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The pet I'll never forget: Chewy the dog, who loves gardening

A great big bear of a dog, Chewy the newfoundland is always there to rescue us if we fall in the water, or if my 96-year-old grandma needs a hand

The pet I'll never forget: Chewy the dog, who loves gardening

TL;DR

  • Chewy, a Newfoundland dog, was acquired at eight weeks old and grew from 10lb to 100lb in his first 10 months.
  • His personality varies: gentle with his 96-year-old owner's grandma, needy with the owner, and hyper with the kids.
  • Chewy has a natural water rescue instinct, saving family members who go into the water.
  • He can dig on command and assists the owner's grandma with planting in her garden.
  • Chewy is considered the 'fourth child' in the household, bringing compassion and love, and is particularly important to the grandmother's well-being.