My name is
Winnie!

Winnie is a young adult Terrier mix weighing about 10lbs.  Winnie was dumped at a shelter in Kansas without any history.  She was not doing well in the shelter, as she was absolutely terrified and shut down so the shelter staff reached out to us to see if we could take her, to get her out of the shelter setting.  Poor girl probably thought she was going for a ride in the car with her mom and instead ended up being abandoned at the terrifying, overcrowded shelter all alone.  She has been in our care for a couple weeks now and here is what her foster Momma has to say about her:

"Winnie follows me around and is very sweet and snuggly.  It took her about 72 hours to feel comfortable enough to seek out snuggles and affection from me, but each day she is getting more and more comfortable, loving, and trusting. She loves to force my hand to her belly for rubs if it's near.  She would do best in a calm environment as new people do still scare her, but she does warm up to them if they give her the time and patience."

  She does come around, but has clearly but under socialized.  An ideal home for her would be someone who has another dog for her to continue learning from along with someone who will be extremely patient as she learns to trust more.  We have seen her come around with her foster and her fosters friends so we know it happens, it just takes a few days.  It would be great if her forever family can continue to push her boundaries so she can keep learning all this world has to offer.  She learns quick and once she realizes she is safe in situation she really enjoys herself so want to make sure her forever human can keep expanding her world, even if it's a little tough in the beginning.

There is not much as rewarding in life as watching a rescue dog who is terrified and shut down come out of their shell and learn how amazing humans can be and experience all this wonderful world has to offer.  Being a part of that transition is priceless.

If you are interested in adopting Winnie, please fill out our adoption application at brighterdaysdogrescue.com