Jody adopted a unique pet, a one-month-old puppy named Bosley, who had been diagnosed with a cleft palate at birth, in 1996. As a result of this trait, the puppy developed serious respiratory difficulties, and he perished shortly after. The woman couldn’t forgive herself for her pet’s death and felt she hadn’t done enough to ensure his well-being.
Gracie, a small boxer with the same congenital disability as Bosley, arrived in Jody’s life ten years later.
The woman was concerned about her dog’s health, but after speaking with a veterinarian, she realized that medicine has made considerable progress in this area, and that dogs with cleft lips now had a fair outlook for life.
It was discovered that doing reconstructive surgery on a puppy within its first few months of life can assist to prevent many future health concerns. Jody consented to the therapy right away, ensuring Gracie a long and happy life.
The lady avoided a repetition of the tragedy, her new pet was saved, and she then chose to make it her life’s purpose to aid animals with cleft lips, in honor of the late Bosley.
Save The Cleft Rescue, a non-profit organization formed by the realtor, saves kittens and pups with congenital malformations of the lips and palate, as well as other health issues. Jodi and her colleagues have already made a difference in the lives of hundreds of animals, many of which were destined for death.
They were assisted with surgery at Save The Cleft Rescue before being placed in a new home.
Jody’s group is now striving to increase awareness about mouth cavity birth malformations and to persuade pet owners to keep “defective” puppies. She hopes that people will realize that their pets, like other dogs, require affection. They have had some bad luck in life, but we can help them.
