The status of Willie was
last posted on 12/09/24 by
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Male Dog, Cattle Dog
Cattle Dog / Black Labrador Retriever / Mixed (Short Coat)
Description:
PARTNER IN CRIME -- HE'S DOWN ANY TIME! Age: Young enough to learn, old enough to know better (1.5 years) Weight: Schmedium (41lbs) Hey Human, they call me Willie! Even though I look like a basic, black Cattle Dog – don’t judge me by my looks! Because if you ask the humans who helped rescue me, they will say that it’s my “If you’re down, I am down!” attitude that makes me so lovable. So much so, that a group of people have rallied behind me to find me my forever home. Maybe that is you? My rescue story is one that really shows how it takes a community to make rescue happen! A Good Samaritan found me as a stray who was probably dumped on the side of the busy Grand Parkway in front of the PetSmart in Richmond. He posted on Facebook, knocked on doors, and was then connected to HOPE who helped network me to find a foster to love and care for me. After bouncing around to several homes for my first few days post-rescue, I was ecstatic when my future foster mom stepped up to the plate and agreed to foster me. I was the only dog in my foster home, but I'm curious when I meet other dogs on my walks (and tug on my leash when I see a cat that I want to chase) but with some structure and delicious chicken, I am making better choices in no time! Currently my time ran out with my temporary foster – so I will be in a boarding facility until someone steps up to help me. Come on rescue community! Can you be the one to give me temporary reprieve? If you do choose to help me – just know that wherever you are, I will be napping nearby waiting for the next moment that I can climb in your lap for some snuggles or just some well-placed pats. Although I love being loved by my people, I do not pester them for affection. I'm playful when it's playtime, but I settle down and happily chill out at Foster Mom's feet while she reads. Being left alone at first was something I struggled with, but with consistent reassurance that my foster always returns in conjunction with a delicious foraging item in my crate – I am much more amenable to waiting for my partner in crime to get back home. I am very intelligent (hello, Cattle Dog!) and catch on quickly to training. I also LOVE treats – so training me is not only a fun experience for us both, but I would love to learn more fun tricks to show off to your friends. I already know how to automatically sit to say “please!” and have great eye contact. Now the only eyes I am trying to catch, are those of my forever parent! Could that be you? Arrange to meet me today! My heart has so much love to give - all I need is YOU! HOPE ID D24-0810-0029 If you are interested in Willie and would like to fill out a Dog Adoption Application, please go to: http://www.homelesspets.net/adoption-forms/dog-adoption.php. Submitting an application does not obligate you to adopt, but it initiates contact with us and gets the process started. If you have questions prior to filling out the application, email us at [email protected] and a volunteer will get back to you.
