Hi, I’m Chicago. People say I’m gentle, calm, and maybe even a little bit handsome.

Not long ago, my world was very small. I lived in a cage in a kill shelter, too scared to even look at anyone. When people came close, I would hide in the furthest corner, hoping they would pass me by. I didn’t know that kind hands existed.

Then one day, everything changed. I was rescued. For the first time, I felt safety. The volunteers have been patient and kind with me. Slowly, I’ve started to come out of my shell. I’m learning that humans can mean love, not fear.

Recently, they gave me something I had never experienced before — my very first trip to the beach. It was all new, and it made my heart feel light.

I’m blossoming here with the care of the volunteers, but I know I will only truly shine when I finally have a home of my own. A place where I can give all the love I’ve been carrying inside me.

There is one more thing I would like to share with you. I was bitten by a sandfly and got Leishmania for which I received treatment and it is now dormant and under control. Leishmania is controllable and non transmittable. It is not life shortening if monitored correctly via blood tests. I do need to take inexpensive medication to make sure that the disease stays dormant and under control. My rescuers are very knowledgeable on this and can guide my family through.

You can find more photos and videos of Chicago on our Facebook page

♡ CHICAGO, 3 years (Estimated DOB 11/22), Male, Hound Cross, SH 56 cm / H 67 cm / L 75 cm. Currently in Cyprus, ready to travel to a foster/forever home in Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, UK (Superdogsrescue). Fully vaccinated, neutered, with all vet/health/blood tests, microchipped, EU passport.