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My name is Winston!

Posted over 4 weeks ago | Updated over 4 weeks ago

Adoption process
1

Submit Application

2

Home Check

3

Meet the Pet

My basic info

Breed
Mixed Breed (Medium)
Color
Gray/Blue/Silver/Salt & Pepper
Age
3 years 4 months old, Adult
Size
Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)
Weight
62 lbs (current)
Sex
Male
Pet ID
57005963

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Winston!

Winston came to us as a stray that had not been claimed, and has since been looking to find his forever home. He is a 3-year-old mixed breed boy who has been super friendly with such a sweet demeanor. He is not one to be shy around new people, and will most likely look to you to give him some kind words, some scratches on his neck, and maybe even a treat for good measure!

Due to his friendly nature, he would love the chance to meet any humans residing in the home, but may do best in a home with older children due to his strength. He would still need proper introductions to any dogs that are in the home or who frequently visit to make sure that it will be the right fit. However, smaller dogs and cats would not be the best fit as we`ve come to notice that he tends to mount other dogs (both male and female) and thinks that cats are just fun squeaky toys.


Winston gets very excited when the opportunity arises to go out to the play yards or even to go on a field trip away from the rescue, so he wants to get wherever he is going, fast. We are working on leash training, because to be honest.. he needs it. Winston is a little powerhouse and extremely strong! Those walking him will need an iron grip and experience with planting your heels in the ground. One day he will walk on a leash like the gentleman he is, but will benefit with some further training. He is very treat motivated, so he should learn quick! Because of his strength and his recent bi-lateral knee surgery in February of this year, he will require a fenced in yard. He has recovered like a champ, but we are still restricting him to moderate activity for now to ensure he doesn`t reverse all of the progress he has made.

If you would love to give this guy his forever home, please come on in and ask to meet him in a cuddle room or fill out an adoption application on our website today. Some information may change over time as we get to know Winston better (like, maybe he will be better walking on a leash soon)!
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
57005963
Contact
Address
109 Guthrie, P.O. Box 188, DeSoto, IA 50069

Their adoption process

1.

Submit Application

2.

Home Check

3.

Meet the Pet

Additional adoption info

1) Fill out the online adoption application.
2) Our verification team checks your information including vet records and property status if necessary.
3) An adoption coordinator will contact you.
4) They will schedule a home visit. A home visit is mandatory prior to adoption.
5) Our coordinators will then schedule meet and greets with the animal of interest if they are available or work with you on finding another.

*Please note that AHeinz57 requires that the rescued animals adopted from us are kept as indoor pets and will not adopt to families looking for outdoor pets. AHeinz57 retains the right to refuse any potential adopters.

**AHeinz57 adopts to residents of Iowa and the surrounding Midwest States only.

Adoption fees
Dogs/Puppies:
The adoption fee is $195. Fee includes current vaccinations, spay/neuter, microchip, heartworm test on adult dogs, and 1st dose of flea and tick & heartworm preventatives.
Other fees can be found on our website.
All animals will be altered prior to adoption. NO exceptions!

Adoption application

Go meet their pets

AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. is a foster-based organization. We do not have a building where animals are housed. Our adoptable pets can be viewed online at: https://www.aheinz57.com/adopt-a-pet/

We also hold weekly adoption events. Event details can be found on our website at: https://www.aheinz57.com/

More about this rescue

AHeinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport, Inc. is a 501(c)3, non-profit animal welfare organization based in Adel, Iowa. In addition to caring for our local strays, we are working to bridge the gap between traditional animal shelters and no-kill rescues in 2 different ways: 1) By providing free transportation for dogs and cats from traditional shelters to no-kill rescues all over the Midwest and Canada. We also provide overnight rest stops for our furry travelers and temporary housing for those whose time has run out at the shelters, but have to wait for a foster spot to open up in one of the rescues; 2) By pulling as many dogs out of traditional shelters that are on death row and placing them in foster homes and forever homes thru our organization.

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