Ruby and Dan’s Final Wink

Ruby and Dan’s Final Wink

SQuire Rushnell7 comments
We recently shared the sad news that RUBY had died.
 
The sweet dog who became the first RESCUE pup to be accepted into the Rhode Island State Police K9 unit, and whose story INSPIRED our wildly popular Netflix movie “Rescued By Ruby,” had graduated to heaven.
 
But here, I’d like to share an aspect to the story few have heard.
 
If you recall, it was Trooper Dan O’Neil, hyperactive and dyslectic all his life, who never felt as though he’d “measured up”. As a kid he’d DREAM about succeeding at things. When he went to Fenway Park he’d wonder what it would be like to be someone who was honored on the field and could stand out there and wave back at all the crowds.
 
He would dream about superheroes. They always had a superpower to help them out. He thought if he could make it into the K9 Unit and be paired with a canine partner, the dog’s SCENT would be his superpower.
 
But, due to his special needs, Dan had been redundantly PASSED OVER. At 29 he was about to age out. Then he was told the budgets had been cut. No canine partner would be available.
 
Some would have said, “Okay, that’s it!” But Trooper Dan asked, “What one more thing can I do?”
 
Trooper Dan’s faith and tenacity took him to an animal shelter where volunteer Pat Inman was desperately trying to find a home for Ruby, just before the pup was to be put down in two hours for “unmanageable behavior”.
 
That encounter of Trooper Dan and Pat … divinely aligned … was all God needed to save Ruby’s life.
 
And because God rewards those of us who honor Him, he brought Pat Inman, Trooper Dan and Ruby back together again seven years later when Pat’s son was hopelessly lost in the woods for 48 frigid hours. If you’ve seen the movie, the boy had fallen into a ravine and was barely alive when Ruby’s “super scent” found him. It was a jaw-dropping Godwink that we wrote about in our book.
 
God honored Pat’s faithfulness by saving her son that day.
 
Trooper Dan, we could say, was honored by God in many ways for his dedication to service. For instance, they received the top honor for National Search & Rescue Dog of the Year.
 
Yet, way in the back of Trooper Dan’s mind, there was always one BOYHOOD WISH that had never been satisfied… like a prayer never answered. That dream to one day get to feel what it was like to be one of those people who stood on the field at Fenway Park and wave back at the cheering crowds.
 
Then a Godwink happened.
 
Three weeks before God had Ruby SECRETLY SCHEDULED to graduate to heaven, He divinely aligned a request for Trooper Dan. He and Ruby were asked to show up at Fenway Park … go on the field before the game … and let the cheering crowds honor them.
 
The two of them stood there … like a kid and his pup … and let their dream flow over them.
 
Many good wishes for Godwinks.
 
SQuire

7 comments

Barbi Goschen
Barbi Goschen
I loved the movie! I really like your words that Ruby graduated to heaven. If He, Father God creator of ALL the universe, knows when every sparrow falls how much more will He take care of our pets & all animals that graduate to heaven. See Matthew 10:29 All canines in my opinion are puppies! Revelation 22:15 describes “dogs” as people of low character! Read it! My canine is not of low character. One of my golden retrievers , Tucker, would not leave me alone many years ago. I mean he followed me, sat next to, leaning on me with staring eyes! Pay attention to your pups. He did not have a problem, I had a heart problem I did not know about. Once it was fixed, he went back to being a puppy! Thank you for all the God winks you share. God’s BLESSINGS upon you and all who help you accomplish “God Winks”
Nancy Vossler
Nancy Vossler
Wonderful story! I can imagine how Trooper Dan felt that day at Fenway Park—what an honor! Thanks for telling this story.
ANN Froman
ANN Froman
Rest In Peace you two Heroes.God Blessed you with love ❤️ & Godwinks
Joan Siman
Joan Siman
Beautiful
Steve Molnar
Steve Molnar
Wow! Some story along with the facts. God sure moves in surprising, good ways, often when we don’t always understand at the moment. .
Maryalice
Maryalice
A mystical and magical journey that benefitted everyone. God works miracles when we are open and receptive everyday.
Janna Whitlock
Janna Whitlock
Hi! We cannot get cable in the country in Jefferson, SD. I am wondering if there is any other way to get or watch “Saved by Ruby” Does it come in a Kindel form or a book? My husband and I are both in our 70’s (not really classified as old ) but we are both retired and keep our self’s busy with a garden and yard work. I am really so excited in reading or watching Ruby! A friend suggested Red Box, but I don’t seem to be able to find there either. Thank you so very much . Janna Whitlock

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