I had never experienced the concept of family or enjoyed the freedom of a yard until recently. When I first arrived, I was afraid of everything – cars, hands, and even people. Therefore, I need a patient and understanding family who can provide me with the support I need. While I have come a long way, there are still moments when I feel nervous and freeze up. Since being in my foster home, I have been making great strides in learning about love and the goodness of humans. Hello, my name is Poppy, and I’m a former breeding mama who is ready to embrace the joys of family life in my forever home. If you are interested in Toby please complete the online application if you haven’t already done so and email Gwen Cover at Application Poppy in San Antonio, TX Since he is on the smaller side a secure privacy fence is a must. Because of this and that he is a Velcro pup, following his foster mom around all day, someone home during the day would be the best fit for Toby. He has a little bit of separation anxiety however, his foster mom has been working with him and he’s getting much better. He sleeps wonderful in his crate during the day with the door open and at night with it shut and he will alert you if he must go out to potty. Potty-training has gone well with regular trips outside to the backyard and being on a schedule with the other dogs in the house. Daily walks have been fun for him and he’s doing well on a leash. He is a quiet little boy and has only barked when he has been startled. He has gained a couple pounds since being with his foster mom and after his neuter he might gain a couple more, however he is still a small Cavalier at 10 lbs. He is on a salmon diet as his owner said he had tummy problems with chicken when he was younger. Toby loves his food and is a very good eater. When he is done playing, he is all about the naps and snuggles. Toby knows some basic commands and has thrived in a routine with his foster family. He is full of energy and loves to try to get his foster siblings to play as well. He is a smart healthy puppy and is so happy just to run and play with all the toys, carrying them around the house from his dog bed to his crate then out the dog door to the yard and back inside again.
He came into rescue after his owner had some life changes and reached out to us for help. Toby is a 10-month-old Blenheim boy born May 21, 2023.