01/11/2026
Dear Wilson,
You were never just a dog in our building. You were the hello at the door. The calm in the chaos. The soft place to land on the hardest days.
* For those who never had the joy of meeting him, Wilson was one of LHS’s very first Ambassadogs - a constant presence at the shelter, a gentle greeter of every visitor, and a beloved part of our daily life for nearly a decade. *
From the very beginning, you helped shape what it means to be LHS. As one of our very first Ambassadogs, you didn’t just represent our mission - you lived it. Every wag, every gentle greeting, every moment you made someone feel safe… that was the work.
You welcomed thousands of people the way only you could - like old friends who just hadn’t met yet. You showed nervous dogs they were okay. You taught scared puppies how to trust. You especially loved mothering tiny kittens. You reminded all of us, again and again, why this place matters.
You traveled the country spreading love - 28 states of pawprints - but you always came back to us. Back to your office. Back to your people. Back to the family that loved you fiercely.
Even though you belonged to our President, Summer, we always knew the truth: you belonged to all of us.
Your pawprints are everywhere - in our hallways, in our programs, in our hearts. In every Ambassadog that came after you. In every life you touched simply by being exactly who you were.
Thank you for choosing us, Wilson. Thank you for being you. Thank you for loving so big.
We’ll keep doing the work. We’ll keep opening the doors. And we’ll keep feeling you with us - in every wag, every welcome, every hopeful new beginning.
Run free, sweet boy.
You will always be LHS. 🐾🌈
Love,
Your people
If you knew Wilson - or if you have a “Wilson” of your own who left pawprints on your heart - drop a ❤️ below so we can fill this space with the love he gave us. The love they all give us.
