Willow

Meet Willow !!<br/><br/>Yes it’s an adorable Golden Retriever, NO you should not message us until you’ve read the ENTIRE POST. (If you do we will instantly know you’re not serious about her being the right match for your family.) <br/><br/>This girl is currently super scared of new things and will need a lot of work to grow her confidence. We suspect that she’s not always been treated well in the past and it will take time to realize she’s safe. <br/><br/>Willow is a 2 year old, female Golden Retriever. She weighs 59 Pounds but looks way smaller and compact. <br/><br/>She will be spayed, vaccinated and microchipped as part of her adoption. She is thankfully Heartworm negative. <br/><br/>Willow does have a serious medical issue. She has a higher level heart murmur. She will need a family that can afford cardiology visits and likely medication for life. This is not fixable, it is something that needs to be managed throughout her life. Currently you would never know there is anything wrong with her health. If you do not have serious funding for vet care please do not apply to adopt her. She needs a home capable of supporting her through this for life. <br/><br/>She is very shy at first and startles easily with loud noises. If you give her a few hours she becomes your shadow. Once she bonds with you she’s extremely loving. She loves to cuddle up with you and get all the pets. <br/><br/>She is doing great with other dogs and another confident dog in the house really helps her. We do not know how she would do with cats. She is not fostered with kids but did great at the vet with children loving on her. She does need the kids to give her space for the first few days while she adjusts. Even when scared she’s never been aggressive toward anyone. <br/><br/>Willow is doing great with her training so far. Shes potty trained and crate trained. She will go in her crate on her own and relax if you leave the door open. Shes great in the car and does well on the leash. She gets scared in new places and may pull away from things but overall she’s doing well. <br/><br/>She has a medium energy level currently. When she settles in she gets more playful and excited but also has a lot of relaxed cuddle times. She loves you to be petting and touching her at all times. She likes running around the yard and is starting to play with toys. Due to her shy nature and her heart issues we are requiring a fenced yard for her. <br/><br/>So far we have not seen any issues with her sharing food, treats or toys with other dogs or people. <br/><br/>Goldens are just like other dogs. They need training, exercise and socialization. There seems to be a false narrative that they are instantly easy perfect dogs and that is just not true. Every dog needs their owner to support them with the things listed above. They also typically have a high energy level until they get a little older. Proper exercise is crucial. <br/><br/>Shes overall a very sweet and gentle girl with so much potential. Please only apply if you meet all the requirements and can provide her the life she deserves. <br/><br/>??Vet and home checks required. <br/>??Fenced yard required <br/>??Financially stable due to health concerns<br/><br/>Located in Hampton VA.<br/>??(she will need to be adopted within a 1 hour drive radius) No we will not exceed the radius for this dog, please do not ask.??<br/> <br/>??Please message us at VillageDogResource@gmail.com directly with questions or to get an application.??

Meet Willow !!

Yes it’s an adorable Golden Retriever, NO you should not message us until you’ve read the ENTIRE POST. (If you do we will instantly know you’re not serious about her being the right match for your family.)

This girl is currently super scared of new things and will need a lot of work to grow her confidence. We suspect that she’s not always been treated well in the past and it will take time to realize she’s safe.

Willow is a 2 year old, female Golden Retriever. She weighs 59 Pounds but looks way smaller and compact.

She will be spayed, vaccinated and microchipped as part of her adoption. She is thankfully Heartworm negative.

Willow does have a serious medical issue. She has a higher level heart murmur. She will need a family that can afford cardiology visits and likely medication for life. This is not fixable, it is something that needs to be managed throughout her life. Currently you would never know there is anything wrong with her health. If you do not have

Meet Willow !!

Yes it’s an adorable Golden Retriever, NO you should not message us until you’ve read the ENTIRE POST. (If you do we will instantly know you’re not serious about her being the right match for your family.)

This girl is currently super scared of new things and will need a lot of work to grow her confidence. We suspect that she’s not always been treated well in the past and it will take time to realize she’s safe.

Willow is a 2 year old, female Golden Retriever. She weighs 59 Pounds but looks way smaller and compact.

She will be spayed, vaccinated and microchipped as part of her adoption. She is thankfully Heartworm negative.

Willow does have a serious medical issue. She has a higher level heart murmur. She will need a family that can afford cardiology visits and likely medication for life. This is not fixable, it is something that needs to be managed throughout her life. Currently you would never know there is anything wrong with her health. If you do not have serious funding for vet care please do not apply to adopt her. She needs a home capable of supporting her through this for life.

She is very shy at first and startles easily with loud noises. If you give her a few hours she becomes your shadow. Once she bonds with you she’s extremely loving. She loves to cuddle up with you and get all the pets.

She is doing great with other dog