Wilbur has one Sponsor Wilbur is a good example of a sanctuary dog.   Like most sanctuary dogs, Wilbur has a few issues. His issues began as a puppy. He was severely mistreated, to the extent that his hip was shattered. Fortunately for Wilbur, he was rescued, and was loved and treated well by his new owners.  Unfortunately, Wilbur could not overcome the trust issues that were destroyed during his puppyhood. Time and kindness just could not heal the damage that had been done. Because he continued to be fearful, he lashed out and bit his new owners on several occasions. They loved him, and they hoped that eventually Wilbur would realize that he was safe with them. But, after Wilbur assaulted his owner's mother, they realized they had no choice. They could no longer keep him. This was a grueling decision for them. Traditional rescues are not set up to deal with dogs like Wilbur, so they searched to find a place for him where he could live out his life without danger of being put to sleep. Even so, the decision to send Wilbur to Smiling Dog Farms very difficult ... but they knew Wilbur needed to be in a place where he could just be himself, and where his trust issues would not be a danger to others. So in 2009, Wilbur came to live here at the farm. He's not overly fond of people, but that’s okay. We let Wilbur choose whether he wants to be friendly, or not. He lives a happy life guarding his feeder bin all day. Dogs like Wilbur are the primary reason Smiling Dog Farms exists. Without a sanctuary to go to, Wilbur’s owners  would have run out of options for him. Fortunately for Wilbur, they believed ... as do we ... that all dogs deserve a chance at life. Smiling Dog Farms Giving hope to the forgotten, neglected & rejected... P.O. Box 743 Wharton, TX 77488 Home / Contact Us Back to Main List Be a Donor Make a One-time Donation Wilbur gives sloppy kisses and hugs to his current Monthly Sponsors! • Trecia B. *The selected amount will billed to your credit card each month via PayPal.  You may cancel at any time. If you would like to help Wilbur with his day-to-day care and maintenance you can sign up to become a Monthly Sponsor, or make a one-time donation in his name. Any amount is greatly appreciated A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Corporation                                                Smiling Dog Farms is Absolutely, Unequivocally NO-KILL!!! And to Friends who recently contributed on his behalf: • Ann K.