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Willow

Mixed Breed · Female · Young · 2 years

The basics Age: 2 Gender: Female Energy Level: Low/Medium Weight: 12 kg Meet Willow! Willow was found as a stray, blind, battling a severe ear infection, suffering from terribly rotten teeth with exposed roots, and covered in ticks and fleas, with wounds on the tips of her ears too — a clear indication of an infection from leishmaniasis… How did she find the strength to keep going? Since being rescued at the beginning of the year, she has come a long way. Thanks to treatment for leishmaniasis and tick infection she can now see from one eye — only very little from her right eye (light or darkness), but much better from her left. She is on a strict schedule of eye drops and creams which are rather expensive. Her eye meds only can cost around £80 per month. Very fearful and timid to start with, Willow has made some huge steps forward. She is still wary of new people and unfamiliar surroundings, thriving on consistency, routine, and the deep trust she has built in her foster home. Because of her sensitive nature, we feel that moving her at this stage would be detrimental to her well-being and set back her progress. For now, Willow is remaining in her dedicated foster home where she feels safe and secure.

Size
Extra large
Age
Young · 2 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
SOS Italian Setters
Cared for by SOS Italian Setters · United KingdomLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 3 days ago

Bringing Willow home

What you'll need for Willow in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Willow

What life with Willow looks like

Willow is a extra-large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at SOS Italian Setters in United Kingdom.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Willow, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Willow?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. SOS Italian Setters handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Willow on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Willow if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — SOS Italian Setters will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Willow already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Willow isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with SOS Italian Setters early rather than rehoming privately; they know Willow and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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