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Doggy Named Bret Michaels Adopted By Bret Michaels

Author Jaybeau Jones
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 04: Bret Michaels of Poison speaks during the press conference for THE STADIUM TOUR DEF LEPPARD - MOTLEY CRUE - POISON at SiriusXM Studios on December 04, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

Today the internet is my hero! When I read a story about how a doggy named Bret Michaels was adopted by the actual rocker from Poison, Bret Michaels, it made my day!

Meet Huskie, Bret Michaels. Doggy Bret was a hero this week, when his blood was used to save a CAT in a Nebraska shelter. Who knew that blood from a dog, can transfer to another species to save a cat. According to GMA.com:

Bret, a 6-year-old Husky, caught the attention of the Poison frontman following a viral media post from the Nebraska Humane Society that detailed how the pup saved the life of a kitten by donating his blood. The kitten, who had been brought in as a stray with its siblings, was suffering from flea anemia.

The kitty was very sick and needed blood right away. The vet did not have the time to find a suitable feline to donate. So he remembered a “trick” to use dog blood. That worked, and the cat was saved.

It appears that the vet, named Dr. James is a fan of Poison, as he named the saved kitty, Thorn, as in Every Rose Has It’s Thorn, the hit from Poison.

According to ABC News, Bret, the rock star saw the story on social media and immediately reacted:

“I was immediately moved by the incredible story of Bret Michaels (the husky) saving the life of Thorn the kitten with the blood transfusion at the Nebraska Humane Society and could not have been more honored to adopt him.’

There is no better feeling than rescuing a dog or cat. The love you will give will change their life, and yours.  You will find over time, that it is us, that is rescued!

Isn’t it nice to read good news? I hope tomorrow starts our day with a story like a doggy named Bret Michaels.

Jaybeau Jones’s radio career has brought him from New York City’s #1 station Z-100 and America’s Top 40 to WROR! Currently, JayBeau’s distinctive voice can be heard not only on WROR but also on Sirius XM’s 70’s Channel and on Dunkin Donut’s in-store radio. Jaybeau’s other life is his writing. In 2012 he launched “Heroes Mentors and Friends” a book about well-being and positive thinking. Jaybeau lives in the area and has two grown children, Jordan and Matthew. Jaybeau loves spending time in nature and spending every second with his wife Heidi and the kids. Jaybeau likes to write about pop culture, music, and personal growth. Jaybeau also loves to write his own backyard in Boston.

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