Willow's time was up at a kill shelter, but Judy couldn't let that happen so she's at Pet Rescue by Judy.

 

She's a young Lab so she is good with everything -- other dogs, kids, people, etc.  She'll make a great addition to any family.

 

Like many dogs in the South, Willow is heartworm positive.  Don't let this make your socks fall off!  You can read about the condition on our webpage "Heartworms In Dogs."  We are treating her with monthly heartworm preventive, our preferred method.  It is less harsh and doesn't require the pet be kept quiet for months.  In fact, my dog is heartworm positive and it is how I am treating him.  It isn't a big deal, especially in young dogs.  So meet Willow and fall in love!!!

 

Foster Update 10/25/09:

Willow is incredibley sweet and pretty. She has the face of a German Shepherd but the body of a very petite lab. She is very mellow and meek. The first day she came home with me, she was shy around everything, but every day she has become a little more ambitious and comfortable with her surroundings. She's very loving and she loves to snuggle and be with you. She gets along well with other dogs and cats, but would much rather be with people. She loves her crate and does not have any separation anxiety. She would be fine in an apartment setting even because she is very calm and relaxed. She does not bark when people come to the door either (I honestly think she was kept outdoors before). She seems to be housetrained so far, but I always keep her in her crate when I am not home.

 

*** According to www.dogbreedinfo.com, the Labrador Retriever is a loving, affectionate, lovable, patient dog. Once known as the "St John's Dogs," the Labrador Retriever is one of the most popular breeds in the United States. Originally from Newfoundland, Canada the Labrador was trained to jump overboard into the icy waters to haul fisherman's nets to shore. Specimens were brought to England in the 1800's by English ships coming from Labrador, where the dog's fine retrieving instincts were honed and developed. One of the best family dogs and canine companions because of their gentle, loving disposition, the highly trainable Labrador also excels in drug detection, as a guide for the blind, and service dog for the disabled. The breed is also an outstanding obedience and field trial competitor. Highly intelligent, loyal, willing, and high-spirited. Lively and good-natured, they love to play, especially in water - for they love to swim. They have an excellent, reliable, temperament and are friendly, superb with children and equable with other dogs. They crave human attention and need to feel as though they are part of the family. Labs are easily trained. These dogs are watchdogs, not guard dogs, although some have been known to guard. They have a life expectancy of 10-12 years.