Lamb Chop in Riverwoods, IL

My name is Lamb Chop. I am a 4-year-old Tri-Color Cavalier boy. I came from a commercial breeder. I have been enjoying my new foster home with my human foster parents, their two boys who are 10 and 12 years old and their 4-year-old Blenheim Cavalier.

I’m a sweet, shy, and sensitive pup but have bonded with my foster family and other people I meet. Aside from my Cavalier foster brother, I’ve met other dogs and get along with them. Once I feel safe, I love to follow you from room to room and stay close by your side. Sudden movements and loud surprises can make me nervous, so I do best in a calm, predictable home where I can relax and feel secure. I’m okay with older kids who know how to move slowly and gently, and I really appreciate patience, reassurance, and a soft touch.

I love treats, and they’ve helped me a lot as I build confidence and learn to trust. Since I’ve been in my foster home, I’ve mastered walks and being on a leash. I’ve also learned to be in a crate. I sleep in my crate at night or when my foster family isn’t home for a few hours. I do also like to retreat in it from time to time to relax when there is a lot of commotion. I’m currently working on potty training and I am making great progress with a consistent routine and positive reinforcement. My foster parents are using belly bands as I work on my potty training. It may take me a little time to learn my forever family’s routine.

Overall, I am a healthy boy. I’m up to date on all my vaccines, flea/tick/heartworm prevention. I was recently neutered, got my dental work and had a handful of teeth pulled out. I am at a perfect weight at 15 pounds. I do have dry eyes with right eye corneal scarring and left eye keratitis. That means I need daily eye ointment to keep my eyes comfortable and lubricated. I’m doing well with an over-the-counter eye lubricant right now, and it’s an easy part of my daily routine. At my vet’s recommendation, I’m starting on a prescription eye lubricant called Tacrolimus. I will need to be on this for the rest of my life. My foster mom says it costs about $50-60 every two months.

With time, kindness, and consistency, I promise to reward my forever family with quiet loyalty, gentle affection, and the joy of watching me blossom into a devoted companion.

If you feel you can provide Lamb Chop’s forever home, please complete our online application and send an email to Meg Hutson Eisenmenger at Cavalierrescuemeg@gmail.com so she knows of your interest.
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