The status of Winnie was
last posted on 10/14/25 by
Keep calm and woof on.
Female Dog, Poodle (Miniature)
Poodle (Miniature) (Long Coat)
Description:
Meet Winnie. This precious little Poodle girl came from a bewildering situation. Her owners were hobby breeders who purposely bred their dogs but couldn’t find good homes for all the puppies or provide them with proper care. The pups were not kept current on essential vaccinations and were confined indoors full-time, never experiencing a yard, walks, or the outside world. We understand that caring for and vetting puppies is expensive and a lot of work, but that’s exactly why you shouldn’t breed if you’re not prepared for the responsibility. Thankfully, when the owners realized they couldn’t place the remaining puppies, they reached out to rescue for help. Worthy Dog took in two, and another local rescue took the other two. Winnie came to us needing updated vaccinations, relief from flea irritation, and a much-needed grooming. After a vet visit and a spa day, she’s looking and feeling so much better! She’s now thriving in her foster home with a mom, dad, and two dogs. Shy at first, Winnie quickly connects with her humans and finds comfort in her pack. She joyfully romps in the yard, follows the other dogs’ lead, and eagerly joins in for walks. She’s made great progress with potty training (not a single accident!), though she’s still not a big fan of the crate. Winnie does experience some anxiety when left alone in a new environment, so she’ll do best in a home with another confident dog to show her the ropes and a family with a flexible schedule. Winnie's foster mom describes her..."She's a really sweet girl who LOVES cuddles!!! She will lie beside you all day!!! She does not have high energy, and she gets along great with my pack. She is just now starting to play with my large dogs, and she is the dominant player!! One thing to note when we first got her, she was actively looking for a way to get out of the fence, but now that she's become more settled and comfortable, she's stopped. Like she says, ‘ok, this place might not be too bad’." Winnie has a gentle, loving nature and has proven wonderful with kids, too. Her life has completely changed overnight, and she's learning what it means to be a happy, cherished family dog! We are hoping to bring Winnie to town in early November. Apply today! Updates to follow… BREED ESTIMATE: Poodle Mix GENDER: Female APPROXIMATE WEIGHT: 22 lbs APPROXIMATE AGE: ~ 8 months old COAT TYPE: Fluffy Coat that requires regular grooming ADOPTION FEE: $425.00 OTHER INFO: utd on shots/spyaed/microchipped LOCATION: Charlotte, NC - Coming to DC Metro on 11/1 FOR MORE INFO OR TO ADOPT: Please go to https://adopt.worthydog.org and complete the application. You can also help save dogs like this one by becoming a foster, providing a rescue dog with a temporary home and giving them the love and care they need until they are permanently adopted. Every person who fosters is directly responsible for saving the life of a dog, because we can only save as many dogs as we have foster families available to welcome them into their homes. If you think you might be interested in becoming a foster and want to learn more, please go to https://foster.worthydog.org and fill out an application. Worthy Dog Rescue is an all-volunteer, foster-based rescue that primarily adopts to families in the DC Metro area.
