Jay-jay's owner went into hospital in April 2012 expecting to be there overnight only but then died. Jay-jay had been left in a room in his house, being fed and given water by neighbours, but hadn't been let out - as they were too scared of him to go into the room to let him into the garden.
Vigil picked Jay-jay up and took him into rescue.
From Erica 5th May 2012:
From what we know it seems like Jay-Jay has had little contact with the outside world for quite awhile. Sue walked him round the paddock and he was very well behaved took a real interest in all the new smells, especially the 'lady' ones. I then walked him round and he was as good as gold, I think when the novelty of the new smells has worn off he is going to be strong on the lead.
From Erica again 10th May 2012:
What a difference a few days makes, Jay-Jay was much less vocal this afternoon. He is still very unsure of everything around him. It took me a while to gain his trust but as soon as I got the lead on him he was ready to go walking. He walks very well on the lead mind you he stopped to sniff every 5 yards We stood to the side of the path whilst Sadie walked past and he really didn't take any notice. I walked him along the road and the traffic never bothered him. When we got back to the kennels he let me change his collar and give him a brush. Jay-Jay is very much a loner, which is quite sad, he does lack trust in anyone, but after what this lad has been through its understandable. I am looking forward to seeing how this boy learns to trust again over the next couple of weeks.
Jay jay went to a new home in last year but unfortunately he came back into rescue in June & as he wasn't doing well in kennels he has gone into foster with John in Chertsey, Surrey.
Here he is in typical foster dog pose on the bed at John's:
For more info or if you want to be the lucky person to give Jay jay a new home please call John 01932 571268. Jay jay's story
Subject: Jay-jay 6yr old homed 
Mon Aug 05, 2013 9:19 pm
So happy for Jay Jay and his new family 