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Likes: EATING, riding in his look-out carseat in the van, taking daily walks, looking out windows and barking at other dogs, digging into furniture and on carpeting
Pet-Peeves: Mailman, vacuum cleaner
Favorite Toy: Ball, fleecy football
Favorite Food: Wellness Core reduced fat, greenies and marrobones
Favorite Walk: In the neighborhood and at the park
Arrival Story: My first dog was a schnoodle shelter rescue that lived to an age of almost 18. After loving the Bichon breed for many years and having moved in with my sister, we decided to own a Bichon. This was a breed that was for us because of allergies. We chose to go through a rescue group and not a breeder. Chester was adopted at the age of one through Lily's Hope Bichon Rescue (Pittsburgh, PA) nka Bichon Frise Club of America Rescue. He was so energetic but shaved down. It took awhile until his gorgeous coat came in nice and full. Chester was a bit challenging but because of it we made the decision to adopt a second Bichon and eventually become volunteers for Bichon rescue by fostering and mentoring.
Bio: Since he was turned over to rescue, we don't know much of Chester's history, other than he had been "airline crated" about 16 hours a day. His first owner didn't have time for Chester, so gave him up. We were lucky to adopt him especially since he is quite a bolter. After one year we saw Chester's need for a companion and got him a Bichon sister through rescue.
Only a few weeks after Chester's new sister arrived, he started limping after running and playing with her. After a vet visit, it was learned that Chester had torn the ACL in his right back leg. He had the surgery and did very well, even being confined to an x-pen in the middle of the family room for 8 weeks. Chester actually got quite comfortable with the arrangement, since he got so much more attention. 5 months after this surgery he tore the ACL in the other leg and had to undergo surgery again. It was harder on us than it was him, but he did well. Today he runs and plays as if there was never a problem with his knees. He loves his daily 1-2 mile walks too.
Chester turned into a "big" boy after his confinement from surgery with the lack of exercise. He has lost 8 pounds and now weighs a healthier 17 pounds. His diet changed from eating once a day to smaller portions twice a day. He LOVES to eat so to him it's still not enough food!!
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Sorry it's been awhile since I've posted in my diary. You all know how it is when the pawrents just don't have the time like they used to. Yesterday was a big day for me and Sugar. We both went in to have our teeth cleaned. Of course I wasn't too happy in the morning when I couldn't have my breakfast - ggrrr - but I survived ;) I did really well and my teeth cleaned up beautifully - just like sparkling pearls. My teeth have always been pretty good and I'm a good chewer too. I was pretty sleepy last night and slept the whole night away in dreamland -zzzzzz First thing this morning I was bright eyed and bushy tailed and looking for my breakfast. Sugar wasn't as lucky as me and you can read about it in her diary. Have a great day pals. I'm off for a well deserved nap..........
When the moms took me and Sugar for our walk last night, a policeman on a motorcycle pulled up along side us on the sidestreet. Both moms thought "uh -oh what did we do ?!" BOL!! The officer turned off his bike and said "Sorry for bothering you, but are those Bichons? My wife and I have one". Of course mom beemed with pride and said no problem - she loves talking Bichon :) The officer said his Bichon (named Elvis) even loves riding with him on his motorcycle. Aaaah us little balls of fluff - no wonder we get all the attention and get so many compliments too.
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