PJ’s journey to recovery had always been a lonely one, but he knew that if he wanted to truly change, he needed a companion—someone who understood pain and the desire to heal. That’s when he met Clove, a dog who had been through more than most could bear. Having narrowly escaped euthanasia twice, Clove was a survivor, but she carried the scars of her past. When PJ first adopted her, she wouldn’t even look at him, too wary and broken to trust anyone. PJ, however, wasn’t going to give up on her. He saw a kindred spirit in Clove, someone who needed love just as much as he did.
Determined to give her a fresh start, PJ took it upon himself to “fix” Clove, to show her what life could be like beyond the pain she had known. Little by little, he earned her trust, and Clove began to open up. But as PJ helped Clove rediscover the joy in living, something unexpected happened—Clove was teaching him just as much as he was teaching her. “The biggest thing that she’s taught me is to live in the moment. Despite everything that she’s gone through, she’s allowed me into her life,” PJ reflected.
Through their shared struggles, PJ and Clove found a deep, unspoken bond. They became more than just a man and his dog—they became lifelines for one another. Together, they both saved each other’s lives. Clove showed PJ how to embrace life fully, to never take a single moment for granted, while PJ helped Clove discover her own zest for living. Their journey was one of mutual healing, and the love they found in each other continues to inspire those who hear their story.
