Patches, a 15 year old Jack Russell mix, never left his owners side. Mr Vassallo and Patches spent everyday together, so when Mr Vassallo passed away things quickly changed. In the mix everything going on, Patches escaped from his home and ended up in the pound.
Mr Vassallo's daughter who lived in Sydney quickly seeked the held of a Victorian Dog Rescue foster carer, Miss Grivec. When Miss Grivec found herself at a Mildura pound, she was relieved to discover Patches.
'He seemed to have a sad, far away look in his eyes' - she reclaimed.
It wasn't until she was told Patches was on death row and very close to being put to sleep that she realised how lucky she was. Unfortunately though, things weren't all that easy. Due to Patches not being microchipped or wearing a tag, there was no proof of who owned him.
Miss Grivec phoned Mr Vassallo's daughter with the grim news.
'I have an idea!' - Miss Vassallo recalled that her father would always sing happy birthday to Patches.
Miss Grivec stared into Patches eyes and began to sing happy birthday. At first, Patches still had the distant look in his eyes, then he tilted his head back and began to howl with Miss Grivec.
'Dad and Patches always sang together, everytime they finished Dad would say 'bravo, bravo' and Patches loved it' - Miss Vassallo.
So dear Patches melody saved his life. He now spends his days relaxing with his family in Sydney.
Patches.
Singing a tune for Miss Grivec
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