Willow went in for her spay surgery and while there we decided to do a test for tick borne illnesses and she has tested positive for Lyme's. She had to go back a few days later to have blood drawn so a more extensive test can be done to find out the severity of the disease. Once the results are back the vet will know what dosage of antibiotics she will need. She will need be on the antibiotics for 30 days then will need to be re-tested in six months to make sure the infection is gone. She will be with me until she finishes her treatment.
Other than that she is doing well and enjoys being in the house. She is a VERY soft dog and will need an understanding family to help her with her fearfulness. She loves attention from my husband and I, but will not compete with the other dogs for it. She is quiet and stays in the background when they are around. However, when they are all outside and she is in with me, she loves to come to me for pets and belly rubs. She is such a gentle girl, and I have still never heard her bark since she came to me.
Willow will not go to a home with children. She will need a quiet life where she is not forced to deal with new people on a regular basis, as this is not fair to her. Most likely Willow will always be shy as I believe this is in her nature. To add to the problem she was an outside dog her entire life and had little interaction with people during her formative years. She will make a loving companion for the right person or couple, but it will need to be a very special home.
If you have any questions about willow please contact me at
Toni@northstarbcrescue.org