Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

Raya in Concord, CA

Hi! My name is Raya. I’m a beautiful and sweet Blenheim girl with a classic queen’s thumbprint on my forehead. I weigh 14 lbs, am 5-6 years old, and came into rescue as a surrender from a breeder.

My temperament is shy and submissive, and I very rarely bark. I’m a mama’s girl and more apprehensive around men but not enough to turn down a treat or a pet. I do great with people, dogs, and kids, even taking part in big holiday gatherings with people and kids of all ages, receiving compliments on how easy and calm I am.

I’m a couch potato that loves to cuddle. I’m always happy and wake up wagging my tail. I have some separation anxiety because I have never really been alone and am used to sleeping with a lot of other dogs so a canine companion in my new home is required for me to be happy.

When I’m not napping, I like to play in the backyard. You can find me laying out on the deck soaking up the sun or chasing squirrels with my foster siblings. As I’m getting acclimated, it’s best to keep an eye on me as I like to dig at the fence, but that goes away as I get more comfortable. I don’t play much with toys or fetch, but I do like a good Nylabone.

I use a doggy door on my own and sleep quietly through the night. In fact, I’ll sleep in as long as you let me. I’m still perfecting my potty training and need to be reminded to go outside every couple of hours.

I’ve never had a leash or even a collar before coming into rescue, so I’ll need more practice walking on a leash and to get comfortable with all the sounds and movement of the outside world.

I love to eat and I’m not picky. I’m happy to share food with my foster siblings. I am not a pushover though and will stand my ground if needed.

I have been spayed and had a dental while in foster care and I also had several benign mammary tumors removed. I am up to date on all my vaccinations and am heart healthy. I do have a condition called dry eye and use two eye drops per day, and I don’t put up a fuss about it.

I need a family who is home most of the day with calm surroundings. I would do best in a house where I am the second dog in my forever home, where I can follow their lead, but I could also do well as an only dog to someone who is home all day and can make me the center of their world. Kids 10+ are okay.

If you are interested in this darling girl and live within a reasonable distance to Concord, CA, please complete an online application if you haven’t already and then email our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com to let her know you’re interested in Raya.

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Phoebe in Pittsburg, CA

Phoebe is a lovely, five-year-old tricolor Cavalier. She is a little bit bashful in the beginning, but quickly warms up. After a while, she will lay by your side and want your attention. She is not a kisser, but will paw you for attention and likes to inch her way into your lap. Phoebe is not 100% Velcro, but will follow you around occasionally. Phoebe is also fine relaxing on the couch waiting for you to return from a short errand.

Phoebe is fantastic on her bathroom skills. She will bark lightly if she wants to go when you are not paying attention to her, or when her foster Mom asks “Want to go potty?” every few hours. Out she goes to take care of her business quickly.

Phoebe likes walks, but she pulls a little on the leash and may cut you off at times, so that needs ongoing work. Her one bad habit is shredding paper! Phoebe has gotten into the bathroom tissue for a “toilet paper caper,” and if she finds a paper towel, a Kleenex or piece of mail she will start to shred it!

Phoebe’s loving Mom surrendered her because Phoebe needed a very expensive surgery to remove her anal glands. Phoebe was spayed and had a dental at the same time, so now this sweet girl is 100% ready for her forever home! She does have a barely audible heart murmur that is common in Cavaliers.

Phoebe was free-fed before and came into rescue a bit chubby, not that we are body shaming! She is now eating measured amounts for two meals a day with each being a third of a cup of food. Phoebe is down to 24 from 28 pounds, with 20 pounds as her goal weight. Regular exercise will keep her in tip top shape. Phoebe hasn’t had any cat or small children experience.

Phoebe enjoys having another canine playmate, but would also be okay as an only dog getting lots of attention. She needs low alone time, so a retired person or someone working from home will be perfect.

If you can meet all of Phoebe’s needs and live within a couple of Pittsburg, please complete our online application. Then email our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com to let her know of your interest in this sweet girl.
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Cody in Castro Valley, CA

Here is Cody with his new family…

The sweet little man behind the magnificent mutton chops is Cody. He’s a 3 year old, neutered, black and tan boy that’s heart and overall healthy. He is happy-go-lucky, confident, very well behaved, completely house trained, affectionate and just everything you want in a cavalier. Not to mention how devastatingly handsome he is! He has nice clean teeth and is up to date on his shots. He was surrendered by his loving owner when they could no longer care for him.

Cody looks like a cartoon character or a teddy bear and is just as soft and snuggly. He’s not fat, he’s just really fluffy! He loves walks but pulls a bit on a leash. Dedicated leash training will help this sweet boy be an even more wonderful companion. He gets along with the cavaliers in his foster home and all dogs that he’s met. Cats, however are another story and since they run, he thinks he needs to chase them.

Cody likes to watch tv and barks at dogs, cats and Wookies! He will even go behind the tv looking for them. You won’t ever be able to watch dog shows after he moves in! He loves children and will be a great family dog with older, respectful kiddos. He sleeps quietly in a crate but would love to share your big bed.

He needs low alone hours, a fenced yard and a dog door would be nice but he will signal at the back door if you don’t have one. This sweet boy will make some lucky family a wonderful little companion.

If Cody is your dreamboat and you can fill his wish list in a new home please completely fill out an application, then email your interest to Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com, our Northern California Coordinator. Online Application

Sophia & Loretta in Sausalito, CA

Here are the pups with their new mom…

These sweet, little Italian-named girls, Sophia and Loretta, will capture your heart from the moment you meet them. They are tricolored bonded sisters who are approximately four years old. They came from a breeder surrender situation. They are healthy, heart clear, spayed and recently had a dental cleaning.

Loretta and Sophia’s temperaments are very sweet and each has their own unique personality. Loretta weighs 13 lbs and is very cautious and reserved but very loving and gentle.

Sophia weighs 11 lbs and is curious and spunky.

They are protective of one another and love to snuggle together in the same crate. They have been invited to be on the couch and bed for visits. Sophia has accepted the invitation but Loretta is more comfortable in her crate as an observer.

They both require patience and moving slowly when offering physical touch. They have a foster Cavalier “Grandma” who is teaching them the finer points of being a royal Cavalier and they are learning lots from her. Loretta and Sophia love their yard time and napping in the sun.

The girls have been purposefully introduced to lots of people while in foster care and are cautious, but curious. They are still learning how to walk on a leash. They have not been cat tested. They did have a few potty accidents when they first arrived at their foster home but quickly learned to go outside. The girls have regular access to the backyard and use it to take care of their business.

The best forever home for Loretta and Sophia is with someone who is home the majority of the time with the patience to go slowly with their transition into living in a family unit. They would most likely do well with another dog and older, respectful children, but will require patience as they transition.

If you are interested in adopting these darling Cavalier sisters and live within a reasonable driving distance to Sausalito, please fill out an adoption application (if you haven’t already) and then email our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen, at sayrahk@gmail.com to let her know of your interest.

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Zoey & Zach in Spanish Springs, NV

Zach & Zoey are 5-years-old, born 10/24/19, and are bonded, loving, Blenheim Cavalier littermates. They came to Cavalier Rescue USA after their owner passed away.

Both dogs have a loving, classic Cavalier temperament. They love soft, fluffy, and warm spots to curl up to sleep and especially love a good lap to sleep in. This duo is eager to please and very low-energy. They would be best for a family who has some one home most of the time or has a very predictable schedule.

Zoey is more laid back than Zach and is also more family-oriented. She is very much an entire family dog and is very friendly from the first meeting. She is adaptable to all ages, from 3 years old up to adults.

She likes to follow around the family when she is not sleeping on the couch. From first the first meeting, Zoey will let you know how happy she is to be around you. She follows people around like glue.

Zach is a also very friendly but is slightly more timid with new people. He follows Zoey around and is never far from her unless he is sleeping on the couch or in an open, dark kennel. He adapts well to all family ages but tends to prefer gentler, older children and adults.

Once Zach has warmed up to his environment, he is a little more agile than his sister. He will chase after a toy thrown in the backyard, but doesn’t like to bring it back. He also can get up on the couch easily, unlike Zoey, who struggles a little more. Zach loves car rides and likes to tell his foster mom about it in the car. Otherwise he is very quiet like his sister.

This duo is generally house-trained and always goes outside when offered but has had a few pee accidents since being in foster care, likely due to stress and difficulty learning new family routines. Because of this, it would be best to have a new family who has a predictable schedule or has someone who is home most of the time. Otherwise, they do well when alone both free-roaming and kenneled.

Both dogs could lose some weight. Zach is 28 lbs, and Zoey is 32 lbs. Their target weight is approximately 25lbs. They have are both up-to-date on their vaccines and have a good bill of health. Both are fixed as well.

As bonded as pairs come, they are adoptable as a team only. If you are interested in adopting this Cavalier duo, please complete our online application if you haven’t already and then email Judy Fitzpatrick at rjfitz@sbcglobal.net so she knows of your interest.

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Buddy in Loveland, CO

Buddy in his forever home!

Meet Buddy – an energetic, smart, loveable, Cavalier (or possible Cavalier mix). He has a large heart patch on his side showing how much love he has to share with his forever family. Buddy just turned one-year-old on February 22. This sweet, young boy has much energy and cuddles to share for a lifetime.

Buddy is looking for a forever home that will spend time with him. He is very smart and learns quickly. He thrives on attention and is motivated by treats. He loves to run in the fenced in backyard chasing/fetching balls and toys. There is no promise he will return them to you but he is working on it. He loves to zoom around as fast as he can in circles in the backyard.

Buddy can be initially shy and fearful of people he does not know. His foster person has been working with Buddy with positive behavior techniques. He is becoming comfortable when people come to the door with treats. The techniques being used should continue in his new home. When Buddy is comfortable with you, he is very affectionate and loves to cuddle on your lap. He will be your shadow following you everywhere in your home.

Buddy does well with older, well-behaved children and friendly dogs. He should also do well as an only dog since he thrives on attention. He does not care for cats.

While in foster care, Buddy was neutered, micro-chipped, heart worm tested and brought up to date on vaccinations. No health issues were found. Buddy is doing well with potty training but will need to continue the training in his new home. He will let you know he has to go potty by barking at you and pacing from you to the back door. He needs to be observed when outside for potty breaks to make sure he remembers to go before returning to the house.

Go for a ride in the car? Buddy is good with that. He loves some time outside in the fenced in backyard. He constantly has his nose to the ground exploring the environment. He loves to play “find it” where his foster person throws edible treats out into the yard for him to find. He is always on alert to let you know if a squirrel enters the yard.

As with most Cavaliers (and Cavalier mixes), Buddy would do best in a home with someone home the much of the time. His forever home will need to continue his behavior training. He would love to have a fenced in backyard where he can run, explore, and play. Most of all he needs someone who will cuddle and love him in return. He will return that love unconditionally.

Could you be Buddy’s forever family? If you live within a few hours drive from Loveland and think Buddy should become part of your family, please complete the online application. Then email Carolyn at CarolynCKCS@comcast.net to let her know you are interested in adopting Buddy.

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