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Frequently Asked Questions
Are my contributions tax deductible? YES! We are a 501 (c) (3) organization and donations are tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional for further information. How do you get money? We rely on private donations, adoption donations, and fundraisers.
Ways to donate:• Credit card/PayPal donations via our web site • Venmo; @CavalierRescue• Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CavalierRescueAlabama• IGive: www.iGive.com/CavalierRescueofAlabama/• Cash/check donations via mail: The Cavalier Rescue: 5330 Technology Lane, Birmingham, AL 35217 I have a multi-level markting (MLM) company. Can I set up a fundraiser and have you promote it?While we are grateful to be the beneficiary of such programs, we aim to keep our posts mission focused. MLM promotion is not within our mission. We will recognize donations, as well donations of products or ”packages” to our Annual July Online Auction, which is our largest fundraiser of the year, and is heavily promoted. Are you affiliated with any other rescue groups? No. Our founders served with a different national group for many years, but decided to expand our mission to include purchasing dogs to keep them out of harms way, taking a more “proactive” approach to reduce the number of dogs that need rescue by providing puppy mill education/awareness, We also support our fosters in a more thourough way, and dig much deeper with medical diagnostics and specilaity care. We DO partner with other rescue groups and shelters to help more dogs and will gladly assist in any way possible.
What happens to dogs immediately after their rescue? We immediately seek veterinary attention for every dog we take in. Dogs with up-to-date medical records are still given physical examinations and treated as needed. Provided records are also verified. Veterinary specialists are consulted if recommended.
What kind of medical care will rescued dogs receive? Our protocol is comprehensive. Every dog receives a thorough physical exam, is tested for intestinal parasites and heartworms/tick borne illnesses, has a unrinalysis, Blood Chemistry panel and CBC, Thyroid test, and is brought up-to-date on vaccinations and preventives. Additional medical treatment is often needed. This may include dental cleaning with extractions, and services with a specialist. All dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption unless there is a medical reason prohibiting surgery.
I need to find a new home for my Cavalier. What should I do? We know this is a difficult decision and we will help you through the process. We will provide a questionnaire so that we can learn as much as possible about your pup. We ask that you provide anything that could help make the transition easier (bedding, favorite toys, etc). We take ALL foster dogs to our vet to get a current medical assessment regardless of provided records. If medical records are available, we request those to be provided so that we do not repeat unnecessary vaccinations. If you can make a donation to help with the cost, we are most appreciative.
How can I adopt a dog? The first step it to complete the Adoption Application found on the ADOPT tab of our web site. You can copy the application and paste it into an email to us with your answers and required photos, or you can print and and mail it with photos to : The Cavalier Rescue: 5330 Technology Lane, Birmingham, AL 35217. Watch our web site and email to us when you see an available pup that interests you. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW YOUR APP WHEN YOU EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN AN AVAILABLE DOG via EMAIL. Placements are not made based on a first-come, first-served basis, but based on the home that is BEST suited for the dog.
Do I need a fenced yard to adopt a Cavalier? While it is not required for every dog we place, it is for many of them. Invisible/Electric fences are NOT safe or secure and NOT acceptable for our Cavaliers.
What is the adoption donation? The Cavalier Rescue requests a minimum donation for each dog adopted. This allows us to partially cover the vetting costs, and it allows us to continue to rescue more dogs. Donations help us make up the difference as vet costs are typically higher than the requested adoption donation. The general adoption amount requested is usually $400-500 for an adult dog. The amounts for senior dogs and/or any special needs dogs will be lower. For young healthy pups, age 2 or less, the maximum amount requested is $650.
Do you place dogs outside of Alabama? Yes! We always seek the very best fit for each and every dog we help. As long as the adopting family is willing and able to travel to the foster home, we will consider any location in the USA, and Canada. We would never compromise the placement of a dog over location convenience. PRIVACY: We value your privacy. Information shared with us for the purposes of Volunteering or Adopting will only be used for the purpose intended and not shared otherwise. Donor information is kept private with the exception of what is legally required to report on our annual Form 990.
What happens to dogs immediately after their rescue? We immediately seek veterinary attention for every dog we take in. Dogs with up-to-date medical records are still given physical examinations and treated as needed. Provided records are also verified. Veterinary specialists are consulted if recommended.
What kind of medical care will rescued dogs receive? Our protocol is comprehensive. Every dog receives a thorough physical exam, is tested for intestinal parasites and heartworms/tick borne illnesses, has a unrinalysis, Blood Chemistry panel and CBC, Thyroid test, and is brought up-to-date on vaccinations and preventives. Additional medical treatment is often needed. This may include dental cleaning with extractions, and services with a specialist. All dogs are spayed or neutered prior to adoption unless there is a medical reason prohibiting surgery.
I need to find a new home for my Cavalier. What should I do? We know this is a difficult decision and we will help you through the process. We will provide a questionnaire so that we can learn as much as possible about your pup. We ask that you provide anything that could help make the transition easier (bedding, favorite toys, etc). We take ALL foster dogs to our vet to get a current medical assessment regardless of provided records. If medical records are available, we request those to be provided so that we do not repeat unnecessary vaccinations. If you can make a donation to help with the cost, we are most appreciative.
How can I adopt a dog? The first step it to complete the Adoption Application found on the ADOPT tab of our web site. You can copy the application and paste it into an email to us with your answers and required photos, or you can print and and mail it with photos to : The Cavalier Rescue: 5330 Technology Lane, Birmingham, AL 35217. Watch our web site and email to us when you see an available pup that interests you. WE WILL ONLY REVIEW YOUR APP WHEN YOU EXPRESS AN INTEREST IN AN AVAILABLE DOG via EMAIL. Placements are not made based on a first-come, first-served basis, but based on the home that is BEST suited for the dog.
Do I need a fenced yard to adopt a Cavalier? While it is not required for every dog we place, it is for many of them. Invisible/Electric fences are NOT safe or secure and NOT acceptable for our Cavaliers.
What is the adoption donation? The Cavalier Rescue requests a minimum donation for each dog adopted. This allows us to partially cover the vetting costs, and it allows us to continue to rescue more dogs. Donations help us make up the difference as vet costs are typically higher than the requested adoption donation. The general adoption amount requested is usually $400-500 for an adult dog. The amounts for senior dogs and/or any special needs dogs will be lower. For young healthy pups, age 2 or less, the maximum amount requested is $650.
Do you place dogs outside of Alabama? Yes! We always seek the very best fit for each and every dog we help. As long as the adopting family is willing and able to travel to the foster home, we will consider any location in the USA, and Canada. We would never compromise the placement of a dog over location convenience. PRIVACY: We value your privacy. Information shared with us for the purposes of Volunteering or Adopting will only be used for the purpose intended and not shared otherwise. Donor information is kept private with the exception of what is legally required to report on our annual Form 990.
Where we Have Placed our Cavaliers
“DO YOU ADOPT OUT OF STATE?” 💭
At The Cavalier Rescue, finding perfect fit families for each and every one of We always seek the very best fit for each and every dog we help. As long as the adopting family is willing and able to travel to the foster home, we will consider any location in the USA, and Canada. We would never compromise the placement of a dog over location convenienour dogs is paramount👌🏻 That is why we do not place geographical limitations on our adoptions as we realize that the ‘best fit’ may be many states away 🌎 As you can see on our Adoption Map 🗺, we have placed our Cavaliers all across the country 🇺🇸, and in Canada as well
However, we do feel it is a very important part of the adoption process for the prospective family and the Cavalier to meet and spend time together before finalizing the adoption, so therefore we do require that selected families travel to the foster home 🏡
So yes- we do adopt out of state and if you are willing and able to travel 🚗✈️, then we are able to consider you for adoption 💜
From this "adventure" we learned a lot about rescue, in a different light. It is more than just "taking in" dogs but also about education and prevention. We wish to end puppy mills, support reputable breeders, and teach others why it's important to support those efforts. We will make a difference. This event, and it's ripple effect, changed the lives of many dogs. It changed ours too. We will continue to speak for those who cannot speak.
"Click for your Community" contest winners!
On June 29th, 2017 we were presented with a 💰 $1,000 💰 check from Alexander Shunnarah Personal Injury Attorneys, P.C for winning the "Click for your Community" contest! Thank you so much to everyone who took the time to vote for us and encouraged your friends and family to as well ❤️$1,000 will go a long way in helping dogs like sweet Simon who was recently rescued and who helped accept the check today on behalf of all the Cavaliers in our care 🐶Thank you Alexander Shunnarah and all of YOU! You guys ALWAYS come through for our precious babies! Thank you~
The Cavalier Rescue Honored at Heroes Event
On December 2, 2016 we were presented with the John Herbert Phillips award - "given to persons who promote and teach kindness and compassion to animals" - at the Greater Birmingham Humane Society Auxiliary's Community Heroes Event. This was an incredible honor and we are just so thankful for everyone who shares in our mission and vision and makes our work PAWsible. Receiving this award is truly a highlight of our year and we are so grateful and so blessed.
Judy M. Merritt Servant Leadership Award
“The women with the Cavalier Group of Greater Birmingham have received the Judy M. Merritt Servant Leadership Award for rescuing 46 dogs, mostly Cavalier King Charles Spaniels, at an auction last November.”