Willie

Beloved, well-raised, and highly trained, Willie is a sweet, busy boy who knows his manners and wears his heart on his sleeve. Good in social situations, but protective of his own home, Willie is in search of a calm, but active home where he can be kept safe.

  • Sweet, busy, people-loving three-year-old boy
  • House trained; knows his commands and loves showing off how bright he is
  • Friendly and eager to meet people; happy and affectionate with handling
  • May be okay with some calm dogs; Probably not good with cats; Kids 13+ OK
  • Needs an active home ready to make him feel safe, settled, and loved
Hi there! My name is Willie. I am a three-year-old boy with a confession to make: I am exactly the Golden you have been waiting for!
I came from a family who loved me very much, and I loved them right back. I have been well-raised and highly trained. I can go out and be among dog friends in social settings minding my manners, but you should know that I don’t like other dogs around my home so I will need people who will ensure my safety there.
I will be honest with you: I am a little nervous here at Homeward Bound. A new place with new smells and new routines away from my family takes some getting used to. But the good people here will tell you that once I feel comfortable, I light right up. I am friendly and eager to meet new people, happy to be touched and handled, and absolutely delighted to sit, stay, shake, and generally dazzle you with my full command repertoire. I have been told I know them by heart, which I do, and I am not above using them to impress you.
I do best with dogs when introductions go slow and easy. Face-to-face right away is not really my style, but calm, patient intros? I can work with that. Cats are very interesting to me, which is probably not what they are looking for. And kids who are a little older, calmer, and always close gates and doors would suit me just right. I am house trained, I walk well on leash, and I release my toys without a fuss. I think that counts for a lot.
What I really need is a home to exhale in. Somewhere active and loving, where someone sees past my nervousness here, and meets the happy, bright, affectionate boy underneath. I have so much to give. Is your couch ready for me?