Adopt

My name is
Willard!

Posted over 10 months ago | Updated 2 days ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Approve Application

3

Meet the Pet

4

Sign Adoption Contract

5

Pay Fee

6

Take the Pet Home

7

Take the Pet Home

My basic info

Breed
Treeing Walker Coonhound
Color
Brown/Chocolate - with White
Age
Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Male
Pet ID
18984232

My details

Checkmark in teal circle Good with kids
Checkmark in teal circle Good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Good with cats
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Has special needs

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

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Willard has been with our rescue for 1 year and 8 months. He is wondering if there is anyone out there who will give him his forever home. 

Willard is a 5-year-old Walker Hound mix that weighs 52 pounds. When Willard came to Lil Rascals almost two years ago, he was paralyzed in his back legs, had infected sores and wounds, an untreated UTI, and was emaciated, weighing less than 40 lbs. His owners at the time said he had sudden onset paralysis 5 months prior, took him to UF where surgery was performed on his spine. The surgery did not help him, so his owners rightfully began taking him to rehab. But they soon abandoned rehab for him because they no longer had the time and he sadly reverted to where he was.

Lil Rascals got him back into rehab right away, where he had to start all over with therapy, this time weekly. He has not only gained strength, muscle mass and mobility, but he has also gotten joy back in his life. He now has a cart which has given him mobility again. He is a sweet boy that always wants to be near his person. He loves taking naps under the desk while his foster moms work. He lets you know when he has to go out with a distinct vocal bark. He is incontinent and has accidents so he wears a belly band. His favorite thing is going outside with his “wheels!”  He can go anywhere in his wheels and loves to go on walks and even runs sometimes. He attempts to bear weight on his back legs but he can not use them to walk.

Willard enjoys car rides and meeting new people. He’s been around multiple cats and both small and medium-sized dogs and gets along great with them. He’s always ready to eat and takes daily probiotics. He enjoys busy bones like yak chews and bully sticks. He currently takes medication but the vet has been decreasing those. He loves hugs and attention but is also content to lie on his bed beside you and nap.

Willard needs a family who will love and spoil him but be sympathetic to his special needs. He will need to continue to attend weekly rehab therapy so he doesn’t decline, but he is definitely making progress. He needs a home without a pool or stairs, and a home where someone can be home with him most of the time. If you think you can give this special boy a special home, please complete Willard's app and tell us more about your family.



November 5, 2024, 7:56 am
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
18984232
Contact
Angie Payne
Phone
Address
P.O. Box 4321, Sanford, FL 32772
Donation

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

Go to our website, lilrascalsrescue.org, and find a dog that you are interested in and submit the application.

2.

Approve Application

3.

Meet the Pet

4.

Sign Adoption Contract

5.

Pay Fee

6.

Take the Pet Home

7.

Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

Seniors 10+: $100
Adults 1-9: $250
Puppies up to 1yr: $300

Go meet their pets

Because our pets are housed in foster homes, we schedule meet and greets once an application is approved.

More about this rescue

We are a small 501(c)3 dog rescue. We take owner surrenders and we pull from local shelters. We, like so many others, are just trying to make a difference.

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