Hi friends! My name is Opal, and sometimes a new beginning comes with a familiar face.
I’m a 4-year-old standard poodle, and life recently threw me a bit of a curveball when my family had to make the difficult decision to find me a new home. But here’s the good news: my new dad, Army veteran Jeff, and I already knew each other. When he heard I needed a home, he knew we might just be the perfect match.
Jeff served in the Army from 2001 to 2007, including a deployment to Kosovo and helping with Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. He also happens to be a pretty active guy, which works out great for me! We’ve got lots of walks, runs, hikes, and family adventures to look forward to. And since he works from home, I’ll have plenty of opportunities to keep him company throughout the day. I also have two little humans in my new family that I love!
What makes our match even more special is that I’ve had some training working with veterans experiencing PTSD and anxiety. Now I get to put those skills to good use by being a loyal companion to someone who has given so much in service to others.
A big thank you to Cincinnati Animal CARE for working with VCAS to make my transition to my new home possible.
I may be starting a new chapter, but I’m doing it with someone I’ve known for years. Here’s to familiar faces, new adventures, and a whole lot of love with my forever family.
