Fourteen years ago, Wendy S. and her family welcomed a sweet three month-old Corgi named Rusty into their home.
“For the first twelve years of his life, he was a very rambunctious boy” writes Wendy. “Fighting with the water hose, playing fetch until his paws bled, demanding to be fed at dawn, and swimming laps in the pool.”
“Rusty wasn’t a very affectionate dog until he got much older.”
“When Rusty was about 12, he began losing the ability to walk with his back legs. He’d get around the house with a waddle. With the generous assistance of CorgiAid, he was able to gain his mobility back with a cart. When Rusty is in his cart, he looks like a young, bright-eyed pup again!”
“At his peak, he was a 35-pound Corgi who could run for days. Now he’s a lean 24-pound Corgi who enjoys sleeping most of the day.”
“In his twilight years, Rusty has become the most loving family member. His paraplegic status has not diminished his zest for life.”
“He is happiest when he’s in the kitchen cooking dinner with me, when he’s watching me apply my make-up in the morning, when he’s in my husband’s arms, and when he’s in his stroller for his evening walk.”
“We are looking forward to celebrating his fourteenth birthday on September 20 and hoping that it won’t be the last birthday we celebrate with him. He is our heart and happiness!”
We wish Rusty a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY on his 14th year coming up soon. Have a terrific Thursday.
Best wishes Molly
I see why you love him, and so glad you do. Been down this path myself, thanks for posting..
this is a great post and the sweetest pictures!! I hope my tri-color Lily lives such a long and happy life! Here's to Rusty and to his birthday next week!
What a sweet boy! I hope you have many more birthday celebrations.
Happy birthday to you Rusty! You deserve to celebrate all month long! Cutie!
Happy Birthday Rusty! I know several Corgis in your situation who do great with wheels. Keep up the good work. And by the way, my Andy, who will turn 11 next week, didn't get all sweet and sentimental until just a few years ago. Now he's a mush too!
Happy Birthday Rusty! I know several Corgis in your situation who do great with wheels. Keep up the good work. And by the way, my Andy, who will turn 11 next week, didn't get all sweet and sentimental until just a few years ago. Now he's a mush too!
Happy 14th Birthday Rusty! I love the picture of you with your wheels and you do look like a young pup. Have fun celebrating!