Size
(when grown) Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg)
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
ABOUT CHESTER
If you're looking for a gigantic snuggly buddy, Chester is your guy! This handsome man is a 6-year-old Husky mix with a huge body and even bigger heart. Chester came to HAP when he was found as a stray. Sadly, his owners did not want to reclaim him, so now he's hoping for a fresh start! Understandably, his first few days here, Chester was very confused to be in a shelter. Despite those initial worries, he really began to shine connecting with our staff and volunteers! At just under 90 lbs., Chester is a big boy who gets super excited to see his friends. He can be a little strong on leash if he sees a squirrel or bird, naturally. However, he is already house-trained and super food motivated to learn. Chester has thrived in our Doggy Day Out program, enjoying breaks from the shelter with our volunteers. Check out what a few had to say about him:
"Chester was so much fun today!! He is such a happy boy and loved going on a walk in Newark with us. He was unbothered by other people and dogs and was content doing his own thing. He has a lot of energy on the leash but listens really well. He is definitely food motivated and did great sitting and taking treats. We opened the windows for a few minutes and clearly he loved that haha anyone would be lucky to have this ball of energy join their family!" - Jenn
"Chester was such a good boy. We went to a few parks. He was a very good passenger although I think he would have liked to ride in front at times. He’s so big and athletic that getting in and out of the SUV was so easy for him. He did well in passing others while walking. He didn’t bark the whole time we were out. He knows how to sit and give his paw. I’m not so sure about down, though. He is so gentle when he takes treats. He really loved the frozen treat that I gave him." - Karen
"A great morning with Chester! We went for a 2.5 mile walk around the UD campus and he made lots of friends with everyone walking by. He pulls a lot when he hears a squirrel but is otherwise unbothered on the leash, he just needs a quick circle back now and then to make sure all his friends are with him. He wanted booty scratches and belly rubs from all the strangers and was snuggled up all close and personal with them. He really is a completely different dog out of the shelter, so chill and calm and just wants to be loved on." - Julie
If you are interested in adopting this dog, please submit an adoption questionnaire! Our adoption process is on a first-come, best-match basis and we are not able to hold animals. If you are interested in this specific dog but it ends up not being the best fit upon meeting, our adoption counselors will work with you to help find a match! All household members, including children and other dogs, must come along for the meeting to make sure it's a good fit. If a match is made, we encourage same-day adoptions! Our adoption fees include the animals' spay/neuter, microchip, age-appropriate vaccinations and preventatives, fecal testing, heartworm testing, and a small bag of food to get you started.
