A dog in Bangor, Maine, ate six pounds of rocks and lived to bark about it, local station WVII reported.

The owners of the dog "Chester" said the rocks were around their new grill. The food drippings attracted him, but they didn't realize it until it was too late.

Chester's owners rushed him to the veterinarian.

"I didn't think he'd survive, they said his chances of survival were very slim," Chester's owner said.

The vet said she has seen dogs eat a rock or two, but never six pounds.

Chester passed all the rocks naturally and is now at home safe.

"I hope he sticks to dog food," the owner's son said.