Our Story


1st Edition Published in the UK
by Mainstream Publishing 2008

The Story of Survival

2nd Edition Published in the UK
by Mainstream Publishing 2009

War Child

3rd Edition Published in the USA
by Citadel 2009

Blossoms on the Wind

4th Edition Published in Italy
by Piemme 2009Figlia della guerra


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Business Owner

My story has always been shaped by journeys, resilience, and the companions we meet along the way. Years later, two very special dogsā€”Toupy and Kobeā€”became part of a completely different kind of journey.


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Toupy & Kobe

They weren't simply my pets. They were my road-trip partners, hiking companions, lake explorers, and family.Ā  Together, we explored Arizonaā€”quiet lakes, mountain trails, weekend road trips, and plenty of places we discovered simply because we decided to get in the car and go.Ā 

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Kobe's journey ended in November 2025 after battling cancer. Losing him changed the way I think about the time we have with our petsā€”and how important it is to care for them, protect them, and make memories while we can.Ā 

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Toupy continues the journey with me. He's older now, so our adventures may move a little slower, but that tail still knows exactly what the car keys mean. šŸ¾

And That's Why I Created JLAC Pet Plus

JLAC Pet Plus brings together practical products, pet protection, and helpful resources for people who believe their pets belong beside them on life's adventures.Ā Because our dogs don't count how many miles we've traveled.

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They remember that they were with us.

Keep the wheels turning.
Keep the tails wagging.
Keep making memories together. šŸ¾

In loving memory of Kobe ā€” forever part of the journey.