Adoption information
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About Willow
Meet Willow — a brave young dog learning what it means to feel safe, loved and free.
Our vet estimates Willow was born on 28 June 2025.
Willow came to ARK from the pound in mid-April in very poor condition. She had a wound between her eyes, was extremely thin, and clearly had a lot of catching up to do. At just 18 kg on arrival, she was significantly underweight for her size.
Happily, Willow is now looking and feeling so much better. Her wounds have healed, she has gained weight, and she is becoming more playful, lively and confident every day.
A recent video of Willow playing in the backyard says so much about how far she has come. She is beginning to relax, enjoy herself and trust that life can be good.
Willow is a beautiful mixed-breed girl — perhaps Bull Arab with a tiny dollop of Great Dane. But really, she can be whatever breed you would like her to be. That is the beauty of rescue dogs. We do not expect her to grow much more.
After a difficult start in life, Willow is slowly realising that people can be kind, food will always be there, and she is safe now. She has a friendly, gentle nature and is showing us more of her lovely personality as she settles into foster care.
Willow is still a young dog and enjoys running, playing and exploring. She will need space to move, gentle guidance and positive training to help her continue growing into the wonderful companion she is clearly capable of becoming.
She loves attention and will thrive with patient people who can offer consistency, kindness and reassurance.
Willow would be best suited to a home without cats or birds. Older children, and possibly a calm, mature dog, could be lovely companions with careful introduction.
Willow’s journey has not been easy, but she has already come such a long way. She is now ready for the next chapter: a home where she can keep blooming into the loyal, loving girl she was always meant to be.
To meet Willow, the first step is to lodge an application here:
https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/
Medical notes
Willow came to us from the pound in mid-April 2026 with a wound between her eyes. She has since received veterinary treatment and the injury has healed.
At just 18 kg on arrival, Willow was significantly underweight, but she has gained condition and is now a healthy weight.
Watch videos of Willow
Adoption details
Dogs:
(1) The first step is to complete the online adoption application form at https://southerndownsark.com.au/apply-to-adopt/ Please answer all questions and include photos of your yard and fencing.
(2) All applications will be considered by our Adoption Team, following which a "meet and greet" will be offered to the top-ranking applicant.
(3) If the “meet and greet" is successful, the applicant may adopt the dog and take him or her home the same day.
(4) For successful interstate applicants, different arrangements may apply and will be negotiated on a case-by-case basis.
Cats:
If you are interested in one of our cats or kittens, please click on the green "Enquire about ...", button, tell us a bit about yourself and the home you can offer the cat, and one of our volunteers will be in touch.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.