Even though Cheech was already a very big boy when we met him, he was really just a puppy at only 8 months old!  We certainly didn't want him growing up tied to his family's patio where he spent long hours alone because his yard had no fence.  His family eagerly accepted our offer to provide a free fence and dog house for this young fellow.  He was tied because he wandered the neighborhood and neighbors became angry--we didn't want this sweet pup to get into any more trouble, so thankfully we were able to change his lif full story > about Cheech in Vancouver, WA