After months of worry, heartbreak, and uncertainty, I am overjoyed to announce that Jasper is finally home where he belongs. This reunion would not have been possible without some incredibly kind and generous people. Max and Summerlove went out of their way to help bring Jasper home safely — traveling to my old place to search for him. That is when we received the best news: Ricky’s wife had been lovingly caring for Jasper the entire time. She brought him home, we re-adopted him, and this time we are fully committed to doing even better than before.
Jasper is now safe, stable, and settling back in with our family — including our five kids and Sunny. One of the very first things we did was take him to the vet for a full checkup. The vet examined him thoroughly and prescribed medication to treat an open wound. Thankfully, it was nothing too serious — bites from a dog or cat, with no vein damage or major complications. Jasper will also be receiving his vaccines and a neuter procedure very soon. From this point forward, he is getting more attention than ever before, because I simply cannot lose him again. I will not lose him again.
Jasper is more than just a pet — he is my companion, my comfort, and my source of joy. He follows me everywhere I go. There is nothing I love more than lying on the floor and just being present with him. Getting him medically stabilized and back home has been one of the greatest reliefs of my life.
A True Warrior: What Jasper Survived
As part of his ongoing wellness plan, Jasper will also receive an X-ray to confirm everything looks good internally. When I spoke with my old neighbors, I learned just how much of a fighter he truly is. They shared that Jasper had been through serious rough patches in January, March, May, July, September, and October — pulling through every single time like the resilient little warrior he is. I could not be more proud of him.
The Backstory: How We Were Separated
The backstory is a painful one. When I was hospitalized for seven days, Jasper was no longer at home when I returned. I was devastated, and circumstances required that I leave the RV park shortly after. For months, I had no idea where he was or whether he was okay. Then, in October, my good friend Ricky reached out with incredible news — Jasper had been living safely with him — and he sent me a video. I was completely overwhelmed with emotion. I moved as quickly as I possibly could to bring him home. He is now officially registered in my name, and his upcoming vaccines are already scheduled.
Jasper Is Home — Reunion Photos
I am beyond grateful that Jasper is alive, healthy, and back home. He is my special boy, and he is exactly where he needs to be. Thank you to everyone who helped make this reunion possible. 🐾❤️


Older Photos of Jasper
These photos below were taken before we were separated — a reminder of how far we have both come.


View the full photo album here: Jasper’s Reunion Photo Gallery




Richard Applegate
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