Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Spayed or Neutered,
Shots are up-to-date,
Story
Billy Idol is a 1 year old and 7lb Westie mix who has had a very rough start. Sadly, this sweet boy has spent his entire life living outside in a dirty backyard. His mama was used for breeding, and when he and his sibling got too old to sell, they were discarded.
When he arrived at Shelter Hope, Billy was completely covered in ticks and fleas. He had likely been living this way his whole life. It took three baths to get him fully clean, and now he is finally feeling comfortable, probably for the first time ever.
Severely under-socialized and timid, Billy had only known life outdoors with his little doggie family. People, affection, and a normal dog routine were all completely unfamiliar and overwhelming for him.
With time, patience, and baby steps, Shelter Hope is thrilled to share that Billy has made an incredible transformation over the past month. He has been growing more and more confident and trusting of people every day.
His foster tells us he has recently had quite the breakthrough moment! He had initially been avoiding other dogs, but now he happily plays and frolics in the backyard with his foster doggie friends. Billy also enjoys relaxing in his bed with a toy or two and has gotten used to daily brushing, which doesn’t take long thanks to his petite size. He is a very quiet little guy and rarely barks. He especially loves squeaky toys and rolling around in the grass.
Now neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped, Billy Idol is ready to discover what it feels like to be fully loved and cherished as a member of the family. With patience and gentle guidance, he will continue to grow in confidence and blossom into the dog he is meant to be!
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Looking to Adopt? Submit a Rescue Questionnaire! Please be thorough in your answers.
Step 1) Application
Step 2) Phone Interview
Step 3) Appointment
Shelter Hope is operating by appointment only.
Be ready to adopt:
If your application is selected, our rescue counselor will be in touch for a phone interview. Adoptions can happen quickly so be prepared for our call, only apply for dogs that every family member in the home wants, and wait to apply until you return from your vacation.
More on our process:
Due to high demand, especially for popular dogs, not all applicants will be contacted. Moreover, we may not reach out if we have already approved a family to adopt. The process can take several days. Thank you for your patience!
