After spending almost two years in a shelter, Chester lives like an A-lister.
According to FOX New 8, the rescue pit bull lived at the Euclid Animal Shelter in Ohio for 587 days after being rescued from neglect. Chester spent that time in the shelter patiently waiting for a home. On March 18th, Euclid Pet Pals, a non-profit shelter organization, announced the long-awaited news on Facebook: “CHESTER IS GOING HOME!!!!!!”
Lauren Reitsman adopted Chester, who is about four or five years old, on Monday, per FOX News 8. When the pit bull finally walked out of the Euclid Animal Shelter, Chester got a surprise – a luxury limo ride to his new home.
Euclid Pet Pals shared a video of the special treat on Facebook. In the video, Chester emerges from the shelter and is greeted by a cheering crowd lined up next to the limo, which was donated by Lake Erie Limousine for the ride.
The shelter’s kennel manager, Kyrie Brickman, said that before Chester arrived at the Euclid Animal Shelter, he was discovered chained to a window with three other dogs in an empty house after being left there for more than a week, according to FOX News 8.
“Chester was completely skin and bones; the dog couldn’t even lay down. He had his paw stuck in his collar and was a mess. They had to take him out after a while because he couldn’t stand,” Brickman told the outlet.
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“He was absolutely relieved when he saw people and to be honest, I don’t know how much longer he would have lasted,” she added. Over the course of 10 months, Chester slowly regained his weight and strength, but remained at the shelter until he won Reitsman over.
“I think I won the lottery,” Reitsman told FOX News 8 about adopting the dog.
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Shortly after the limo dropped Chester off at this new home, the shelter shared an update on how the dog was settling in. “We couldn’t be more grateful to everyone who participated in making his dream of finding his own forever home come true!” Euclid Pet Pals wrote on Facebook.
“We’ve already received a notification from his mom, who says he’s already napping from his big day! She’s making him his favorite meal tonight, which is meatballs!” the fast continued.
Brickman shared a sweet tribute to Chester on Facebook after the dog left the Euclid Animal Shelter.
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“Your story has touched thousands, Chester, and I was privileged to be the one to tell your journey from the shelter to this moment,” she wrote alongside photos of herself with the dog.
She also said that while he may have had a rough start, he “instilled hope in countless hearts”.
“You have become a beacon for all those dogs still waiting in shelters, showing them that their perfect home is out there, waiting for them,” added Brickman.
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