Watching an older person try to navigate a frozen sidewalk is usually enough to give anyone a minor panic attack, but Chewy makes it look like it’s totally under control. Over at @chewythenewfoundland, there is this video of a massive dog who has basically taken it upon himself to be a full-time escort for his grandma.
They live right next door to each other, and since the yard is still a mess of slush and ice, he walks her home to make sure she doesn’t take a tumble. It’s not just a quick stroll, either. He matches her tiny, careful steps perfectly.
Big dog turns bodyguard for grandma in adorable video
Chewy is a Newfoundland, so he is basically built like a living, breathing handrail. It’s that giant, sturdy frame that makes him the perfect anchor. His grandma has her cane in one hand, and her other hand grips onto his harness handle, and they just slowly make their way across the yard together.
And Chewy is just so focused. He doesn’t care about squirrels or the neighbors. He’s just being a solid companion for his favorite lady. But the best part is when they finally get to her porch. The stairs are still a bit sketchy. At the very last step, where the railing ends, Chewy doesn’t just leave her to fend for herself. He goes all the way to the top and stands there.
The caption tells us more, “At the very last step he waited so she could use him to pull herself up,” and honestly, it’s just the best thing you’ll see all week. It’s like he knows exactly where the architecture fails her.
The bond between Chewy and his grandma is precious. We’ve seen her hold an umbrella over him during a rainy walk, and he’s even shown up in a tux for Valentine’s Day. She even stitched him a scarf. It’s just this pure “door-to-door service” love that you don’t see every day.
Over 4K people liked the video in less than 24 hours. Seeing this dog be a sturdy helper to his grandma in this video is everything. It makes you want to go hug your own pet immediately.
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