Meet Willow! This precious beagle mix was found wandering near an elementary school in a rural area, clearly hoping someone would notice her and choose her. A kind volunteer did just that - she picked Willow up, brought her home to safety, and worked hard to find her family. Willow wasn't microchipped and no one ever came forward to claim her. Wanting to make sure she would never be lost or overlooked again, her rescuer lovingly fostered her until she could officially enter rescue - where we promised her a future filled with security, love, and the spoiled-rotten life she so clearly deserves.
At just about 4 months old & weighing ~15 pounds, Willow may be young, but she's already putting her best paw forward on the fast track to graduating with honors from "How to Be the Very Best Girl." She handled her freedom ride like a seasoned traveler - sitting calmly in the back seat, politely taking in the world around her.
Willow is absolutely acing social skills. She's practiced playtime with big dogs, small dogs, friendly cats, and even cats who prefer to keep things professional. She reads the room beautifully and adjusts like a champ. Potty training? She's basically tested out of that class - she already knows exactly where her business belongs. Crate training is coming along wonderfully too; she might give a brief little "I'll miss you!" whine, then settles in and sleeps peacefully. But she would very much love to snuggle in bed with you too!
Her favorite extracurricular activity? Snuggling. Willow has no preference between being the little spoon or the big spoon - she just wants to be included. She melts into you like she's always belonged there.
She is now fully updated on her vaccines, on heartworm and flea prevention, microchipped, and scheduled for her spay in two months.
Willow's only dream when she grows up is simple: a forever home where she will be cherished for the rest of her life. After everything she's been through, we don't think that's too much to ask.
If you're ready to love and spoil this sweet little queen the way she deserves, Willow is ready to meet you! And no, she's really real, not AI-generated!
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If you are interested in meeting and/or adopting, the first step is to complete an application and read all of our FAQs:
https://www.takepawsrescue.org/adopt
Please note: Information to determine if you might be a match for one of our animals can only be found on our application.
*An inquiry, questions or introduction through Petfinder is NOT an application*
All known details about our animals are posted on their profile and updated daily. Other info will be discussed in detail with the foster during the application review process. Due to the high volume of introductions/questions received we ask you to submit an application (that application can be used for any dog with Take Paws Rescue).
The adoption fee for adult dogs covers age appropriate vaccinations, microchip, spay/neuter if not yet performed, heartworm test & appropriate heartworm treatment by the rescue's vet. All dogs in our care are also kept up-to-date on HW/Flea Prevention.
For more on this, or for additional information, including the adoption process and our adoption fee scale for all our adoptable pets (including an explanation about Benefactor Dogs), please see our FAQs page:
https://www.takepawsrescue.org/faq
Any breed labels used by Take Paws Rescue, its employees/volunteers, or on vet records provided cannot be guaranteed. Breed labels are given based on information obtained during intake and/or best guesses based on appearance and/or temperament of the dogs and Take Paws Rescue gives no assurance to the accuracy of these labels. Labels are necessary for postings to many animal networking sites, such as our website, Chewy, Pet Finder, and others. These are in no way a guarantee. Additionally, exact age and potential size cannot be guaranteed.
***Take Paws Rescue saves dogs from high-kill shelters across the South, owner surrenders, and discarded dogs with uncertain futures. All of our animals live in foster homes where they are socialized, and well cared for. An application will be required to make sure it's the perfect match!
BELLA BEAN
Jack Russell Terrier, Mixed Breed
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New Orleans, Louisiana
female, small, adult
Jack Russell Terrier, Mixed Breed
New Orleans, Louisiana
