Wallace's Story

When Wallace arrived at SCARS, he was a mere 55 pounds! He was emaciated, had many broken teeth, and had a blind and sunken eye. He was also suffering from a severe skin condition and was missing most of the fur from his back end and tail. In addition to all the injuries we could see, we also found out through x-rays that he was riddled with gunshot pellets.

When Wallace came to SCARS he was in such physical distress that when our vet in Edmonton first saw him, she just sank to the floor and cried.

Wallace, knowing that he was now safe, became terrified of being left alone. He developed severe separation anxiety and for six months his foster mom, quite literally, never left his side. Wallace also needed a special diet of raw foods. A realtor who heard about Wallace’s plight, kindly donated all of Wallace’s food.

Over time, Wallace gained some weight and became healthy enough to undergo surgery to have his sunken eye removed.

Today, Wallace weighs 80 lbs and a bushy tail. You can no longer see or feel his ribs. He has been adopted by a wonderful family that loves him for the sweet boy that he is. It is guessed that Wallace is around five years old, but his life is really just beginning. He has a tremendous spirit and will to live. He deserves everything the world has to offer him. And it is only by the generous donations of our supporters that we were able to provide Wallace with the months of medical treatment he required.

Wallace certainly must have endured hardships beyond our comprehension! He has lived a life of terror, pain and hardship, yet he is the gentlest of souls. Given the chance, he loves to rest his head ever so tenderly in your lap.


Wallace has been adopted.