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| Species | Dog |
|---|---|
| Breed | Chihuahua |
| Sex | male |
| Born | c. 1991 |
| Died | December 22, 2009 (aged 17–18) |
| Known for | raising awareness for disabilities |
| Owner | Deborah Turner |
| Weight | 4 lb (1.8 kg) |
Willy (c. 1991–2009) was a paraplegic chihuahua from Long Beach, California who became a celebrity as the subject of two bestselling children's books. He made frequent public appearances promoting mutual understanding among those with and without physical disabilities. Following appearances on the television network Animal Planet, he was popularly dubbed Wheely Willy.