A bond between a grandmother and the dog next door

CBS News
April 16, 2026
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A 150-pound Newfoundland dog named Chewy helps his 96-year-old neighbor with gardening.

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A 96-year-old grandmother receives gardening assistance from her neighbor's 150-pound Newfoundland dog, Chewy. Chewy helps the elderly woman by digging in her garden wherever she indicates. This unusual partnership highlights a unique bond formed between an animal and an elderly person. Tony Dokoupil is covering the story of their heartwarming interaction.

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