Jackie was adopted as a puppy and spent her early years believing she had found her forever family.
After many cherished years, everything shifted. Her devoted owner passed away, leaving Jackie without the person she loved most.
With the family unwilling to take her in, Jackie was surrendered to a Miami, Florida shelter. At twelve years old, she found herself once again behind bars, grieving and missing her human companion.
A Chance Encounter Sparks Hope
At the same time, Kristen Brown was navigating a period of profound loss . Her dog Luna had recently passed after battling a brain tumor, and Brown and her fiancé had not yet been ready to adopt again.
Tragedy struck once more when Brown’s father took his own life, deepening her grief. Seeking solace, she decided to visit a local s