Rhode Island, we would like to introduce a very distinguished gentleman looking for an immediate foster or forever home. He has some very reasonable expectations for the next chapter of his life. A comfortable lap. A soft bed. Leisurely walks. And absolutely no obligations that interfere with his afternoon nap.
He’s not lazy. He’s retired. There’s a difference.
But Wilson’s story is one that makes our hearts hurt. For more than a year, this sweet little boy survived on the streets, relying on kind neighbors to feed him. He was terribly matted, had survived a dog attack, and was living with painful injuries from his past.
And here’s the part we can’t stop thinking about.: WILSON WAS ALREADY NEUTERED AND MICROCHIPPED. Someone, somewhere, had cared enough to have those things done. Unfortunately, the microchip company had closed, and no owner information could be recovered.
We don’t know how Wilson ended up alone. We don’t know how long he waited for someone who never came. We just know that a little dog who should have been curled up on someone’s couch spent more than a year trying to survive.
Thankfully, our wonderful partners at Saving Grace Rescue LBK stepped in and made sure he received the veterinary attention he desperately needed. Wilson has undergone bloodwork, an ultrasound, dental care, and a thorough medical evaluation. He’s heartworm negative, and no masses were found.
He does have some ongoing medical needs. Mild heart changes will require annual monitoring, although he doesn’t currently need cardiac medication. He’s finishing treatment for anaplasmosis and has arthritis in his knees, painful old rib injuries, and vision changes from a previous eye injury.
He’ll need continued arthritis care, gentle handling, and a family willing to help him stay comfortable. And despite everything this little guy has endured? HE IS AN ABSOLUTE SWEETHEART.
Wilson loves being close to his favorite people and is just happy to be invited to the party. He’s done well with other dogs, although he can be protective of food and toys, so thoughtful management will be important.
He’s not interested in running a Newport restaurant, opening a boutique on Thames Street, or participating in whatever criminal enterprise our puppies have organized this week. Wilson would simply like a recliner, a sensible bedtime, and someone to explain why the younger generation has so much energy. Frankly, we understand.
We want him to have a favorite blanket. A little spot in the sunshine. Someone who knows exactly how he likes to be scratched behind his ears. We want him to hear the words “Let’s go home” and know that, this time, there’s a home waiting for him. We want the rest of his life to be so wonderfully ordinary that his biggest concern is whether someone has stolen his favorite spot on the couch. Because Wilson has already survived more than any little dog should have to. HE SPENT MORE THAN A YEAR JUST TRYING TO STAY ALIVE. Let’s give him a future where all he has to do is enjoy being loved.