PLEASE CROSS POST!! Willow is in the East Haven, CT Animal Shelter --
he is NEXT TO BE EUTHED!
Contact Lesley -- (203) 468-3249 mailto:Tashmoo5454@cs.com?subject=Petfinder.com%20Pet%20Inquiry:%20Willow-URGENT%21%20PFId#8673013
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?&petid=8673013&mtf=1I heard about Willow and went to meet him this morning. I have no room at the moment but wanted to give as much information as possible. I expected a decrepit old dog on his last legs. Instead I found a bright-eyed, happy old man who is full of life and laughter, raring to go and who is no where near ready to die. He is DEAF, but appears to have been deaf long enough that it doesn't bother him. He knows to look to you for information. He greeted us warmly, allowed me to handle his body and check his teeth (they are in good shape but need cleaning) and then headed for the door for a walk. His hips are not strong, but he was x-rayed by the vet who found arthritis but no dysplasia. He went for a nice walk and then wanted to go over and say hello to the pit bull who was in the exercise pen. This little guy was one of the reasons Willow is on death row but he didn't know that -- he just saw a friend he wanted to make. After they exchanged pleasantries (nice pit) he said a warm hello to a tiny Shih tzu who is getting adopted. He cried at her, hoping to get her to play but she was too busy getting treats from a volunteer. Willow politely asked for a treat, took it like a gentleman and ate it slowly with relish.Willow has one empty run between him and the Bridge. They are full and must take in strays. They have been turning down people who want to drop off a dog to give Willow time (he's been there 3 weeks past when he should have been euthed because they love him.) With the cruelty case, they are up against the wall and Willow is the least adoptable dog there. If you have room for a senior shepherd mix who is quiet and loving but full of life, please consider Willow. He has been vetted and healthy, he is NEUTERED and tests fine with other dogs. He has not been tested with cats but chances are he is fine since he is so mellow. He is NOT doing well in the shelter and the cement floors make his old bones ache. If you have any room, please contact Lesley ASAP.
Transportation help is available. They will do anything they can to get Willow to a safe loving home or rescue. Please contact Lesley ASAP: (203) 468-3249 mailto:Tashmoo5454@cs.com?subject=Petfinder.com%20Pet%20Inquiry:%20Willow-URGENT%21%20PFId#8673013
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?&petid=8673013&mtf=1
Willow-URGENT!
Shepherd Mix
Size: Large
Age: Adult
Gender: Male
We are very full right now and Willow needs to find a home soon!!!
Willow is a very sweet, older soul. He is very gentle and loves to be petted. He was picked up by a good Samaritan because he was roaming in the middle of the street. He is a beautiful dog! His coat is an interesting blend of black, white and various shades of golden brown. He needs someone he can trust again, because sadly his previous owners never came looking for him. He is very hard of hearing. He doesn't have any aggression issues and is just wishing for a nice soft couch to take a nap on. If you can open your heart to Willow, please call us. Our shelter is very full right now and Willow doesn't have a lot of time.
East Haven Animal Shelter
East Haven, CT
(203) 468-3249
Tashmoo5454@cs.com
