💛 About They Saved Me First
This special series from the Golden Whiskers Podcast shares true stories of the animals who showed up first — when we were struggling, grieving, or just quietly falling apart. These aren’t training success stories or cute pet tricks… they’re about healing, hope, and the quiet power of companionship. Sometimes, our pets save us before we even know we need saving.
✨ Episode Snapshot
After her divorce and a draining relationship, Jagoda knew she needed something—or someone—to help her feel whole again. That someone was Amor, a sensitive Husky-Malamute mix who’d already been passed between three owners.
Everyone said she was making a mistake.
But what unfolded was a quiet, sacred bond built on presence, patience… and hours sitting together on the stairs.
This episode is about second chances, trust, and what happens when you stop trying to fix someone—and just sit with them instead.
✨ In This Episode:
🐺 Why Jagoda knew instantly that Amor was meant for her
🪜 The healing that happened on the stairs—and what it taught her about presence
💔 How they rebuilt trust, one paw at a time
🌿 What Amor mirrored back to her about slowing down and letting go
🧘♀️ The connection between peaceful animals and peaceful living
💡 Why pets don’t just show us love—they help us return to ourselves
📍 Where to Find Jagoda
Want to connect with Jagoda or follow her work helping overwhelmed women find calm, confidence, and fulfillment?
🎙️ Podcast: Coming Home to Yourself
📸 Instagram: @jagoda_coaching
📘 Facebook: Jagoda Vitez – The Home of Good Thoughts
📺 YouTube: @jagodavitez4151
🦴 One More Walk: A Reflection from Jagoda
"Sometimes we don’t need fixing. We just need someone willing to sit beside us. Amor showed me that healing doesn’t have to be loud. It can happen on a quiet stairwell, one moment at a time."
🧡 Final Thought
“He didn’t just get a second chance—so did I.”
Jagoda’s story reminds us that love doesn’t need words. Sometimes it’s just a look, a paw, or a quiet moment of presence that says, I’m here. And I’m not going anywhere.
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