Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Grace in Cherry Hill, NJ

Grace is a gorgeous 6-month-old female Black and Tan Cavalier puppy born 12/24/2024 who came into rescue from a commercial breeder. When she came into foster, she weighed 5.8 pounds and through a healthy diet and daily exercise, she currently weighs 7.7 pounds and still growing. Due to her small size, she is expected to weigh between 10 and 12 pounds when full-grown.

Grace is very social and loves to say hello to anyone whether she is out for a walk, playing at the park, or out and about with her foster family. In her foster home, she enjoys being part of the pack with her foster sisters and has even adopted one of the foster sisters as her new dog “mom.” Grace is not shy about meeting new people of all ages, welcomes each new day with excitement, and is always ready for adventure.

Grace loves to be near her humans and her Cavalier sisters, but her favorite thing is to lay with her humans on the couch. She has also made herself comfortable in a dog bed and has claimed all the dog beds in the house as her own. She will often place a toy in each of the dog beds that she can come back and enjoy at a later time. Most of the time, she can often be found looking through the toy box to find her next perfect toy that will entertain her for several hours.

Grace is comfortable spending the night in her crate but would like nothing more than to sleep in the big bed with her humans and foster sisters but don’t expect her to settle down for the night as she loves to nibble on fingers, toes, and ears to keep herself entertained.

Grace is learning how to be a puppy and is working on potty training and will go outside with her foster sisters. She does not alert anyone when she needs to go outside, so it is best to keep her to a set schedule. She is also working on basic commands such as “Sit,” “Stay,” “Come,” and “Leave it” and does well when given positive praise and training treats as a reinforcement.

Grace has been diagnosed with a small open fontanelle and a grade 3 luxating patella and neither require treatment at this time. She underwent successful entropion surgery on her left eye to correct an inward turning of the eyelid. She is up-to-date on all of her vaccines and will be adopted with a spay contract. Her new owner will be responsible for getting her spayed when she reaches 9 months and will be required to provide written certification to Cavalier Rescue USA to complete the adoption.

Her ideal family would be experienced with puppies and willing to work with her as she continues training. It would be best if someone was home most of the time.

If you are interested in adopting Grace and are within two hours of Cherry Hill, NJ, please complete the online application and email Rebecca Plimpton at beckplimpton@gmail.com.

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Sherman in Savage, MD

Here is Sherman with his new family…

Sherman is excited to live the life he’s been dreaming of! This pup is a snuggly and curious tricolor pup born 11/30/24 that is looking forward to being in his forever home. Sherman came into Cavalier Rescue USA after being released by a breeder. He is figuring out who he is and what this big world is all about.

Sherman is learning how to “dog” by following the lead of his foster brothers and he is still working on learning basic commands. Sherman is very loving and enjoys being snuggled and held. When he’s not velcroed to his person, he is testing what toys are all about and speed racing in the back yard. While he does enjoy walks, Sherman will need a family that is dedicated to leash training and reassurance.

He has adapted to house training very well and with consistent outside breaks, he hasn’t had any accidents.

Sherman will need a puppy experienced household and family that is willing to continue working with him to make him feel more comfortable in this world. He will do best with someone home much of the time and a fenced in yard.

This pup is the epitome of a velcro dog, a bit timid, and wants to be consistently with his person and dog companion for reassurance. Sherman is goofy and likes to show off what a puppy he is and will benefit from enrichment and play.

Currently Sherman lives with two pup foster brothers and really enjoys snuggling with them and leaning on them for guidance. Sherman is crate trained for overnight sleeping and has been doing well left alone for short periods of time. Sherman is a joyful, loving, and incredibly sweet Cavalier and he’s ready to live the spoiled life that he deserves!

If you are interested in this precious pup and meet what we are looking for in a new home, fill out the online application if you haven’t already and then email Rescue Coordinator Diane Lombardo at cavalierrescueusamdwv@gmail.com so she knows of your interest. Applicants who live within a 3 hour drive of Savage, MD will be considered for Sherman’s placement.

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Lady & Angel in Skaneateles, NY

Here are the pups with their new family…

Meet Lady and Angel, a bonded pair of 2-year-old sweethearts looking for their forever home. These girls are loving littermates born 09/14/2022 and recently released from very devoted owners whose work schedule no longer allowed them to give these girls the time they deserve. Though it was an extremely difficult decision, they are thrilled to know that these beautiful Cavaliers will find a wonderful new family to meet their needs. These two cuties are ready to bring double the joy to one lucky family!

Angel is a playful pup, curious, bright-eyed, and always ready to chase a toy or explore. She plays fetch as well as any Retriever! She’s an active and healthy girl that weighs 17 lbs.

Lady is your classic Cavalier lap dog, gentle, calm, and most content snuggled with you. The vet said she has a grade 1 luxating patella on her right side but she shows no symptoms of this and no treatment is indicated. Also, the vet mentioned a heart murmur that was “barely audible” at the time of her visit. Lady weighs 15 lbs.

Both dogs are spayed and micro-chipped, and up-to-date on core vaccines and preventatives.

Together, these girls strike the perfect balance of fun and affection. Both are fully house-trained, pen-trained, and have wonderful manners inside their foster home. They love daytime naps in their pen, and have worked on overnight adjustments as they were raised sleeping with their human in the big bed. They arrived in foster care with a nice foundation in training of basic commands and appear eager to learn more!

The girls are interacting well with their four new Cavalier friends at the foster home. They lived with cats prior to their release. They are friendly to anyone who is looking to offer them some attention. They are calm and quiet in the car and wag nonstop during any outings.

They’ve known nothing but love and are now looking for a forever family to share it with. Someone who is home much of the time is a must for these two love bugs ! Angel has requested someone who will play and engage with her. Lady has asked for someone who will love cuddles and puppy kisses!

If you are the one for these two, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Michelle Farnum at cavalierrescueny@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.

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Teddy in Boston, MA

Update 6-25-25: We think we have found a great home for Teddy, so we are not accepting anymore applications at this time.

Teddy is an enthusiastic four-year-old male Blenheim with lots of love and affection to give to a new home. Teddy was given to rescue due to a lifestyle change for his previous owners, and he has warmed up to his foster family very quickly.

He will take a little time to come out of his shell, but will surely become fast friends with his new family. Teddy enjoys daily walks, play times, long naps, and plenty of time with his person.

Toys are one of Teddy’s favorite things. He is always ready to play with stuffed animals, balls and tug ropes. He has also enjoyed playing with his foster family’s Cavalier. While Teddy is okay with a small dog, another dog is not necessary in his new home.

Teddy has enjoyed a nightly play routine. His new family should enjoy engaging him with plenty of toys. Teddy also really loves the beach and swimming in the ocean, and will happily dive in to retrieve his ball.

Teddy would do best in a calm home without children. Teddy can be reactive to larger dogs and new people coming into the home, and struggles to calm himself in these scenarios. Teddy’s ideal home will not include regular comings and goings of new people. He is currently working on these reactions, but his future family must be willing to work with a trainer to help Teddy cope with new dogs and people. Teddy needs a patient owner who will be committed to helping him feel less anxious with his triggers.

Teddy has proven to be extremely well potty-trained, and has never had an accident. He is able to go on his own in the yard or on a leash. A fenced yard, while a bonus, is not required.

Teddy is working on crate training, and can now successfully sleep through the night in his covered crate. Teddy can be left in a secure location in the home while his foster family is out. When left or crated he will bark, but has learned to eventually settle.

Teddy is in good health. He is heart clear, and up-to-date on immunizations and preventatives. One knee has a grade 2/4 luxating patella, but no action is needed at this time.

Teddy enjoys his twice daily walks and ample toy time, which have both been helpful in his weight loss journey. The vet has recommended Teddy lose another ten pounds. His future family must be committed to his weight loss by keeping him active and on an established diet. (Teddy eats two meals a day at specified times.)

If you are interested in adopting Teddy, please complete our online application. Then express your interest in Teddy by emailing Barbara Blanchette at blanchettebarbara06@gmail.com. Please be sure that you meet Teddy’s requirements as outlined in his profile.
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Mallory in New Hope, PA

If you’re the type of person who likes to plan ahead, petite, six-year-old Blenheim girl Mallory is exactly the Cavalier you need to save on your heating bill next fall and winter. She is a total snugglebug who wants to be with you all the time, whether relaxing on your lap or next to you. In every season, you won’t be able to resist her big, bright Cavalier eyes. Mal is quite shy and will build trust with a regular routine of tiny treats and a calm household. She is generally a mellow dog, and when she isn’t napping, she explores the fenced yard with her foster cat and dog siblings.

On leash in her harness she walks well, though she does take time to stop and smell the flowers, and lots of other things, too. She is friendly with other dogs, although she will bark at them if she sees them from inside her foster parents’ house. Occasionally she gets a little zoomy and plays with a toy or a tennis ball or chases a moth in the yard. Presently she sleeps at night in a crate in her foster parents’ bedroom, but her foster mom and dad are sure she would enjoy sleeping in the big bed.

Mallory was released by a Lancaster County breeder into rescue. In foster care she was vetted and is heart clear. She has been spayed and had a dental during which she had 16 teeth removed. You might notice the cutest little underbite or Elvis-ish snarl. She may have some hearing impairment but at a certain volume, she does hear her name. Like a lot of Cavaliers, she has a good appetite and will gobble her kibble and wet food – in fact, breakfast and dinner are her two favorite times of day, so her foster parents are careful not to overfeed as she is at just the right weight at 12 pounds. Mallory had a seizure like episode in the car shortly after she was picked up from the farm. She immediately saw the vet and was noticed to be stressed and had high blood pressure but her blood work was normal. She was put on blood pressure medication and was weaned off of it in reacue and no other seizure like behaviors were seen. The veterinarian thought it was isolated stress related incident.

She is still fine-tuning her potty training but has made steady progress. Rainy days aren’t her favorite, so some extra effort is needed to help her focus on pottying on those days. You have to watch to make sure she does her business. Car rides, baths and brushing are a-ok with cute-as-a button Mallory. As long as her human is nearby, she’s content.

Mallory would do best in a calm home with no kids or older kids preferred. She is not the leader of the pack but likes to see out the other dogs in the house so another small dog as a companion would be preferred.

If you think you will be a good fit to be a family for Mallory, please make sure you have an updated application on file and email Melissa MacMullin (cavalierrescueusapa@gmail.com) to let her know you want to be considered.

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PA license: 16547