Winter is a good-looking 6 year-old Cattledog/Lab mix male that was adopted from us in 2014 and recently returned. His previous owner passed away. He was very much loved and well cared for but unfortunately now needs a new home. He has a winning smile and a great personality. Winter is very dog-friendly and, according to the shelter he originally came from, is cat-friendly too. He has excellent crate manners and is likely to be housetrained. Like most dogs, He loves to go for walks and will make a fantastic companion for one lucky family who wants a dog that’s over the silly puppy stage.
Winter weighs about 61 pounds and needs to go on a weight loss program, as his ideal weight should be around 35-40 pounds. His adoption fee is $200. He’s neutered, heartworm negative and on monthly preventative, up to date on vaccinations, wormed, on flea preventative, and microchipped. As part of the adoption process, all adopters must commit to a two-week adjustment period to make sure it’s a great match before the adoption is finalized. Please email info@caninelifeline.org if you’re interested in Winter.
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Winter continues to be a joy to have around. He has lost some more weight and with that is being more active. He still does not play (chasing a ball) but certainly enjoys being outside and walking. You can tell that he is feeling better.
Winter likes listening to music. His favorite song is by James Taylor. Here is Winter’s version:
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall
All you gotta do is call
And I’ll be there, yeah yeah, yeah
I’ll be your dog.
We have been fostering Winter and he is a joy. This poor guy has been through so much in losing his owner, but you would not know it.
He has been a perfect house guest, no accidents for us. He will allow us to crate him, but we only did so initially upon his arrival. He roams the house freely as do our other dogs. Winter has been a good watchdog for us. I work from home and he is always at my feet, as he is a great companion.
Winter is not the type to run and play or wrestle with our other dogs. He is more content to let the younger ones frolic as he will sit and watch. He enjoys laying in the sun in the backyard versus a chasing spree around the yard.
We feel he would do best in a home with mature people who are home most of the time as he craves companionship. While he enjoys being a part of our pack, he may do just fine on his own in the right household.