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My basic info
Breed
Jack Russell Terrier
Color
White - with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
Age
16 years 8 months old, Senior
Size
Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less (when grown)
Weight
20 lbs (current)
Sex
Female
Pet ID
HFD 625
My details
Shots current
Spayed / Neutered
My story
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Here's what the humans have to say about me:
Meet Winnie, a female, 15 year old, 20 lb., Jack Russell mix.
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: Surprisingly active at 14, 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 is skittish, 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.
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. 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, however, forget it.
Health: Appears to be excellent.
Cat compatibility: Reported to have lived with cats, but we cannot verify her cat compatibility as there are none in her foster home.
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, 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, please visit heathersfosterdogs.org to complete & submit an adoption application. You will be contacted.
