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Sophie in Cherry Hill, NJ

Update 1-3-25: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now. Thank you!

Sophie is an adorable 4-year-old female Blenheim Cavalier who came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a commercial breeder. Despite her rough start to life, she is a very sweet young lady and is looking for her forever family.

Sophie is learning how to be a family dog. She follows the lead of three other Cavaliers in the home. From the moment she came into the foster, she was playing with toys and enjoying being with her new dog family.

Sophie is shy when she first meets visitors. She may be afraid of new people in the home, so patience is key for Sophie. Sudden noises and movement may startle her, this is most likely due to her prior environment. Sophie thrives on a set schedule and routine.

Sophie most loves being near her humans. She is especially happy sitting on the couch and the bed with her family. She will place her head on her people’s laps, shoulders or arms; really anywhere she can get some human contact! She loves to be pet, especially belly rubs. Once Sophie trusts you, she will give you kisses on your nose. Sophie is a devoted Cavalier who will follow you everywhere. Sophie enjoys going on adventures with her family- whether it is the neighborhood, parks, or shopping. She enjoys car rides and is always excited to go on a trip.

Given her young age, Sophie is very active and walks between one to three miles a day with her foster sisters. Because of this activity, Sophie has learned to walk well on a leash, with a collar and a harness.

Sophie is still working on learning basic commands as well as being housetrained. She is good when keeping to a schedule and will follow her foster sisters outside, but she does not yet alert if she needs to go outside, but is beginning to stand near the door. Her forever home will need to continue working with her on basic commands as well as reinforcing housetraining by keeping to a consistent schedule.

Sophie sleeps in either her dog bed or on the big bed with her humans and her foster sisters. She would much prefer sleeping in the big bed with her pack! Truly, Sophie loves the bed; it is one of her favorite places and she will lay on the bed any chance she gets.

While in foster care, Sophie had a spay and dental work with six teeth extracted. She is a healthy young lady and up-to-date on all her vaccines.

Sophie gets along with other dogs, but has not been tested with cats. She gets along with younger and older children. Sophie is most comfortable with older respectful children.

If you would like this beautiful girl in your home and are within two hours of Cherry Hill, NJ, please contact Rebecca Plimpton at Cavalier Rescue at beckplimpton@gmail.com to let her know you are interested in Sophie.

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Willow in Cherry Hill, NJ

Willow is an adorable 3-year-old female Ruby Cavalier who came to Cavalier Rescue USA from a commercial breeder. Willow is a very curious young lady and is looking for her forever family.

Willow has learned to be a family dog. She has really enjoyed being a part of a family with the three other Cavaliers in the home. She plays well with her foster sisters as well as humans. Willow is very fun loving and social. She loves to say hello to anyone while on a walk, at a store, or any other dog-friendly place. When visitors came to her foster home, she would personally greet everyone. She especially loves anyone who will play fetch with her.

Willow has young dog energy; she loves to run and chase. Willow can be found rooting though the dog toy box searching for her favorite toys. Once she finds her preferred toys, she will place them in a special spot in the house, usually on a blanket or in her dog bed. Willow is a typical Cavalier who will follow you everywhere. She loves to observe her humans and wants to be your assistant in any task.

Willow enjoys going on adventures with her family- whether it is the neighborhood, parks, or shopping. She enjoys car rides and is always excited to go on a trip. She is a very good car passenger.

Willow most loves being near her humans. She is especially happy sitting on the couch and the bed. She loves to be pet, especially belly rubs. She loves to nestle in your arms and just look at you.

When coming into foster, Willow was extremely overweight at 34 pounds. Through a strict diet and exercise regime, Willow has lost seven pounds. Willow will need a family that is committed to keeping her at a healthy weight with diet and exercise. Willow is very active, and walks between one to three miles a day with her foster sisters. This exercise has enabled her to keep her at a healthy weight.

Willow is still working on learning basic commands as well as being housetrained. She is good when keeping to a schedule and will follow her foster sisters outside, but she does not yet alert if she needs to go outside, but is beginning to stand near the door. Her forever home will need to continue working with her on basic commands as well as reinforcing housetraining by keeping to a consistent schedule.

Willow sleeps in either her dog bed or on the big bed with her humans and her foster sisters. She would much prefer sleeping in the big bed with her family. Truly, Willow loves the bed; it is one of her favorite places and she will lay on the bed any chance she gets.

While in foster care, Willow had a spay and a dental cleaning, with no teeth extractions. Willow was treated for pancreatitis during her initial vet visit. She completed medication for this diagnosis. She was also diagnosed with a grade two heart murmur, which does not require medication. Willow is up-to-date on all her vaccines.

Willow gets along with other dogs, but has not been tested with cats. She gets along with younger and older children.

Millie in Mechanicsburg, PA

Update 1-27-25: We think we have a good match for this pup so aren’t taking more applications for now.

Millie is a pretty little Blenheim girl that came into rescue after her family purchased her from a pet store and quickly learned that a puppy needed more time and training than they realized.

During her time in foster care, Millie has met dogs of all ages and sizes, and does well with everyone. She is a playful puppy, but is respectful of older dogs in the house. She has met a dog-friendly cat and did well with him.

Millie is up to date on her vaccines, but will need to be spayed when she is a bit older. She is currently weighs about 9 lbs. We do not think she will be a big Cavalier but she is a little on the taller side for her age.

Since Millie is still young she is still working on housetraining but is pretty reliable if she is taken out on a regular schedule. She is still working on her basic manners and would do well if her adoptive family continued her training. Millie is a fairly calm puppy and we think she is a good candidate for pet therapy in the future.

Millie loves to play with toys and loves to wrestle and chase the younger dogs in the foster home. We think she would do well with a home that had another active dog in the household. Millie has met kids and did well with them, so a home with children is ok.

A fenced yard is not required, but is preferred since she does love to run around and explore outside. When not in a securely fenced area she should be leashed as she is very curious about her surroundings.

If you think you could be Millie’s forever home and live within reasonable driving distance of Mechanicsburg, PA, please complete an online application. Then email Melissa MacMullin at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com and ask to be considered as her family.
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Milo in York, PA

Meet handsome Milo, or RoRo as his foster family affectionately calls him. Milo is a beautiful, Ruby boy born 08/11/2023 who was surrendered by his owners when he was not getting along with young dog in the household. Due to this, Milo will need to be the only pet in the home.

Milo is initially fearful of new people, but once he has decided you are safe, his true Cavalier personality shines! He is a little shadow, wanting to be with his foster family at all times. His foster Dad, who works from home, says Milo is a great partner in crime. Milo splits his days evenly between snuggling on the couch in your lap and PLAYING! This boy loves playing so much he even turned eating into a game. He starts off every meal by chasing his kibble a few pieces at a time. Milo enjoys playing fetch with balls and stuffies, too. He has learned “leave it” and “wait” so the toys can be thrown over and over again.

Milo can turn to resource guarding toys and chews during playtime but the continued practice of the commands seems to be minimizing this behavior. Eliminating playing tug is also helped to reduce his guarding issues. Milo is also learning how to walk on a leash but he prefers zooming around when outside, so a fenced-in yard is a must.

As mentioned, Milo’s foster family has been working with him on his socialization. He will bark to let you know when he is scared and needs to meet people at his own pace. He has made improvements with this and with the resource guarding, but he will need a calm, child free home where everyone is committed to continuing his training.

Milo was neutered since coming into rescue. He is currently at a healthy weight of 19 lbs.

Milo is a smart, sweet young puppy who is looking for some extra love to become his best self. He will reward you by being a best friend for life!

If you think you could be Milo’s forever home and live within reasonable driving distance of York, PA, please complete an online application. Then email Melissa MacMullin at cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com

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PA license: 16547

Rusty and Riley in Weymouth, MA

Here are Rusty and Riley with their new family…

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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Billie and Chloe in Queens, NY

Update 12-9-24: We’ve received several promising applications for this pup so aren’t taking more for now. Thank you!

Billie and Chloe are a sweet pair of Blenheim pups looking for their forever family. Billie is 4 months old and Chloe is 7 months. This little duo are the best of friends. As puppies, they have a lot of energy and enjoy playing together.

Chloe is very sweet and has never met a stranger. She loves going for walks and socializing with people and dogs of any size. Sometimes she is too trusting and doesn’t understand other dog social cues, so her person has to help her make good choices. Chloe walks well on a leash and enjoys outdoor adventures. She is making good strides with potty training. She is eager to learn and would thrive with 1-on-1 training. She weighs 12 lbs.

Billie is still young and has had limited experiences, but she is a very loving, curious, and playful puppy. She also has made great progress with pee pad training. She is very smart and already knows the command “sit.” She will also thrive with additional training. This adorable pup weighs 5 lbs and is in good health but does have dry eye which requires daily eye drops to control the condition.

Billie and Chloe absolutely love to play with each other, but they often exclude their foster siblings. It may be difficult for a home with another single dog to be included in their little clique depending on age and temperament. Double the fun and cuteness is also double the work, so a forever home that is flexible to work from home while they continue to learn and grow is ideal. They have been successful with their crate training and can be left for brief errands, and will continue to gain independence as they grow.

Billie and Chloe are an absolute joy. A patient forever home that is dedicated to investing in their growth will enjoy a lifetime of happiness with them.

If you are interested in adopting this adorable pair, please fill out our online application if you haven’t already and then email Michelle Farnum at michelle@morcommunications.com

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