In a galaxy far, far away...
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
There lived a family, that had just lost their beloved dog of 13 years. She was the best dog and a hole was left in their hearts. Coming home to an empty house, an empty dog bowl, and empty leashes was just too much for this family. Soon they started looking for the next member for their family. They knew this dog needed to be a rescue, just like the dog that they lost.
They started watching rescue sites knowing that when they saw their next dog, they would know it. Nothing seemed to click until two long months later. A pair of mixed breed puppies appeared on the rescue site and they knew that one of these pups were meant for them. They contacted the rescue organization and put a deposit down and made the hour and a half drive to pick her up.
As they approached the rescue “center” they were dismayed to see that it was not the nice, clean building that was pictured on the website. Rather it was a run-down house with a dilapidated barn out back. They were sure they must have the wrong address. Timidly, they knocked on the door and discovered that this was indeed the place. The woman in charge placed the puppy in the family’s arms and they knew that this dog needed rescuing from this place. As they drove away the family was dismayed to hear multiple dogs barking from the barn. Officials were soon contacted and the rescue “center” was shut down and all of the other dogs were rescued.
Chewbakka was the perfect addition for this family. As with many rescues Chewie was found to have multiple health issues. She had arthritis in all four legs, hip dysplasia, and needed two knee surgeries. The family didn’t mind any of these problems. They loved Chewie fiercely and did everything they could to make her life comfortable and happy. Unfortunately, after 10 years Chewie has lost her battle with her health issues. Her family cherishes every minute that they got to spend with her.
And they know that their next rescue is out there in a galaxy far, far away…..
