About Winnie

Winnie Gender: Female Age: 15 years Weight: 20 pounds Breed: Jack Russell mix Spayed: Yes *** Foster Location: South suburbs of Chicago. No out of the area applications, please. *** Home Recommendation: Detached Single Family with small dog secure fenced yard Overall: Winnie appears to be a genetic marvel. Surprisingly active at 15, Winnie has the energy of a much younger dog. She could definitely use a daily walk & significant time loose in the small dog secure yard. Winnie loves being outside & she loves playing with another dog or tug-of-war with her human. Weather permitting, Winnie easily spends 4 hours/day walking & running, not laying, in the yard at her foster home. Winnie needs to be left to learn about & to trust you at her own pace, which may be a few days or a week. After her adjustment period in her foster home, Winnie showed she is sweet, happy & a fine companion. After 14 years in one environment & then learning to feel comfortable in her foster home & bond with her foster grandpa, Winnie may be shocked to be in another place. Background: Winnie was adopted as a puppy by a woman who cared for her until her health deteriorated to a point where she could not stay in her home. Winnie was taken to the veterinarian who had adopted out Winnie as a puppy & continued to provide her vet care throughout her life. The staff took wonderful care of Winnie while trying to contact the family. When they received no response, a staff member got in touch with HFD which had room for Winnie & was happy to take her into the Senior Dog Care Program. Dogs: Sure, well possibly. When Winnie was introduced into her foster home, a slightly larger dog tried to play with her. Winnie was not comfortable enough in her surroundings to engage. Winnie has since played regularly with other energetic fosters close to her size. Her style of play can be overwhelming for some dogs her size or smaller. She co-exists in her foster group the larger dogs. Kids: Why not, as long as they are knowledgeable & patient enough to let Winnie approach them. SO REALISTICALLY, NO SMALL CHILDREN. Housetrained: Winnie's been good about going through the dog door, for exercise as well as for bathroom breaks. Certainly no overnight problems. Adventurous: Loves leash walks & to venture out in the car with you. Leash Manners: needs reminders. Health: Has been & appears to be excellent. Cat compatibility: No cats were in her home when she was surrendered. We cannot verify her cat compatibility as there are none in her foster home either. Vaccinated: Yes Microchipped: Yes Up to date on heartworm, flea & tick preventatives: Yes Winnie's special senior adoption fee is $150. If you're interested in meeting Winnie, this perfect specimen of a dog, please see pictures & videos of her on her FB page (https://www.facebook.com/Winnie-of-Heathers-Foster-Dogs-105536621676906) or search on Winnie of Heather's Foster Dogs). If then you're even more interested, then please go to https://heathersfosterdogs.org/home/how-to-adopt/adoption-prescreen-application/ to find, complete & submit an adoption application which will serve as the basis for a conversation. You will be contacted.

Cook County
Steger, Illinois 60475