{"id":5189,"date":"2026-02-16T07:53:01","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:53:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5189"},"modified":"2026-02-16T07:53:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T07:53:01","slug":"devoted-newfoundland-patiently-waits-by-grandmas-gate-every-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=5189","title":{"rendered":"Devoted Newfoundland Patiently Waits by Grandma&#8217;s Gate Every Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Every time I leave for a run, I return to find my dog faithfully waiting by the back door. It doesn&#8217;t matter if I&#8217;ve been gone 30 minutes or 3 hours; she does not rest until I&#8217;m home safe. The steadfast loyalty of dogs is so deep, it&#8217;s enough to make a grown man (or woman!) cry!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">A sweet <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/tag\/newfoundland\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Newfoundland;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>Newfoundland<\/strong><\/a> named Chewy would be great friends with my dog. He waits by his 96-year-old Grandma&#8217;s gate each day until she opens the door to welcome him in. Their bond truly is one for the record books.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"A sweet Newfoundland dog stands outside with sunlight across his face.Image via Unsplash\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/AtxamUvLBLgpkEYbUaaL_g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTU0MDtjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/parade_pets_articles_328\/6aa975c5ae2d5ab93cdad7d01e7ac296\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-0 size-full\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-3 right-3 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed bottom-0 left-0 right-0 top-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<div style=\"max-height:none;overflow:visible\">\n<p>A sweet Newfoundland dog stands outside with sunlight across his face.Image via Unsplash<\/p>\n<p><span>(Image via Unsplash)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Ever the patient, <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundland-brings-broken-toy-to-grandma-to-fix\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:devoted companion to Grandma;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">devoted companion to Grandma<\/a>, Chewy takes his role as her bestie very seriously. He doesn&#8217;t mind camping out every morning because she&#8217;s well worth the wait.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The love that exists between <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundlands-bond-with-95-year-old-grandma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chewy and Grandma;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Chewy and Grandma<\/a> makes my heart swell. The video shows the precious pup lying by the gate, staring at the door until Grandma, who happens to be his neighbor, invites him over. Only then does his tail wag because he can start his day\u2014with his favorite lady!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundland-yanks-off-everyones-socks-to-keep-them-from-leaving\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:sweet Newfoundland;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">sweet Newfoundland<\/a> who loves his family SO much pops right up in anticipation of getting over to her.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundland-throws-galentines-party-for-grandma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Related: Sweet Newfoundland Throws Epic 'Galentines' Party for 96-Year-Old Grandma;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Related: Sweet Newfoundland Throws Epic &#8216;Galentines&#8217; Party for 96-Year-Old Grandma<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Recently, Chewy and his family threw a &#8220;Galentine&#8217;s&#8221; party, with the VIP being Grandma. To celebrate the love holiday in style, Grandma sewed Chewy a very special outfit, and he looked so handsome!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Chewy and Grandma&#8217;s Bond Has Everyone Swooning<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Just as I described my dog&#8217;s unconditional love and loyalty, Chewy lives up to the very same (or more) in his <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundland-playing-in-leaves-with-96-year-old-grandma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:relationship with his grandma;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">relationship with his grandma<\/a>. Together, the two have racked up an impressive following who can&#8217;t bear to think of a time <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundlands-heartbreaking-reaction-leaving-grandma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:one leaves the other;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">one leaves the other<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">&#8220;I love their relationship so much, and I\u2019m scared to death something\u2019s gonna happen to her because they love each other so much,&#8221; one concerned fan wrote. &#8220;I feel like they were soulmates in a past life.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Thankfully, Chewy&#8217;s mom replied to reassure everyone, writing: &#8220;She is so healthy! I know she&#8217;s 96, but I tell her all the time she&#8217;s going to make it to 105 at least. <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundland-has-star-wars-themed-photoshoot-with-grandma\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chewy needs her;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Chewy needs her<\/a>. We all do.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Here&#8217;s to many more years of love, light, and laughter for <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/newfoundland-helps-grandma-get-out-of-chair\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chewy and Grandma;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Chewy and Grandma<\/a>\u2014and those of us watching their epic love story unfold!<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/dog-face\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc36;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc36<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/parade.com\/newsletters\/parade-pets\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><strong>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring &amp; entertaining stories about our furry &amp; feathered friends<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/emojipedia.org\/paw-prints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><i>This story was originally published by <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\/devoted-newfoundland-waits-by-grandmas-gate\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Parade Pets;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Parade Pets<\/a> on Feb 16, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a href=\"https:\/\/paradepets.com\/pet-news\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pet News;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Pet News<\/a> section. 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