More: Willow was a rescue … she chose our family in November 2011. Our 14 year old son (Corson) was battling bone cancer … we were distraught! Willow was brought to visit /inspect our home for potential of a new family. She crawled onto the bed with our Son and curled herself around his leg (his femur had been “eaten” by the cancer. Corson said, Mom- I want this dog she loves me!