Jameson was picked up as a stray by animal control over 5 years ago. He spent 3 years in the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter. Knowing he was the longest resident at the time and wanting to help him, Forgotten Friends of Long Island took him into our group with the desire to help find his forever home.
Any living thing that is caged for great lengths of time does not come out of that cage unscathed. Jameson was no exception, although throughout it all he maintained his happy-go-lucky funny personality. He always seemed to be smiling, even when the people around him were getting very worried that he would just give up.
Last October we sent Jameson from our Rescue Center in Levittown to a wonderful training facility in Damascus, Pa. At True Companion, under the love and care of Master Trainer Jeff and Lydia, Jameson became the happy and well balanced dog he deserved to be. His training gave him confidence and his ability to run in the fields with other dogs and swim in the pond brought him great happiness. And his great happiness gave us the same kind of feeling tenfold.
Then came Jameson’s miracle in the name of Cynthia. Cynthia is an unbelievable woman, kind-hearted, loving, and very determined to give a lonely dog a wonderful life. Cynthia told me that where she lives in Canada there are no kill shelters. She had decided she wanted to help a dog who really needed a break, and then she saw a picture of Jameson and inquired about him. Her first trip to meet him was interrupted by bad weather and a cancellation of her flight. So Cynthia waited until spring, determined to meet this dog she already loved. And meet Jameson she did and it was a match made in heaven! Since that meeting, Cynthia has bought him an orthopedic bed, a pool, and made every provision possible to ensure a very comfy and happy home to greet him.
Not wanting to cause undue stress on Jameson on this long journey, Jameson’s trainers took on the task of driving him from True Companion to the border of the US and Canada. Cynthia took time off from her busy law practice to fly ½ way from her home and then drive from Toronto to meet up with Jameson. She will then drive him all the way home and Jameson will stay with his new Mom in a 5 star hotel on his journey – wow!
Today Jameson’s miracle and the dream that so many of us have had for him came true. His trainers and his new Mom met at the border and Jameson (whose new middle name is Canuck) is on his way home!!! The moral of this story is: NEVER STOP BELIEVING AND NEVER GIVE UP! Jameson never did, so how can any of us? Every animal deserves a loving family and a happy ending to their story. Please support your local rescues and shelter and help a homeless animal. Your best friend is waiting!
