Fourteen year old Jake is a “real cuddle bug”, says his foster mom. He is a pure joy to be around and gets along with everyone, canine and human. It took Jake some time to learn to adjust to his foster home, but his foster mom also learned something important – she became so devoted to him that she will keep Jake as her forever foster!

Everyone was pleased at this news. The HRI Board of Directors decided it was best for Jake to stay with his foster mom, as she has the experience and caring touch to attend to his quirks and needs. She guides him when necessary because of his limited vision and hearing, and she gives him loving medicated baths to soothe his skin condition. The vet was happy that sweet little Jake would stay put and not bear the stress of another move.

Thanks to HRI and his wonderful foster, this “dear little old man” who will be 15 years old in March, is settled, safe and secure for the rest of his life. Darling, little Jake will have no more worries, except to figure out which lap to cuddle in.

Jake is being fostered in AL