Kelly Jernigan is not only a captain with the Winston-Salem Fire Department, but also an animal lover.
“I just lost one yesterday,” she said.
About three years ago, Jernigan took in two Dobermans that were rescues. One was named Zion.
“When they got out in the yard, the one that just died, it’s almost like he had never seen grass before,” Jernigan said.
On Tuesday, Zion, who they estimated at about 11 years old, had to be put down due to cancer.
“Being down all day yesterday and all day today,” Jernigan described.