Region: Northeast

Tessa is a beautiful 2-year-old Blenheim who is ready to find her forever home. Tessa came to rescue after being released by a breeder. We don’t know much about her past, but we do know that she is the most affectionate pup you will ever meet! 

This petite miss is eager to meet new people and quick to ask for a pat. Being in a home setting for the first time in her life, she has quickly learned to enjoy the good life! She enjoys being around other dogs and is curious to explore her surroundings, but more than anything, she wants to be close to her people. She is gentle and loving, and her favorite activity is taking a nap in her person’s lap. She has enjoyed learning how to play from her Cavalier foster brother and when she’s ready to rest, she can often be found curled up snoozing next to her Cavalier foster sister. 

Since coming into rescue, she has been an excellent houseguest, quickly housetrained and peacefully sleeping in a crate at night. She is wonderful around children of all ages—more people to pat her! She has not met a cat while in rescue, but she has a gentle nature so would likely do fine with a cat in her forever home. Tessa can become distressed when she loses sight of one of her foster parents, so she would appreciate a family that can be patient with her separation anxiety and help her learn to feel more confident.  

Tessa is healthy, up to date on immunizations and preventatives, and was recently spayed. She would love a family who is willing to continue teaching her basic etiquette like walking on a leash and commands like “sit”. 

If you think your family may be the right fit for this sweet girl, please fill out our online application and email Rescue Coordinator Barbara Blanchette at blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com to express your interest in Tessa.

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Meet Ms. Ivy, also known as Ivy Jane (as her foster mama calls her)! Ivy is a sweet 5-year-old Blenheim Cavalier rescued from a commercial breeding situation. When she arrived in foster care, she was incredibly timid and shy; however, over the last several months, she’s worked very hard to “find her brave” and is slowly coming out of her shell and beginning to trust humans. Her foster home has a large crate in the living room where she can go if she wants to feel safe, but she spends less and less time in the crate and more time snuggling on the couch with her foster Cavalier brother.

She is happy to lie on the couch and sleep throughout the day, but she also does well on a leash and enjoys going for a daily walk or a ride in the car. Ivy is very gentle and calm but also observant and notices when her foster brother is getting pets, and she’s not; she is more open to receiving affection and love with him by her side.

She sleeps through the night in a crate next to her foster brother and the big bed with her humans, but she’d probably love to snuggle next to you in the big bed someday if she were allowed to.

Ivy is a petite girl, weighing in at a little over 14lbs. She received intake vetting, during which it was determined that she is in good health. While in foster care, she was spayed and received a much-needed dental cleaning, where only 3 of her teeth were extracted. She has a wonderful appetite and is very food-motivated, especially now that she’s eating a high-quality diet.

She knows a few basic commands, like “come” and “house” (to go in her crate), and would quickly learn others – especially if rewarded with boiled chicken. She was house trained while in rescue.

It’s very clear that Ivy has lived a challenging life prior to coming into rescue, and she deserves the perfect forever home where she will be loved and pampered. The ideal home would be with a family where someone is home most of the time to give her the attention she deserves. She is good with children, she loves her 4-year-old foster brother, but she does best in a situation where the household is relatively calm and quiet. Her family must be patient and committed to teaching her that she is safe and loved. Ivy would do best paired with another Cavalier that she can learn from, as she continues to build trust and “find her brave.” Finally, she will need a very secure, fenced-in yard to keep her safe; she has repeatedly gotten out of her foster family’s fenced yard and will need to be watched closely while she’s outside.

If you are interested in this precious girl and think you are a good match for her needs, please fill out an online application (if you haven’t already) and send an email to Rescue Coordinator Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Meet R & R brothers, Rusty and Riley! These two, bonded brothers are six years old. They came into rescue after their owner moved to assisted living.

Rusty is the more confident of the two. He is a good eater, but sometimes has to be reminded not to take his brother’s food. Rusty loves his belly rubs and loves to play with his toys. He is crate trained, and is very comfortable going into his crate for bedtime. Rusty weighs 37 pounds, but is at a perfect weight for his frame.

Riley is the more clingy of the two brothers. He likes to sit either on or beside you, or at the very least, very close to you! Riley will lick his brother’s face when they are resting, with Rusty very agreeable to the cleaning. Riley weighs 35 pounds, and like his brother, a perfect weight. He, too, will go into his crate when it’s time to sleep.

The boys love to run around the yard and go on a sniffing expedition. They have a high prey drive and love to chase. They are very fast and would require a fenced-in yard. The boys have been working hard on walking and not pulling on their leashes. They are making progress with a trainer coming to the house, and have responded well to positive reinforcement. They do bark when someone comes into the house, but with tails wagging, they will stop after they have sized up the human.

Although they do enjoy the outdoors, the boys, in true Cavalier fashion, love human contact and interaction. They are lap dogs for sure! They would do best with someone home for much of the day. It is not clear how they would do with cats in the house because of their high prey drive. They have also not been exposed to children. They would probably like children, as they are very people-oriented. (Older, responsible children would be best.) A fenced in yard with a secure gate is a must for their safety. They do well in the car, but should be restrained with a harness. They do not need to be crated when left alone. Both boys are house trained and have had zero accidents in the house.

The boys have both been neutered, and are up-to-date on immunizations and preventatives. They are both heart clear and healthy!

If you have an abundance of love to give, enjoy velvety-soft cuddles and have time to spend with this dynamic duo, please consider adopting these two handsome guys. You will be rewarded with love, devotion, loyalty and companionship beyond compare.

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful pair, please complete our online application. Then, email Barbara Blanchette to tell her of your interest at: Blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com

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Say hello to Nana, the sweetest girl you would every want to meet. Nana is 6 years old, born 6/13/2018. She came into rescue after she was retired from breeding.

Nana just loves her foster family especially her foster sisters. She is always at the door with her tail wagging waiting to be pet. She never met another dog or person she didn’t like. She met a family cat once, and when the cat tried to come to say hello, Nana didn’t know what to make of the kitty and ran into the other room! I think if she got to know one, she would make friends very fast.

Nana had a few accidents when she first came into rescue, but since she is on a regular schedule, she hasn’t had anymore. She loves to go for walks, and walks fairly well on a leash. She likes car rides, and is always crated for safety reasons. She doesn’t seem interested in toys, but loves to play with her foster sisters. They were puppy mill girls, and didn’t seem to know how to play, but with Nana’s coaching they play together all the time. She also knows how to sit and give her paw!

Nana will be happiest in a home with another dog or two, since she always has to be with her foster sisters and loves to snuggle on the couch with them and foster Mom and Dad. She sleeps well in her crate at night and patiently waits for someone to come in the morning so she can start her day. She definitely would not have a problem snuggling with a family member in bed.

Nana has recently been spayed, microchipped, had a dental and is up to dates on shots. She weighs 19 lbs and is at a healthy weight for her frame.

If you would like for Nana to be a member of your family, and live within 3 hours of Gettysburg, please complete our online application if you haven’t already. Then contact Melissa MacMullin at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com and ask to be considered as Nana’s family.

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PA license: 16547