Dogs and toys go hand in hand.

They cuddle them, chew them, toss them around, and sometimes even fall asleep with them tucked under their paws. For most pups, toys mean comfort, fun, and joy.

But for Wilson, a rescue dog with a difficult past, toys had a far more tragic purpose. He held onto them—not to play, but to survive.

Wilson’s Heartbreaking Story

Wilson’s life began with hardship. At just six weeks old, rescuers saved him from the streets of California and brought him to Natalia at Tales of the Paw . Unlike most puppies, Wilson carried special needs.

A severe injury left him unable to breathe through his nose . His only way to get air was by keeping his mouth open.

That’s when his heartbreaking attachment to toys began.

Wilson didn’t play with them or chew on them. Instead

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