Chester - SC

Randy sent us an update on his new "son" Chester! Chester seems to be doing wonderful, especially when you consider he was in eight (8) homes in 2011. It's almost like he's wondering how long it will be until he's moved to his next house. But, so long as I'm here, he's a keeper. He's adjusting well. He and my Elly Grace are getting along and playing well and he seems to respect my old girl, Cheyenne. Chester came to be with me before Christmas and I had time off work and could stay home with him. I'd like to thank all the folks of FDR, especially Nadine Peacock, for the fast application process to ensure I'd have that time. It was very important to me not to get any new family member and then leave them when I go off to work. As Chester and I got to know one another, I noted immediately something about Chester was a different During my time off, we paid a visit to my vet for a meet and greet checkup. We also learned the dangers of being a double-dapple; much more prone to deafness and/or blindness and Chester may be blind in his right eye. He cloaks it very well, but with Chester being my 5th generation of Dachshunds, I knew. At the recommendation of my vet team, Chester and me have an appointment with a highly recommended canine ophthalmic specialist next Monday. Chester has some emotional issues (understandably) we are trying to understand and address. First, he has terrible separation anxiety when I leave to go to work and gets very upset. That is also a very good sign that he is bonding well with me and his new home. We are currently working on his near obsession with his toys. Likely a result of being moved so much, one of the few belongings that has remained with him on his journey in 2011 is his tractor tire that he chews - yes, a real tractor tire! :) But, even in three short weeks, he has made stellar progress. In all my years, oddly, Chester is my first boy. Never had a son before, but he has quickly become my buddy and Chester is definitely in his furever home. You folks can't have him back! :) I've attached a photo of him on the bed at the country place guarding his tire!