Size
(when grown) Small 25 lbs (11 kg) or less
Details
Good with kids,
Good with dogs,
Story
Meet Winchester.
Winchester is a sweet little guy who weighs just 14 pounds, and our veterinarian estimates he is about 8 years old. Sadly, it appears he has lived a life of neglect. He came to us from a shelter in deep South Texas missing much of his fur and looking like he had likely gone a very long time without even the most basic veterinary care. We suspect he may have spent much of his life living outside or fending for himself.
The girls here at the rescue have nicknamed him “The Mountain Man” because of his rugged coloring and scruffy appearance. He also reminds me of a little old man who smoked too many cigars....he has the deepest, funniest bark that always makes us smile.
Despite his difficult past, Winchester has a gentle, easygoing personality. He gets along well with the other dogs at the rescue and is happiest just hanging out by your side. He isn’t asking for much—just a soft bed, a kind hand, and someone to love.
More than anything, we would love to see Winchester spend his golden years in a loving home. We think he would be the perfect companion for a retired person or couple looking for a quiet, loyal friend. After everything he’s been through, he deserves to know what it’s like to be cherished, comfortable, and loved for the rest of his life.
Winchester is currently located in Hondo, TX, but is available for transport to Geneva, IL on October 17th with an approved application. His adoption fee is $450 which includes the transport.
If you’d like to see additional videos of Winchester or learn more about him, we’re always happy to help.
Winchester did test positive for Chagas but he is doing great on treatment. You can read all about Chagas on our website or by the videos below. It is nothing to be worried about.... Whether you adopt a dog from Tracy's Paws or another rescue in the south, it is importanant to know what Chagas is.... it's everyhwere down here.
❤️If you’d like to make this sweet dog part of your family, please review our adoption process and complete an application here: https://www.tracyspawsrescue.org/adopt.
Learn more about our rescue here: https://www.facebook.com/TracysPawsRescue
Every dog adopted through Tracy’s Paws receives:
• Chagas, heartworm, and tick testing (when age-appropriate)
• All core vaccines (age-appropriate)
• Heartworm and flea/tick preventatives
• Regular Deworming
• Spay/neuter surgery
• Microchip
Breed and age listings are our best guess, based on appearance.
Whether you're adopting from us or anywhere in the southern states, please familiarize yourself with Chagas disease. It's endemic in the south.
Copy and paste this URL into your browser:
Chagas in Dogs…Dr Roy Madigan:
https://www.tracyspawsrescue.org/chagas
Copy and paste this URL into your browser:
Chagas in Dogs
https://youtu.be/5sZqopRAAE8?si=geFOMJzgZ4e2bWCc
