When my Jack Russell, Patches, of 9 years died suddenly in 2003, I decided to get another JR. I went on Petfinder.com to search for one in my area (Georgia) and I was amazed at the number of dogs.

I finally found a JR from Florida. I was taken back about Rustie's story. He was abused and left on the streets. The animal shelter picked him up. He was going to be put asleep until the FL Jack Russell Rescue grabbed him. The day he was rescued was the same day Patches died. 

I was going to be on vacation in Florida near the FL JR Rescue. I contacted them about adopting him. When I saw him, he ran to me like we had been old friends. That was it, I had to get him. I adopted him on September 27, 2003. This became his birthday because we did not know when it was. Sept 27 is also my parents wedding anniversary.

Rustie is the sweetest and loving friend and very loyal. He never leaves my side. I wish I could rescue more animals, but I do not have the room. I definitely recommend rescuing a dog, a cat, etc. There are so many of them in foster homes or shelters.