We are proud to serve as the official rescue arm of the American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Club, the AKC parent club for this beloved breed. Founded in 2005 as a separate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our Rescue Trust was created by dedicated club breeders — and continues to be managed by breeders who are deeply committed to the welfare of Cavaliers.
Our Trust will always be guided by those who know the breed best. Club member breeders are the stewards of the Cavalier’s future — supporting health research, preserving breed integrity, and stepping up to care for Cavaliers whose owners can no longer do so. It is not the dogs bred by club members who enter rescue; it is club member breeders who work tirelessly to help those in need.
We are a national organization with a network of passionate volunteers across the country. From fostering and transport to fundraising and administrative support, our volunteers are the lifeline of our mission. We welcome new volunteers who share our love for Cavaliers and our commitment to ethical rescue.
The American Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Rescue Trust (The Trust) was organized to benefit Cavaliers in need who have been lost, abandoned or are unwanted, to provide a cohesive, nationwide network of rescue volunteers and to provide public education in an effort to reduce the number of Cavaliers that come into rescue. The Trust is organized under IRS Section 501(c)(3) providing donors with federal income tax deductions, to the extent allowed by IRS. Further, The Trust provides insurance covering the activities of its volunteer workers following the guidelines set down by The Trust.
