08/27/2026
Meet Lars and Wookie. š¾ A senior Chesapeake Bay Retriever and a brand-new Bouvier puppy, three days into being housemates ā and somehow, itās already a match made in heaven.
Lars is here with us for chronic liver inflammation and a mast cell tumor ā real āBeyond the Diagnosisā¢ā territory, the kind of case that takes a genuine multimodal approach and a family committed to the long game. And now, right in the middle of that journey, in walks Wookie ā this scruffy, fuzzy little Bouvier puppy named after everyoneās favorite Star Wars co-pilot.
Hereās whatās beautiful about it: Wookie is going to keep Lars young, engaged, and on his toes ā exactly the kind of mental and physical stimulation that supports healing. And Lars? Heās going to keep Wookie in line, teaching him the ropes the way only an old soul can.
Itās Beyond the Diagnosis⢠and Power to the Puppyā¢, happening under the same roof, at the same time. Two different life stages, two different needs ā and somehow, exactly what each of them needed.
Lars and Wookie, you two are going to be so good for each other. š¾š