Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Riley in Rogersville, MO

Meet Riley! Riley is a sweet-natured, energetic, and playful boy who came to Cavalier Rescue USA through a good Samaritan. He is a healthy one-year-old born 9/5/22 with no ongoing physical health concerns. However, Riley does take Trazodone twice a day for stress-related anxiety. When he first came to his foster home, he preferred to stay in his crate and refused to eat. He was skittish, shy, and flinched when held or touched. Riley appeared to have little experience with people, other dogs, or household routines. The medication has helped Riley to adapt to his new surroundings.

Since his first days in foster care, Riley has blossomed! He overcame his initial fears and began eating like a champ. Riley takes treats and licks cheese from his foster mom’s hand. He plays with his Cavalier housemates, enjoys chewing on bones, and loves fuzzy toys! However, his passion for fuzzy items can get him into trouble. Riley will chew off pieces of the toy, open the seams, and eat the stuffing. Therefore, Riley needs a watchful eye on anything fuzzy, including blankets, towels, and pillows!

Riley is an active boy who will follow his foster mom around the house. He has forged a strong bond with his Cavalier housemate buddies and settled nicely into his foster home. Riley knows his name and will come when called. He walks well on a leash but needs additional training for basic commands such as sit and down. Riley is crate-trained and sleeps all night in his crate. He potties on a schedule and has had only a few accidents in the house.

Although Riley has significantly improved, he remains cautious with people, avoids touch, and is not a snuggler. He has not shown any aggression or possessiveness while in his foster home. He is an intelligent young boy, learns quickly, and has a strong food drive, which makes training easier. Time and patience are essential to Riley’s progress and future success with people and new experiences.

Riley will make an ideal companion for individuals and couples with the time and patience to work with Riley 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. Riley does require a fenced yard.

If you can provide Casey with a loving, forever home, please fill out our online application if you haven’t already. Then, email Sarah Noebels at cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Riley.

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Please help ❤️ puppy Edison!

This adorable puppy is Edison and he’s been diagnosed with a heart abnormality known as pulmonary valve stenosis (PS). PS is a congenital heart defect in which the pulmonic valve is poorly formed, leading to a narrowing of the area through which blood travels as it makes its exit from the heart into the artery that enters the lungs.

Edison’s symptoms upon coming into rescue were increased heart rate, exercise intolerance, rapid breathing, and difficulty breathing while being held. In spite of these symptoms, Edison has been a happy, sweet, playful puppy.

Unfortunately, Edison’s PS is severe and he needs a balloon valvuloplasty procedure. Dogs with this severity have a significantly shortened life expectancy, so it’s critical they get help early on.

Balloon valvuloplasty is a minimally invasive procedure that opens the narrowed heart valve and is the treatment of choice for severe PS in dogs. It involves threading a catheter with a balloon into the heart and then dilating the balloon. The goal is to open the narrowed pulmonic valve and improve blood flow. The long-term prognosis following successful balloon valvuloplasty is excellent and the cardiologist is optimistic that Edison’s valve will respond well to the procedure.

Please help this precious pup to get the life saving surgery he needs. This highly specialized procedure is performed by a veterinary cardiologist and requires the use of expensive specifically-ordered catheters for each patient. Edison’s procedure will cost $6-8K, so please help with these expenses if you can.

Without our generous supporters, we wouldn’t be able to help dogs like Edison. To contribute, please click here: Donate ❤️.

Harley in St. Peters, MO

Hello everyone! My name is Harley and I am a gorgeous 3-year-old tricolor male! My birthday is 08/19/2020 and I am looking forward to celebrating it this year! (A doggie cake would be a lovely addition to the celebration…hint hint.)

My foster mom says I have come a long way since they’ve had me. I was unsure of everything when I came to their home. I was so unsure of humans all I wanted to do was sit in the “house” they made me (because that space was mine) and stare at everyone. All noises startled me, my tail stayed tucked, I did not move much, I had no idea what a blanket was, and I did not know how to eat out of a bowl.

With a whole lotta’ love and patience I am becoming a brand-new dog! I can eat out of a bowl, I know what a blanket is (and love it), and my tail wags all the time! I have an amazing personality, love being around people, love sleeping in the sunlight, and love running around the yard! I have been given a new life and I am shedding off (literally) the old one! 😊

I love being with my foster brothers (1 is a Cavalier and 1 is a Dachshund) and follow them around everywhere. (They have taught me everything and I would love my furever home to have fur brothers/sisters to hang with!) For the record, I have never been around a cat or a big dog so I’m not sure how I’ll do with them.

I have learned that small, soft toys are fun to chew and chew up! (I have accidentally swallowed a few pieces and they’ve come out the other end… if you know what I mean.) I also enjoy bones now!

I love to sit on the couch but I am not confident enough to jump up there on my own; however, I can jump down. If I lay by the couch or sit and look at you (while you’re on the couch), that’s my “signal” I am ready to be picked up (to join the couch crew)! Note: If I am walking around, I’m not ready to be picked up and will run away if you try. Although I have come a long way, I am still a work in progress.

When my humans leave, I am either left out with my foster brothers or put into my “house” (depending on how long the humans are gone). I do not get into anything so that’s not a worry.

At bed time, I would love to sleep on the big bed with everyone (I like to snuggle with my foster brothers). My foster mom says I now love blankets (I tend to steal hers), pillows and anything soft and fluffy!

I love to go outside in the yard with my foster family. My foster mom is unsure if I will attempt to run off exploring, so she says a fence is necessary. Since so many unknown things still startle me we have not gone on any walks (the leash still scares me), so my furever home will need to work on that. I do love running around the back yard and get plenty of exercise.

Lastly, I am terrified of thunderstorms. My foster mom doesn’t know why, but I will shake and burrow my head into your armpit when I hear thunder. Please make sure to come and get me when there’s a storm as I will be paralyzed with fear wherever I am.

As you can see, I have come a long way! I am loving life now (the sights, the sounds, the humans) and am excited to meet my furever home. If you are interested in adding me to your family, I would love to meet you. Please complete the online application (if you haven’t already) and also send an email to Sarah Noebels at Cavalierrescuesarah@gmail.com to let her know you’re interested in me.

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Brandy in Franklin, TN

Sweet, little Brandy is just a love! She is a 4-month-old, Blenheim, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel who came into rescue after being relinquished by a breeder. She was born 12-21-2023, weighs 10.7 pounds and loves her food!

Brandy loves her people too, and wants to keep them in sight. When they leave the room, she will let out a short bark as if to say, “Wait!” Then she will promptly jump off whatever cushy piece of furniture she is on and come trailing behind you. Brandy is up for any adventure, as long as she is by your side!

Brandy enjoys walks and lazy days watching local heron by the pond. She likes to sniff and explore her environment. She also likes to fall asleep on the porch on cool springs days after a morning helping in the garden.

Brandy is a good little girl who rides wonderfully in the car. She is doing great on her leash skills, but does still pull at times.

Brandy is still working on her potty training skills. Having the opportunity to go out every couple hours to establish that habit will be important. She will come along well in both areas with continued work.

Brandy is bright and will thrive in puppy classes, which will be required as a part of her adoption. Brandy has shown some resource guarding, and thus will be adopted to an adult-only home.

Brandy loves her belly rubs, and will fall into a deep sleep when stroked gently. She also loves baby blankets! She likes to be covered with one when she falls asleep, and her foster mom does indulge her by tucking her into bed. She is such a cute little puppy!

Brandy will also need a spay at the appropriate time. She has two inguinal hernias which will need to be repaired at the time of her spay if they do not resolve beforehand. Brandy is up-to-date on shots and preventatives. Overall, she is in great health!

If you believe you would be a great fit for Brandy, please make sure you have an application submitted. Then email Liz Nigh at lizcavalierusa@gmail.com regarding your interest in Brandy. Please identify which state you are located in the email.Online Application

Zellie in Kirkland, WA

Zellie, or Zelle Belle as we call her, is a happy, sweet, affectionate 7-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She came into rescue due to her owner’s declining health. She can be a little shy and hesitant at first but she warms up quickly and shows her outgoing, loving self in no time. She is even more outgoing once she is comfortable in her environment and confident in her human. She loves spending time with “her person” and will become your little shadow. Getting pets is her favorite and she loves to give all the kisses.

She can be very playful and will find a favorite toy to entertain herself. She enjoys walks around the block, and when she knows a walk is coming, she can barely contain her excitement. She walks so well on a leash! She is always right alongside you without any pulling or tugging. While she has spurts of energy, she truly enjoys a good nap on the couch. When it comes to car rides, she does well and sits quietly in her car seat. She’s a curious one, searching high and low for new opportunities without disturbing much in her path.

Zellie occasionally interacts with her foster dog siblings, but she is definitely more of a people dog. She also has cats in her foster home, and since they ignore her, she ignores them. Zellie will do well with dogs of all sizes but may be timid at first when meeting very large dogs. Though she has not spent time around children we believe she would do great with respectful older kids. She is nothing but gentle.

Zellie does not have a good recall and should not be off leash in a non-secured area. When out in a fenced area, she enjoys putting her nose to work sniffing every inch for full inspection! Zellie has had some training for commands such as sit and go potty. However, the commands lay down, stay, and come could use some additional training. Being a Cavalier, of course Zellie loves food. If in the kitchen she can be quick to grab anything you drop on the floor, and her new family should be attentive to this.

Zellie’s morning starts out with going out to the backyard to potty but sometimes she’s so excited for breakfast that she will want to eat first. She’ll meet you at your feet and wait patiently for her food, and then will run to her kennel and wait inside or she’ll give you a hindleg stand trick waiting in excitement. She is starting to learn how to use a bell that hangs on the back door handle to let you know when she needs to go out.

While at home, Zellie has free roam of the house except the blocked-off kitty room. She is okay home alone for short periods of time but can become anxious, and so we believe she would do best with an owner who works from home or can take her with them. At night Zellie enjoys sleeping cozy in her kennel. This is her safe place and she will sometimes take a mid-day nap in there.

Zellie has a history of severe dental disease and was missing many teeth upon coming into rescue. Unfortunately, the disease progressed since her last dental and she ended up needing to have the remainder of her teeth removed. Now she’s a cute little “gummy bear” as we like to call her. Since then, she’s been only eating softened dry food or wet food. Zellie has had a sensitive stomach in the past and currently eats an easily-digestible food and takes a probiotic. She also had a cherry eye upon coming into rescue and it was corrected while under anesthesia for the dental.

Zellie has been started on a trial of the medication fluoxetine due to some odd behaviors that the veterinarian thinks could be from a compulsive disorder. She occasionally growls and bites at her back legs and obsessively licks surfaces and objects. Her foster parents are starting to see improvements on this medication. She has also been diagnosed with cataracts and a grade-2 heart murmur.

If you are interested in welcoming Zellie to your family, please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) and then email the local coordinator Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com so she knows of your interest. Please take a moment to read about our adoption process at the following links: Process & FAQ.

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Sadie in Talala, OK

Sadie is a 6-year-old Blenheim female whose owner has developed health difficulties that prevent her from taking proper care of Sadie. She adopted her last September, but more recently has not been able to go outside with her.

Sadie was born March 10th of 2018. She lived in a large breeding facility and most of her life was in a crate. Sadie came to us very scared and shy, but she really opened up. After just a few weeks she is all smiles and runs to greet you when you return home. She will cuddle with you all day. She is still a little frightened of loud noises or sudden movements, but she loves to follow you and is a great companion.

Sadie is up to date on vaccinations and is on heartworm and flea/tick prevention. She is healthy and is spayed, had a dental, and got her ears flushed. She is microchipped. She is heart and structurally clear. It is recommended that her ears get checked periodically for cleanliness and infection.

Sadie is working on potty training. She can’t tell you she needs to go but if you take her outside, she is very quick and knows exactly what to do. She requires that you go outside with her and needs to be on a regular potty schedule. She needs consistency and patience but will respond well. Her owner has not been able to go out with her easily which has affected her housetraining.

Sadie loves to take walks but needs more practice with a leash. This is also something difficult for her previous owner. She would prefer to just follow you anywhere. Sadie loves car rides and would like to go with you, but she also doesn’t mind her crate and will sleep and wait for you to return home.

She sleeps in a crate or dog bed, however; she would prefer to snuggle with you in your bed or with another dog if possible. Sadie would do best in a quiet home with someone home most of the time. She needs a fenced yard and would like another calm companion dog, but not required. Older children would be preferred as she startles at sudden movements and noise.

If you are interested in Sadie, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Janis Stauffer at okstauffer@aol.com so that she knows of your interest.

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