UConn Siberian Husky Jonathan assists with wedding proposal

In this April 10, 2017 photo, University of Connecticut mascot Jonathan, a Siberian Husky, assists Daniel Bronko of Enfield, Ct., in proposing to his girlfriend, Holly Korona, on the school's campus in Storrs, Ct. Bronko, who met Korona while both were students, surprised her with a ring that had been attached to Jonathan's collar.
(University of Connecticut via AP) — In this April 10, 2017 photo, University of Connecticut mascot Jonathan, a Siberian Husky, assists Daniel Bronko of Enfield, Ct., in proposing to his girlfriend, Holly Korona, on the school's campus in Storrs, Ct. Bronko, who met Korona while both were students, surprised her with a ring that had been attached to Jonathan's collar. (University of Connecticut via AP) In this April 10, 2017 photo, University of Connecticut mascot Jonathan, a Siberian Husky, assists Daniel Bronko of Enfield, Ct., in proposing to his girlfriend, Holly Korona, on the school's campus in Storrs, Ct. Bronko, who met Korona while both were students, surprised her with a ring that had been attached to Jonathan's collar. (University of Connecticut via AP)

By Associated Press April 11, 2017 2 min read

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – The Siberian Husky that serves as the mascot for the University of Connecticut has helped two alumni make a love connection.

Jonathan served as wingman Monday when Daniel Bronko, 23, surprised his girlfriend, Holly Korona, 27, on a trip back to campus with a wedding proposal . The pair had met in 2013 while studying elementary education and working at the UConn recreation center.

Bronko brought Korona back to campus Monday on the pretense of visiting his younger brother, Jordan, who is a senior at UConn.

Bronko had reached out to Jonathan’s handlers in advance.

“It was my first time ever Facebook messaging a dog,” he said. “Thankfully, the handlers agreed to meet up with me. I knew it would be extra special for Holly, because she absolutely loves dogs.”