Winnie

Age

3 Years

Sex

Female

Energy

Medium

Fast Facts

  • Crate- and house-trained

  • Requires mentor dog

  • Requires fenced yard

  • Loves playing with toys and other dogs

  • Retired from breeding and can be timid

  • 68 pounds

INTRO As told by Winnie

 Hello! My name is Winnie. According to my foster mom, I’m a great dog with a sweet personality and a pretty face. She says I am a beautiful girl. I couldn’t agree more, I know I’m very pretty!

I’m a retired breeder dog and as such I have some timid behaviors, but foster mom is helping me gain confidence. I enjoy taking walks and car rides to different places and jump in when it’s time to go. My foster mom has four other goldens, all fosters just like me, and I love playing with them. I’ve learned to play fetch with the ball and often tease the other dogs with it when I get to it first. You probably think I sound perfect, and I’m close to it. I’m starting to work on basic obedience cues. I already know how to sit, so I’m not too worried about the other cues.

I ignore cats and like to be petted by the young girl next door, but I will move away and get worried when someone moves suddenly. I am not too outgoing with new people until I get to know them. I need a patient and calm family who will understand that I need time to show you my loving personality. So, if you give me time to build up my trust, I will reward you with being a wonderful companion.

 BEHAVIOR:

Winne has settled in nicely to her new home and is enjoying the company of her foster mom and four other golden retrievers. She is still a timid dog in new situations. Once she is comfortable, she is more confident.

HEALTH:

Overall, Winnie is in good health except for a low-grade mast cell tumor that was removed near her ear. It couldn’t be removed with clear margins due to the location, so the area requires monitoring.

ADDITIONAL INSIGHTS:

Winne is not just a pretty face but an affectionate dog ready to bring joy and companionship to her forever home. Her ease with other dogs is evident in the joy she finds in playing fetch and playing with the other golden retrievers in her foster home. Her enthusiasm is contagious, making her an ideal companion for those who are ready to reap the rewards of adding a retired breeding female to their home.

Adoption Process
ADOPTION REQUIREMENTS, NO EXCEPTIONS:

  • Be at least 23 years of age

  • No children under 6 years of age living in your home

  • We primarily adopt goldens to families living within Illinois, Northwest Indiana, and the southern most counties of Wisconsin

  • If you do not own your residence or live in a condo, you will need a letter from your landlord or property management company

  • Provide excellent vet care for your dog(s)

  • Do not use an invisible fence

  • Are not over your town/county's pet limit

  • Have the knowledge and agreement of all adults living in the household

  • Be prepared to make a lifetime commitment

  • QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR POLICIES? All your answers in our Frequently Asked Questions section.

If interested please fill out our online adoption application form; please make sure you fill in every required field/question or your submission will not go through. Please note that we take time to learn as much as we can about each dog in our care and our bios are our current observations; we are unable to make any guarantees on the future health or temperament of your adopted dog. Most dogs in our care come with unknown pre-rescue history and as such breed and age estimates are an educated guess.

Available Goldens for Adoption