Meet Willow!
This courageous two-year-old Siberian Husky/American Pitbull Terrier mix has a tricolor coat that shimmers as brightly as her unstoppable spirit. Willow's story is one of resilience, growth, and hope. Despite a challenging beginning, she's blossomed into a loving, curious girl with an unstoppable zest for life. A distemper survivor with a fighter's heart, Willow has endured more than most pups her age, but you'd never know it when she's trotting happily on a long walk or curling up beside her caregiver for a cuddle session. She adores walks, whether it's a brisk stroll or an adventurous hike; she's happiest when exploring the world with her person!
Ideal Home
Willow would thrive in a home that can offer her one-on-one love, structure, and understanding. She prefers to be the center of affection and would do best in a single-dog home, though her trainer believes she could thrive with a dog of similar energy and age. A calm, adult family that values routine and kindness, and guardians who are home often and understand the beauty of going slow and steady would be ideal. She needs a home where snack-sharing is not an option, as Willow can guard her food around other dogs.
Ongoing Health
Willow is a distemper survivor.
Training & Support
Willow 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, not aggression. She is actively working through them in a board-and-train program focused on building confidence through positive reinforcement. Willow is crate trained, house trained, and knows the "sit" command. She's a clever explorer who once figured out how to push through a screen window just to be near her favorite people.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Willow is currently in Los Angeles, CA, but is open to a long-distance adoption.
