Bulldogs World

It is with sadness and heartbreak that we inform you that our beloved Chester suddenly crossed the rainbow bridge today.
Chester came to us as a foster child on August 26, 2008. His future mom got to know him when she transported him for Northern California Bulldog Rescue, a wonderful organization helping many needing bulldogs. Chester was a peanut size of a boy who sweet-talked his future momma into fostering him. Of course he had other plans…
His parents brought him home to a household with an already established diva in it. Her name was Lily and she became Chester’s big sister after future parents failed in fostering effort.
Chester was adopted in December that same year and officially became the mascot of the Slater family. Always goofy, willing to give the best French kisses on this planet, best friend in everything, he only wanted to be loved and with you at all times. He even charmed his very demanding and fussy older sister Lily, who was delighted to have an annoying companion during her daily naps.
Chester loved his new home. He loved it so much that he never cared for leaving it, always standing with his hind feet well grounded on the inside of the doorway. He was a super protector, surprising visitors with a deep bark that belonged to a 100 pounds dog.
Chester took everything in stride, loved going on rides, hanging out on the sofa, was a perfect work companion for his momma and always willing to participate in dining activities. His favorite was weekly trips to ocean town of Half Moon Bay where his parents secured a “bay window” dining—ordered “Chester friendly” food to go to be enjoyed in a car parked at the ocean side.
Chester loved his naps and he loved going to sleep at night. He used to bark in the evening to let everyone know that he was ready and, of course, we would oblige. He preferred to fall asleep with the lights out and the “white noise” machine on and snuggled either to his mom or dad. His loud snoring was the most beautiful sound in the world, perhaps only bulldog people can understand….
Chester had his share of health issues, but despite of the challenges he never skipped a bit, always full of faith, love and understanding, as long as his mom and dad were there for him.
Last week he became sick and was treated by wonderful staff at Adobe Hospital in Los Altos. They did everything to bring our boy back to health but unfortunately today at noon he took turn for the worse and crashed. We were visiting him at that time. We were there with him, kissed and loved him after all efforts to help him failed.
We are heartbroken and stunned as this was all so sudden and way too soon. Chester joined his sister Lily at the Rainbow Bridge and I am sure they are now partying together.
He will be always missed but will forever be in our hearts.