Willow and one of our horses, Quenya, have developed a special bond. Here I was grooming Q and Willow came over and parked herself right there for over an hour. When the horses are in the barn she will go in and they will just look at each other for a few minutes like there is something going back and forth. She goes out in the grass and just sits watching the horses. Thankfully, she stays out of the pasture as we have reinforced that fence line with her. Who knew she would have a 1,000 lb buddy?????

We are so thankful to all of you who made this possible.

Vicki

Update-

Hi All,

I just want to let you know that I got the DNA test results for Willow and I am shocked. Everyone who has met her has said the same thing "no way". The results say she is Dalmatian -German Shepherd on one side and Standard Longhaired Dachshund-Mix (Possible: Borzoi Bloodhound Brittany) on the other. Really???? I'd have made some money for RORR had I taken "bets". Everyone said Lab in her bloodline somewhere…...

Her loyalty/dedication level could be Dal and her refined small boned shape. Her nose freckles could be Brittany. No Shepherd visible except maybe some hair coarseness. Maybe her little bit of length is Dachshund and possibly the one blue eye. She is quiet, loyal and not energetic as those breeds are described. She sheds profusely and that is Dal and Shepherd! Sure doesn't look like the listed breeds:

I have to assume the test is correct but I LOVE THIS GIRL TO PIECES so it doesn't matter… just heading off any health issues which I feel good about now; overall healthy breeds in her DNA.

Vicki

Update-

A letter from Willa, now Willow

I met the little kids in the family for a short time today. It was fun playing in the yard and I was very gentle not to pull the long leash for this little girl holding it. This is the family who the dog I will meet later lives with. She is a yellow lab my age and she will be fun to play with after I am more adjusted to my new home. I am now a family dog and I like it. I even let the little girl put this stuffed horse on my back for a walk. I was not bothered by that at all. My mom is so happy I think I saw a tear in her eye.

Love, Willow