Philosophy & Mission
Exceeding Humane Treatment
As a responsible breeders and animal lovers, we carefully screen potential owners to make sure they understand exactly what is required when it comes to taking care of our grandpuppies. Our puppies are empowered and given a voice. In addition, we implement daily curriculum, creating the best puppies to transition into family pets. To find out more or to reserve a particular animal, please get in touch.
A Bit of Background
How We Got Started
Initially we did not plan to become breeders; we were going to build a boarding kennel on our land. Trish and I (Kandy) had wanted a Golden Retriever for years when Willow came into our lives in 2019. We were hooked immediately and soon added Wrigley, knowing we would breed them once. Raising the first litter of 10 puppies and matching them with their families sealed it for us. Our path changed. We still board for friends and family; however, our passion is breeding.
After acquiring a lot of information about the breeding process, we decided to do our part in preserving it. Since then, we’ve known so much love, joy, and excitement! Contact us to find out more.
Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge that Willow's Run is located on the traditional territory of the Lumbee, Skaruhreh/Tuscarora (North Carolina), and Catawba People. We honor and respect the diverse Indigenous peoples connected to this territory that we now occupy (UNCW, n.d.) The present is obligated to the past and future to tell stories of the first peoples. We further wish to recognize the historical stewardship by Indigenous peoples and their ongoing struggles against injustice and oppression (EIU, n.d.).