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Willa, the Dog of the Day
Name: Willa
Age: Six years old
Gender: Female Breed: Chihuahua, Dachshund
Home: Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts, USA
 
   Willa was born special, having been born without any front legs, but it was part of her plan to take over the world. Willa was rescued, along with her brother Webster, from a hi-kill shelter in California by Mutts'n Stuff Small Dog Rescue. They are both chi-weiners- a Chihuahua / Dachshund mix. She came to my attention when her rescuers contacted us, Eddie's Wheels, to make her a dog wheelchair.

    Alas, adopting out a disabled dog is always a challenge, and after three months in rescue, Willa and Webster were still homeless. Eddie's Wheels, which we own, decided to adopt both of them in order to more fully appreciate the training challenges of dogs born without forelimbs.

    Willa was a very quick study in her cart and mastered it easily. She is a very confident, sassy little dog who takes over any room she's in. She loves all dogs and bullies her brother Beau, a paralyzed pitbull. From southern California and now living in snowy New England, Willa chases the sunbeams around our shop and can often be found napping while sitting up in her cart. She loves to go to vet conferences and pet expos and take center stage. Willa's a tireless advocate for specially-abled pets! She's my hero!

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