Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Eli in Rogersville, MO

Meet Eli, a sweet-natured, energetic, and playful boy who came to Cavalier Rescue USA through a Good Samaritan. He is a healthy eight-month-old puppy. When Eli first came to his foster home, he preferred to stay in his crate, did not know how to eat from a bowl, and was overwhelmed by his new environment. He was skittish, shy, and stiff when held or touched.

Since his first days in foster care, Eli has blossomed. He overcame his initial fears and learned to eat from a bowl. Eli gently takes treats and licks cheese from his foster mom’s hand. He plays with his Cavalier housemates, enjoys fuzzy toys and chewing on bones!

On occasion, Eli’s foster mom would notice a sock in the middle of the floor. She did not know how it got there. Finally, she caught Eli in the act of carrying a sock out of the bedroom. Eli doesn’t chew the socks. He just likes to carry them and leave them in odd places around the house.

Eli loves to jump on the couch and snuggle up close to his foster mom. He enjoys being petted, snoozing in her lap, or chewing on a bone tucked up close under her arm.

Eli is an active boy who will follow his foster mom around the house. He will come when called. He is learning to walk on a leash and needs training for basic commands such as sit and down. Eli sleeps all night in his crate and keeps it clean. He does very well on scheduled potty breaks and has had only a few accidents since coming to his foster home.

Although Eli has significantly improved, he remains cautious with people and is reluctant to approach. Given a minute to muster up his courage, Eli finds his way to your hand for a much wanted ear scratch, petting, and loving. Changes in his environment can cause Eli to become leery or scurry away. He notices even minor changes and needs a little time to process them.

He is an intelligent young boy, who approaches the world reluctantly and will back up to create distance with unfamiliar people or things. Once bonded with someone, however, he wants all the loving, snuggling, and petting he can get. Eli has come a long way since he arrived at his foster home and is a brave boy. Nonetheless, he will need more time than most pups to adapt to his forever home.

Eli will make an ideal companion for a family with the time and patience to work with him on his people skills, home manners, and basic obedience. He will do best in a home with established routines and another easy-going, mature dog to help him navigate his forever home. Eli requires a secure physically fenced yard. If you can provide Eli’s forever home, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then please email Sarah Noebels at cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com

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Georgie in LaCrosse, WI

Meet Georgie, a 6 month old happy-go-lucky Blenheim Cavalier. Georgie is a young, playful puppy who is ready to find his forever home. Georgie loves his people and hanging out with them. He is good with adults, kids and other dogs. He gets along great with his foster siblings, playing chase with them outside. In the house, he is a bit more calm. He has met cats, horses and chickens and has not had much of a reaction to any of them. He will need to be neutered at the appropriate time. He is crate trained, house trained and current on his heartworm, flea and tic medications. He is a healthy boy with no medical issues.

Georgie eats well and loves his treats. So far, he has learned “sit”. He would do well with more training or doggie daycare to help develop his social skills and to challenge him mentally. He does, however, display respect for other dogs. He is learning about toys and bones. He is bursting with the potential to be the perfect family companion. He will do fine either as an only dog or with a pack.

He walks well on the leash with a harness. He is a real “go with the flow” kind of guy and will acclimate easily into a new environment. He does display some typical puppy behaviors but he will settle down once he is neutered. He jumps occasionally and barks. Training will help resolve that. He is a very friendly guy who will outgrow his puppy tendencies and mature into a calm, loving dog. He seems older than his six months and has so much love to share.

Georgie would do best with an active family that has kids. Ideally, he should be in a house with a yard. It would be best if the yard is fenced, but it’s not a requirement. He is a bigger boy, weighing in at 22 pounds. He will thrive with a family that includes him in all their adventures and he will be a loyal companion. The sedentary life is not for Georgie. He is smart and still learning, but promises to be a terrific, easy-going, friendly, happy addition to the right family.

If you think your family would be a good fit for Georgie, please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then please email Gail Jansen at cavalierrescueusawimn@gmail.com to let her know that you are interested and would like to be considered to be his forever family.
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Archie in Northridge, CA

Meet Archie!

This handsome approximately three-year-old Tricolor boy is ready to find his forever family.

Archie came to rescue as a breeder release, and has been steadily learning what it means to be a cherished companion in a loving home.

Since arriving in foster care, Archie has made meaningful strides. The outside world is still new and can feel overwhelming at times, so he may be skittish or unsure in unfamiliar situations. With patience and gentle guidance, however, his confidence continues to grow each day.

At home, Archie truly shines. He finds comfort curled up beside his foster parents and enjoys spending time with their teenage children. Archie prefers not to be held unless he initiates the cuddle. He is most excited to play in the mornings.

Archie is crate-trained and gladly finds his crate at bedtime, especially when he hears the rustle of a treat bag.

Archie does well with other dogs and peacefully coexists with cats, making him a wonderful candidate for a multi-pet household.

He would do best in a home that understands his background, and can help him continue building trust at his own pace.

Like most Cavaliers, Archie loves being close to his people and makes an excellent work-from-home companion, happily sticking by whichever human is available. His current happy place is looking out the window while lying on his blankie on the couch as his foster Dad works.

A secure yard is a must for Archie, since he has shown signs of being an escape artist in the making. Even a slightly open door or fence can look like an invitation to explore, so careful supervision and secure boundaries will be important.

Walks are a highlight for him. He is learning to walk well on a leash, and knows that putting on his harness means an adventure awaits.

Archie rides well in the car and is calm and non-reactive when out and about.

While in rescue, Archie has been fully vetted. He is up to date on vaccinations, microchipped and neutered. His veterinarian has recommended a dental cleaning within the coming year.

Potty training is still a work in progress, but with a consistent routine and frequent outdoor breaks, Archie is beginning to understand expectations.

Archie will do his potty business on walks but since he doesn’t signal to go out, there are still occasional accidents. The use of a belly band indoors has helped with intermittent marking. He’s eager to please, and positive reinforcement, especially when treats are involved!

Archie is looking for a patient, loving home where he can continue to blossom into the loyal, affectionate companion he’s meant to be. With time, encouragement and kindness, this sweet boy will reward his family with plenty of cuddles.

If you feel you check all the boxes to make Archie a treasured member of your family, please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Donna at d_beirne@yahoo.com to let her know of your interest in Archie.
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Sugar in Prairie Village, KS

Sugar is an incredibly sweet 6-year-old Blenheim girl looking for her forever home. Her previous owners had health issues and then moved into memory care. During that time, family members looked after Sugar. A few months later, her original owners passed away. No one in the family was able to offer enough time and attention to care for Sugar, and they wanted to find a good home for her. The family contacted Cavalier Rescue USA, and she was released to our care.

It would be difficult to find a Cavalier that is more good-natured than Sugar. She’s an absolute sweetheart and has been well-behaved at her foster home. She thinks the furniture is a comfortable place to sit and relax, and she absolutely loves to snuggle on the easy chair or the couch. At the vet’s office, while waiting in the exam room, she’ll jump up on a chair and sit there patiently. Sugar is polite and has good manners.

During her initial vet exam, we learned that Sugar has a grade 4 heart murmur. Besides needing a dental, Sugar had a fleshy growth under her tongue, causing her to drool. We scheduled the dental with our vet. Her teeth were cleaned, and the oral mass was removed and sent to pathology. Biopsy results indicated the mass was cancer, likely originating around the root of the tooth, near the bone. Our vet referred Sugar to a Veterinary Dentistry specialist for a consultation, and the specialist recommended surgery to remove the affected area, including a small front portion of her lower jaw. This procedure was Sugar’s best option and the only way to eliminate the cancer.

Sugar had the surgery in early December, and we were relieved to hear the good news that the surgery was successful. The biopsy report confirmed clean margins leaving no evidence of cancer. At her follow-up appointment, the vet said that Sugar was healing nicely and everything looked great.

The cost of Sugar’s surgery was possible thanks to the support of Cavalier Rescue USA and many wonderful donations. We are so grateful to those who donated funds for her surgery! Through the generosity of the organization and those who donated, Sugar is now cancer-free. She has recovered from her surgery and is back to eating regular dog food. You can hardly tell any difference in her appearance – she still has that sweet, adorable Cavalier face.

Sugar has seen a veterinary cardiologist and had an echocardiogram. The cardiologist prescribed Vetmedin which helps her feel her best. It was recommended that she follows up with the cardiologist in a year. She’s good about taking her pills, especially if they’re hidden in her food. She’s a good eater and LOVES her food, and she will bark or stand on her back legs if her food isn’t prepared fast enough.

Sugar is reliably house-trained, and she enjoys exploring the fenced backyard with foster parents’ dogs and sometimes likes to roll around on a soft patch of grass. She is hard of hearing but has learned some hand motions. When foster parents come home, she usually sleeps through the commotion of other dogs barking. Then she’ll wake up a few minutes later and go outside with everyone.

She’s definitely a Velcro dog, and she follows her foster parents around the house. She always wants to be near you, so we are looking for a home where she would not be left alone for long periods. She’s a very calm dog who gets along great with other dogs, though she would also be fine as an only pet. Sugar has an exceptionally sweet temperament – she is gentle with children and gets along with everyone.

Sugar weighs 23 pounds, and she is spayed and has recovered from her oral surgery. She’s micro-chipped, up to date on vaccinations, and current on monthly flea/tick/heartworm preventative. Sugar has a gentle, affectionate nature and is looking for a family to love.

Sugar is being fostered in Prairie Village, KS. If you think you might be the right person or family for her, please fill out our online application (if you have not done so already) – then contact Deborah Barnes at deborah@smarnes.com to let her know of your interest. Applicants who live within a reasonable driving distance of the Kansas City area will be considered. Also, please take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking this link: Adoption Process

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Jewel in Ithaca, NY

Meet Jewel, an incredibly sweet 4-year-old Blenheim girl. She came into rescue from a situation of severe neglect, but you would never be able to tell that based on her sweet temperament and incredible trust of people.

Jewel is a classic lap dog, and prefers more than anything to be sitting on or next to any person. She is being fostered with another Cavalier and they get along well. She also enjoys going to the dog park and meeting other small dogs; she can be quite playful with other dogs and especially likes to lead a chase. She also lives with 2 cats, and though she sometimes wants to chase them, they have learned to live together pretty peacefully.

Jewel was fairly sick from malnutrition and flea anemia at the time of her rescue. She was very underweight, weighing only 11 pounds. After getting her on a normal dog food, she was still having stomach issues and has since been diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). She is on a prescription diet for this condition, and as long as she is fed only this diet, her disease is completely controlled. Her weight is up to 17 pounds now, and she still may gain a little more as she continues to put on muscle mass. Jewel was also diagnosed with a heart condition related to malnutrition, and is currently on medication for her heart – she will need follow-up with a cardiologist to determine if she needs this medication long-term.

Jewel came into rescue with no housetraining, but has been making good progress in that area with few accidents in the house. As of now, she doesn’t alert when she needs to go out, but as long as she is taken out on a regular schedule, she will go to the bathroom outside reliably. She prefers to go to the bathroom when she is off-leash, so a fenced in yard would be a plus. She has learned to walk on a harness and leash and enjoys leisurely strolls as well. Jewel is extremely food motivated in training, and in her foster home has learned the commands for “watch me”, “sit” and “down”.

Jewel will do best in a household with someone home most of the day, or with someone who can bring her to work, so she can be kept on a good housetraining schedule. She currently goes to work every day with her foster mom, and is a well-behaved employee! She would do well with a single person or a family, and has shown that she gets along with children as young as 5 years old. She would do well with other small dogs, but also would be happy being an only dog.

If you are interested in providing a forever home for this sweet girl who has had such a rough start in life, please complete our online application if you haven’t already, and then email Michelle Farnum at cavalierrescueny@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Ginny in York, PA

Virginia, or Ginny as her foster family and friends call her, is a six year old Blenheim female that was used for breeding at a commercial kennel in Lancaster County. She is spayed, microchipped and up to date on her vaccines. She needed the remainder of her teeth pulled so a wet food diet or soft food diet will be needed. She does have a grade 4 murmur but no medication needed at this time.

Ginny is at an ideal weight at 18 lbs. This amazing girl is housebroken and crate trained. She sleeps all night in her crate and will wake up when you do. Ginny hasn’t spent a lot of time taking walks on a leash but, loves free time to run around so a securely fenced in yard would be preferred for her. She does not mind being bathed or groomed. She travels well in a harness with a seatbelt buckle or crated.

Ginny has been around a younger male Cavalier and two cats. She loves the other dog and doesn’t mind the one cat, but is leary of the other cat and for good reason. Loud noises and storms do not faze this girl, but she will bark on occasion when she wants to be let in the door from outside or if she is left in her crate not covered with a blanket. She has been known to ring the bell at the door to be let out.

Ginny loves to meet new people and pets. Snuggles and having chew toys are favorite hobbies for this loving girl. Her age may say six but she acts like a youngster. She does voice her opinion – not by barking, but by whining when she wants to snuggle or your attention.

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

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PA license: 16547