Nicholas Piercy

Graduate student in the Mechanical and Materials Engineering department at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

TL;DR

Chester, the good-est boy.

  • He is an Australian Shepherd
  • He has a “red merle” coat and beautiful blue eyes.
  • He loves to play fetch.
  • He loves to snuggle.
  • He loves going for drives.

Chester

Chester after grooming. Approx 3.5 years old.
Chester, 3 years old.

Chester joined my life in the summer of 2018. I had a trip planned to visit my sister who was temporarily living in Oklahoma. I found someone nearby to my sister who had a pup and I inquired about the little guy. They sent me photos and explained his personality a bit then, once I arrived in Oklahoma, my sister and her daughter joined me in going to meet the pup. He was so tiny, soft and cuddly. We arranged to pick him up the day before I started my road trip back home.

Chester, approximately 8 weeks old.
First time meeting Chester.

I remember being so scared after picking him up, thinking that I would not be responsible enough for the pup. Now, many years later, I can confidently say that it was the best decision I have ever made. Chester is my very best companion, helping me get through the difficult moments and right there to enjoy the great moments in life.

Chester with a tennis ball.
Chester's love for playing ball started young.

Chester is almost always up for playing ball. Fetch is his job, and he is a dedicated worker. Once he starts, there’s no stopping him from going for hours on end! If he is ready for a break, he will stop on his way back from getting the ball and lay down for a bit, catching his breath. Moments later, he’s ready to go again! In the winter months, when it’s terribly cold outside, we will play fetch with soft rubber tennis balls inside.

Chester as seen in a rearview mirror during a car ride.
Chester loves to go for car rides!

Car rides are a blast for Chester. Of course, like most doggos, he loves having the windows down. He will stick his cute little nose out the window and continuously sniff, practically sending sneeze-stuff back inside the car! He has a bed that attaches to the center console for when he was smaller. It was a lifesaver for a couple of long road trips. Now that he is a bit bigger, he prefers sitting in my lap as I drive.

Chester is a loyal pup who gets lots of compliments as we are out and about. Both for his cuteness but also his calm nature and obedience.

It’s a shame that doggos have much shorter lives than humans. And for that, I try my best to give him every bit of attention he deserves, and more!