Meet Willow

A Tiny Survivor with a Bright Future Waiting Ahead ❤️

Breed: Australian Kelpie Mix

Gender: Female | DOB: May 01, 2026 | Weight/Expected Size: 10 lbs (Expected Medium)

Good With: Dogs ✔️ | Cats: Unknown | Kids ✔️

Medical: ✔️ Spay Pending (Age-Appropriate) | ✔️ Current for Age Vaccinations | ✔️ Microchipped

Location: Los Angeles, California

Transportation: Ozzie and Friends Rescue provides safe transportation to approved adopters throughout the United States.

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

❤️ Personality, Breed Information & Willow's Story

Willow's story is one of resilience and hope.

She was found starving and alone, trying to survive without her mother or anyone to protect her. At just seven weeks old, she should have been learning, playing, and feeling safe-not searching for food or shelter. Thankfully, rescuers stepped in before it was too late, giving Willow the chance to experience the love and care every puppy deserves.

Today, Willow is a healthy, happy puppy whose joyful personality shines brighter every day. She has an affectionate heart and a playful spirit that's impossible not to love. She enjoys discovering new things, playing with toys, and bouncing around with puppy enthusiasm before happily settling down for cuddles.

Willow loves people and enjoys being close to her family. She'll gladly follow you from room to room, eager to see what you're doing and hoping to be included in every adventure. Her sweet, trusting nature makes her an easy puppy to fall in love with.

As an Australian Kelpie Mix, Willow is expected to grow into an intelligent, loyal, and energetic companion. Kelpies are highly trainable, eager to please, and thrive when given both mental and physical enrichment. With early socialization and positive reinforcement, Willow has everything she needs to become an incredible family dog.

Willow would thrive in a home that offers:

Plenty of love and companionship
Positive reinforcement training
Daily puppy playtime and exercise
Interactive toys and mental enrichment
Continued socialization
A consistent daily routine
A safe indoor home where she's treated as part of the family
A lifetime of love, patience, and commitment

Willow has already survived more than any puppy should have to face. Now she's ready to spend the rest of her life knowing what it feels like to be safe, loved, and truly home.

Training, Adjustment & What to Expect

Like all puppies, Willow is learning something new every day. Her new family should expect normal puppy behaviors such as chewing, teething, house-training, and plenty of curiosity.

Please remember the 3-3-3 Rule:

3 Days to decompress and begin feeling safe
3 Weeks to learn your household routine
3 Months to fully settle into family life

Willow will benefit from:

Positive reinforcement training
House-training and consistent routines
Puppy-safe exercise and supervised play
Continued socialization
Enrichment activities and interactive toys
Plenty of patience, love, and encouragement

With guidance and consistency, Willow will grow into a confident, affectionate, and devoted companion.

Owner Responsibilities & Veterinary Care

Bringing home a puppy is a lifelong commitment that includes training, veterinary care, exercise, and companionship.

Willow will need:

Completion of her puppy vaccination schedule
Spaying when age-appropriate
Monthly flea, tick, and heartworm prevention
A nutritious diet for healthy growth
Daily exercise appropriate for her age
Continued obedience training and socialization
A safe, loving indoor home

We recommend scheduling a wellness examination with your veterinarian shortly after adoption to establish care and ensure Willow continues to thrive.

Adoption Information

If you are interested in adopting Willow, please complete an adoption application by visiting:

https://www.ozzieandfriendsrescue.org/adoptions

Thank you for considering adoption through Ozzie and Friends Rescue, a Los Angeles-based nonprofit dedicated to giving dogs a second chance at a loving home. We proudly coordinate safe transportation for approved adopters throughout the United States.

Willow has already shown incredible strength for such a tiny puppy. Now all she needs is a forever family to fill the rest of her story with love, happiness, and unforgettable memories. ❤️