Welcome to Cavalier Rescue USA

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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Kasey in Elgin, OR

Meet Kasey – Your Lovable, Laid-Back Companion! Kasey is a sweet and affectionate 4-year-old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, born on 8/17/2020, who is looking for his forever home! Through no fault of his own, Kasey found himself in rescue when his previous family’s circumstances changed. He was raised on a farm and gets along wonderfully with all animals and people, making him an easy fit for a variety of homes—whether in the country or the city. All he truly wants is someone to love, go on walks with, and enjoy car rides together.

This gentle boy is the perfect cuddle buddy! He currently sleeps on a bed next to his people but would love the chance to share the big bed with his new family. His foster mom describes him as a “living, breathing teddy bear.” Kasey gets along beautifully with his foster siblings, including two younger Cavaliers and a very large dog, and was reported to be great with all the farm animals at his previous home. He’s a well-mannered, obedient boy who can be left home alone without a crate.

Kasey is fully potty trained and accustomed to using a doggy door, but he may need some time to adjust if his new home doesn’t have one. He absolutely loves car rides and going on walks—both of which will be important as he continues his weight-loss journey. While he’s currently overweight (weighs 39 lbs), it doesn’t slow him down! He can hop onto the couch or into a car with ease, and as he sheds the extra pounds, he’ll be even more eager to explore the world.

He’s neutered, up to date on vaccinations, recently had a dental (without losing any teeth!), and is microchipped.

The Perfect Home for Kasey is with someone who is home most of the time and wants a devoted companion who will be their full-time shadow. Kasey needs a family committed to helping him stay active and maintain a healthy diet. He is seeking a home where he’ll be showered with affection and companionship.

If you think Kasey would be the perfect addition to your family, please complete the online application (if you haven’t previously) and email Cynthia Kastner at cseakastner@gmail.com to let her know you’d like to be considered.

Kasey is ready to find his forever family—could it be yours?

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Oliver in Davis, CA

Here is Oliver with his new mom…

Oliver is a handsome 3 year old boy who was released by his breeder. This big boy is learning how to be a house pup. He has learned to do his business outside but will need to be taken out every few hours. He is friendly and submissive to his foster Cavaliers and sometimes looks ready to play. He is starting to play with toys. He likes pets and snuggles with everyone in the family but he does bark at strangers. If one dog is being petted, he wiggles his way in for his turn.

Oliver enjoys his walks and is making progress with his leash training. He sleeps well in his kennel but would love be in the big bed. He is a big, athletic boy and can leap up there in a flash. Of course he likes his comfy blankets and soft cushions. He’s a smart pup and has learned sit and come (most times).

He is a healthy boy. He did have giardia and whip worms when he first came in to foster care but that has been treated. He was recently neutered and had a dental with 8 teeth extracted. Now his breath is minty fresh! He is up to date on all his vaccinations and was microchipped. He has been getting his monthly heart worm and flea preventatives.

Oliver would enjoy an active family with older kids and a dog companion to show him the ropes. He hasn’t met any kitties yet but doesn’t show any prey drive so a cat friend might be okay.

Most of all he needs a family who would continue his socialization and training and shower him with love. He is a special boy with so much potential. Will you be the lucky family to adopt him?

If you are interested and live within driving distance of Davis, CA, please completely fill out an application, then send an email with your interest to our Northern California coordinator, Sarah Knudsen, at sayrahk@gmail.com.

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Bluey in Woodland, CA

Here is the pup with her new family…

My name is Bluey because I have one blue eye, but my foster mom thinks I’m more of a little Pixie. I’m a tiny, 3 year old, tricolor girl. I had a rough start in life, but boy, do I like my new path. When I first arrived I found comfort and safety with my Cavalier foster sisters. However, from day one I discovered the sofa and it is my new favorite place.

I’m very curious, and getting more confident around people every day. I’m deaf, but with my foster sisters you would never know it. I would do best in a home with at least one other dog that likes to cuddle. I’m 100% reliable when I have access to a doggy door or let out every couple of hours. I enjoy car rides and sunning on the deck.

I’m a tiny pint of a Cavalier at only 11 lbs, but I have tons of love to give. I will need a family who is home most of the time and that will continue with my training with hand signs. I was recently spayed and had a full dental and I’m ready to meet my new family.

If you can fill my wish list in a new family and live within a couple of hours from where I’m being fostered please completely fill out an application if you haven’t already and then let Sarah Knudsen, our Northern California Coordinator know that you are interested in having me move in with you. Sarah’s email address is: sayrahk@gmail.com

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Poppy in Los Altos Hills, CA

Here is Poppy with his new family…

Hi! My name is Poppy. I’m a lov’in, gorgeous, tricolor Cavalier boy with a beautiful thick coat of fur. I’m a really happy, quiet little guy, with my tail constantly wagging. I’m being fostered with another tricolor Cavalier, that’s three years old. I like to play with his toys and chase him around the house. We really like each other and have become quick friends. I like to sit next to my foster mom on the couch and love to follow her everywhere she goes. I never let her out of my sight.

I go for two, one mile walks every day with my companions and I love it! I’m a very good boy on a leash and love being active. I’m a little shy at first around new dogs and new people but love meeting them. There are no cats or kids in my foster home, so I’m not sure how I will do around them.

I’m getting pretty good at house training but it is a work in progress and I need to be supervised inside. I’m crate trained, but I need reminders to go outside every few hours.

I’ve been neutered recently and had my teeth cleaned with no extractions. I have a mild grade 3 heart murmur with no heart medication needed for now. I also have an eye condition called Pannus affecting my cornea. While pannus is a lifelong issue, it is managed with eye drops every day. But great news! I’ve been seen by an ophthalmologist and my prognosis is very good. I can see extremely well and my progression will most likely be slow. Care is very simple and relatively inexpensive, managed with eye drops which I’m taking and will need for the rest of my life. My shots are all up to date and I’m microchipped. I’m a good eater too.

I need a family who is home most of the time who will enjoy playing with me and who has a securely fend in backyard. I’m a really sweet, easy going, guy and am ready for my forever family.

If you are interested in adopting this wonderful Cavalier and live within a reasonable driving distance to Los Altos Hills, CA 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.

See Poppy: Poppy in Action

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Sven in Orangevale, CA

Here is Sven with one of his loving new family members…

Meet cutie pie, 1 year old, Sven! He’s part a recent breeder release to Cavalier Rescue USA. Sven is everything you want in a classic Blenheim Cavalier: he’s sweet, snuggly and playful, he is heart clear and overall healthy, he was recently neutered and is up to date on all of his shots, and he’s house trained (but still needs to be encouraged to go out every couple of hours).

Sven is a very sweet boy who is looking for a forever family. He weighs 13 pounds and is full of adventure, energy and Cavalier curiosity. He loves to run around in the backyard, but make sure it’s secure because he can find the smallest escape route.

He sleeps in a crate next to foster mom’s bed but would love to snuggle with his family on the big bed. He plays well with other dogs and really wants to be part of the pack. He got a good appetite and loves treats. He’s a bit shy with new people but warms up quickly.

Sven is looking for a lap to snuggle in. He needs an active family that will continue his training and take him for lots of walks. We think he would be a great family dog with older respectful children. He has not been cat tested. He would love to be a second dog in his new home to continue learning from. He needs a securely fenced back yard to curb his escape artist skills! You will need to live within a few hours drive to his location.

If Sven is your dreamboat and you can fill his wish list in a forever home please completely fill out an application if you haven’t already, so we can get to know you better. Then, email your interest to our Northern California Coordinator, Sarah Knudsen at sayrahk@gmail.com.

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