A wise and soulful eight-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever mix currently living in Naperville, IL, whose brown brindle coat wraps around a heart full of love, loyalty, and just the right hint of sass. Medium-sized at 30 pounds, Winnie is a seasoned snuggler who thrives in calm, cozy environments where routines are gentle and companionship is steady.
Winnie is a quiet charmer, especially fond of adult companionship (she has a special soft spot for men) and she forms deep, trusting bonds with those who understand her thoughtful nature. While she takes a bit of time to warm up, once she does, she’ll be your devoted sidekick for life! Her ideal day? A short walk, followed by a long nap on the couch, and plenty of time for relaxed cuddle sessions with her favorite human.
Winnie has mastered her basic commands like sit, down, stay, paw, and handles alone time just fine. She’s house-trained, vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped, making her ready for her next chapter with a patient and experienced caregiver who can support her unique needs. She experiences mild seizure-like episodes once or twice a year, which don’t require medication at this time. A quiet presence and a calm environment help her recover smoothly.
She also has a history of resource guarding, particularly around food, toys, blankets, the couch, and the bed. Because of this, her current caregivers manage the behavior by not allowing her on furniture and by maintaining structure and boundaries at home. She takes fluoxetine daily to help with anxiety and trazodone before vet or grooming visits. While she can live with another dog, careful, structured introductions are essential. Winnie’s new family should feel confident managing her resource guarding through safe, positive-reinforcement methods and consistent routines. Because she can be startled by loud noises or the unpredictability of small children, a child-free home is best for her continued comfort and safety.
Winnie would shine brightest in a peaceful home, perhaps with a retired person or couple, where the pace is slow, the cuddles are frequent, and trust can grow gently over time. She’s a sweet and loyal companion who just needs the right space and an understanding heart.
Could you be the calm and caring presence Winnie needs to flourish by your side? Reach out to learn more at adopt@joyfulpets.com!
Meet Winnie!
A wise and soulful eight-and-a-half-year-old Labrador Retriever mix currently living in Naperville, IL, whose brown brindle coat wraps around a heart full of love, loyalty, and just the right hint of sass. Medium-sized at 30 pounds, Winnie is a seasoned snuggler who thrives in calm, cozy environments where routines are gentle and companionship is steady.
Winnie is a quiet charmer, especially fond of adult companionship (she has a special soft spot for men) and she forms deep, trusting bonds with those who understand her thoughtful nature. While she takes a bit of time to warm up, once she does, she’ll be your devoted sidekick for life! Her ideal day? A short walk, followed by a long nap on the couch, and plenty of time for relaxed cuddle sessions with her favorite human.
Winnie has mastered her basic commands like sit, down, stay, paw, and handles alone time just fine. She’s house-trained, vaccinated, spayed, and microchipped, making her ready for her next chapter with a patient and experienced caregiver who can support her unique needs. She experiences mild seizure-like episodes once or twice a year, which don’t require medication at this time. A quiet presence and a calm environment help her recover smoothly.
She also has a history of resource guarding, particularly around food, toys, blankets, the couch, and the bed. Because of this, her current caregivers manage the behavior by not allowing her on furniture and by maintaining structure and boundaries at home. She takes fluoxetine daily to help with anxiety and trazodone before vet or grooming visits. While she can live with another dog, careful, structured introductions are essential. Winnie’s new family should feel confident managing her resource guarding through safe, positive-reinforcement methods and consistent routines. Because she can be startled by loud noises or the unpredictability of small children, a child-free home is best for her continued comfort and safety.
Winnie would shine brightest in a peaceful home, perhaps with a retired person or couple, where the pace is slow, the cuddles are frequent, and trust can grow gently over time. She’s a sweet and loyal companion who just needs the right space and an understanding heart.
Could you be the calm and caring presence Winnie needs to flourish by your side? Reach out to learn more at adopt@joyfulpets.com!
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Our ultimate goal is to unite as many animals with loving pet parents as possible, so we strive to make it easy to adopt a dog or cat you have fallen in love with. All we ask is that you fill out an adoption application so that we have all the information we need to determine that you'll be able to provide a safe and compassionate home to one of our rescued pets. Once approved, all you need to do is sign our adoption agreement form and provide an adoption donation so that we can continue to save more animals every day and unite them with families just like yours.
