Fix What’s Broken: Clinic Edition
Jack, Our Gentle Giant
When we unexpectedly lost our dog and felt the absence of a family pet, a friend recommended we try the Weekend Sleepover Program at Saving Grace. Horst (now Jack), our second foster, was happily out of the puppy stage but bigger than our previous pets by far. Lifting him into the car was an adventure! He howled the entire drive home, sharing his displeasure. As it turned out, the secret to peaceful, love‑soaked joyrides was simply a head in someone’s lap. The cold weather allowed us a few extra sleepover days and we chose him with all our hearts.
When we unexpectedly lost our dog and felt the absence of a family pet, a friend recommended we try the Weekend Sleepover Program at Saving Grace. Horst (now Jack), our second foster, was happily out of the puppy stage but bigger than our previous pets by far. Lifting him into the car was an adventure! He howled the entire drive home, sharing his displeasure. As it turned out, the secret to peaceful, love‑soaked joyrides was simply a head in someone’s lap. The cold weather allowed us a few extra sleepover days and we chose him with all our hearts.
Our kids loved the heart-shaped spot on his nose (so close to Valentine’s Day) and took it as a sign he was meant to be ours. Jack was so gentle with the kids, shadowing them ready to play, laying on the floor during nap time and resting sweetly in my daughter’s lap while she read to him. We knew Jack was meant to be and no medical complications would have stopped us from adopting him.
Saving Grace did an incredible job clearly communicating the foster‑to‑adopt process while he needed medical care. It was a relief to continue fostering him and keep him in our daily lives through his neuter and heartworm treatments. All medical fees were covered, and our adoption fee—along with bringing Jack to the farm and picking him up afterward—felt like a small price to pay for his companionship and love.
Jack, our Gentle Giant, has been a member of our family for over a year now and I’m so thankful that Saving Grace paired us up for a weekend sleepover. He is well-loved and spoiled. He likes to sit in the sun on our front porch watching our kids play with the neighbors, awaiting welcome head rubs from visitors.
Jack’s happy ending was made possible by Saving Grace’s programs, medical care, and fosters. With continued support, many more dogs can find the same love.
-Roeske Family, adopters