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Buddy in Louisville, KY

Meet Buddy, a handsome 29 pound, tricolor Cavalier/Beagle mix with a heart as big as his appetite!

Buddy just celebrated his 9th birthday on March 13th. This sweet boy found his way to us through no fault of his own when his family moved overseas. While he wasn’t able to make the flight due to his high blood pressure, he has taken everything in stride and is now ready to find his new forever home!

A blend of 75% Cavalier and 25% Beagle, Buddy is a perfect mix of sweetness and charm. He is a true “velcro dog” who thrives on being near his people. He gets along well with kids and dogs, but his history with cats is unknown. He loves getting pets, sometimes letting out endearing groans of contentment, and isn’t shy about giving you a polite nudge when he wants you to keep going!

True to his Beagle roots, his number one priority is food, and he can often be found trolling for his next snack. He’s also an expert at scouting out the comfiest spot in the house, where he’ll often treat you to his charming, rhythmic snores. While he’s not shown any interest in toys or playing with his foster sibling, he loves a good walk and the thrill of the squirrel chase. This easy-going guy is the ultimate companion for anyone looking for a loyal, low-maintenance friend.

Buddy is 100% housetrained and a perfect gentleman in the car. He has mastered most of the basic commands and is highly food-motivated, making any future training easier! On his walks, Buddy is a focused explorer and walks best with a harness. Like many Cavaliers, he is happiest when near his people and can be vocal when left alone, particularly if crated. He would love a home where he can sleep in the same bed as his humans.

Buddy has high blood pressure and takes two medications daily (estimated cost <$30/month). Due to a prior instance of pancreatitis, he must remain on a low-fat diet. Buddy also has a grade 3 heart murmur. He is asymptomatic and does not require medication, but he does require routine monitoring with a canine cardiologist every 6-12 months. Buddy is neutered, up to date on vaccinations, and had his teeth cleaned in June 2025.

Buddy is looking for a relaxed, loving home where he can live out his golden years. His ideal family will be around most of the time, provide a fenced-in yard for his squirrel patrols, and be committed to maintaining his low-fat diet and routine medical care.

If you live within a 3 hour radius of Louisville, KY, please submit an application if you haven’t already and then email your interest to Kimberly and Emily at kimberlyademan@gmail.com and emilygreenhill@outlook.com.

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Finn in Pittsburg, CA

This big, handsome, Blenheim boy is Finn. Finn is a 6 year old (born 2/22/20), big and tall Cavalier at 29 pounds but he’s not fat, he’s just fluffy!

Finn was surrendered to us with significant allergies that needed attention. He was miserable with severe yeast infections in his ears and paws. While in foster care he’s had a dental and started cytopoint allergy shots, as well as treatment for his ear and paw infections to finally get some relief. He is a happy boy now! His new family will need to be committed to his allergy treatment and keep an eye on his ears for possible infection.

Finn loves people and loves his foster siblings. He is houstrained and doesn’t mind his crate for a little while. He enjoys sleeping in the same room with you and would love an invitation to your big bed. He loves walks but pulls some on the leash. He is really excited when he sees the leash come out. He knows he is going bye bye. Finn is also really good in the car. He loves to give morning hugs and sometimes will look at you right in the eyes and put his face next to yours to give big hugs.

Finn will do best with a canine playmate and a fenced yard is a must. He would love daily walks. He likes to play fetch in your home or fenced yard. Low alone time is needed for him so you’ll need to either work from home or be retired to be considered.

If you can give this sweet boy the home of his dreams and live within a couple of hours drive from his foster home in Pittsburg, CA please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then send an email to Sarah Knudsen, our Northern California Coordinator at sayrahk@gmail.com

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Mr. Peabody in Belleville, IL

Mr Peabody is my name and I’m looking for my Sherman.

I’m a curious, beautiful and smart 2 year old male Blenheim Cavalier. I love to explore and then curl up in my foster mom’s lap for kisses and affection. She calls me a velcro dog. I even miss her when she just goes to take a shower! I am neutered, crate trained and mostly house trained. Occasionally I use my foster sister’s potty pad, but I can be trained away from that. I sit on command and am food motivated (which makes training easier). I’m learning to walk on a leash and I am catching on to “wait” and “go” at intersections

I weigh in at 24 lbs and am free of a heart murmur. I’m up to date on my shots, and take a heart pill every month as well as flea/tick prevention. My left eye gets irritated in the spring, but it is easily treated with eye drops which will come with me to my new home.

At 2 years of age, I still have some puppy in me. Zoomies tend to happen nightly but I wear down and go to sleep in my crate shortly thereafter. They say that zoomies are a sign of a happy, secure dog and it’s fun to watch how my humans react to my zoomies.

My favorite activities include watching horses and dogs on tv and looking out the windows. I enjoy playing tug with my foster siblings. Being brushed is great and I like to play ball in the house. I’m great with dogs my own size, and I have not met any cats just yet. I love being outside. Squirrels and birds intrigue me. I need a fenced yard, at least 6’ high. I have jumped over the lower ones and sometimes dig under the fence. Someone needs to be outside with me at all times so I don’t get distracted by a new scent and try to follow it.

I have some resource guarding issues with my foster siblings, so I need to eat separately from any other dogs in the house. I would do well with an active family, or other dogs in the house. I can be an only dog but would need to be kept busy.

If you think this sweet, loving dog would fit well with your family, please complete our online application, if you have not already done so, and let the regional coordinate, Meg, know of your interest, cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com

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