My name is Willa!

We adopted Willa from the Animal Humane Society in April 2020. She is now 4 years old. Willa is very affectionate and loving of her owners, and she is highly protective of us. Unfortunately, that means that she has trouble accepting new people into our home, experiences separation anxiety, and doesn’t get along well with other dogs. While we can handle the separation anxiety and limit her exposure to other dogs, we have two elementary-age kids who like to have their friends over, but their friends are scared of Willa. While Willa has never been aggressive towards our children, she has scared several kids' friends by barking/growling, nipping, or charging at them.

We have consulted a number of professionals about Willa's behavior and have trialed medication. While progress has been made, we cannot further accommodate Willa's needs in our home without risking injury. She would be an amazing companion for an individual or couple who do not have kids and can provide her love and patience.