11/03/2025
Tomorrow I have to say goodbye to one of the kindest souls that I've ever had the privilege of knowing. I met Jerry seven years ago when I started cutting his hair. He loved animals and we immediately made friends. I was just starting my rescue during that time and asked him to be one of my board of directors. I'm not so sure he knew what he was getting into 🤣 He wasn't good at fostering, because he couldn't let them go. He once fostered a pregnant dalmation and all of her babies were born at his house. He ended up keeping a few of them and cried when he handed the others over at transport. I can't possibly list all of the rescue missions he has helped with. And he probably replaced 100 or more cords that dogs had chewed on heaters , air conditioners , lamps, shop vacs, and fans. 🤣 He built dog beds out of pallets , a wooden ramp for my dog kennels, dog steps , and the list goes on and on. He was always supportive of my rescue efforts and was probably my biggest cheerleader. But most importantly he was my friend. He was like family to me.
On Feb 26 he text me and told me he had cancer. He was gone 7 days later. My heart is crushed ,but I find peace in knowing he didn't have to suffer. A million thank yous would never be sufficient for all he did for me. The amount of compassion he had for others (two legged and four legged) was something you don't see very often. I was blessed with a front row seat to witness it thousands of times.
I just know you are somewhere hiking on a beautiful trail in Heaven, with lots of dogs and cats following along. Chasing all the beautiful waterfalls that you could ever imagine. It was one of the greatest honors of my life to have known you. I will forever be thankful for you and I'll never forget you.......