Willow

Willow was surrendered to LMHS is March 2025. She is approx 5 years old.. Even though she was purchased as a young puppy of 12 weeks old, we can't seem to figure out what happened in her life to make her so extremely fearful of people. <br/><br/>Her owners surrendered her due to her barking at all visitors no matter how many times they visited the home.. even if she was placed into a completely different room in the home, away from the visitors she would bark mom stop. <br/><br/>That being said, she is absolutely NOT suitable for apartments or homes that are not detached. <br/><br/>It takes her some time to trust a new human. Her fear of us was extreme and we've never seen anything like it in a dog that was raised from a young pup. It was very sad to see her fear at such a high level..<br/><br/>Once she gets over this fear, she is an absolute doll. She's is very well behaved, and obedient. She was house trained, but may need a refresher course since being at the shelter since March 2025. <br/><br/>Because she is fearful of people and reactive on leash when faced with strangers and large dogs, she would prefer to have a home with a fully fenced yard, that she can go out to potty, sit in the sun, and play. Walks are NOT her favorite thing to do. <br/><br/>She gets along great with dogs her size or smaller, but is terrible with dogs larger than she is. She is great with cats. <br/>She would prefer an ADULT ONLY HOME, no children please..<br/><br/>We hope that there might be a lovely retired person, who loves in a detached QUIET home, with a fully fenced yard, who would love to have a affectionate and obedient friend, that doesn't need to go on walks.<br/><br/>We have tried working with her, and putting her on anxiety medications. Sadly, None of which have changed her behavior. <br/><br/>Willows adoption fee is by donation, within the Lower Mainland or Fraser Valley ONLY. We WILL NOT place her in any unsuitable home that will set her up to fail. She is not suitable for a first time dog owner..<br/><br/>She is spayed, vaccinated, wormed and flea treated. <br/><br/>If you feel you are a match for Willow, please submit your adoption application by copying and pasting the following link into your web browser <br/>www.lowermainlandhumanesociety.org/adoption-application/

Willow was surrendered to LMHS is March 2025. She is approx 5 years old.. Even though she was purchased as a young puppy of 12 weeks old, we can't seem to figure out what happened in her life to make her so extremely fearful of people.

Her owners surrendered her due to her barking at all visitors no matter how many times they visited the home.. even if she was placed into a completely different room in the home, away from the visitors she would bark mom stop.

That being said, she is absolutely NOT suitable for apartments or homes that are not detached.

It takes her some time to trust a new human. Her fear of us was extreme and we've never seen anything like it in a dog that was raised from a young pup. It was very sad to see her fear at such a high level..

Once she gets over this fear, she is an absolute doll. She's is very well behaved, and obedient. She was house trained, but may need a refresher course since being at the shelter since March 2025.

Because she is fearful

Willow was surrendered to LMHS is March 2025. She is approx 5 years old.. Even though she was purchased as a young puppy of 12 weeks old, we can't seem to figure out what happened in her life to make her so extremely fearful of people.

Her owners surrendered her due to her barking at all visitors no matter how many times they visited the home.. even if she was placed into a completely different room in the home, away from the visitors she would bark mom stop.

That being said, she is absolutely NOT suitable for apartments or homes that are not detached.

It takes her some time to trust a new human. Her fear of us was extreme and we've never seen anything like it in a dog that was raised from a young pup. It was very sad to see her fear at such a high level..

Once she gets over this fear, she is an absolute doll. She's is very well behaved, and obedient. She was house trained, but may need a refresher course since being at the shelter since March 2025.

Because she is fearful of people and reactive on leash when faced with strangers and large dogs, she would prefer to have a home with a fully fenced yard, that she can go out to potty, sit in the sun, and play. Walks are NOT her favorite thing to do.

She gets along great with dogs her size or smaller, but is terrible with dogs larger than she is. She is great with cats.
She would prefer an ADULT ONLY HO