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Lilly in Prairie Village, KS

Say hello to this sweet, seven year old Blenheim girl, Lilly. Lilly was born on March 20, 2019.

Lilly’s original owner was unable to care for her, and she was dropped off at a vet clinic. The vet then contacted rescue.

Lilly had a significant ear infection and needed a dental. She was also suffering from a flea dermatitis allergy. Her ear infection and dermatitis were both treated. Lilly also has a mild grade I/II heart murmur that does not currently require medication.

Lilly had a dental cleaning and she lost a few teeth. She has now recovered and is feeling great.

Lilly has been a delight at her foster home. She is so sweet and easy-going. She enjoys time on the couch with her foster parents, or on their laps. She’s a Velcro dog and likes to be near them. When she’s sitting next to you and is being petted, she will look at you for a few seconds and then paw your hand to keep petting her. She will maneuver under any unoccupied, unsuspecting hand and insist on affection.

Lilly gets along great with the foster family’s dogs. She loves to go outside and is usually one of the first ones out the door.

Occasionally she’ll sit by the door and sometimes bark to go out. Lilly has great house training skills, and has not had any accidents in her foster house.

When it’s nice outside, she loves to be in the fenced backyard hunting and exploring every corner of the yard. If she sees a squirrel, she will chase after it. She is usually the last dog to come into the house. Sometimes it is hard to get her to come back inside …but when foster parents say “treat,” she comes running!

She loves to eat and has no problem taking pills, especially when they are wrapped in cheese. She loves her treats and will sit on command.

Lilly has had itching skin problems, but medicine from the vet has helped. On occasion foster Mom will catch her licking her paws at nighttime, though it may only be out of habit. Foster Mom gave Lilly a bath with soothing dog bath gel, and Lilly enjoyed the experience very much.

Lilly is well-behaved when taking her for a walk. She loves to sniff everything and doesn’t pull on the leash unless she sees a squirrel …and then you’d better hold on tight because she will bolt toward it.

Her new owners will need to be very careful when opening front and back doors as she may dash out. Lilly will definitely need a securely fenced yard.

Lilly has been an easy foster dog, and she will be a great addition to the right family. She is micro-chipped, spayed, up to date on vaccines and takes monthly heartworm and flea/tick preventatives.

Lilly’s forever home for her would be one with someone home much of the day. If you can provide Lilly with a loving home and you think you might be the right family for her, please fill out our online application if you have not done so already. Then email Deborah Barnes at deborah@smarnes.com to let her know of your interest. Applicants who live within a reasonable driving distance of the metro Kansas City area will be considered. Please also take a moment to read about our adoption process by clicking this link: Adoption Process
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Remington in Portland, OR

Remi is an adorable, approximately nine-year-old, 22-pound, tricolor male Cavalier with a heart of gold who is guaranteed to bring a smile to your face.

Remington, aka Remi, came to Cavalier Rescue after his owner passed away, but he has taken the change in stride. He is an amazing dog who will bring so much joy to his forever home. Remi’s current foster home includes two adults, two children (ages 11 and 8), a 19-year-old cat, and a five-year-old Cavalier. He seems happy with the organized chaos.

He has excellent manners: he is house-trained, sits patiently while his food is being prepared, and walks straight into his crate at bedtime. He sleeps in the crate but he is a bona fide snuggling guru who will cozy up in the perfect curve of your body if invited to the big bed.

Remi goes bonkers for walks and has quite the endurance! He could easily do three miles a day. When his foster mom takes the harness and leash off the hook by the front door, Remi sits at her feet looking like he might explode with excitement. He enthusiastically pokes his head through his harness and tries to assist when his foster sibling’s collar comes out. If he could talk, he would probably say: “Come on, come on, come on, come on… let’s go on a walk! I’m going to chase a squirrel, or a rabbit… Come on, come on, come on, come on…” Remi is in a harness because once he hits the sidewalk, he is off to the races. His path is a zigzag, racing from one bush to the next, desperate not to miss one scent. Despite his zeal, he is very polite when running into other dogs and neighbors. He doesn’t tangle the other dog’s leash, and he doesn’t bark.

One of his most endearing qualities is that he has no teeth, which leaves his tongue hanging out the right side of his mouth. He isn’t the neatest drinker, with water ending up on his chest and the floor, but a towel usually does the trick. Before bedtime, he enjoys his nightly blowout with the hair dryer to avoid skin issues.

The lack of teeth does not, repeat, does not impede his ability to eat, which is evident from his chicken-nugget-shaped figure. One day his foster family came home to find that he had gotten into the cat’s prescription dental-diet kibble, ironically. On a positive note, you won’t have to worry about expensive dental procedures. Just like a six-month-old baby, Remi can gum pretty much anything, and he enjoys small pieces of all sorts of fruits and veggies. He is occasionally offered a spread of peanut butter on a lick mat instead of something to chew.

Remi is hard of hearing, or he has exceptional selective hearing. Technically, you could call him anything, but don’t call him late for dinner! Since he can’t hear traffic sounds or calls to come, his forever home ought to have a large, securely fenced yard so he has plenty of room to run and explore. As soon as the door to the backyard is open, Remi is off like a shot, patrolling the fenced perimeter and sniffing for vermin. Once he has finished his rounds, he settles on the patio furniture to lounge, supervises the family during yardwork, or happily plays a decent game of fetch with a tennis ball.

A few health notes: Remi has a mild-to-moderate heart murmur (grade 3/6) associated with mitral valve disease. He is not currently on heart medication. He also has stiffness in his right hip (possibly both), though it hasn’t slowed him down. His new family may want to discuss a joint supplement or a daily anti-inflammatory with their vet.

If you are interested in Remi (and you would be crazy not to be), please complete our online application if you haven’t already, then email Cindy Kastner at cseakastner@gmail.com to let her know of your interest. Remi is ready to share his enormous heart with you!

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Lucky in Loveland, CO

Meet Lucky, a 14-year-old happy go lucky male Blenheim Cavalier. He loves to follow you everywhere you go. He loves going for rides, exploring the fenced-in yard, meal times, but most of all cuddling with you or taking naps in his favorite bed in the room you are in at the present time.

Lucky weighs about 21 pounds and gets around very well, especially for an older gentleman. He is deaf but that does not stop him from sharing his love with everyone he meets – both humans and other dogs.

Lucky came into rescue because his owners were moving across the country and were concerned about moving a dog that has a heart murmur. While in foster care, Lucky visited the veterinary cardiology specialist department for a complete exam. He has a grade 5 out of 6 heart murmur. His heart enlargement is at a stage B2 so he is now taking pimobendan. Chest x-rays did not show him to be in heart failure. He has occasional coughing due to his heart intermittently compressing some of the airways of the lungs. He should have his next cardiology visit in 4 to 6 months, unless health changes require him to be seen sooner. In the last six weeks, Lucky has had three fainting or syncope episodes.

Although Lucky’s teeth would benefit from a dental, the syncope episodes make anesthesia riskier for him. He is not getting a dental, but is on pain medication to help his mouth feel more comfortable. Despite the bad teeth, he does need to eat out of a dog dish that is made to slow down his eating since he will wolf down his entire meal in seconds otherwise.

Lucky is neutered, microchipped and arrived in rescue with current vaccinations.

Lucky does best when you are around the majority of the time. He does not do well with cats and will chase them. Lucky would love to a fenced in yard to explore. His forever family will need to be committed to monitoring Lucky’s heart and taking him in for follow-up care with cardiology.

Lucky is an amazing, gentle, heart warming old guy. He eagerly gives his love to you in return for your love. If you are looking for a mellow companion in your life, Lucky was meant for you. He will be by your side all the time sharing his love with you. If he may be the dog for you, please complete the online application (if you haven’t already), and email Carolyn at CarolynCKCS@comcast.net to let her know you are interested in having Lucky be a part of your family.

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Dee in Coatesville, PA

Melody- or Dee as her foster mom has taken to calling her, is an incredibly sweet and gentle little girl.

She came into rescue from an owner who was no longer able to continue to care for her. We do not have a lot of information about her life before rescue but we do know that she spent her time living in a shed with little human contact interaction.

Dee absolutely adores her foster dog siblings and follows them and her foster mom everywhere most days. She is her foster mom’s little shadow for the most part though there are some days when she prefers to stay in one of her safe places such as her foster mom’s bed or in the family room. She likes to snuggle up with her foster mom and get petted.

Dee was diagnosed with a condition called Episodic Falling Syndrome (EFS). This causes her body to tense up when she feels big emotions. Thankfully, these episodes have decreased quite a bit and she just presents as occasional stiffness then it goes away. Dee will typically have her most intense episodes overnight which require a medication given intranasally. These happen about 1-3 times a month. It can still take several minutes for the episode to stop so a calm and nurturing environment is a must. She sleeps in bed next to her foster mom so that if she has a medical episode her foster mom can act appropriately. She is on a different daily medication to help control her episodes. She also takes a daily pain medication for chronic neck and back pain.

Dee enjoys bully sticks, snuffle mats, lick mats, pupsicles, and short training sessions. She’s learned to sit and touch and is loving learning more!

She needs a very special family who understands that she has been through a lot and will take time to learn to trust and feel safe. She is loving and will come give her foster mom, foster grandma, and pet sitter a little soft boop with her nose on the back of our legs from time to time. She has also now started getting very excited for meals and will sing her happy song while wagging her tail.

Dee will need a physically fenced in yard as she can’t walk on a harness and leash well due to EFS. She is doing well with potty training, making progress and is doing well- especially if she is with other dogs and follows them outside.

Dee is good with cats and must go to a home with another calm, dog loving dog who is okay with her shadowing them and snuggling them.

If you think you might be a good match for Melody, let us know. Please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Melissa at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com so she knows of your interest in this sweet pup.

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PA License: 16547

Kobe and Harley in Urbana, IL

Meet Kobe and Harley!

Kobe and Harley are a bonded pair of Cavaliers who came to rescue after their previous owner could no longer care for them. These two are absolute sweethearts who love everyone they meet. Just look at them and their tails start wagging! They are happiest when they are cuddled up next to their people, and would happily spend all day snuggling.

Both Kobe and Harley are friendly, happy and well-behaved. They both get along wonderfully with people and other dogs.

They are housetrained, know basic commands and quickly learned how to use a dog door. They are comfortable being crated together when their people are away or overnight, and never make a peep. But they would LOVE to sleep in bed with you. Since they have had no accidents, they likely would be fine out of their crate in their forever home.

Both are spayed/neutered, current on vaccinations, and recently had dental cleanings and extractions. They are also beginning to discover the joys of toys and chew bones now that their dental issues have been addressed.

Meet Kobe!

Kobe is a six-year-old Tricolor boy who is 100% guaranteed to melt your heart!

Kobe is incredibly calm, affectionate and gentle. He absolutely adores people, other dogs and his sister Harley. He is truly a gentle giant!

Kobe loves mealtime more than anything. His biggest challenge right now is his weight. He has already lost more than two pounds, but is still significantly overweight at 43 pounds. His forever family will need to continue helping him lose weight gradually.

Kobe takes a daily joint supplement for his hips and knees, and happily gobbles it up like a treat.

Kobe enjoys walks and is good on a leash, but he tires quickly and does best with shorter walks and breaks. He especially enjoys walking with Harley because he loves following his sister.

He can manage short flights of stairs, but would do best in a home without long staircases while he works on losing weight.

Kobe is also an excellent napper and a very loud snorer! Of course it only adds to his charm.

Meet Harley!

Harley is a lovable seven-year-old Black and Tan girl who weighs 21.5 pounds. She is an absolute professional cuddler, and would happily spend her days curled up next to you or sitting on your lap. She loves following her people around the house so she can claim her spot the moment they sit down.

Harley is more active than her brother and loves going for walks. She gets incredibly excited when she sees her leash! She can be a little vocal and reactive on walks. She may bark at cars, bicyclists, people, and critters, but her foster family is working with her to help her feel more comfortable.

She is also a little watchdog when someone comes to the door, but once visitors come inside, she is friendly and welcoming.

Harley has a low-grade heart murmur, but does not currently require medication. This should continue to be monitored by a cardiologist.

Harley only has seven teeth remaining following her recent dental. Her foster family softens her kibble with warm water and salt-free chicken stock to make eating easier.

Kobe and Harley are truly a joy to have around. They have adjusted beautifully to their foster home and are loving, affectionate, calm and incredibly easy to adore. Their forever family will be very lucky to have this sweet pair. If you are looking for two wonderful Cavaliers who love nothing more than being together and being loved, Kobe and Harley may be the perfect match!

Are Kobe and Harley the pair for you? Do let us know!

Please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then email Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.
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Echo in NYC, NY

Echo is a 4-year-old Blenheim Cavalier born 01/06/2022. This boy has a huge heart, an even bigger personality, and absolutely no concern for personal space — which, as any Cavalier lover knows, is part of the breed standard!

Echo came into rescue after his family experienced life changes and could no longer give him the time and attention he deserves. He’s now searching for a forever family who will spoil him just enough…or a lot.

Echo is neutered, microchipped, and up to date on his vaccinations. Echo has a seizure disorder and is currently managed on two medications. The goal of medications is to reduce frequency of seizures but his future family should be prepared for appropriate medical management and possible future seizures.

He also has an adorable little quirky walk from time to time. X-rays confirmed he’s structurally sound. We like to think it’s just part of his signature style. He is currently murmur free! He has a little plaque and will need a dental in the next year or so.

While Echo gets along with other dogs and he has done well with both older children and toddlers.

Echo is sweet, playful, and incredibly affectionate. His favorite place is wherever his people are — on your lap, beside you, or following you from room to room to ensure you don’t accidentally get lonely. He loves playing with his toys and will happily recruit you for a game whenever the mood strikes.

Echo has a little separation anxiety and may voice a brief objection when you leave, but he settles down quickly. He sleeps peacefully in his crate, although he’d gladly accept a promotion to the big bed if one becomes available.

At 30 pounds, Echo is a “full-sized” Cavalier with surprisingly sophisticated taste buds. He politely declines most treats but enthusiastically accepts liver treats and cream cheese (the only acceptable way to disguise his medication). His veterinarian recommends he lose about 5 pounds, and for his wellbeing, it is important his future family are committed to helping him achieve this goal.

Echo loves his daily walks and gets so excited when his leash comes out that he spins in happy circles. He greets everyone he meets like a long-lost friend and firmly believes the world is full of people who have been waiting all day to meet him. Because he loves being with his people, he’d do best in a home where someone is around for much of the day.

If you’re looking for a funny, loyal companion who will keep you company, make you laugh, happily supervise all of your daily activities, and remind you that privacy is overrated, Echo may be your perfect match!

To be considered for Echo, please complete the online adoption application. After applying, email Amanda Bunting at Amanda.bunting.phd@gmail.com to let her know you’re interested. If you already have an application on file, simply email Amanda. There’s no need to apply again.

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