An Unexpected Encounter
You never know when your life is going to change. That day, Lena was definitely taken by surprise! She was packing up her car in her South Carolina home. An unknown creature crawled into her garage and then jumped into her car. When she finally realized it was a stray dog, her heart immediately raced.
Being a dog owner and a huge dog lover, she couldn’t let fate go by. That very night, Lena and her family made an incredible decision!
From the moment she saw him look at her with kind, sweet eyes, Lena knew this stray was extraordinary. “I had my garage all the way open. I see this creature just walk past and jump into my car,” Lena told The Dodo.
Later named JD, he instantly warmed up to her. He shook his head “No” when asked to get out of the car.
The Sweetest Lovebug
Lena and JD formed a wonderful bond right off the bat, and that very night, she and her husband decided to let him stay in their garage.
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The dog looked like he had mange, so the family didn’t want risks. The next morning, they took him to the vet with great news! JD was just having a bad skin allergy to fleas.
As soon as they realized JD wasn’t contagious, they brought him inside. Lena’s dog Bear was suspicious at first, but her kids instantly played with JD! It was evident JD stole everyone’s heart to keep him.
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A New Leash on Life
Within weeks, JD played with toys and hung out like family. Even Bear accepted his new brother! He needed medicated baths until fully recovered. Thanks to his “chosen” mom, JD washed away his past for a new life.
Still, it seems that JD’s favorite place is Lena’s car, as he just loves jumping and lying there like he did the first day. Every time the family wants to go somewhere – he’s first in line to jump in!
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But, JD is definitely not going to say “No” to a good nap in a cozy doggo bed! He just loves lying around and enjoying peaceful moments with his loved ones.
JD really adores his new South Carolina home. Even though it took him some time to come out of his shell, he now definitely feels like a family member.
“I feel like his personality has always kind of been there, but in the beginning it was definitely a little bit more laid back. I definitely feel accomplished,” says Lena.
Once a dog roaming the streets in an attempt to find an overnight shelter, JD is now the luckiest, happiest doggo around!
