A New Leash on Life for Bon Jovi
When a skinny adult Border Collie with a filthy matted coat and sore feet arrived at Lucky’s, it seemed the usual routine of easing fears and addressing basic care would ready him to meet potential adopters. Despite his rough start, the young guy we called Bon Jovi sparked right up and revealed a happy nature. As I worked with him, however, we discovered he was deaf. That narrowed his adoption options, because a lot of people aren’t willing to try to understand the particular needs of animals that are in some way different than the norm. I could only release him to someone who would be willing, or else Bon Jovi would just be lost and lonely again.
After several false starts, a family arrived to see him. They requested paper and a pen to begin our “match-making” interview. The entire family – like Bon Jovi – was deaf! When Bon Jovi came out to meet them, it was pure magic. Will, his new owner, sends progress emails and pictures of their life together. Moments like these are truly what keep volunteers like me excited about our ongoing efforts at Lucky’s place. It is tough to say who gained the most from this: Bon Jovi for a new family, Will for his new canine partner, or me, for playing my part in bringing them together.