JAY MORGAN
Shannon’s Grandpa
May 2011
In Loving Memory of Shannon’s Grandpa, Jay Morgan
Shannon, WRCA’s rescued Westie, was placed in 06/2002, at 3.5 years young with experienced Westie owners, Larry and Liz, and is now 12.5 years. She was Grandpa Jay’s frequent visitor and loved giving him kisses. She shared many, many years of joy and laughter, and even in his advanced dementia state, he always remembered Shannon. Jay’s daughter, Stephanie related a darling story of Jay and Shannon’s loving relationship. He was indeed Shannon’s special ‘Grandpa’.
“Wanted to let you and your wonderful volunteers know what a difference you made in my Dad’s quality of life. Dad’s dementia was a rough road for all of us. When he moved in with us a saving grace was Shannon, our next door neighbors (Liz and Larry) adopted WRCA female Westie. Dad and Shannon would nap together when I was at work, coming home was greeted by two tussled heads coming out of the bedroom. One lunch hour surprised them in the act of Dad giving Shannon a piece of pumpkin pie! Oh no! Both looked up at me with a guilty look in their eyes.
As Dad’s dementia progressed, we moved him to a six resident board and care facility. Shannon was a frequent visitor and brightened the day of even the grumpiest residents. Shannon was able to communicate with Dad even after his dementia distorted his reality and he would call her a ‘cat’. She didn’t care….she was there for her ‘Grandpa’.
A huge hug and thank you, Stephanie and family”...
DONATIONS:
His family has requested, in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Jay Morgan's
Memory at Westie Rescue of CA. Personal Donation Link:
All of the Westies and their staff at WRCA—Thank You!
