LONG ISLAND, N.Y. (WCBS) – A terminally ill man made one final request from his hospital bed: he wanted to say goodbye to his beloved dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home.
A terminally ill man, who wanted to only be identified as Mr. Spencer, was granted his dying wish to say farewell to his two German shepherds, Bowie and Nikki. The medical team at Columbia University Irving Medical Center connected with NYC Second Chance Rescue to make it all happen.
“It was a tearjerker, seeing them get so excited to see their owner,” said Jennifer Brooks, the rescue’s founder. “They laid near his bed. We stayed for quite a while.”
Mr. Spencer, a terminally ill patient at a New York hospital, was granted his dying wish to say farewell to his two German shepherds, Bowie and Nikki.(Source: NYC Second Chance Rescue, WCBS via CNN)
Hours after the emotional meeting, which took place last month, Mr. Spencer died. The hospital did not disclose his illness.
“There was a room of about 10 doctors, and literally, there was not a dry eye in the room,” Brooks said.
With no relatives or caretakers listed to take custody of the dogs, Second Chance Rescue stepped up. Brooks is now tasked with making good on the promise she made to Mr. Spencer, finding Bowie and Nikki a forever home.
“I believe that seeing him in that state, they knew they had to move on now, and they’re gonna find a new, loving home,” Brooks said.
Bowie and Nikki are described as loyal, well trained, friendly and gentle. They are a bonded pair and must be adopted together. The rescue says it’s also required that they be the only pets in the home.
“They’re big dogs, so being out of the city would be nice for them,” Brooks said. “They’re therapy dog material. Every person in the hospital who went up to them, they licked their hand. They’re super friendly.”
If you fit the criteria and have enough space in your home and your heart for Bowie and Nikki, you can click here to learn how to adopt them.
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