01/05/2026
The holidays are one of our busiest seasons and also one of the most meaningful. While many are home celebrating, our GRRoM transportation team is on the road, moving dogs closer to safety, healing, and home. Every mile matters and every handoff tells a story.
Jasper is one of those stories.
Jasper was safely transported to his second foster home after spending time with Mike and Sharon, whose patience and consistency began to bring him out of his shell. They had not yet been able to touch him, but when it was time to say goodbye, Jasper stood up on his hind legs, leaned his head against her chest, and gave her a hug. Appreciation or sympathy, we may never know. Dogs have a way of knowing exactly what we need.
After crossing state lines and heading north, Jasper arrived at his new foster home. A GRRoM collar was gently placed on him, followed by a quiet walk and calm decompression time. Doors were closed, expectations were low, and space was given. Jasper explored, bird watched near the door, and slowly chose connection. By the end of the day he had eaten chicken, drank water, gone on walks, and was following his foster everywhere. That night he fell asleep on the couch and his foster family was thrilled.
These moments do not happen by accident. They are the result of training, teamwork, and fosters who are willing to meet dogs exactly where they are. Mike and Sharon truly knocked it out of the park with Jasper and (they also helped with Tater!), and shared how impactful the GRRoM foster training programs have been. Those tools are changing lives, not just for our dogs but for the people who care for them.
And while Jasper’s journey was unfolding, Daisy and so many others were also on the move. Each transport is a thread in a much bigger story of compassion, trust, and hope.
Thank you to every transporter, foster, trainer, and volunteer who gave their time over the holidays. It is a privilege to be part of a team that shows up like this, mile after mile, dog after dog. 🐾
Daisy is the blonde Golden and Jasper is the red 🐕 🐕
