[Video] Breeder Was Going To Throw Out “Defective” Mastiff Puppy Until This Happens

by pawbuzz on in Dogs 202

Willow was born with a congenital condition called Swimmer's Syndrome. The condition means Willow was unable to stand or walk at the normal three weeks of age. Instead, her chest was flat and her legs were splayed out like a turtle “swimming.”

For Willow's breeder, she was considered a defect and was about to throw her out like trash but by chance he first posted a message on social media. Somehow, this message was repeatedly shared until it reached Jennifer Williams, President at 2nd Chances Rescue in Norco, California.

Jenn got in the car and drove to this breeder’s home where she saw 5 healthy Neapolitan Mastiff’s running and playing – and then saw Willow who was floundering on the ground unable to keep up. These “defective” dogs are often euthanized or abandoned.

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Willow was in such a severe state that she could not eat or drink. Jenn immediately took Willow to Animal Acuscope Therapist, Gina Gould. Within two days, Willow took her first steps. Within months, she was running.

Using a combination of binding her chest, tying her legs in the correct position, acuscope therapy and swimming, Willow has made a complete recovery. Today, eight months later, Willow is 80 lbs., rambunctious, happy and healthy.

Note: A Neapolitan Mastiff puppy sells for $1,000 on the low end. From a reputable breeder, Mastiff puppies can sell as high as $3,000.

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Watch the video below as Willow, the purebred 4 week old Neapolitan Mastiff puppy who was about to be thrown out like trash because she was deemed “defective”, was saved by 2nd Chances Rescue.



202 thoughts on “[Video] Breeder Was Going To Throw Out “Defective” Mastiff Puppy Until This Happens”

  11. Connie Diamond

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    Jenn , I admire you and love you for taking you time for this Angel, breeders are almost like puppy mills, they just want that money. I guess he/she is pretty mad now cause they lost a lot of $.

  33. Janet Gwin

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    Thank you all for saving Willow’s life. It makes me angry when people toss out animals because they are not perfect. People like that are heartless and cruel. I’m so happy Willow is healthy, happy and loved!

  36. Colleen Sobkowicz

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    People are so mean. Why wouldn’t that breeder want to work with that puppy and help it live. Proves she or he is only in it for the money. If they truly loved dogs they would have tried to save that puppy. Glad willow is doing well. Beautiful dog.

  46. Dean Pearmain

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    I had a Dalmation, that at 6 weeks old was due to be put down because…..she didn’t have spots…!!!. I convinced the breeder to let me take her and after 9 months, she developed a near perfect spot pattern….albeit orange/ginger in colour…a beautiful and unique Dally named Dodie

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