But it was ‘love at first sight’ with new owner Bhawana who brought him out of his shell.
Bhawana only adopted Wilson a month ago but says she ‘couldn’t imagine her life without him’.
She said: ’Wilson has been home with me for a month now and I can’t believe the change in him.
‘He has settled in great, napping on the sofa and trying to push his luck by trying to get on the bed!
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‘His personality has really started to come through, he’s started playing with toys and sleeps with his fox teddy.
‘We’re still both learning and adjusting but I couldn’t imagine my life without him!
‘I still need to start introducing him to new people but we’re just taking our time, so he’s not overwhelmed.
‘Wilson only started barking and talking last week and it’s so nice to see he’s finally coming out of his shell!
‘He will come up to me to ask for a fuss and kisses if he feels like I’ve been at my desk for too long and not paid him enough attention and I love it.
‘Everyday I’m learning something new about him and I’m so happy he’s accepted me and his new forever home!’
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