Chester

 

Remember Chester?

 He came to us in August of 2010 and was part of our family for 18 months.

 

We were raising him for the National Service Dog Organization for Autism.

 

 

 

 

We still have reminders of Chester....... kitchen towels with the corner shredded, buttons missing, (we could never figure out how he got the buttons off without tearing the fabric. Intelligence maybe), and, unfortunately, some woodwork that needs to be patched and painted.

 

 

 

It was a good experience for all of us. Especially knowing that he would one day, be going to help someone with Autism. Katie did a report on Autism her last year of High School and took Chester to class with her. He was still in puppy mode at the time, but was well behaved while she gave her presentation. He loved all the attention.

 

 

 

Chester left our home in January to go to a "finishing home" and then back to the kennel for his official training.

 

 

 

 

We are proud to announced that Chester Graduated from his training and is now taking care of a 7 year old boy named Max!

Chester is the one in the middle!

 

 

 

 

We actually got an invitation. There were speeches and presentations and even some tears.

Katie and I were not able to go, but Ken went, (which was appropriate since he was the one who walked Chester the most). He met Max's Mother and was able to pat Chester on the head and say "Good Boy" one last time