Tails were wagging over the announcement that the Hallmark Channel was airing the first American Rescue Dog Show, a Westminster style dog show that celebrates what makes shelter canines special, and now we have a winner.
Jackie the 11-year-old Labrador retriever mix took the top prize at the 2018 competition, which aired on Feb. 19, with her owner Debbie Bloom.
Bloom and Jackie were at the show representing A Purposeful Rescue, a non-profit shelter based in south Los Angeles.
Earlier in the show, before the Best in Rescue round, Jackie won the Best in Senior group.
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This is an especially big achievement for the graying dog, who was at death’s door just a year ago. The rescue was dropped off at a kill shelter by her previous family and was on the euthanasia list, when Bloom decided to take a chance on the pooch and brought the dog home to her family.
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Jackie now lives with two kids and three other rescue dogs, all of whom bring out the senior pup’s youthful side. She adores swimming, snuggling and keeping a toy in her mouth at all times.
Congrats, Jackie!
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