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Name: Willow

Rescue ID: 4499

Status: Adopted!

Species: Dog

Breed: Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie / Mixed (medium coat)

Learn more about the Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie.

Sex: Female (spayed)

Current Size: 15 Pounds

General Potential Size: Small

Current Age: 17 Years 4 Months (best estimate)

Activity Level: Moderately Active

Good with Dogs: Yes

Housetrained: Yes

Description:

Willow

*House trained

*Good with dogs

*Good with kids

Hi future family, My name is Willow, I not only have a pretty name, everyone tells me I am pretty too!

I was a bit wild when I first came to my foster home, but I have learned manners that will make me a good member of your family. I never have accidents anymore. I go to the back door, look at mom and look at the door to show you I have to go outside. If mom doesn't see me I give a bark so she will look and see.

When Mom is gone I can wait until she comes home, even if she is gone most of the day. When mom is gone I lay on the back of the couch and look out the window or sleep. "Wait" is a word I understand well. If you are eating and I want to sit on your lap, just say "wait until I'm done" and I will sit quietly until you are done. I live in a two story house and I used to rush down the stairs, tripping mom and trying to beat the other dogs. Now I "wait" politely and walk slowly next to mom or a little behind her.

I wasleft in a foreclosure house when my first family left me. They also abused me. Because of the past I just want to be loved. My mom calls me the lovesponge, because I can't get enough love and attention. I would love to cuddle on your lap and be wherever you are.

I worry when someone gets mad at me, so I listen and learn quickly, I'm told I am very smart. I love to go for longwalks. If you are a walker or jogger we would get along great! I'm sad whenthe weather is bad and I can't go for a walk. If you would forget to walk with me, I go to the front door and give a bark to remind you, but I accept no If we can't go.

I never want to leave someone who loves me, so if I were to get away from you, you don't have to worry, I always come when I am called. I love having a fenced in yard where I can run and play. I live with 3 otherdogs and do ok, but I really want to be the most important dog. In fact Iwant so much love I would be happiest as an only dog.

I used to be very afraidof men, but if they are gentle with me I will warm up to them. I am protective of those I love, so because of my past I will bark at men who visit my foster house, just to protect mom, until I know they won't hurt her.

I have been very good with children, especially little girls, and I just ignore the toddler grandson that visits mom. I even flirt a bit to make friends with women and teenage girls who visit, and they think I'm wonderful.

I would loveto sleep under the covers with you, just so we can always be with each other. I am happy at my foster home, but I would love my very own person or family ina forever home. I'm a great kisser too, I give gentle little kisses. Please consider letting me be part of your family.

Love, love me,please,

Willow

To adopt Willow, please complete one of our on-line applications by clicking on the adoption button below. Thank you!

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