Welcome To The
Chekia Canine Family
and Avondell Cats
Chekia was officially established by Terry Thistlethwaite in 1971 
to represent what became, for forty years, maintained as small family of 
judiciously bred, lovingly raised, and naturally reared
Collies and Shetland Sheepdogs.

Chekia Dog Rescue (now closed) was established shortly after,
and became responsible for the founding of a number
of ongoing rescue organizations throughout the United States.  

The Chekia International Champion and working titled
Collies and Shelties, as well as
national specialty reserve winning American Eskimo Dog
and  multi titled Maltese service dog 
reflect Terry's well established and years long
commitment to excellence
and the celebration of the human / canine bond.

The dogs you see pictured above and throughout this site
represent over four decades of Chekia champions,
working dogs, family pets -- and extended family pets,
..

Avondell, established in 1993, is the feline arm
of the Chekia family.
  A TICA registered cattery
representing home raised and grand champion titled
Bengal  & Cashmere Bengal (semi long coated) Cats,
It also represents the establishing of
a new breed called the Snowcub.

The Chekia website is an informational site for everyone
who shares in the celebration of the human / animal bond.



You're listening to
"God's Pretty Things"
by the
Wathchtower Society

Articles
In association with Bob Weatherwax,
Blue Heron International Pictures, Temple Grandin and Wendy Francisco,
we are thrilled to present the award winning mini documentary,
The Weatherwax Legacy,
producer Terry Thistlethwaite, executive producer Richard Lester,
directer  Gary Lester.
(NOTE: You'll want to turn off the music at the top of this page before viewing the video)
Now in production:
Forever Friends
celebrating the human/animal bond
a Blue Heron International Films presentation
Terry Thistlethwaite, associate producer
Chekia Littlefield Lassey, Laddie Weatherwax (Lassie 9),
Terry, and Chekia Shenandoah Souvenir (Trinket)
Terry Thistlethwaite is an award winning
writer, artist, photographer, and now film producer:
The Avondell Cats
BIS winning Int Ch. Chekia The Kingdom Promise VCX
with Luke, Matthew, JohnJohn and Mark
Announcing our next film project:
By My Side; The Service Dog Mystique
a documentary film featuring
Ian Dunbar and Temple Grandin
with music by Wendy Francisco
written and produced by Terry Thistlethwaite and
emmy award winner Geraldine Clark
(watch this page for more!)