Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Rosie in East Lansing, MI

Here is Rosie with her new family…

Would a Rosie by any other name be as sweet? We think not! This Blenheim gal is the sweetest and most beautiful rose of all. Rosie is a two-year-old Cavalier who is equally happy napping in a dog bed, or cuddling with you on the couch. She is just about the most patient and snuggly girl ever. She comes to Cavalier Rescue USA after her owner recognized they did not have the time to give to such a loving lap dog.

Rosie is great on walks and knows her basic commands like “come,” “sit” and “down.” She’s mostly house trained (only one accident in foster home!), and will scratch at a door to alert you of her potty needs. Her original home had other dogs and a cat. She is doing well with her foster Mom’s dogs, and has so much patience with the puppy in the house. She’s a very laidback girl! Rosie would do well in a home as an only dog, or a home with another calm dog.

Rosie will never turn down a meal or a treat. She is very food motivated. Even with her love of food, she is not at all affected at meal time by the other dogs in her foster home. Her patience shines. Once she’s comfortable in her surroundings, she loves to play with toys (and share toys with her foster dog siblings.) Rosie is playful and curious, while also being calm and patient.

Rosie is crate trained. She stays gated in the kitchen with a dog bed at night and when her foster Mom goes out of the house. Her foster Mom works from home, so Rosie is enjoying having her people around most of the day. Rosie has shown no signs of separation anxiety or destructive behavior, but she does bark a bit out of excitement and if she sees another dog. Rosie also loves walks and has some extra weight to lose, so a more active family would be a great fit for her.

Rosie is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations, microchipped and ready for her fur-ever home. If you are interested in Rosie, please complete our online application if you haven’t already done so. Then email June Kirchgatter at June.cavaliers@gmail.com to express your interest in Rosie.

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Pickles in Washougal, WA

Here’s a picture of Pickles with his new family…

Pickles is a sweet, affectionate little guy with a big heart and a playful spirit. At approximately 18 months old, this healthy, 24-pound Ruby Cavalier is looking for a forever home where he can be your loyal companion and cuddle buddy.

Pickles was surrendered to Cavalier Rescue USA by a loving family that was unable to keep him after rescuing him from an unfortunate situation as a puppy. He’s smart, eager to please, and happiest when he’s near his humans. He loves snuggling on the couch, playing with toys, and spending quality time with his people. He’s okay being left alone for short periods, but he really thrives in a home where someone is around most of the day. He’s a Velcro dog through and through and always wants to be at your side.

Pickles is house trained and recently learned how to use the doggie door. He loves his long walks and walks better with a no-pull harness due to pulling and excitability when he sees birds and other dogs. While his foster parents are working on this, his reactivity and pulling needs continued training and a firm grip! He’s a healthy boy and was recently neutered and microchipped.

Pickles loves his Cavalier foster sister and they are often found playing together or snuggling. He seems to really enjoy having another friendly dog in the home. While he hasn’t been cat-tested, his gentle nature indicates he’d be okay with dog-savvy cat siblings. Pickles is also good with children of all ages. With his outgoing personality, he acclimates easily to new environments, people, and furry friends. Car rides are fun but be sure to crate or strap him in because he will try to jump out the window!

His ideal new home is with a family where he’ll have minimal alone time as he truly wants to be near you always. He loves his walks, play sessions, and snuggles, so be sure to add those to your calendar. And with his Velcro personality, it shouldn’t be a surprise that he wants to sleep in the big bed with you (and he wants you to know he doesn’t snore).

If you’re the perfect match for sweet Pickles, live within a 3-hour drive of his foster home, and want to be considered for his new family, please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) and email rescue coordinator Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Trixie in Nashville, TN

Here is Trixie with her new mom…

Trixie is a sweet 2-year-old tricolor Cavalier girl, born 5-21-2023. She is a ‘tail’ of two dogs. She wakes up early ready to go! She hops around, licks your face, plays and rough-houses. After breakfast and as the day goes on, the more quiet and calm she gets. She has a favorite place on the couch where she can keep an eye on everyone. If all the dogs go outside, she’ll follow and hang out with them. She acts like she wants to be where everyone is. She’ll hang out on the couch if we’re watching tv or taking a nap!
Trixie came from a commercial breeder. While she has come far, she will need someone who is patient and willing to work with her to help her overcome her fears. She truly deserves to be loved and pampered.

Trixie would do best in a home with a well adjusted, small dog to help her learn the ropes and become more confident. She will also need a very secure, fenced-in yard. Once she is comfortable, the loves to romp and play with her pack.

Trixie rides well in the car but has not yet learned to walk on a leash. She is slowly working on that and her new owner will need to continue leash training. Trixie is potty trained and knows how to use a doggie door. She loves being outdoors and exploring. She prances around the yard rain or shine!

Trixie was spayed while in rescue and brought up-to-date on vaccines and microchipped. Trixie presented with a grade 2-3 heart murmur. Yearly echos are needed to assess progression.

She’s come such a long way from the pup that was terrified to walk through the door. Now, she’s waiting at the gate with the other dogs when we get home, smiling and wagging her tail, happy to see us. I don’t think she’ll ever be a velcro dog, but with love and patience, she can be a sweet, fun and loyal addition to a family.

If you feel Trixie would be a great fit for your family, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Liz Nigh at lizcavalierusa@gmail.com to express your interest.

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Oliver in Austin, TX

Here is Oliver with his new dad…

Oliver is a mild-mannered, sweet, quiet and loving six-year-old Ruby Cavalier looking for his forever home. Oliver was born on December 16, 2018. He was released to rescue due to his owner’s health issues.

Oliver loves to snuggle on the sofa while watching TV. He will sleep on the floor next to you as you work, and follow you everywhere you go. He is a precious pup that would be fine as an only dog or with another nice, calm dog and/or older, gentle children. He does not enjoy cats. He only occasionally barks. He likes to be brushed and be in your lap.

Oliver is house-trained. He uses a doggie door for necessary outside needs. Oliver is also crate-trained. He sleeps in his crate at night.

Oliver is completely up-to-date on vaccines, which are not due again until June. Oliver is microchipped. He had his last dental in October, 2023. He had some dental extractions in a November, 2022. Oliver takes heartworm and flea preventatives Heartgard and Nexgard. (Several months of these preventatives will be provided.)

Oliver has been treated for skin itchiness and an ear infection/ruptured ear drum. His skin and ears are currently clear, but he has had hearing loss. Oliver had conjunctival flap surgery on his left eye in 2021, and requires eyedrops twice daily in his eyes. Fortunately, he accepts these eyedrops easily. However, his vision is limited in his left eye.

To treat his mild pancreatitis, Oliver eats Royal Canin GI low fat kibble twice a day.

Oliver is fostered in Austin. If you are interested in providing Oliver a forever home, please complete our online application, if you have not already done so. Then email Janice Cartwright at janicecartwright33@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.
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Families who live within a few hours drive of Austin will be considered. Please also take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking: https://www.cavalierrescueusa.org/process/

Monty in Lebanon, IN

Here is Monty with his new family…

Monty is an adorable tricolor Cavalier puppy, born 09/05/2024. He came into care after being adopted with his sibling and developing littermate syndrome, making it ill-advised for the two of them to continue living together. He has no trouble bonding with his new foster family or foster Cavaliers, now that he is separated from his brother, however!

Since coming into foster, Monty has been a bubble of happiness. In true puppy fashion, he is buoyant and happy, energetic and adorable. He is busy, busy, busy, but truly not hyper. He just loves to play with toys and play with his foster Cavaliers. He excitedly greets visitors and is glad to give them a lick and a jump, so he’s working on “down,” but he is just too happy to remember most times. Like all puppies, manners are a work in progress, but he is doing well with learning them! He knows “sit” and comes when called by name. He loves to frolic in the backyard, and gives a little side eye when he isn’t quite ready to quit playing, but then comes running.

Mealtime is a huge favorite for Monty, so he tends to scarf down his food rather quickly and then try to “share” with his foster friends. He is working on mealtime manners, and a slow-feed bowl has helped tremendously, as well as just making sure he doesn’t give himself a tummy ache with eating too quickly.
He loves to take walks and is doing well on a leash. He pulls a little, as he loves to explore, but consistently training with him, and lots of practice and he will continue to do better and better. He is nice and calm (puppy calm, don’t forget) with all the people we meet along the way on a walk. He will let out a bark when we see another dog, but doesn’t get reactive, just more of a “hi”. He does not bark often.

Monty is working at potty training and doing well. He does still have occasional accidents as he hasn’t figured out how to alert us to when he needs to go out, but he does very well with being let out consistently. He sleeps in a crate at night and goes in when we tell him. He is also crated when we leave the house to further enforce potty training and house manners.

Monty is going to make an amazing addition to a family. He will do well with other dogs. He has not been around cats, but he is pretty non-reactive in general. He is friendly to the kids he is around, as well. Monty would be successful as an only dog, as well. Monty needs someone who has experience with puppies. He is still just a baby, so his new family needs to be understanding of the fact that puppies will get into things, chew things (like foster mom’s slippers!), have accidents, and learn bad manners if their family is not dedicated to helping them learn. He is an ever so good boy, and a quick learner with a sparkle in his eye. He has so much love to give and is an ever so good boy! Any family will be lucky to love him.

If you are interested in this Cavalier, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Sherry Morgan at morgans817@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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Marco in Dillsburg, PA

If you are looking for the consummate companion, look no further! Marco is an approximately five to six year old male Blenhiem Cavalier.

Before coming to rescue, Marco was used for breeding on a Lancaster County Farm, but we don’t know much about his past. Marco adjusted quickly to his foster home. He absolutely loves being part of the family. He especially loves his foster “brothers.”

Like most Cavaliers, Marco is a Velcro dog. He needs to keep tabs on “Mom” at all times and is often found under foot. Marco is very amenable and doesn’t have a contrary bone in his body.

Marco is fairly small at 14 lbs and very healthy. He is missing a few teeth and takes his time to eat his food. His remaining teeth all look good.

Marco is not adventurous with running and jumping, but he will get the zoomies once in a while.

Marco wears a harness and walks well on a leash. He enjoys shorter walks, but could work up to longer ones. And, of course, he gets excited to meet other dogs on walks.

Marco adores his foster brothers and wants to go to a home with at least one other dog. He has anxiety if crated alone, but he enjoys being in a crate with his brothers. At night he sleeps on the floor next to the bed, but he would love to sleep in the bed if possible. Marco sleeps all night and isn’t disruptive.

Since his neuter surgery, Marco has had very few accidents in the house. He is content to go out every few hours, and his urge to mark has faded.

This warm-hearted boy deserves to have a peaceful home where he can provide companionship and love to his new family.

If you would like to adopt Marco, please complete our online application if you don’t already have one on file. Then email Melissa at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com so she knows you are interested.
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PA license: 16547