We have a 9-year-old son with autism. We tragically lost our german shorthair puppy after an unknown illness and shortly before that lost our older dog. Our son had a very difficult time with these losses; however, he did not do well with some of the behaviors associated with the puppy phase. We looked to Gundogz Rescue to try to find a dog that was through the most difficult puppy phases, but still playful enough to keep up with our active son. Our new family member, Willie Nelson, is easy-going, goofy, and very gentle. It is so much easier to have a slightly older dog who does not jump up on people but still has lots of energy to play. Willie Nelson\\’s cheerful yet gentle demeanor is making it easy for our son to bond with him. They are already learning to play fetch together and cuddle on the couch. We so appreciate the ease of the adoption process and Gundogz Rescue finding us such a perfect fit.
