BABYLON, NY —”Wagtail” Willie is a resident of the Babylon Animal Shelter and is Patch’s Pet of the Week.
Shelter volunteers say he’s a “spunky fun-loving boy” who’s around two years old.
“Willie’s people left him tied to a post. It must have been quite confusing for Willie to be left like that by the people he trusted,” said longtime shelter volunteer Christine Franke.
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Willie has made a name as the shelter’s “events ambassador” and usually the go-to dog to show off at events.
“It allows people to see this blockhead black pit bull shine, and he does,” Frank said. “We love him.”
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Franke said that Willie is a “joy to be around” and seems to be a “ladies man” at the shelter who gets along with female dogs better than the males. But like any dog who might join another one in a family, a meet and greet with a potential dog companion is a “must,” she added.
“This dog-friendly, young guy waits patiently all day in his small kennel for his daily half-hour to shine in the outdoors,” volunteer Mike Maloney. “Whether he’s running free in the play yard or walking with his human and or dog pals, he’s just a happy-go-lucky pup hoping for a chance to find a home of his own.”
To give Willy his forever family or find another potential soulmate, call the Babylon Animal Shelter at 631-643-9270.
Meanwhile, normal adoption hours at the shelter are Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
The shelter needs experienced large dog handlers and its staff is happy to train interested dog lovers.
The shelter is celebrating “Catober” and offering $10 of off cat adoptions for the month of October. It’s also accepting cat-friendly donations like cat treats and food.
There’s also an abundance of bunnies, kittens and cats to spend time with too, Franke said. Anyone interested in volunteering may contact the shelter by calling the number above or emailing [email protected].
If you’re interested in making a difference in the life of an animal in the shelter environment, please email us at [email protected].
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