Will's Red Coat: The Story of One Old Dog Who Chose to Live Again

Tom Ryan adopted Will, an elderly dog who was deaf, mostly blind, and frightened after being left at a kill shelter in New Jersey. Will's previous owners had become too fragile to care for him or themselves. Ryan brought Will home to his New Hampshire residence in the White Mountains to live with him and Atticus, hoping to provide the dog a dignified place to spend his final days. Initially, Will displayed aggressive and violent behavior, biting Ryan repeatedly. However, through patient care and empathy similar to what Ryan had developed with Atticus, Will gradually transformed. The once angry and depressed dog became a happy, playful companion with renewed interest in life. Will lived for two and a half years, during which he inspired hundreds of thousands of followers with his resilience and spirit. The book includes eight pages of color photographs and explores the bond between Ryan and Will, examining themes of courage, love, and the connection between humans and animals.