11 and a half years ago, Katy, this sweet, gentle soul came into our lives. Frightened, shy, but always curious. She had been raised in a 3x3 cage as she was a Puppy Mill rescue. She was broken but she fought long and hard to overcome her past. The first thing we could get her to eat was hot dogs... In these last days, that is again what she got...her beloved hot dogs! She went from a dog that hid in a closet, to greeting people at the door when they came over. She went from not allowing anyone to touch her, to soft butterfly nudges and hugging and holding.

Willow's forever family gave her the time and space she needed to learn to trust and feel safe. They were rewarded when, shortly after the adoption was finalized, Willow jumped on the bed to seek affection from her dad! Willow joins an animal-loving family very experienced with shy and fearful Shelties. She will continue to grow and blossom, together with her MNSR Sheltie siblings Bailey and Ian. Adopted 4/4/19.