Wrigley Bengoa

Wrigley, age 15 years old, crossed the Rainbow Bridge on May 13, 2025.

In Loving Memory of Wrigley

October 15, 2009 – May 13, 2025
With broken hearts but endless gratitude, we said goodbye to our sweet Wrigley—also known as Wrigs, Wriggo, and the goodest boy—who passed away peacefully at the age of 15.

Born on October 15, 2009, Wrigley brought a boundless puppy spirit into our lives that never faded, not even with age. He was a ball-chaser, sunshine-soaker, treat-stasher, and family-greeter extraordinaire. To know Wrigley was to love him—and to be loved by him was to know true loyalty and joy.

Wrigley wasn’t just a dog. He was a life coach wrapped in fur, teaching us by example every single day:
• Never act your age.
• Live in the moment.
• Appreciate the small things.
• Enjoy the sunshine.
• Do what you love, always.
• Save the best treats for later—preferably buried near the front yard bush.
• Kids’ rooms are prime snack-hunting territory.
• Greet your family with excitement—they might have chicken.
• Know when to ask for cuddles.

Wrigley’s story began in the most unexpected way: we found him at Petland in Rockford (he was on clearance 😆). We were just “looking” but saw his cute face and had to see him. Wrigley ran around the store so fast, his little feet slipping on the floor, while he tried to escape. He was rambunctious, a little too wild, and definitely not following the rules—but something about him made us say, “OK… let’s buy him.” That single moment brought 15 years of chaos, laughter, and love into our lives. And yes, whenever he was naughty (which was often), we’d just shake our heads and say, “Well… he was a clearance dog.”

Wrigley brought a boundless puppy spirit into our lives that never faded, not even with age. He was a ball-chaser, sunshine-soaker, treat-stasher, and family-greeter extraordinaire. To know Wrigley was to love him—and to be loved by him was to know true loyalty.