ADOPTED — AND A HEARTWORM SUCCESS STORY!

Atticus was abandoned and came to the Rockwall Adoption Center hoping for a second chance. That chance came when he was placed in a foster home—and before long, his foster family realized they couldn’t imagine life without him. Atticus was officially adopted and is now a cherished, permanent member of their family.

This senior sweetheart’s journey didn’t end there. Atticus originally tested heartworm positive and required lifesaving treatment to give him the healthy future he deserved. Thanks to the generosity of supporters of Rockwall PAWS, Atticus was able to receive treatment—and we’re thrilled to share that Atticus is now heartworm negative as of 12/17/25!

While Atticus’s chapter has a happy ending, many other dogs are still waiting for the same chance. Donations to Rockwall PAWS help provide heartworm treatment and critical medical care to dogs who need it most.

If you’d like to honor Atticus’s success story by helping another heartworm-positive dog receive lifesaving care, please consider making a donation today. Every gift—big or small—makes a meaningful difference.

Thank you for helping turn stories like Atticus’s into reality.