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Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 3 years

Ref. No.: w-korfu-marketa-winnie-m-1222 Update January 2024: Unfortunately, Winnie is still waiting for his people. He is a wonderful, compatible male dog. Winnie is gentle, loving, and cuddly. It is sad to see that he has never had a family of his own since he was a puppy. He deserves for loving people to finally give him a chance. Winnie has tested negative for Mediterranean diseases. Update July 2023: Milo & Winnie have been waiting far too long for their big happiness. They are friendly, compatible young dogs who show themselves to be very affectionate and open. When will they finally get their chance? December 2022: Winnie was found with his mother and his brothers Milo, Apollo, and Pluto by a trash can and was rescued by an animal rescuer. The rambunctious group is currently in a foster home on Corfu. Winnie is about 4 months old and is described as a very affectionate and trusting puppy. We look forward to loving adopters who will provide him with a dog-friendly life and never abandon him again. All the dogs are vaccinated, microchipped, and have an EU pet passport.

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I-Nr.: w-korfu-marketa-winnie-m-1222 Update Januar 2024: Leider wartet Winnie immer noch auf seine Menschen. Dabei ist er ein ganz toller, verträglicher Rüde. Winnie ist sanft, lieb und kuschelig. Es ist traurig zu sehen, dass er von Welpe an nie eine eigene Familie hatte. Er hat es verdient, dass liebevolle Menschen ihm endlich eine Chance geben. Winnie wurde negativ auf Mittelmeerkrankkheiten getestet. Update Juli 2023: Milo & Winnie warten von schon viel zu lange auf ihr großes Glück. Sie sind freundliche, verträgliche Junghunde, die sich sehr lieb und aufgeschlossen zeigen. Wann bekommen sie endlich ihre Chance? Dezember 2022: Winnie wurde zusammen mit seiner Mama und seinen Brüdern Milo, Apollo und Pluto bei einer Mülltonne gefunden und von einer Tierschützerin gerettet. Aktuell befindet sich die Rasselbande bei einer Pflegestelle auf Korfu. Winnie ist etwa 4 Monate alt und wird als sehr lieber und zutraulicher Hundebub beschrieben. Wir freuen uns auf liebevolle Adoptanten, die ihm ein hundegerechtes Leben ermöglichen und ihn nie wieder im Stich lassen. Alle Hunde sind erstgeimpft, gechipt und haben einen EU-Heimtierausweis. 20250920 07 Winnie September 2025 20250920 06 Winnie September 2025 20250920 05 Winnie September 2025

Size
Large
Age
Young · 3 years
Location
🇩🇪Ratingen
Shelter
Tierhilfe Korfu e.V.
Living with Winnie
  • Vaccinated
  • Neutered
  • Microchipped
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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 large young adult mixed breed dog waiting at Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. in Ratingen.

An young adult dog fits most household rhythms once the first couple of weeks of adjustment pass. A larger dog like this one needs daily off-leash time when possible — a fenced yard or regular access to safe walking trails. Plan a "decompression fortnight" — quiet routine, no visitors, no off-leash adventures — to let them settle.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Animals leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with a valid EU pet passport. Adoption fees usually fall between €250 and €450, covering veterinary preparation.

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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. Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. 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 — Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. 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. 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 Tierhilfe Korfu e.V. 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 (DE). 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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