Smokey: Our First Unofficial Mascot
Smokey’s story began in the shadows, a tiny pup born to a rescued mother, his world immediately clouded by an infection that swelled one eye, pushing it outward in a painful protrusion. Vets, with the best intentions, recommended removal. To many, he was an unwanted dog, a flawed creature destined for a difficult life.
But Lisa Wells saw something different. She saw a spark, a flicker of resilience in the tiny, suffering animal. Lisa, wife of John Wells, VP of WellTech Pest Solutions, LLC, took Smokey and was determined to give him a chance. Weeks of patient care followed, a ritual of gentle hands and medicinal ointments, applied with unwavering love.
Days turned into weeks, and a miracle unfolded. The infection began to recede, the swelling subsided, and Smokey’s eye, against all odds, began to heal. The protrusion was corrected. The vets were astonished. Smokey, the pup destined for surgery, had defied expectations.
John and Lisa, their hearts overflowing, couldn’t imagine parting with the little fighter. They adopted Smokey, giving him a forever home filled with warmth and affection. And Smokey, with his one smokey eye and his one perfectly bright eye, repaid their kindness with boundless love and unwavering loyalty.
When Smokey greets visitors with his happy tail wags and gentle nuzzles, it’s a reminder that beauty isn’t always perfect. Smokey, the dog once deemed unwanted, serves as a beacon of hope and resilience. His story is a heartstring tugging reminder that second chances can bring the most beautiful outcomes.
These photos show our happy “unofficial mascot” as happy as ever! Photos were taken February 17, 2025. Happy Throwback Thursday Everyone!
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