Nicole adopted Chester from Animal Ark Rescue after learning he was terminally ill with cancer. She plans to make his final days the best ever. The Columbus, Georgia, resident spotted Chester on the not-for-profit animal rescue centre's Facebook page, and fell in love the moment she saw him.
"I am trying to give him normal doggy experiences that he may have never had the chance to do before, and a ton of spoiling", Nicole told the local news channel. "‘So far he took a ride with the windows down, he had a famous Nathan's hot dog, he had a doggie sundae, he had a milk and oatmeal bath (spa day), he went on a shopping spree where he got a cozy bed, bandannas, lots of treats, and toys. Out of all of that his favorite part has been any of the food and treats – he still has a HUGE appetite!" she says.
A terminally ill dog adopted from a shelter to live the last of his days with treats and affection has died in the arms of his new owner. Heartbroken Nicole Elliot said she held beloved Chester "until his last breath and then some" as her cancer stricken pet slipped away.
Sharing the sad news on her Instagram page dedicated to "Chester's final journey", she wrote: "I told him it was ok to let go, and how loved he was. I know without a doubt Chester died knowing that he mattered. He knew love."
