activities · 10
what they do
direct service · 10
- Behavioral Rehabilitation and Training for Rescued Cavaliers Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides behavioral rehabilitation and training, such as potty training, for rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to help them overcome issues like fear and apprehension towards human touch, preparing them for adoption.
- Behavioral Rehabilitation and Training for Rescued Cavaliers Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides behavioral rehabilitation and training, such as potty training, for rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniels to help them overcome issues like fear and apprehension towards human touch.
- Behavioral and basic training support Animal Behavior Training and SupportProvides behavioral rehabilitation and basic training for rescued Cavaliers, including potty training and helping dogs overcome fear and apprehension toward humans.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue and Adoption Dog Adoption FacilitationRescues Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, including those from breeders, provides them with foster care in every state, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. The organization has found homes for over 8000 Cavaliers.
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue and Adoption Dog Adoption FacilitationRescues Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, including those surrendered by breeders, provides them with foster care in homes across every state, and facilitates their adoption into permanent homes. The organization has found homes for over 8000 Cavaliers.
- Comprehensive veterinary care for rescued Cavaliers Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides extensive medical treatment for rescued dogs, including spaying/neutering, dental surgery (including full extractions), vaccinations, heartworm/flea/tick prevention, microchipping, treatment for skin conditions, ear infections, and management of chronic diseases. Specialist consultations and lifesaving surgeries are also conducted.
- Foster care program for surrendered Cavaliers Dog Adoption FacilitationOperates a national foster care network with homes in every state to house and care for surrendered or rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniels while they await adoption.
- Rescue and rehoming of Cavalier King Charles Spaniels Dog Adoption FacilitationRescues Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from breeders and other sources, providing them with permanent adoptive homes. The organization has rehomed over 8,000 Cavaliers to date.
- Veterinary Care for Rescued Cavaliers Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive veterinary care for rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, including physical examinations, vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, microchipping, spaying/neutering, dental work (including extractions), and treatment for various diseases, ear infections, and skin issues. This care also includes specialist consultations and surgeries when necessary, such as lifesaving surgery for specific dogs.
- Veterinary Care for Rescued Cavaliers Pre-Adoption Veterinary CareProvides comprehensive veterinary care for rescued Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, including physical examinations, vaccinations, heartworm testing and prevention, microchipping, spaying/neutering, dental work (including extractions), treatment for various diseases, specialist consultations, and surgeries. This care is provided before the dogs are adopted, with approximately $800,000 spent on dog care in 2025.
strategies · 11
how they think
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- Comprehensive Rescue and Rehoming animal_rescue_and_rehomingThe organization rescues Cavalier King Charles Spaniels regardless of age or condition from various sources, provides necessary veterinary care, and places them in foster homes as family members until a permanent, suitable home is found. This includes addressing serious medical conditions like congenital heart defects.
- Comprehensive Rescue and Rehoming animal_rescue_and_rehomingThe organization rescues Cavalier King Charles Spaniels regardless of age or condition from various sources, provides necessary veterinary care, and places them in temporary foster homes until a permanent, suitable home is found. This includes addressing serious medical conditions like congenital heart defects.
- Comprehensive adoption screening and matching process thorough adoption processEmploys a multi-step, transparent adoption process—including applications, interviews, home visits, vet checks, in-person meetings, and post-adoption follow-up—to carefully evaluate adopters and match dogs with homes that meet their medical, behavioral, and social needs.
- Foster-Based Care and Assessment foster_based_rescueThe organization utilizes a network of foster families to provide temporary, loving homes for rescued dogs. This allows for medical care, behavioral assessment, socialization (especially with other companion animals), and helps dogs learn routines before permanent placement.
- Foster-Based Care and Socialization foster_based_rescueThe organization utilizes a foster-based model where rescued dogs live with volunteers as family members. This approach provides a loving environment, allows for assessment of the dog's needs, facilitates medical care, and helps dogs learn routines and socialize, especially when placed in homes with other companion animals.
- Foster-based rescue and rehabilitation model foster_care_modelUtilizes a network of foster families to provide temporary, loving homes where rescued dogs receive medical care, behavioral assessment, socialization, and preparation for permanent adoption, improving their chances of successful rehoming.
- Medical intervention for congenital conditions animal rescue and medical interventionProvides specialized medical care for rescued dogs with serious congenital health issues, including facilitating corrective surgery for life-threatening heart defects, to improve health outcomes prior to adoption.
- Rescue and rehoming regardless of condition animal rescue and rehomingRescues Cavalier King Charles Spaniels from various sources—including shelters, breeders, and private homes—regardless of age or medical condition, providing veterinary intervention when needed and preparing them for adoption.
- Thorough and Transparent Adopter Screening and Matching thorough_adoption_processThe organization employs a multi-step, thorough adoption process to ensure the best match between rescued dogs and adopting families. This includes detailed applications, interviews, reference checks, home visits, in-person meetings with the dog, and providing complete health status information to prospective adopters, while also considering the family's ability to provide ongoing care and a stable environment.
- Thorough and Transparent Adopter Screening and Matching thorough_adoption_processThe organization employs a multi-step, thorough adoption process to ensure the best match between rescued dogs and adopting families. This includes detailed applications, interviews, vet and home visits, and in-person meetings with the dog, while also providing full transparency on the dog's health status and ongoing needs. The process prioritizes families who can provide a stable, loving environment and meet specific care requirements.
- Volunteer-driven operational networkRelies on a decentralized network of volunteers to carry out critical functions such as transportation, home visits, state-level coordination, and website support, enabling scalable and localized rescue operations.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
Dog Rescue and Rehoming
Provides shelter, medical care, and foster homes for Cavalier King Charles Spaniels until they can be adopted into permanent homes.
Foster Care Program
Enlists volunteers to provide temporary homes for rescued dogs, helping them adjust and prepare for adoption.
relationships · 2
who they work with
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, USA Partner — Has a long and supportive history with the club and regularly refers people looking for puppies to breeders associated with the club.
- Virginia Coordinator, Diane Lombardo Partner — Coordinates the adoption process for dogs in Virginia.