Willow
Female DOB: 03/16/2019 German Shepherd Dog 70 lbs Large
Adopted on 6/19/2022. Hi! I’m Willow! I’m a 3 year old female GSD with classic black and tan markings and lithe athletic build. My foste...
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Adopted on 6/19/2022. Hi! I’m Willow! I’m a 3 year old female GSD with classic black and tan markings and lithe athletic build. My foster mom says the black coloring around my big beautiful eyes makes it look like I’m wearing mascara. Sponsor Willow by clicking here, Your name will appear on this page as Willow’s sponsor and your donation will help pay for food and medical expenses. Willow thanks you! My foster mom says the black coloring around my big beautiful eyes makes it look like I’m wearing mascara and I take that as a compliment! I’m ready to find a forever family that will reciprocate all the love I have to give (which is a LOT). Because of my outgoing personality and my naturally high activity level, I like to play and exercise like a much younger dog. So I’m looking for an active family that will get out on walks and play with me a lot. I’ve made dog friends all around the neighborhood and on pack walks. I get along fine with most other dogs that I meet. In fact, I’ve been having play dates every week over at the neighbor’s house with their big male German Shepherd and we always have a blast together! So I’d probably fit right in if you have a slightly older (or younger) male dog in your home already. I can tell you one thing, we would keep each other plenty busy, LOL! Everyone who meets me is surprised at how loving and affectionate I am. I guess that because I seem so active and crazy playful at times! But I really like meeting new people as long as I have a proper introduction to them. I also like most children too as long as they are respectful. I have previously lived with kids around ages 8 – 10. But with my natural exuberance, I may be a little much for kids younger than that. I’ve never lived with a cat before, but I wouldn’t rule it out if I got the right kind of introduction. I can still be a little protective, but I’ve really tried to work on that since living with my current foster family. They say I’m “making good progress” whatever that means. Now, about this whole walking thig. I really do love going for leash walks around the neighborhood. It’s just that I get so excited when we leave the house with all the other dogs that I can get a little yarpy until I calm down after a block or two. But don’t worry, as long as you’re patient I’ll continue to work on being better.I really like going for rides in the car, but I’m not a big window sniffer like the other dogs in my foster pack. I’d much prefer to just lay down in the back of the car and chill until we get where we’re going. Speaking of destinations, I really like going places like Lowes and PetSmart because everyone fawns over me and wants to meet me. I don’t mean to sound like a diva, but it’s kind of nice to be reminded that you’re special by total strangers!I have already learned some basic obedience commands like “sit” and “down”. I just need more one on one work and practice to learn more. Actually I wouldn’t mind being enrolled in an obedience training classes to help me learn more manners. Just think, you and me going to class together, learning everything and bonding, how cool would that be?I definitely like to play with some toys, especially rope tugs and things I can chew on like Nylabones. I think I’ve almost got this housebroken figured out. But I was more of an outside dog in my old home, so don’t get mad at me if I have an accident. Just remember to let me out from time to time and I won’t leave a mess for you! And this will get better with time for sure.While I am a very active and busy girl, I do know how to enjoy a quiet moment and how to chill out at the end of the day. And don’t worry about me fussing at night, or barking to get you up early. I am fully crate trained and go to down easy at bedtime. And honestly, I really don’t mind sleeping in a little some days! So, if you’re looking for a fun, sweet, active girl, I may just be your perfect match. I’ll be waiting with my foster family in Folsom. You like this dog...now what? Please take 3-4 minutes and complete our application form at https://www.bayareagsr.org/adopt/3-adoption-application. Our adoption team will spring into action to help you adopt this dog. If you have already completed the application and are approved, please phone or text your adoption counselor and we will set up a meeting.
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