Chester is 6.5 yrs old, came to Lucky Star 2 years ago with multiple issues. He was overweight, very scared and withdrawn, with urinary and heart issues. He also had signs of allergies which caused recurrent sores between his toes on his feet. Much of this has improved over time with a good home and healthy life style. It has taken a lot of time and patience to deal with these issues and happily, now he is a friendly, energetic, dog who needs to be on medications to stay healthy. 

He loves meeting new people these days and is great with other dogs and has adjusted to the foster home’s cat. He loves to go outside, go for walks and go in the car. He watches all that goes on (unless he’s having a nice nap) and holds eye contact to communicate his curiosity and interest in you. If only we knew what he was thinking! - he definitely is a joyful boy. 

He turns in circles when he knows it’s time to eat and when he wants to go outside. He is a very easy dog to have around. He does not need to be crated and sleeps in the big bed or on a dog bed. Chester likes to be nearby but not on your lap. He likes to come up to you for a pet and give you a kiss on your hand. He is totally willing to sit for a treat! 

Now for what he needs - He is now on daily Vetmedin for his heart murmur which has caused left sided heart enlargement. He has no signs of heart failure. He gets an allergy shot under his skin given at home once every 2 weeks and he doesn’t mind that at all. He is on 2 medications to keep his allergies under control. He has been on Prozac as well and does well on it but could possibly wean off that someday. His meds cost about $5 a day. He is on Hills urinary care diet which helped his bladder and he is reliably house trained. 

We are so thrilled to see the strides Chester has made over this long period of fostering. He deserves his own home as a cherished member of a loving family. He is a larger Cavalier at 24 pounds (34 lbs when we got him!) He is unusual and precious! 

If you would like to apply to adopt Chester please fill out an application. He must have a fenced yard that is accessible directly from the house. Mature, respectful children over the age of 8 are acceptable and other dog(s) in the home is preferred. 

Chester is being fostered in Ann Arbor Mi . We do not ship dogs or approve of long distant adoptions or put dogs on planes.  Applicants should be within a reasonable driving distance.  Please complete an application first, then contact Mary Coyne, mary401339@aol.com of your interest.