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We just wanted to take a quick moment to update you on how Chewie (aka Kiwi) is doing.
Chewie is a beloved member of the family. He is loving and playful, a little protective and very energetic. We go for walks about 3-4 times a day, play tug-of-war and snuggle up on the couch. Our only complaint is that Chewie is quite the bed hog for a 16 pound dog. Chewie and Elmo walk quite well together, but tend to ignore each other otherwise.
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken great care of Chewie before we got him. Chewie is still shy around other people. A special thank you to Gaetan, Chewie's foster father. If it weren't for your love and patience and tender care for Chewie, he may not have felt relaxed enough to enjoy our home. Chewie has found his forever home and we are so grateful to have him with us. He brings us such joy and happiness.
Thank you again! Sherrie and Gern & Elmo and Chewie
Update June ’10 … I recently took Chewie camping to see how he'd react. It was just Chewie and myself. He was wonderful. He didn't get stressed when in the woods, nor did he have any adverse reactions with squirrels, birds, or even the skunk that came for a look-see.
I really don't understand why anyone would mistreat this pooch. He really likes kids. Recently, over at a friend's house who has 4 little ones, Chewie was in a calm state as he played and slept while the kids were around.
As you can see, we are glad that this SPCA is a no-kill shelter. And very grateful that Gaetan (his foster dad) was wonderful with Chewie, and getting him socialized for us. The pic with both dogs was a week earlier, when my wife and I took both dogs camping. It was a good time had by all.
Update June ’11 … We changed his name to Chewie mostly because his facial fur turns golden when it grows long (like Chewbacca). Chewie is doing great. He's healthy and spoiled rotten. I work from home as a superintendent. When I come home for lunch, I will let Chewie relax on the balcony, where he likes to soak up the sun.
He is still a bit skittish when startled, or with other dogs around, however he is much better behaved with people. We expected that he'd take about 2 years before he'd relax completely. We're halfway through that plan. Chewie and the rest of us (a friend likes to come over a couple times a week, just for Chewie) walk about 1-2 hours a day.
Last year my wife Sherrie had some health problems. Physically, she is only allowed to walk as exercise. Chewie helps her with that too. He is a contributing member of our family. We are very happy to have found him.
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