08/16/2026
Happy Sunday!
Time to get the word out about another senior dog, waiting at the Humane Society of Skagit Valley. Chester has been at the shelter over 2 months now! He needs your shares, Friends. 🙏🐾
Chester Cheese is often cheesing with a big grin. He’s an 86-pound-and-counting, gangly, 8-year-old shepherd mix that arrived at the shelter very malnourished. Chester has been feeling a lot better but still has weight to gain. Other than cheesing for the camera, he’s been an absolute superstar at making little dogs feel big, aka letting them boss him around. He could do well in a home with other dogs, especially smaller ones. Chester has lived with a cat.
Understandably, he has some big feelings about sharing food after not having had enough, so it will be important to feed him separately from other animals. He really enjoys when you hide it, and he has to use his brain and nose to find it. For this reason, the shelter is recommending a home without small children for Chester.
This gentle fellow does appear to have some aging hips, and so his exercise needs are pretty low. It would be great if his adopter could provide relief for his pain. His brain is still working at full capacity, though, so give him some puzzles and math equations!
The folks at the shelter say this guy’s perfect fit is out there who will appreciate his big, goofy self and understand how his past has shaped him and make him feel secure and safe.
Chester is posted for the Humane Society of Skagit Valley, located at 18841 Kelleher Rd in Burlington, WA. The shelter is open M-F from 11-5, Sat-Sun from 11-4. Here is where you can apply to adopt Chester: https://skagithumane.org/shelter_animals?species=dog&id=2111
This is not an Old Dog Haven dog. Old Dog Haven has not assessed this dog for medical issues and will not be responsible for medical care after adoption. We urge prospective adopters to do their own evaluation.