Nugget is a truly sweet little dog whose quirks are well understood and very manageable. He has limited hearing and vision, so he experiences the world mostly through his sense of smell and moves through his environment slowly and thoughtfully. He enjoys calm walks, sunny afternoons outside, and cuddling in your lap. Nugget can be shy at first and may express nervousness with a soft crying bark, but once he feels safe, he responds warmly to affection with tail wags and excitement. He sometimes walks in gentle circles to self-soothe, happily wears a calming jacket, and is currently working on house training while wearing a belly band, which he tolerates well.

Nugget has lived successfully in a home for extended periods and does well with small dogs, including his foster siblings Duncan the dachshund and Sophie the Chiweenie, though he remains afraid of large dogs. He sleeps, eats, and settles easily into a predictable routine, takes his prescribed steroid medication without issue, and thrives with patience and consistency. Update: Nugget has returned to CTDR through no fault of his own and will begin his vetting process before heading to a foster home. Nugget will do best with a calm, understanding family who can appreciate his gentle nature and embrace his manageable quirks. If you would like to give Nugget the loving home he deserves, please complete an adoption application at www.ctdr.org.