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Winston

Mixed Breed · Male · Young · 1 year

Winston is looking for a new home! Winston was dumped in the winter in the forest, tied to a ramp almost in the middle of nowhere. However, he managed to get free and it was not exactly easy to catch him. Eventually, it was possible and Winston understood that we want to help him. Winston is cautious around strangers, but when someone gets him, he can be very kind and grateful. He loves to fetch and play with toys. Female dogs are friends, second males are individual. He would need a more experienced person, someone who will occupy not only his body but also his mind, then he will be a great companion. Suitable for a flat, he is clean.

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Winston hľadá nový domov! Winstona vyhodili v zime v lese, uviazali ho o rampu takmer uprostred ničoho. On sa však odtrhol a nebolo práve najľahšie ho chytiť. Nakoniec sa však podarilo a Winston pochopil, že mu chceme pomôcť. Winston je ostražitý voči cudzím, ale keď si ho niekto získa vie to byť veľmi milý a vďačný pes. Strašne rád aportuje a hrá sa s hračkami. Fenky sú kamošky, druhé samce individuálne. Potreboval by skúsenejšieho človeka, takého čo mu zamestná nielen telo, ale aj hlavu, potom bude skvelý spoločník. Vhodný dnu, do bytu, je čistotný.

Size
Medium
Age
Young · 1 year
Location
🇸🇰Slovakia
Shelter
OZ Šťastné Labky Fiľakovo
Cared for by OZ Šťastné Labky Fiľakovo · SlovakiaLearn about Mixed Breed

Listed 2 months 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 young adult mixed breed dog waiting at OZ Šťastné Labky Fiľakovo in Slovakia.

An young 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 Slovakia

Slovak rescue groups coordinate cross-border transport with European partners. Animals are chipped and vaccinated; sterilization is often included for adults and arranged post-adoption for puppies/kittens.

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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. OZ Šťastné Labky Fiľakovo 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 — OZ Šťastné Labky Fiľakovo 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 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 OZ Šťastné Labky Fiľakovo 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 (SK). 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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