La‑Z‑Boy Gatson Rescued from Mississippi Road Finds New Home in Michigan

A starving puppy named La‑Z‑Boy Gatson was discovered on the side of a road in Mississippi, abandoned on an old recliner. After being treated for ringworm and other ailments at the Brookhaven Animal Shelter, his story was featured on the TODAY show, prompting a couple from Michigan to travel 15 hours and adopt him.

Dave Trammell and his girlfriend Sommer Guy brought the pup to their home in Plymouth, Michigan, where he has settled in with a new sister and enjoys a caring environment.

The rescue highlights the role of shelters and media exposure in reuniting abandoned animals with permanent families.