Name: Wiley
DOB: 12/01/03
Sex: Male (neutered)
Breed: Formosan Mountain Dog
Color: Brown
Weight: 40 lbs
Medical record: Scabies
Status: ADOPTED!







 

Special Cases

Through our joint efforts, Animal Rescue Team Taiwan and Kindred Souls Foundation have been able to give Taiwanese street dogs loving families in Washington State! Since 2008, Kindred Souls Foundation has placed over 90 street dogs. Wiley is one of the successful stories that represents our determination to heal the wounded bodies and souls of these precious animals.

Wiley's story as reported by his rescuers in Taiwan
Wiley’s owner is a mountaineer, who makes a living by hunting games in the forest. Life is harsh and it’s never easy. The man didn’t treat his dog well. Most of the time, Wiley had nothing to eat except the rotten fruit growing in the wild. Due to lack of nutrition and the bad environment, Wiley was beginning to develop the skin problem. He was losing his hair and his skin was infectious. Wiley couldn’t sleep or rest even a few minutes because he was scratching his skin all the time. His teeth are ground down from constant biting of his skin. His right eye did not fully form. It’s impossible for the mountaineer to send Wiley to the vet’s so the situation was getting worse until one day the rescuer found Wiley had become hairless and his skin was bleeding.

To view Wiley's horrific pre-rescue photos, follow this link at your own discretion: extremely graphic rescue photos

Wiley was unlike the other Taiwanese dogs we rescued- he was more like a feral dog. A wild adult dog living in the mountains with very limited human contact and having to fend for himself. When he arrived to us, he had no ability to bond with people or other dogs. He was not aggressive in any way- more detached and autistic-like. Wiley's physical body was healing, but he was not socially or emotionally ready for the world.

Kathy Sdao, Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist, worked with us on his socialization and Jackie Obando, DVM, worked further with us on his medical needs. Wiley's skin was so oily and foul-smelling that no amount of baths were working. Dr Obando gave us a one-time natural remedy to "wash the un-washable" and low-and-behold it worked!

A year later, Wiley has made great progress in all areas. His canine siblings help us teach him play and dog socialization. Wiley's feline siblings are patient while he learns manners- like not to chase them as though they are mountain vermin! He is a sweet and gentle soul who makes us smile on a daily basis. He shows signs of joy and happiness through his interactions with the world. We look at his rescue photos almost everyday to remind us of the significant difference, to both extremes, humans can make in an animals life.

Wiley still healing in Taiwan	and getting ready to come to the USA
Wiley at his new home in Washington State!	Hey- that yard looks an awful lot like the Nelson's!
	Yes, Wiley was adopted by Kindred Souls Foundation's own Brian and Kelly Nelson!