There's a dog in my house

[Freezby]

There's a Labrador in my house and I don't know where it's come from. DH appears to of left the back door unlocked by mistake, but it was shut? He's at work and knows nothing about it, I've just got home from work and I have acquired a dog. Collar but no ID tag. What is going on?! How did it get in?! Can labradors open and close doors? My little King Charles cavalier spaniel seems to think he's his new best friend so has obviously enjoyed this unplanned play date (thank god a friendly dog decided to break into my house and not an aggressive one) no idea how long this lab has been here but house has been empty besides our dog since 11am. Someone please tell me how this is possible. I'm baffled. Waiting for DH to get back with the car so I can get him to a vets before they all shut and see if he's chipped.

Oh blimey, I've just read this whole thread and your last update made me cry op, what a bittersweet ending.

I'm so glad Chessie has a happy home to go to.

Dementia is an awful condition, it robs people of so much.

Your story has been heartbreaking but if there ever was a true love story, this is it. Well done you xxx

Lucky Chester to have landed on all four paws with you, OP. I hope you have many happy years together. May the old lady rest in peace. She was able to stay in her home and keep her dog up to the end.

It’s stories like this that make me wonder if there’s such a thing as fate.

A series of events which started with Chester somehow finding himself inside your house and playing with your dog - and now rather than having to go to a rescue centre he’s found a new loving home - it’s a beautiful but bittersweet ending.

So glad he’s got an amazing forever home with you and sorry for the elderly lady. I’m sure she enjoyed the time with Chester before she passed away.

Thanks for updating OP.

Thanks for the update OP, awfully sad about the elderly lady but what a lovely ending for both you and Chelsie! It’s made my day.

Aw so sad but how lovely you've taken him in. He chose his new home and he got it. It's like he knew what was coming. Well done OP!

Can we have a pic now of the new besties?

Aww bless him. Sorry about his owner obviously but it seems like he found you in a way.

OMG. I've had a fucking awful day and I'm now crying. This is fabulous and has restored my fate in people and fate. OP thank you!

Ive just read the whole thread now after seeing it started in January, and was hoping there was a good ending for wandering doggo. So glad he's with you now furever. Labs are ace.

Ah how lovely for Chester, it was obviously meant to be. Thank you for the update OP!

Sad to hear about his owner but looks like Chester has already sorted his new home.

Chester is a very lucky pup am I right in thinking you now have a squidgy baby as well?

Ahhhh! What a bittersweet ending. Not emotional at all...

Aww, I remember this thread. I've just read the update and burst into tears! Normally I'm a double hard bastard, must be some onions round here or something.

So glad you were able to offer him a lovely home.

Oh wow, your update has made me blub. As someone else has said, he had you earmarked as his future family.

Really sorry to hear about Chester's former owner - but from everything you did before, I am really really happy that he has ended up with you. You sound like wonderful people.

Have you had your baby @Freezby ? Or how's the pregnancy going if not?

I'm not crying, you're crying!!

Oh how lovely !
Hope you all have many happy years oth Chester .

*with!

What a lovely thread those two dogs were meant to be best friends. I have a lump in my throat!

Meet my Chessie, gorgeous but totally evil Dachshund x spaniel

What a wonderful (and sad) turn of events.
He sounds like he is a very lovely dog. & Sounds like your growing family is a happy one.

I am sure the old lady would have been happy her dog found a loving home in this slightly unusual way!

Thanks for the update. Lovely to hear the dog has a happy life now

Aww he chose you! I’ve got tears in my eyes!