MEET SIR CHEWY PV PET OF THE MONTH

Written by Melani Edelstein

Melani, Mark, jake, Natalie, and Rachel Edelstein are proud owners of Sir Chewy, a 14-year-old Shih Tzu that is definitely king of his castle.

Where did you get your pet?

Sir Chewy came to our family thanks to the friends at HELP, a nonprofit organization in San Pedro devoted to finding a Home for Every Living Pet. He forever changed the dynamic of our family.

Our daughter Rachel, nine years younger than her brother and six years younger than her sister, decided that she needed a pet when the big kids went to college. She immediately presented her parents with a PowerPoint presentation on why she should have a dog; the next thing the family knew Chewy was home! Rachel might have adopted him but he quickly became the most adored and beloved member of the family.

is there a story behind his name?

He had the name Chewy when we rescued him, but we knighted him shortly after he came home and took over the family and he became Sir Chewy.

is there anything unique or unusual about your pet?

We don’t know about his life before we got him, but clearly, he was very well-trained. Chewy is getting older now and especially loves to sleep in one of his three beds, but back in the day, he loved to jump high and play hard and was always happy to shake hands for treats!

What do you like best about your pet?

He’s the sweetest, most easy-going creature around. He’s easy to care for and never complains. He truly provides us with more laughter and joy than we thought possible. any funny stories about your pet?

Chewy insists on being the line leader! He will not follow when walking. Whether it’s down the hall at home or out on a walk, Chewy must lead the way. When we first got him he was very spirited and loved to play aggressively with his chew toys. His favorite game was “bite dad” which inevitably ended with Mark’s hand wounded from an accidental bite.

How spoiled is your pet?

To say he’s spoiled is an understatement. In many ways, he gets better treatment than anyone else in the family. From gourmet meals to lounging on the furniture and in the once totally off-limits bed, we all know who’s boss.

What else should we know?

Chewy was our first dog. He brings pure joy and happiness to each member of our family and it’s hard to imagine our lives without him.