THIS BEAUTIFUL face... and as you can see, she is a good foster momma to puppies!!!
Willow is approximately 1 year old (give or take a month or 2), 80lb female (still room for growth) Great Pyrenees looking for a home at no fault of her own. She was rescued from the side of a country road by a couple who has had some unfortunate health issues which have made them unable to care for Willow. Here is an update from her foster mom on 1-19 "Willow is the sweetest dog on the planet. She puts up with Spud who has a higher energy level than she her, with absolutely no corrections, no temper, just calm playfulness. Someone really needs to adopt this girl. She is fine with a 4' fence and would probably prefer a canine companion but I think would be fine with an attentive family or person. She is just so lovable and deserves a very lovable home".
She also says "Ok, everyone!!! Willow needs a furever home. She is as perfect a Pyr as I have ever fostered. She has that calm temperament of a Pyr, is good on a leash, loves all people and dogs. Is good with cats. Not kid tested, but I expect her to be fine with them after seeing her put up with little Spud’s shenanigans. She loves playing with other dogs. And she is absolutely gorgeous. She is good in a 4’ fence. Has shown no interest in scaling my gates. What is not to like about her? Why hasn’t she been adopted?!?! Her only faults are:
1. she is not used to a car and will whine when she is in one. This will pass with more trips to fun places.
2. She is still a puppy and needs containing while you are gone so she doesn’t find inappropriate things to chew on. This will of course, pass with time"
Willow is looking for a home with a fenced in yard, as the Great Pyrenees breed love nothing more than to hang out in the yard, patrol a little here and there and watch the world go by. If you are a Great Pyrenees lover, you will know their delightful stubborness is what makes them so fun and challenging just the same!! If you are not familiar with the breed, we suggest you do some research on the breed before applying as to know the Great Pyr is to love the Great Pyr!
Willow has a very gentle nature and had gone to a temporary foster home for the holidays that has another Great Pyr and a couple cats too! And geeze... she has really proven to be "quite the Gem"! Here are a few things they say about Willow: "Took Willow to run errands and walk through Lowe’s. She got a lot of pets and even walked up to someone sitting at a desk, put her muzzle under his elbow and flipped his arm up demanding pets and he was happy to do so"!
"This sweet and super happy girl may be one of the EASIEST fosters we have ever had! She is smart, loves life and attention and wants to please! We are just starting to see her playful personality come out and it is very fun to watch evolve. Willow will thrive with someone who can be home with her more than not, and has the time to shower her with TLC! She is food motivated, which makes her an easy dog to train as she is already learning some of the basic commands, and we are continuing to evaluate her attitude towards our cats. Today our cat was sleeping in the chair and Willow walked over and gently sniffed and walked away! We are strongly monitoring, but looking good so far, and will keep updating!
We have a six foot privacy fence and Willow does not go potty on walks, so as stated previously, a fenced in yard is very important for her. With that, she absolutely loves her daily walks, (usually twice plus yard playtime) so she is needing an active family that can take her out for daily socialization, exercise and stimulation! On walks she is friendly when approached by neighbors; her tail instantly wags and she loves a friendly pat. She is fit and healthy and she will truly blossom with someone who is affectionate towards her and can give her, the daily dose of exercise and direction she needs.
We have seen that she is very leery of cars; she was afraid to get in our car so we have been working on helping her become comfortable in the car and happy to report, that thanks to encouragement and treats we were able to get her in the car twice today for a ride and playtime! Willow is house-trained and is not afraid of loud noises including vacuum cleaners, tv sounds, kitchen and household noises, or power tools. She is a great companion who enjoys being petted BUT she also will lay on a dog bed or curl up at our feet.
Willow is still a young pup, she is needing the proper direction and supervision to keep her out of trouble at home, and to learn the boundaries of what is for dogs, and what is NOT for dogs! When we are not interacting with her, Willow enjoys chewing on a strong nylabone or a rubber toy filled with yummy treats. We have loved having Willow as our foster pup as she is a gentle soul that needs a loving home".
Please check back later for more info on Willow, but if you would like to meet this pretty girl, please fill out an app at GRRAND.org
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