This cuddly and fun-loving girl is a new addition to the family, and a lucky girl indeed, now in a happy home full of loving pet parents, kids and furry friends. Willow was adopted (though more like rescued) from a sketchy breeder situation, and had already had several litters of pups at the age of 3.

Her new pup parent Haley wanted to get her spayed right away, so she didn’t go into heat and attract dogs or the more threatening coyotes in the area. She was in for a big surprise… After dropping Willow at the vet to be spayed (and ignoring the quick ‘what if she was already pregnant?’ thought that flashed in her mind based on Willow having gained a few pounds), the vet called to say they had to stop the procedure. Willow was indeed pregnant, and a week away from delivering puppies.

As a Great Pyrenees, Willow is a Livestock Guardian Dog, bred to live outside with the livestock. She is serious about and dedicated to her job of protecting her outdoor, furry family, which includes 6 goats, 70 chickens, Guinea fowl and quail.

Despite living outside, Willow is also a devoted family dog that loves her family and is very protective of them. She closely patrols her four (human) kids when they are outside. According to Haley; ‘She is amazing when it comes to our kids. Very protective.’

Since finding the best wireless fence for their Great Pyrenees, their relationship has changed, and they are all much happier. They have now made a 6 acre fence for Willow, and she’s been trained to her boundaries easily. She LOVES being outdoors, and is much more relaxed and happy doing her job!  Her favorite thing to do is run around the perimeter of their property doing her job. And nap under logs in her spare time for some R&R.

She does not enjoy being stuck inside. Out in the woods is her happy place. She has broken out of every enclosure we have tried. I can’t even believe it.

Did we mention the family currently has 10 dogs? In case you’re curious where all the puppies are going (we were), some are going to family members, and some to people who have reached out after hearing Willow’s story. They may keep one if the kids get their way.