Sometimes the planets align and a perfect match comes to be. Five years ago it was a woman, a puppy, and an island. Marjorie volunteers her time and her home on Peaks Island to foster dogs for Collie Rescue.

The call in 2010 was a request to house a 9-month old collie pup that was being surrendered because he was being picked on by a pair of miniature pinchers. There was one hitch: the puppy lacked sight and hearing. Reluctantly, Marjorie agreed.

Within two weeks, their fate was sealed. Spirit was staying with Marjorie on Peaks. He had found his permanent home. Life with Marjorie on Peaks resulted in a mature dog, happy and trusting of everyone. A beautiful soul.

Five years later Spirit is Peaks Island’s most famous dog. He wanders the neighborhood, known and protected by everyone. He is always returned home if he strays too far. Where else but on a small island would this happen?