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Winston

Mixed Breed · Male · Puppy · 4 months

Winston was abandoned as a scrawny puppy and found in a village with open wounds. When animal lovers discovered him, rats were just making a meal of him... He then ended up with Mara and Paul at the boarding facility, and was absolutely terrified at first. Today he is a cheerful and lively little fellow who is somewhat shy with strangers at first, but this quickly fades once he has really gotten to know them. Winston gets along splendidly with other dogs and with cats too; he even shares his basket with two little cats. Otherwise he passes the time playing with his dog pals. But this little curly-head has also learned to walk on a leash, which he now masters with flying colors, so it's not like that ;-).

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Winston wurde als mickriger Welpe verlassen und mit offenen Wunden in einem Dorf aufgefunden. Als Tierfreunde ihn entdeckten taten sich die Ratten gerade an ihm gütlich... So landete er bei Mara und Paul in der Pension und war anfangs absolut verschreckt. Heute ist er ein fröhlicher und aufgeweckter Knirps, der fremden Menschen gegenüber zwar anfangs etwas schüchern ist, was sich aber recht schnell legt, wenn er sie erst einmal richtig kennen gelernt hat. Mit anderen Hunden und ebenso mit Katzen versteht sich Winston bestens, mit zwei Katzels teilt er sich sogar sein Körbchen. Ansonsten vertreibt er sich die Zeit beim Spiel mit seinen Hundekumpels. Doch hat der kleine Lockenkopf auch schon gelernt an der Leine zu laufen, was er mittlerweile mit Bravour meistert, so ist es ja nicht ;-).

Size
Medium
Age
Puppy · 4 months
Location
🇩🇪Germany
Shelter
Fellchen in Not e.V.
Living with Winston
  • ✓Neutered
  • ✓Good with cats
Cared for by Fellchen in Not e.V. · GermanyLearn about Mixed Breed →

Listed 1 month ago

Bringing Winston home

What you'll need for Winston in week one.

Hand-picked · prices indicative

  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 Winston

What life with Winston looks like

Winston is a medium-sized puppy mixed breed dog waiting at Fellchen in Not e.V. in Germany.

Puppies need routine, gentle socialization, and roughly two short outings a day for the first year. The first six months are the formative window — house-training, leash work, and quiet exposure to traffic, other dogs, and unfamiliar people happen now or not at all. Expect early-morning wake-ups and a few months of chewing.

🇩🇪Adopting from Germany

German rescues typically require an in-person home visit (Vorkontrolle) or detailed video home check before approving adoption. Dogs and cats typically leave the shelter sterilized, microchipped, and with an EU pet passport.

Germany, Germany — browse more dogs in Germany.

Frequently asked

Adopting Winston, answered.

How do I contact the shelter about Winston?
Use the phone, email, or website link in the sidebar of this page. Fellchen in Not e.V. handles screening and the adoption contract directly — TailHarbor doesn't broker the conversation. When you reach out, mention you saw Winston on TailHarbor so they know which animal you're asking about.
Can I adopt Winston if I live in another country?
Yes, in most cases. Rescues across Europe routinely place animals abroad — Fellchen in Not 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. Transport is usually a separate cost, so ask for the exact figure before you commit.
Is Winston 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 Winston 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 Fellchen in Not e.V. early rather than rehoming privately; they know Winston 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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