WILLOW-Boy

Labrador Retriever | Bangor, ME

Age : 11 MonthsYoungMaleMediumFawn

About

Meet WILLOW-Boy

Willow was saved with his sister arriving at the rescue on 1 September 2024 at just under 3 months old, both he and his sister were adopted together on 20 October at just under 5 months old. Unfortunately the family reached out to the rescue in March 2025 (5 months after adoption) stating that they need to return both Willow (Zamboni) and Avery (Scout) as they are not well-behaved, chase after the children, nipping, jumping up, scratching and also chasing the cats. They are leash and house trained and the family said that Willow is a cuddler who likes to sleep under the covers, he is a great dog, weighs around 50 pounds, but needs more than they can give him. Sadly Willow and Avery were not given the training and direction they needed as pups, so as they wouldn't chase and jump up and nip, all natural behaviours for dogs and so unless they are taught different, they do not know that we find this acceptable.  The family told us that Willow and Avery often engage in air nipping towards each other, which is them communicating that they are not happy. We are looking for a family that understands the importance of training and that basic training, routine and structure is a must, a dog doesn't know how it is supposed to act in a human world, unless we teach them. We feel it would be a good idea to adopt the pups out individually unless a family is confident and committed to working with them and just like with humans understand they need their own time doing things to give them a break from their sibling or buddy. The pups are still with the family as at the moment the rescue has no free kennels and would really prefer not to put them through additional stress and emotional upset of coming back to the kennels, but the family is very eager for them to be gone. If interested in giving this handsome boy his perfect forever home, please complete and submit the adoption application, link below. Willow is neutered , rabies, core vaccines, monthly preventatives, and is microchipped with 24PetWatch. He has an estimated date of birth of 29 May 2024. We have no way of knowing the breed, it is up to individuals to look at the pictures and videos to make up their own mind. We are looking for families that have the lifestyle that the dog needs to lead a healthy, both mentally and physically life, who can afford a GOOD quality food, toys and treats and understand the importance of veterinary wellness checks. He d oes need an active family who will ensure she gets all the exercise, both mentally and physically that she needs to live a happy fulfilling life. Interested families are required to complete our application process and once approved schedule an appointment to come to the rescue in  SEBEC, Maine  to meet and take home their new best friend. Our process takes 1-2 days as long as we are able to talk to references, so be prepared to be approved (hopefully) to adopt within a few days of submitting the adoption application. Link to the adoption application!

Adoption Process
A detailed application needs to be submitted, and then a home visit will be conducted

Contact
Give a Dog a Home, German Shepherd Dog Rescue
[email protected]
http://www.giveadogahome-rescue.org