Welcoming Mr Chew Bacca Louie Dogge

[Wally P's Mom]

Or simply Chewy Louie...

Chewy came into our lives 3mos and 5 days after we lost our very beloved Fritz.

This little firecracker has made an impact on my life as well as the lives of others. Chewy was raised from birth around a special person and it shows in his calm personality. Chewy is a Wheaton red silky wire haired daschund puppy at 16 weeks old.

He has been with me to bible study, book club, the hospice, physical therapy just to name a few places. Chewy just finished an AKC puppy kindergarten course and will continue on to the novice course in 2 weeks.

This little mister has a higher calling than being my lap dog. With his socialization and his personality, I think he is on his way to being a therapy dog.

At home, he behaves like most puppies, but out in public, it's a different story.

Later this week, we will take him with us down south to do a wellness check on a family member.

Nervous about traveling with a young puppy, but no more than traveling with a senior dog.

Fritz has now been gone from us for a little over 5 months. My heart still aches for him. But Chewy Louie has carved a niche all his own into my heart.

Thinking of my friends here often and lurk in the background,

Marge
Chewy, and our angels, Fritz, Wally and Lady

[Harley PoMMom]

Oh Marge! AWWW Chewy Louie sounds like such a sweatheart...congrats on the new member of your family!! And, yes, were sure do understand that you still miss dear Fritz, I don't think that feeling ever goes away, it just gets a bit easier to deal with.

Hugs, Lori

[molly muffin]

Welcome to the family Chewy Louie!
We'll always miss those who have gone on, but having them opens the heart to those who will follow. :)

We'll certainly look forward to the further adventures. :)

[mytil]

I love his name! When you get the chance, post some photos of this little guy. I know Fritz will always be around you and he made sure Chewy Louie found a wonderful family.

Keep us posted
Terry

[Wally P's Mom]

Thank you for the warm welcome to Chewy.

We just returned from our first road trip together. We went down to Branson to visit Mark's uncle. A 9 hour ride in the car and you never knew he was there. Once we got there, Chewy had rock star status wherever he went.

Chewy officially graduated from kindergarten when we got back and began his novice training class.

Marge and CBL

PS I uploaded photos of Chewy to his photo album.

[mytil]

Oh I love those photos - he is incredibly cute!!! Love the one at the 5 -10! Thanks for uploading these.
Keep us posted
Terry

[labblab]

I can't believe I'm so late to the welcoming party, but I'm 100% "in" after seeing your little cutie pie! :) :p :D

OMG he is so sweet!!!

I'm so happy for all three of you, Marge, and can't wait to read more about your adventures together. What a great way to start my day. :)

Marianne

[Wally P's Mom]

Thanks for his warm welcome.

It's been a tough 2 days for Chewy. Yesterday he discovered ants or should I say they discovered him. Ants stuck to the side of his face and his whiskers. Good thing they didn't go up his nose.

Today, he ripped off one of his toenails. The vet applied the quick stop and wrapped it. I kept him home from school. He is surgical collared, soaked his foot in clear warm water and put some Neosporin on it. Bleeding stopped before the vet saw it. It looked like a cats nail that was declawed.

Did I miss anything for getting this toe healed?

His adventures are nonstop. There are more pictures to be posted.

Too tired tonight. I will write more later.

Marge

[Allison]

Chewy sounds like quite a character with an amazing personality. His photos are adorable. You've been blessed!

Ouch! Ants and ripped toenail! Those must hurt. He sounds like my Cinder, the oldest of our cats who has sent us running to the vet more than once because of her mischief. Our youngest is a handful too but somehow has managed to avoid vet visits. On the other hand, she has caused my husband to have at least one accident. ;-) Ah, young ones!

Yes, Fritz and all your angels will be forever missed. Gizmo is still on my heart. They were friends and family and will forever remain part of who we are. Hugs!

[kanga]

I'm happy to hear this from you I know Frits is still watching you and his happy to see that your totally recover about his loss, glad that Chewy came to your life and make you happy:) Do you have any picture of your new pup?

[Wally P's Mom]

Hello Friends:

It's been a while. Chewy has graduated his Novice Class and one excercise short of getting his CGC. He still is working towards his TDI. He was neutered at the start of the month and came through that with flying colors. We missed 5 weeks of his classes because I tore my meniscus in my knee. Kinda hard to train him and not be able to walk.

Last Monday, we made our return to class and little Chewy showed off in front of all those big dogs.

For fun, we filled a pool with water for him because he liked the bathtub so much. He didn't take to the pool with water in it. But once we put his toys in it, we can't seem to get him out.

In the meantime, I am loving every minute with him. Although I will always miss Fritz and Wally, Chewy has wormed his way into my heart.

Hoping all is well with all of you,
Marge and Chewy Louie

PS Posting a new picture of him.

[Allison]

Congrats to Chewie on passing the Novice Class and on being so close with his CGC! I remember the days of classes with Gizmo. They helped us to bond. All the best with finishing his TDI. That's something Gizmo could never have done. My husband still does agility with our toy poodle.

[Wally P's Mom]

Just a quick update:

Chewy completed his CGC and is a PAWS certified reading dog. He has kids read to him every Wednesday for 3 hours. Chewy is in an Advanced Obedience class on Monday. I posted a picture of his doing his first jumps.

If he isn't stimulated enough, Chewy will destroy his toys. I can't tell you how many moose we have gone through. As soon as I see a toy missing limbs, it goes. We have given him antlers to chew on because they last. But sometimes, nothing tastes better than an ear or tail.

Keeping things brief, I have been sick with a cold that turned into bronchitis. Husband during this had his knee scoped and getting ready to do the other one.

If I don't check in, Merry Christmas to all my friends on the forum.

[labblab]

Oh Marge, thanks so much for this update! I'm up "early" this morning cuz my brain will take a few days to adjust to the time change, and how nice to find this post from you :).

I am so proud of both you and Chewy! I lost my sweetie Peg early in the summer, and probably my greatest regret is that I never made the effort to get her certified to be a reading dog. They have that program here, too, and she would have been just perfect for it. It would have brought such joy to both her and the kids. It takes commitment on the owner's part to make that happen, though, and I was just too darn lazy to do it :o. So my hat is off to you both -- good job, well done!!! :D :D

I know you are really missing Fritz, though, and especially today. I wish you the happiest of holiday seasons, but don't forget our "Holiday House" on the In Loving Memory forum in the event there are a few holiday remembrances that end up tugging at your heart.

In the meantime, though, it's great to see you and to read about Chewy. Your precious baby boy is surely growing up! ;)

Marianne

[molly muffin]

Great news about Chewy! He sounds like he's just full of mischief in a good way. :)

Merry Christmas to you but hopefully you will be able to pop in yourself :)

[Wally P's Mom]

Hello All:

A couple of days away before Christmas, I thought that I would check in. Chewy just celebrated his first birthday. It was a small party because of an early snow storm. Somehow we made it out to see Santa. Santa liked Chewy but Chewy didn't reciprocate. He cooperated with sitting on his lap, but once those paws hit the floor, he barked the whole time.

We finished the year learning how to use weave poles and working the room of kindergarten children at PAWS and the older kids when they read to him. Chewy also learned how to cheat at his agility jumps. But for a puppy, he leads a busy life.

This little guy has touched so many lives and introduced me to so many new people. For that I am ever so grateful to Chewy. There are days I wonder how I got so lucky that he is my puppy.

Enough gushing over Chewy.

I just want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a better New Year.

Marge and Chewy (and my angels, Fritz, Wally and Lady)

PS Chewy's Santa picture is in his album.

[labblab]

Awww Marge, Chewy's Santa picture is so cute! It's so good to hear from you, especially now during this holiday season. Your post is a touching reminder of the ongoing cycle of life and love. I know last Christmas was so difficult after your loss of Fritz. And now here we are, able to join you in the celebration of Chewy's life and the joy he brings to this world :) :). Thank you for returning to us this morning, and I wish your whole family a wonderful Christmas and very happy 2017!

Marianne

[Joan2517]

Such an uplifting, happy story, Marge...Merry Christmas from all of us, too!

[Squirt's Mom]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CHEWY! and many, many more to come!

A very Merry Christmas to you and yours, Marge!

[molly muffin]

Gosh, already a year old. Just full of mischief at that age. :) He is sure cute and love the busy life he leads.

Isn't that just the truth of it. Dogs introduce us to other people and bring new adventures to our lives

[Jane2212]

It's lovely to hear such a lovely story. I have the same birthday as Chewy !!

The ones we lose are never forgotten, I have photos round my house of all of them, past and present, and their worldly goods are handed down to another waif and stray who comes into my life. I think they would be pleased about that.

Love to you and Chewy.

Jane
xx

[Wally P's Mom]

I haven’t been here for a while, but posted new pictures of Chewy. I wrote an update, but I think it was lost.

Marge

[labblab]

Gosh Marge, these new pictures are soooooooooooo cute!!! :) :)

I'm so anxious to read an update -- I'm sorry you lost the post you had put together earlier. One tip: when you log in, be sure to check the "Remember Me" box. That way you won't get timed out in the event you take a long time while composing a reply.

Looking forward to reading more about your little cutie!
Marianne

[molly muffin]

I agree, what adorable pictures!!! Can't wait to read an update!