Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Tipp and Declan in Wheeling, W.Va.

Update 9-6-24: We think we have identified a great home for this pair so aren’t accepting more applications for now.

The only thing better than owning one Cavalier is having two. Tipp (Tipperary), a ruby Cavalier and his best buddy Declan, a black and tan, are looking for their forever home due to a lifestyle change experienced by their owner who could no longer spend the time with them that they need.

Tipp will turn 5 years old in October. He weighs 19.6 lbs. He is outgoing and playful. He loves to have someone throw a ball to him. When the ball playing stops he finds a large rock in the yard and carries it around in his mouth.

Declan is quiet and doesn’t care about playing. He always has his eye out for an empty lap to sit in. He just turned 4 years old in August. He weighs 14.6 lbs.

Both boys are in excellent health. They get along with adults, children, and other dogs but they do chase cats so a cat free house would be best. A fenced in yard is needed because of the active nature of the dogs.

If you think Tipp and Declan are a good fit for you complete an online application if you haven’t already and then email Diane at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com.

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Bella and Jax in Federal Way, WA

Meet the cutest two little peas in a pod, Bella and Jax! Offering twice the cuddles and love, they are an adult bonded pair. Sweet Bella, the 7-year-old ruby female, and her handsome BFF, Jax, an 8-year-old black and tan, found their way to foster care through no fault of their own after their caring owner had a change in life circumstances which necessitated the assistance of rescue. They are much beloved by their foster family who report both Bella and Jax as having sweet, gentle dispositions and a love for walks and napping on the couch.

Ever the lady, Bella is more reserved initially, but she will readily commit wholeheartedly to a favorite person and is friendly with everyone she meets. She enjoys playing with her toys just as much as settling down to cuddle or take a nap. She’s zesty and opinionated at times, but overall, very well behaved and even knows a couple of commands. She has been an absolute joy to her foster family.

Jax is the quintessential extrovert and has never met a stranger. Typical of the Cavalier breed, he is definitely a velcro dog, demonstrating an exceptionally deep level of care and awareness. Jax eagerly awaits affection and connection, following his people around the house in case they dole out extra pets or need a cuddle. He is a little goofball with a side of sneaky if food is left unattended. He, too, has been an absolute joy to his foster family and has closely bonded with their younger son.

Jax also has a little quirk of chasing shadows. His foster family has noticed this behavior when he’s outside in the sun with others around. He doesn’t seem bothered when he goes in the backyard for potty breaks, but when he sees shadows of the foster family kids playing, he stands around and tries to catch their shadows.

Both Bella and Jax are happy travelers as well as wonderfully behaved with gentle children and other dogs. They absolutely love going for walks and easy hikes, and their favorite place to be inside is on the couch. They’re truly an amazing pair and would do best in a home where their primary caregiver was home most of the time or with whom they could most always tag along.

Shortly after coming into rescue, Bella and Jax received a much-needed dental cleaning and a few extractions. Neither take any medications, and they both received clean bills of health from a trusted veterinarian. Bella weighs 15 lbs and Jax weighs 22 lbs.

While reviewing Jax’s previous vet records, we noticed and brought to the veterinarian’s attention that Jax was reported to have suffered two seizures in his lifetime. While in rescue though, he has never exhibited any behavior other than that of a happy, healthy pup, and so they recommend just monitoring him.

Both Bella and Jax are house trained, however, because they are such sweeties, their cues to go outside are subtle and may not alert everyone. So, it would be best if their caregiver can commit to a schedule to avoid any accidents.

If you think you are able to provide everything and more that these two little love bugs deserve, complete our application (if you haven’t previously) and then email Melissa Cincotta at happycavaliers04@gmail.com to express your interest. Please take a moment to read about our adoption process: Process & FAQ

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Frankie in Nashville, TN

Here is Frankie with his new family…

This amazingly beautiful boy named Frankie (AKA Watermelon) is a 5-year-old Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Frankie was a breeder release; he’s been neutered and is up to date on all his vaccines and preventatives. Frankie is healthy and is a good size weighing in at 25 pounds.

Frankie is a love bug, but will require parents with some patience. Until he arrived into his foster home, he hadn’t experienced a home life with folks that loved him or provided care for him. Frankie strives for security and wants to be part of a family. He gets along with everyone, especially children. He wants to attach himself to one person in his foster family and may do that in his forever home too. Frankie has love to share, but isn’t an overly affectionate dog. We feel that he just needs time and a loving family to draw out his true personality.

Frankie finds his “safe spaces” in the home, like the sofa or the bed, and he will primarily stick to them. Frankie likes to collect toys and clothing from other areas in our home and take them to his safe places to give him more comfort. Sometimes he sneaks other household items here to chew on them. Additional training may be necessary to get him to break this habit.

Frankie has the kindest eyes and will dance around the room when playing with the ball. He hasn’t figured out the art of fetching yet, but we’re sure with the proper practice, he’ll master it.

For the most part, Frankie doesn’t run off when the door is opened, but he’ll need some additional training to stay when told to do so. Frankie doesn’t really bark unless other dogs bark or if he sees a dog on television. He’s relatively quiet, but he does snore like many Cavaliers. Frankie is working on his crate training, but still needs more time.

If you feel you would be a good match for Frankie, please submit an application if you haven’t already and then send an email to Liz Nigh at lizcavalierusa@gmail.com to let her know of your interest. Please indicate where you are located and let us know why you believe you are a good fit for this cute little boy.

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Ruben in North Andover, MA

Here is Ruben with his new family…

It’s a bird! It’s a squirrel! It’s a game! It is Ruben the Wonder Pup!

Ruben is an almost-one-year-old, male, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel born 9/20/23. He has lustrous, dark eyes and a lush, Ruby coat. He came to rescue because of Littermate Syndrome. His brother and Ruben did not get along, and it was unfair to keep them together. Cavalier Rescue USA was contacted to help.

Ruben loves being outdoors, investigating under every bush and looking up to the sky for every little movement. He loves to run and play and explore outdoors (and indoors). He needs this as a puppy, so a securely fenced-in yard will be a must for him. Additionally, he enjoys daily walks with his foster mom.

Ruben has the sweetest disposition. He will be your loyal and best friend. He loves to be with his special person, to snuggle as close as possible and look adoringly up into their eyes. He also loves playing ball and is all about the chase. He will drop the ball at your feet for another round of fetch. He is house trained, but needs a regularly monitored schedule. Ruben has been neutered and is up to date on immunizations and flea and tick preventatives. He weighs 17 lbs and is a healthy boy.

He knows some basic commands, sit, stay and come, but will require further training to properly learn leash-walking techniques. Ruben is reactive to other dogs. He needs to be in a household where he is the only dog. His new owner should be committed to helping him overcome this. His foster mom has been working on his outdoor manners, but further training will be required. For safety reasons, and because of his excitement at meeting people, Ruben will not be placed in a household with young children (under the age of 6). Older children are fine. He has not been tested around cats.

Ruben is a people lover and people pleaser. His playfulness and affection are truly endearing. He is happiest when with his special person and is truly a delight to have around.

If you are interested in making this sweet, happy boy part of your family, and have submitted an online application, please email Barbara Blanchette at
blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com to tell her of your interest in Ruben. Only residents of New England (MA, RI, ME, NH, VT, CT) are being considered for this pup.

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Wally in Peoria, AZ

This handsome young man is Wally. Born November 14, 2022, and less than two years old, Wally is a beautiful, Ruby Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Wally’s first year of life was spent being passed between several different breeders as he was intended to be a breeding dog. When the breeder he was last with passed away, a very caring lady stepped in and offered to give Wally the loving home he deserved. She soon realized, however, that she would not be able to provide Wally with the adventure and active lifestyle which he so clearly yearned. That is when she reached out to Cavalier Rescue USA.

We are determined to find the perfect forever family for this amazing boy. He is active, playful and fun, but also well able to relax and go with the flow. He’ll do best with a calm, quiet family that has another loving, playful dog, but also with a family that will include him in their adventures, like hiking, camping, visiting new places.

Wally is a big bundle of happy energy. He loves to prance through the house squeaking some highly prized toy. He also loves chasing a ball or running zoomies and playing tuggie with his foster dog siblings! Wally was recently introduced to puzzle toys, which he thinks are just the best invention ever! Wally has a very inquisitive spirit and loves every new experience. He is a little kid at heart, just looking for his next adventure and finds interest in the smallest detail.

He loves his crate! We’ve named it, Wally’s Man Cave, because it is a very special place to him. He would love to be allowed to have a Man Cave in his new home, as well.

Wally rides well in the car; either napping or taking in the scenery. He simply enjoys the adventure and spending time with his people. If you have a little computer or desk work to catch up on, you will likely find Wally napping nearby. He is a perfect gentleman while waiting for his meals to be prepared and served. He will sit for every meal, whether asked to do so or not. Wally recently made his first trip to the groomer and handled it like a champ!

Wally would not do well in a home with birds, hamsters, or other small critters kept indoors. He is a born hunter with a very strong prey drive. So much so, he alerts his foster family to any animal, bird or possible human intruder he sees on TV. If he sees a rabbit on his morning walk, he must be distracted, or he will try to charge after it. He has not been cat tested.

Wally’s favorite activity is clearly his morning walk. Initially, he pulled hard on his leash, however, with a lot of practice, he has learned to walk easy and enjoy plenty of sniffing. That said, he is leash reactive. Should he see another dog while on a walk, he barks, lunges and pulls, which creates a difficult situation for everyone. Wally is a sturdy boy and very strong so he requires someone strong enough to handle this. Currently, he is taking his morning walks in a park area where there is little chance of meeting another dog, which is working well for him.

Wally proved to be a runner in his prior home – out the front door and down the street, just as fast as he could go! He refused to come when his name was called. Since being in his foster home, Wally has worked very hard to come in from the backyard as soon as he hears his name called. He has made great improvement, yet the little kid in him can be easily distracted. For his safety, continued work will be needed in this area.

Wally just finished a 10-day course of meds for a yeast infection in one ear. He must continue the medication once weekly until the medication is gone. The vet believes this infection was due to allergies, so his ears will need to be monitored by his new vet going forward. He has eye drops, given as needed, also due to allergies. Wally takes one probiotic daily for his digestive health. He takes Heartgard once a month. He is up to date on all vaccines and had a dental cleaning in March. He is microchipped and neutered. He weighs 22 lbs.

Although Wally loves adventure and outdoor activities, it is very important he has a calm, quiet place to call home. Once his zoomies and playful activities are done for the day, Wally would prefer to unwind with calming music and be part of a relaxed and quieter household – one with little stress, drama or loud noise. He needs assurance he is loved and safe with his new family.

Wally takes his cues from the other dogs in his foster home and loves being part of the pack. He will do best with another playful dog in his new home, of similar age, interests and abilities who exhibits healthy, well-adjusted behavior around stranger dogs and is not leash reactive.

Wally’s first year had little to no consistency or stability. For this reason, his new family must be prepared to spend lots of quality time with him. Continued and consistent training will be critical to his successful adoption and Wally’s life-long happiness. Wally will do best with a patient, loving, dog-experienced family, prepared to continue working on his leash reactivity and general training. For the family willing to commit to working with Wally, he will repay you with years of love, loyalty, happy memories and guaranteed smiles!

If you are interested in adopting Wally, and feel we’ve just described your family’s lifestyle and home life, please complete our online adoption application if you haven’t already. Then, please send an email to Carolyn at smallpaws4@mac.com letting her know of your interest in Wally. Please note that while we are open to out of state applicants for this pup, first consideration is being given to families within a few hours drive of Peoria, AZ.

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Lark in Charleston, SC

Here is Lark with her new mom and brother Henry…

Lark is an adorable Ruby female puppy born 2/21/24 that has a soft, beautiful white chest and soft coat. Lark is exceptionally sweet and lovable with adorable eyes and a very happy nature. Lark is very smart, responds well to guidance, and learns quickly. She loves everyone that she meets and enjoys being close to her foster family members. She is in love with her foster brother and respects his boundaries, and is respectfully relentless when trying to make her foster cat sister fall in love with her.

Lark loves to be loved on, and is eager to please. She enjoys being included in new experiences – everything is a new experience to her! She is particularly thrilled by the vacuum, family dinner time, and anything you are doing on the floor. She loves to play tug of war, snuggle with her stuffed animals and will gladly entertain herself with chew toys. As a puppy, she will also entertain herself with a shoe or corner of a cardboard box so gentle guidance is needed.

Lark feels quite at home in her crate. She often puts herself down for a midday nap in her open crate, and always is the first to settle in for bed at night. She is a great sleeper, does not disturb anyone in the middle of the night unless it’s an emergency, and is always ready to jump into the routine in the morning around 7am. She is learning how to signal to go outside to potty. She has had a few accidents but definitely understands that she needs to go outside and does very well on a schedule, going outside every few hours. She does well on a leash and enjoys meeting new dog friends. She “sits” for dinnertime and for treats, and truly wants to make you happy.

Lark eats a heaping 1/3 cup dry dog food twice a day with healthy chews and treats throughout the day. She eats in the kitchen with her foster brother and they go outside to potty immediately after. Lark is a healthy, happy pup.

We are happy to note that Lark has just been adopted and is very happy in her new home!