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Winnie

Maltese · Female · Adult · 7 years

Support and Health How much training will I need? Needs some support Can I be left alone? Potentially, once settled We have no knowledge of how Winnie is when left home alone, as she came in as a stray. She will need any home alone time building up from scratch. Do I have any medical conditions? Existing conditions Winnie has current medical conditions, namely required dental, that will need consideration before this pet is rehomed. Our rehoming team will be able to give you further information if you apply to rehome them and you are a successful match. We would also advise that any medical conditions, be that historic or ongoing, are discussed with your own vet prior to taking them home. Who I can live with Can I live with dogs? No Can I live with cats? No Can I live with small pets? Yes, conditionally - securely housed and kept separately. Additional information Winnie doesn’t appear to get much from meeting other dogs. She much prefers the company of people whose laps she can curl up in. She is very polite and friendly when meeting other dogs, she could have some similar sized, calm walking buddies in the future. Family and environment What kind of family am I looking for? Winnie does have some worries around being handled and needs people who will respect this. Due to this she would need any children in her new home to be aged 8 plus. What type of environment would suit me? Winnie does not need her own garden as long as she gets regular toilet walks and exercise. About Winnie Winnie is a small, sweet little girl whose favourite place is right beside her humans. She is wonderfully affectionate and loves nothing more than spending quality time with the people she adores. With her calm and gentle nature, Winnie will make a lovely companion. She enjoys heading out for her walks, then settling down for plenty of snuggles and cosy time at home. This loving girl is looking for a family who will cherish her and make her part of everything.

Size
Small
Age
Adult · 7 years
Location
🇬🇧United Kingdom
Shelter
Woodgreen Pets Charity
Living with Winnie
  • Good with dogs
  • Good with cats
  • Good with kids
Cared for by Woodgreen Pets Charity · United KingdomLearn about Maltese

Listed 1 week ago

Bringing Winnie home

What you'll need for Winnie in week one.

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  1. 01
    Required by most shelters

    Trixie Transport Box

    Sturdy plastic carrier — what most shelters require for pickup.

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    €35–45
  2. 02
    Editor's pick

    Folding Wire Crate

    First-week safe space. Shelter dogs settle faster with a crate.

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    €50–80
  3. 03
    Legal · EU

    Car Seatbelt Tether

    Legally required in most EU countries for transporting dogs.

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    €8–12
  4. 04

    Adaptil Calming Spray

    Dog-specific pheromone diffuser. Worth it for the trip home.

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    €18–25
  5. 05

    Orthopaedic Dog Bed

    Worth the upgrade — rescues often have joint issues from kennels.

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    €30–60
  6. 06
    Safer than a collar

    Padded Y-Front Harness

    Escape-proof for spooky rescues. Safer than a collar in week one.

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    €20–35

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About Winnie

What life with Winnie looks like

Winnie is a small adult maltese dog waiting at Woodgreen Pets Charity in United Kingdom.

An adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. Two reasonable walks a day plus play time is usually enough. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇬🇧Adopting from United Kingdom

UK shelters work under the Pet Travel Scheme (post-Brexit, the EU pet passport is not valid; a UK Animal Health Certificate is required for travel into the EU). Most UK rescues focus on domestic placements but some work with EU partners.

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Frequently asked

Adopting Winnie, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Winnie?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Woodgreen Pets Charity handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Winnie on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Winnie if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Woodgreen Pets Charity will tell you what they need (EU pet passport, rabies titer, transport coordination) and whether they handle transport themselves or refer you to a partner. UK adopters: post-Brexit travel into the EU requires an Animal Health Certificate. Plan for an extra €100–€350 in transport costs depending on distance.
Is Winnie already vetted, vaccinated, and chipped?
Most dogs on TailHarbor leave their shelter with sterilization, current vaccinations, microchip ID, and an EU pet passport included in the adoption fee. The vet status on this page reflects what the shelter has reported — ask them directly if you need details on specific vaccines, recent bloodwork, or chronic conditions.
What happens if Winnie isn't the right fit?
Every reputable rescue accepts an animal back if the adoption genuinely doesn't work — that's part of the standard contract. Talk it through with Woodgreen Pets Charity early rather than rehoming privately; they know Winnie and can place them more successfully than a second-hand listing can.
Why does the description sometimes read awkwardly?
TailHarbor translates shelter descriptions into English from the source language (EN). Translation is imperfect — names of streets, donors, and shelter-specific terms occasionally slip through unidiomatically. For the cleanest read, click the source link to see the shelter's original page.
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