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Over the course of 249 episodes of the hit collection Lassie, the brave Collie saved the lifetime of younger Timmy Martin on a number of events. Now the previous baby star who portrayed the beloved fictional character has provided a brand new lease on life to a senior canine.
Photo courtesy Jon Provost Collection
Actor Jon Provost and his spouse Laurie Jacobson not too long ago took on the actual life roles of pet dad and mom to Casper, a 12-year-old Maltese combine from Muttville Senior Dog Rescue.
Having shared their coronary heart of residence with different mature canine (beginning in 2008 with Buddy, a shelter canine with particular wants who had suffered from neglect and abuse), the couple knew that they needed to welcome one other older canine companion into their household.
How They Knew Casper Was the One
Jon Provost and Laurie Jacobson with Casper. Photo courtesy Michelle Cooke
Relaying the story of how Casper grew to become part of their lives, Laurie Jacobson said:
“I checked the available mutts web page on daily basis at Muttville.org and watched the canine on Zoom. Once Casper appeared on Muttville’s web site, we have been .
“After we learn his glowing assessment, we knew he was for us. First, it stated he was fantastic with youngsters. That was primary as our grandchildren go to weekly.
“It additionally stated he loves individuals and different canine. Jon and I make private appearances in crowded conditions and infrequently with different canine, in order that was vital. And it stated he was a really affectionate canine — oh yeah — perfection.
“We have been thrilled to search out him at Muttville’s San Francisco adoption occasion, and we may see every thing we examine him was true…a number of tail wagging and love from Casper. But nearly instantly, somebody requested to take him for a stroll. We thought, ‘That’s it, we misplaced him.’ But miracle of miracles, they didn’t take him! We leaped on the alternative to make him ours.
“We should say, the adoption course of was improbable. I had contacted individuals with questions earlier than we went to the occasion and acquired a lot assist from directors in addition to foster dad and mom. The volunteers at adoption day have been so variety and useful. The means the canine are offered was a lot enjoyable…your complete course of was so constructive. And the cherry on high was that we went residence with Casper.”
Photo courtesy Jon Provost and Laurie Jacobson
Just as Jon Provost and Laurie Jacobson have been overjoyed to turn out to be Casper’s fur-ever dad and mom, everybody at Muttville was thrilled that the senior Maltese had discovered his particular somebody to like.
Michelle Cooke, a volunteer adoption counselor at Muttville who secured Casper’s adoption, said: “Jon and Laurie preferred Casper particularly as a result of he appeared so social and cozy round individuals and different canine since that will be a part of his life with them. They have been very cute with their interactions with Casper. I’m glad Casper went residence with them!”
Sherri Franklin, the founding father of Muttville, stated: “We couldn’t be happier to have a residing legend, Jon Provost, the unique Timmy from Lassie, undertake one among our senior canine! A real canine loving household, we’re honored.”
About Muttville
The first cage-free facility within the United States and first rescue for aged canine within the state of California, San Francisco-based Muttville Senior Dog Rescue was established in 2007, and since that point has saved the lives of greater than 11,190 older canine.
To get pleasure from a digital go to with the classic canine within the rescue group’s care, you’ll want to take a look at Muttville’s Wagcam every day from midday to 4 p.m. PT!
