“Spencer just wanted to be invisible.”
From Neglect to Love: Spencer’s Incredible Rescue Story
For three long years, Spencer had known nothing but a small corner outside his family’s home. Rain or shine, he huddled in the same spot, longing for love but never receiving it. When Rachael Sylvester, founder of Sidewalk Specials, learned about his heartbreaking situation, she knew she had to act.
Sylvester and her team visited Spencer’s home, but nothing could have prepared them for what they found.
“He just wanted to be close to his family, close to his home,” Sylvester shared in a video for The Dodo. “Spencer just wanted to be invisible. It was like he’d already given up.”
Covered in mange and painful scratches, Spencer was in bad shape. His rescuers feared he wouldn’t survive much longer in such conditions.
A Second Chance
Sylvester couldn’t understand why Spencer’s family treated him this way—and clearly, neither could he. The rescuers asked the owners if they truly wanted him, and when they admitted they didn’t, Spencer’s new life began.
“Everyone agreed this dog deserved a better life, and all we had to do was make sure he got it,” Sylvester said.
With medical care, proper nutrition, and—most importantly—love, Spencer began to heal. As the weeks passed, his spirit reignited, and soon, he was ready to find his forever home.
A Transformation Like No Other
Spencer was adopted into the most perfect family, and a year later, he’s unrecognizable—in the best way.
“Spencer’s just landed into the most perfect home for himself,” Sylvester said. “He is adored by his mum. He thinks he’s a lap dog. She sits down, and he’s on top of her instantly. No concept of size.”
His days of sleeping alone in a cold corner are a distant memory. Now, Spencer is living the life he always deserved—full of warmth, joy, and unconditional love.
All thanks to the rescuers who refused to let him be invisible.