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Going Out

Chester decides he has to find a way to let Rachell know when he needs to go out and do his business because he wants to be the best dog ever for her.  He learns over a short time after arriving at Rachell’s house that she seems to lean toward a set schedule every couple of hours when she picks him up and carries him outside.

Chester thinks, “I’m not a dog to go on demand, so I should figure out a way to let her know when to take me out.”

He sets on his way to see if he can take steps to get Rachell to understand when he was ready to go out and take care of his outdoor needs. He figured he may require more than one way to accomplish this feat and would explore several ways going forward.  

Chester’s first attempt works quite well. He jumps up on her and stares at her. He imagines his intensity sends vibes to help her realize what he is trying to convey. She is keen and attentive when he does this.

Rachell asks, “what is it, Chester?”

That is all he desires to hear. Chester turns and runs to the back door where Rachell normally goes to let him out.

He determines, “Barking once and standing at the door tells her what I’m aiming for!”

Rachell follows him and knows instantly what he’s saying.

“Good boy, Chester. I’m so proud of you for telling me when you need to use the bathroom!” she exclaims reinforcing his behavior.

Chester decides, “That was easy, and I will not need to try other options as long as this works for now.”

He shows her how happy he is by wagging his tail briskly when he hears her praise.

What a wonderful feeling Chester and Rachell share at this moment when he learns, “Now, I can her attention for going out!”

Have Pouch Will Travel

Rachell begins to hum the United States Air Force official song “Wild Blue Yonder” notes. She bobs back and forth to get Chester’s attention from where he lays watching her at the foot of the bed.  

“Do you want to go for a ride?” she asks him with excitement as she pulls his pouch from the doorknob where she keeps it.

“Off we go into the wild blue yonder,” Chester sings along. He hops up and down on the bed to show his enthusiasm.

Rachell picks him up and places him inside the shoulder pouch with doggy bags attached in case needed. There is a comfort blanket to give him height to look out easily. Rachell checks to see that all the necessities are inside for him should he require anything. Collapsible water dish in case he gets thirsty, check. Leash for wandering open spaces if they stop by a park, check.

“We are good to go buddy,” Rachell declares.

Chester recognizes this GO command, runs down his pet steps.

He jumps up for Rachell to pick him up and place him safely inside letting her know, “I’m ready!”

This routine is solid. Chester loves his travel gear. He knows he can depend on the repeated sequence. He gets raring to go when he sees Rachel grab his pet sling. When she swings his carrier on to her shoulder like a purse, he settles to the bottom pouch to keep from popping out. This action lets Rachell know he’s situated for the ride which confirms his message, “Have pouch will travel.”   

Happy Halloween

Chester dons his costume and sits gallantly for Rachell to take his picture. This is one thing he’s learned that makes her very happy. She likes to snapshot him in all kinds of scenarios.

She is teaching him to be perfectly unmoving and says, “Be still. You miss all the shots you don’t take!”

Rachell releases his sitting with “Ok. You can move!”

Chester lunges toward her to relay his jubilation and barks, “HAPPY HALLOWEEN!” 

Safe Place

Chester looks up from his favorite chair after he finds a cozy spot to lay. This is his go-to spot when he settles in for a morning with Rachell in her office to work for a bit. She found this very soft round cushioned chair that is perfect for him to be close enough for her to reach out and scoop him up for a hugging session any time.

Chester looks her way with sparkling eyes as if to say, “Here I am, Momma. I am ready whenever you want to snuggle.”

“I am so lucky to have you, Chessie. You make every day so special,” Rachell shares when she sees his love and adoration as he watches her work.

He is her emotional support pet during stressful times to help her remain calm and collected. What a wonderful reward for her opening her heart to this tiny little yorkie that needed her to save him.

Rachell thinks out loud, “I thought I was rescuing you sweet one, but I believe you rescued me when I needed it most!”

Chester assures her with a happy gaze, “And you gave me my SAFE PLACE.”

King of Kong

Rachell is excited as she heads home with Chester’s new Kong. She ponders if he will be able to play with this like other dogs since he does not have a lower jaw. She thinks by putting some peanut butter inside this particular classic style, he will be motivated to play with it by licking out the creamy treat he loves so much.

Chester is inquisitive about the round red object when Rachell sets it in front of him.

He noses the wobbly toy on to the side exposing the small opening on the end. 

“What is this,” Chester investigates?

He immediately captures the scent of one of his favorite pleasures. He finds the source of the aroma. 

Rachell tells him about his surprise saying, “This is a Kong, Chester.”

Chester needs no instruction on how to lick the ooey, gooey goodness from inside. His tongue goes into action automatically. Rachell has no worry this is a great toy for Chester. She watches as he is content and happy from the start to engulfing every tidbit of peanut butter inside. She decides her hunt for playthings to help Chester enjoy more of his life is not done, and she is determined to find more toys for a dog with his challenges.

Chester relishes the treat inside his new plaything to the very last morsel and establishes “I’m the KING OF KONG!”    

                  

Dreamy Eats

Chester sees the soft mushy dog food in front of him that he usually finds tasteful, but he cannot seem to move himself to eat the bowl of deliciousness tonight. His tummy is upset for some reason. He has never turned down a meal since he arrived at his new forever home. His stomach is grumbling from emptiness, and he is afraid his dinner will not be there if he passes up this chance. He stalls picking at the edges of the food plate.  

Rachell notices Chester’s lack of appetite and expresses her concern with him saying “Are you not hungry, Chessie?”

Rachell touches his nose and registers the warm temperature and asks, “Do you not feel good, little man?”

Chester watches her leave the room and waits patiently for her return. After a few minutes, she returns with a cup of morsels he has never seen before.

“What is this food?” Chester wonders as he sniffs the heavenly aroma from the meat Rachell puts on his plate.

“This is chicken,” Rachell shares with him and continues, “We won’t do this every day, Chester.”

Even though his appetite is low, he understands that this is a special meal, and he scarfs up every bite and licks his plate clean.

Rachell is pleased she made this exception to get him to eat and lets him know, announcing how happy she is with “Good boy, Chester. Thank you for eating.”

Now Chester’s belly is full and as he lies down to reflect on tonight’s dinner, he absorbs what has happened thinking, “What a wonderful treat. I’ll call these my DREAMY EATS!”

A Magical Day

Chester heads downstairs to the den where he finds Rachell watering her plants. As he descends the stairs and lands on the wooden floor, he notices a sound coming from under his feet. He has not heard the clickety click noise ever before. And he feels something new around his tiny paw pads. Something is pushing against the floor. Chester pauses to inspect the new feelings and sounds coming from his paws. He looks closely and sees strange new growth on his toes. He sniffs the dark extensions protruding from each of his toes. He sniffs a tiny, dark protrusion from each of his toes. Rachell spots him smelling his paw tips and wonders what he is inspecting.

“What is this?” Chester wonders.  

“Come here little buddy,” Rachell directs him.

Chester saunters over close to her. She picks him up gently to look at his toes.

“Surprise, surprise, Chester! You are growing some toenails,” Rachell declares!

She cuddles him close letting him know this newness is a good thing. She exhibits her joy with the appearance of his growing healthier with each passing day he lives with her.

“You are healing in ways I did not expect, little man,” Rachell shares as she squeezes him gently in her arms.

Chester shows his happiness with furious tail wagging. She sets him back down so they both may enjoy the new sounds his tippy toes make on the wood floor. 

“What a blessing to see this amazing improvement,” Rachell proclaims.

Chester asserts his agreement as he dances in front of her, “Yes what a wonderful, MAGICAL DAY!”

art by Sophie Bruton

Jump High

Chester runs as fast as he can into the den where Rachell is seated in her favorite blue recliner. She senses he is not going to stop on his way to her lap. And her inkling is right on target. He gets within about two feet of the footrest and launches into the air with front and back legs extended. Much to Rachell’s surprise he lands on her lap bypassing the recliner extension all together.

“Wow!” Rachell exclaims.

Rachell finds it hard to believe his once frail muscles have strengthened to the point he catapults himself to this height and distance for him to be able to jump up and coordinate all four paws at the same time onto her lap.

Smiling at Chester with exuberance in her voice letting him know she is astounded at this feat, she declares,  “You just leaped two feet in the air and made a solid arrival, little guy.”

Rachell continues to talk to him sharing her thoughts.

“What a miracle seeing your brawny health improve so greatly that you fly like superman, Chester. And land so neatly to finish cleanly without skipping a beat like a gymnast during a dismount. Let’s keep rebuilding your muscles and strengthening your body, ok?”

He licks her cheek to let her know he feels her exhilaration at this accomplishment. He knows she is thrilled with the stunt, and he plans to do this for her as much as he possible in the future.

Chester shares his idea with her as he looks into her eyes relaying, “I look forward to each day forward, Rachell, powering up as I improve with evidence of this upshot to JUMP HIGH!”  

My Special One

Rachell places Chester gently on the carpet in her room and asks, “You ready to go out?”

Chester bounces in earnest to let her know he needs to go right out.

He wags his stubby tail to show her he understands what she is asking and that he is excited.

Rachell steps to the doorway of her room and on to the top of the stairs leading to their back yard. Chester is way ahead of her since he knows where to head to be let out. He flies down the stairs pausing at the bottom to sit while he waits for her to catch up.

Chester watches as Rachell carefully descends the steps manifesting, “Be careful, sweetie. Watch each step. Plant that foot firmly in place before moving downward.”

Rachell reaches the landing securely with mental confirmation to him, “Here I am in one piece!”

Chester is beside himself with joy emanating. “I see you. I am thankful you are safe and sound, Rachell.”

He jumps up off the ground toward her telling his desire to do some business and then play in the yard.

Rachell joins him as they walk to the back door to move outside into God’s sunshine noticing he is in step with each of hers. She is tickled and smiles at him communicating her pleasure with him every moment, “You are so special to me young man.”

Chester smiles inside hearing her and wiggles furiously so that she knows his mind is set to that one thought too, “You are MY SPECIAL ONE!”