Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Good with cats,
Needs experienced adopter,
Story
Meet WillowVibe Check:Retired from Ridglan Farms, wanting to forget what she has endured. Ready for the good life.Fun Fact:Willow is a toy destroyer. She enjoys gutting stuffies like a pro.Rescue: Albert's Dog LoungeAge: AdultSize: MediumFostered in: Madison, WisconsinWillow's Origin Story:Like all the beagles released from Ridglan Farm, Willow has not had a life full of family, love, and socialization. She will need patience and understanding to make up for lost time.Health Notes:Willow is spayed and is fully up to date on her vetting. She is currently eating a raw diet, and it is recommended that an adopter continue with this to ensure that her tummy remains stable. Many of the beagles that came out of RF had significant digestive issues for a while, and the raw diet seems to have stabilized that. The Ridglan beagles have been found to be prone to vaccine reactions. She will need to receive Benadryl 24 hours before and 24 hours after vaccines to prevent this going forward.Personality:Willow is a brave, active girl. She has overcome a lot of trauma in his five weeks of freedom. She will need help learning how to leash walk, and enjoys playing with her doggy foster siblings. She is remarkably adaptable, and would thrive in a home where she is included in daily life. She is getting better at accepting human companionship, but will need to be approached slowly and at her level. She is definitely more comfortable with women.While she is still people-shy, she warms up to adults. We believe she would also be good with and respectful, older children. She is excited when you return home from being at work. She gets along well with other friendly dogs, and loves to play with them, and currently lives with two dog friendly cats.Family Matters:Willow would love a confident dog sibling. Her foster siblings are a great source of happiness for her, and she will continue to need this going forward.When she is ready, she will put her paws on you, and will even stand on you, but it will take time for her to trust you. An adopter will need to be calm, patient, and understanding as she continues to learn to be a dog.Things Willow LovesToysAffection, but on her termsSniffy yard patrolsCalm visitors, especially if femaleWarm weatherLife outside a cageSignature Move:Looking at you with those big, sweet eyes and making your heart meltBucket List:Learning how to be a petHer own fluffy bedA dish that will always have enough healthy food to fill her bellyLots of walksSpace to sniff with that beagle noseA patient, loving family with soft hands and lots of love to offerA Few House Rules:Because these dogs have been through so much, it is our job as those entrusted with their care to be very thoughtful in their placement. Here are our requirements.Fenced yard requiredNo apartmentsAnother confident dog in the home requiredNo small children in the householdStrong veterinary history with current pets up to date on vaccines, heartworm testing/prevention, and current pets spayed/neuteredPreference given to adopters with beagle or hound experienceMinimal hours home alone preferredLive within 5 hours of our headquarters in Whitewater, WINeuteredMicrochippedHousebreaking is a work in progress, though he is improving! He poops outside without issue, but uses a belly band as he gets used to peeing outside.Working on leash walking, does well with it inside the house, but is startled by loud noises outdoors.PLEASE do not crate, does spectacularly free roaming the houseUTD on vaccinationsUTD on preventativesAlbert's Dog Lounge is a specialty rescue focusing primarily on senior and special needs dogs.Our process includes an approved application, reference checks, a homevisit, and then a meet and greet with the dog. Adoption fee is $350, ($600 for a pair). Learn more about Albert's Dog Lounge, our mission, and adoption policies by visiting Albertsdoglounge.org.Begin your application process by copying this link into your web browser: https://www.albertsdoglounge.org/applyWI Dept. Of Agriculture License Number: 474085-DSNOTE ABOUT AGING A DOG: Aging a dog, based on looking at them, is unreliable and usually inaccurate. We get to know each dog as an individual and will do our best to describe each of our dogs based on personality and their needs.Puppy - Under 6 monthsYoung Adult - 6 months to 2 yearsAdult - 2 years to 8 yearsSenior - 8 years to 12 yearsGolden Oldie - 12+ years.
