You could not ask for a better dog! Willy Boy just wants to be with his human. He thrives on close, personal, contact with his handlers here at the shelter. Being Aussie and Border Collie, you may think that he would be more comfortable living outdoors and working, but Willy Boy was raised differently.From what we have been told, he has been living with his owner, in her car for most of his 9 years. As you can imagine, he is conditioned to be a constant companion. His owner became sick and has gone to the hospital for long term care. She will be unable to take this sweet boy back.
We believe he is okay with other dogs, but a meet and greet with yours is a must. We are not sure how he is with children, so again, a meet and greet is needed there too. He has a wonderful disposition and just melts in your arms as you pet him.
Willy Boy is DEAF. We are guessing he hears about 10%, which isn’t much. It gives him the advantage of taking naps here at the shelter and not being able to hear his noisy neighbors. He is very smart and seems like he would adapt to a new home fairly quickly. He does need a patient human, however. He’s had a lot of changes in his life, lost someone who was his entire world, and ended up at the shelter, so there will be an adjustment/learning period needed. He is well taken care of here, but as with all animals, deserves to go to a loving home sooner than later. Please consider adopting this special boy, you won’t be sorry!
Come visit the Burbank Animal Shelter to adopt Willy Boy!
