02/07/2025
So I thought I'll tell you a bit more Willow. The girl didn't have a great start to her life - my understanding was that she was a 'farm dog' without any home comforts. Only this week I've found out that she was kept shut in a barn and was used for breeding rather than being a farm dog🥲. Luckily she got rehomed when she was 2.5 years old, and her wonderful new owner has transformed a very anxious dog who wasn't even toilet trained into a happy and social dog. Willow even qualified as a Pets as Therapy dog last year and went on a few hospital visits. It is something which I am exploring to continue with her in the future. She is 5 years old and is a working type golden retriever (rather than a show one like Pops). Willow certainly doesn't let her past hold her back, she's a very happy dog, loves people and her doggy friends, food (although she's limited due to allergies), water (we enjoyed our first swim together this week), cuddles and belly rubs and absolutely loves to roll around in the garden with her toys (must be a goldie thing as Pops loved it just as much). She also really hates baths🤣. Willow has been with us since her owner's health took a turn for the worse (few days after Poppy passed away) and has settled in incredibly well. The loss of Poppy resonates with us every day but we do feel that Willow came into our life for a reason and we are certain that she has found her third and last home with us❤️.