Willow

Willow

Background

Willow and her 10 puppies were part of a large rescue transport operation with Boreal Animal Rescue after being rescued from Grandmother Lake, Saskatchewan. While little is known about Willow's life before rescue, it was clear she had endured a great deal. She and her puppies arrived in care severely malnourished and emaciated, all in need of time, nourishment, and love.

Thanks to the dedication of many volunteers and foster homes, Willow and her family safely made their way to their foster in Cochrane, who lovingly cared for them through those critical first weeks. Under her care, Willow and her puppies regained their strength, reached healthy weights, and began the next chapter of their lives.

After selflessly raising her litter and watching each of her puppies grow, Willow is finally ready for a forever home of her own—one where she can leave her past behind and enjoy all the love, comfort, and care she has always deserved.

Description
Willow is a happy, playful, and affectionate girl with a wonderful balance of energy and cuddles. She loves a good game of fetch and is just as happy carrying a stuffed toy around between throws. She greets her people with a wagging tail every time they come home and quickly makes herself comfortable wherever she goes.

While she may whine briefly when left alone, she settles quickly and waits patiently for her family to return. Willow loves to play with other dogs and can get vocal when she's having fun, but she's generally well behaved. She appreciates slow introductions to new dogs and separate feeding, helping everyone start off on the right paw.

She is incredibly gentle with children and has been wonderful with her foster family's four-year-old daughter. Confident, loving, and eager to be part of the family, Willow is ready to bring joy, laughter, and plenty of cuddles to her forever home.

🐾 Dog Friendly
It depends. Willow enjoys playing with other dogs but prefers slow introductions. She also does best when fed separately from other dogs.

🐱 Cat Friendly / Prey Drive
Cat compatibility is unknown. Willow has shown some interest in chasing squirrels but is easily redirected and responds well to correction.

👧 Kid Friendly
Yes! Willow is incredibly gentle and loving with children and has been wonderful with her foster family's four-year-old daughter.

🦮 Leash Skills
Willow has lovely leash manners and walks calmly beside you without pulling, making walks enjoyable and relaxing.

🚻 House Trained
Yes! Willow is fully house trained.

🍖 Food & Training
Willow isn't picky with food and is highly food motivated, making her eager to learn. She already knows "sit" and would love to continue learning with positive reinforcement.

🚗 Vehicle Behaviour
Willow travels well in the car and is a calm passenger.

🐾 Other Behaviours to Note

• Loves playing fetch and carrying around stuffed toys.

• Enjoys snuggling with her people.

• Absolutely loves playing in water, especially from the garden hose.

• Recently completed antibiotics for mastitis following the birth of her puppies and is feeling much better.

• Currently weighs approximately 50 lbs and is expected to gain additional healthy weight now that she's finished raising her litter.