Meet Willow!
Willow is a courageous two-year-old Siberian Husky/American Pitbull Terrier mix with a tricolor coat that shimmers as brightly as her unstoppable spirit. She’s a distemper survivor with a fighter’s heart, and despite a challenging beginning, she’s blossomed into a loving, curious girl with an unstoppable zest for life. Willow adores walks, whether it's a brisk stroll or an adventurous hike, and she's happiest when exploring the world with her person! She’s a clever explorer who once figured out how to push through a screen window just to be near her favorite people. Her heart is full of affection, loyalty, and a need to feel safe.
Ideal Home
Willow would thrive in a single-dog home where she can be the center of affection and receive one-on-one love, structure, and understanding. She is most compatible with a calm, adult family that values routine and kindness, and guardians who are home often and understand the beauty of going slow and steady. While she can guard her food around other dogs, her trainer believes she could thrive with a dog of similar energy and age, as long as there is no snack-sharing.
Ongoing Health
Willow is a distemper survivor.
Training & Support
Willow is crate trained, house trained, and knows the “sit” command. She has shown protective behaviors, including a past incident where she attempted to bite a mail carrier when startled, and she tends to nip when overly excited. She is also fearful of strangers, particularly men, which can cause her to react defensively when she feels unsure or unsafe. These behaviors are rooted in past trauma and fear and she is actively working through them in a board-and-train program focused on building confidence through positive reinforcement. She is making real progress and trying so hard to get things right, especially when surrounded by patient hearts and steady routines.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Willow is currently in Los Angeles, CA. She is open to a long-distance adoption.
