[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”

  3. Arlene Sumner

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    Beautiful dog coloring I knew she’d be huge they are big dogs . I don’t know why he let you know he was throwing out I don’t know why he just called you people in the first.The only good thing that he told somebody. Can you put him out of business or she??

  13. Bonnie L Adkins

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    Swimmers syndrom is not the breeders fault. Its a condition that happens and if you have the time and money can be fixed. Breeders can use certain precaustions to help stop this from happening. But not 100%. If the breeder wanted to “throw the puppy out” they wouldnt of advertised for help. Geez.

  20. Catherine Baffa

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    I rescued a Doxie when he hurt back owner wanted him put down lucky the vet they went to was my friends niece and refused short story I got him gave him back operation and pt he is now 10 treated like a king

  32. Vicki Christine Stringer

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    We rehomed a beautiful dobie Ruffie and it was just a set of issues with his sight he could not stay with his first family- with the family and breeder he came to us and he us and we loved him with all our hearts and he loved us to and tragically Ruffie was taken from us 7 months later- but for all of his life he brought great luv – just like this puppy – luv to you for taking the time to care – this is a pic of my Ruffman xx

  42. Rebecca Rabalais

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    Greedy breeders bring these babies into this world and want to throw them out to die because they can not sell one who is not normal. Makes me sick. Thank God for this woman and the lady who knows how to help these animals with therapy.

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