wearing a harness, but would also enjoy exploring a fenced backyard with his future furry sibling. Alfie is not a big barker, but due to his neighborhood watch duty tendencies, he would do best in a quiet, suburban neighborhood.

If you meet all of Alfie’s requirements, live within a reasonable driving distance of Oak Park, Illinois, and feel he would thrive in your home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and send an email to Carrie Thiergart at cavalierrescuecarrie@yahoo.com to let her know that you are interested in being considered.

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Skye in Little Rock, AR

Here is Skye with his new family…

Skye is a handsome 5-year-old, 17-pound tricolor/blue merle Cavalier with one blue eye, one brown eye, and a personality that is every bit as special as his looks.

Skye spent his earlier life as a breeder dog living in a small enclosure, so he is still learning just how wonderful life as a beloved family member can be. Despite his past, he is an incredibly sweet, gentle and affectionate little guy who loves being close to his people. He enjoys cuddles, affection and especially having his face gently cradled in your hand. Once he feels safe with you, Skye is a loyal little shadow who is happiest when his person is nearby.

Another dog has been a very important part of helping Skye adjust to life outside of a breeding environment. He currently keeps up with his foster family’s Golden Retriever and loves having a buddy to follow, explore with and learn from. Skye will need a confident, friendly dog in his forever home who can continue to show him the ropes and help him feel secure.

At 5 years old, Skye loves to run, explore, play and chase squirrels. After spending so much of his life confined to a small enclosure, we want him to have the freedom to safely enjoy being a dog. A securely fenced yard is required so Skye can run, sniff, explore and enjoy all the things he missed out on earlier in life.

Skye has a luxating patella, but it certainly hasn’t kept him from enjoying himself or keeping up with his foster sibling. He also has only six teeth remaining, although you would never know it by his enthusiasm for snacks! Skye is very treat-motivated, eager to please and has even learned to sit for a cookie.

He is doing very well with his house training and uses the doggy door to take himself outside, with little to no accidents in his foster home. He also does well in a crate when his foster family is away from the house.

One of the sweetest things about Skye is his beloved pink pillow. His foster mom gave it to him as a comfort item, and when Skye feels a little anxious, he carries his pillow around with him. It has become his special “security blanket,” and yes—the pink pillow will absolutely be going with him to his forever home!

Older, dog-savvy children who understand how to be gentle and respectful would be fine for Skye. His behavior with cats is unknown.

Skye has already experienced a whole new world since coming into rescue, and now he needs a family who will continue showing him just how good life can be. His ideal home will have a securely fenced yard, another confident and friendly dog, and people who will give him the love, patience and security he deserves. In return, they’ll get a sweet, curious, affectionate little companion—and his pink pillow, of course.

Skye is being fostered in Little Rock, Arkansas. Applicants should be prepared to travel to Little Rock to meet and adopt him. Cavalier Rescue USA does not ship or transport dogs to adopters. If you think you may be the right forever home for Skye, please complete an adoption application and contact Whitney at wbarronp@gmail.com.

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Emma in Carlisle, PA

Emma is a very sweet little black & tan girl. She came to rescue from a commercial breeder. Unfortunately, she wasn’t in the best condition. She was both underweight and undersocialized. She was ravenous and no amount of food would cause her to gain weight.

Shortly after coming into rescue, Emma was diagnosed with EPI (Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency). This means that her pancreas does not produce enough enzymes for proper digestion. This is not something that can be solved by diet alone. Pancreatic enzymes are sprinkled on her food at each meal. The enzymes allow her to properly absorb the nutrients in her food. The only problem with this, from Emma’s perspective, is she has to wait 20 minutes for the enzymes to start breaking down the food before she can eat. In addition to the enzymes, she is given a B12 capsule once a day since EPI can cause vitamin B12 deficiency. The cost of the enzymes and the Vitamin B12 is approximately $35/month. After being diagnosed, she began treatment with enzymes. Emma quickly flourished and to date has gained 3.5 pounds. She will need to be on these medications for the rest of her life. Emma is now at a healthy weight of 14.5 lbs.

While in rescue, Emma was microchipped, spayed and had a dental. She lost 4 teeth at her dental, but that has not impacted her ability to happily eat her meals. When she came to us, her coat was in fairly poor condition, but since she was put on the enzymes it is now glossy and growing.

Personality wise, she has absolutely blossomed. When she first came to her foster home, she was afraid to move off the porch. EPI and constant confinement had caused her muscles to waste away. Now with a good diet and exercise, she has muscles and boy, can she run fast! She started taking a step or two into the grass. Now her favorite pastime is chasing the squirrels in the yard. She also gets the zoomies, especially when her foster mom comes home. She will speed around the yard and let out a funny little growl with each step.

Emma is a reserved dog. She is not one to jump up on your lap, but if you gather her up, she just melts in your arms. Her nickname is “Wet Noodle”. She loves her foster family and is thriving in a home. Emma is a quick learner. She started clicker training and has already mastered sit and down. Positive reinforcement only. Her housebreaking took a while, but she seems to have mastered that also. She hasn’t had an accident in the house for at least a month. She is friendly when meeting new people and new dogs. She enjoys car rides and ignores the resident cat. She has met children, but is rather timid, so children over 10 would be the best.

Emma’s perfect home would be a quiet one with someone home most of the time. She does fine when crated if the foster family needs to run errands. She would enjoy the companionship of another dog. It would be ideal if she had a nice fenced in yard. Enjoying the yard is number three on the list of her favorite things. The first is food, then love. This is a little dog who just found out what it’s like to have love, good food and a soft warm bed. She will reward these little ordinary things with complete devotion.

If you think your family is a good fit for Emma and you live within a reasonable driving distance of Carlisle, PA, please let us know! Make sure you have an updated application on file and reach out to us via email only at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com so we know about your interest in Emma.

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Faith in Lebanon, IN

Here is Faith with her new family…

Faith is a lovely and loving 3-month old Tricolor Cavalier puppy. Faith was born into rescue on July 6, 2026 after her mother came into our foster care program. Faith loves to play outdoors with her siblings and is a sweet, adorable pup.

She has started her initial puppy vaccinations. Remaining vaccines will be required of adopter when age appropriate. Also adopter will be required to provide proof of spay at 9 months of age. She is at a healthy weight of 4.5 lbs for her young age.

Faith requires an owner who is home much of the day and who has a physically fenced yard. Also, please note, we will only consider applicants who live within a maximum driving distance of 4 hours of Lebanon, IN for her placement.

If you are interested in this puppy and meet her requirements, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net. Please read our Process and FAQ pages before contacting us. Thank you!

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