Winston(Drake)

My story

Location: Columbus, OH Medication: Monthly flea/tick/heartworm prevention Winston is one of the happiest fosters we’ve ever had. Born February 20, 2024… Winston first came to us as a wee baby puppy. Badass Bulldog found a great home for Winston, but due to his owner’s health issues, he was returned to us. Now that he’s a little older, it’s good to see this little Exotic Bully boy is still the happy-go-lucky doggie we knew as a pup. His permanent smile and want for our love makes him so much fun to come home to. He loves to greet us, with his ever-wagging tail. He’s also prone to laying on his side in order to encourage belly rubs. Plus, he loves hugs, kisses, and chew toys. As much as we’re enjoying having Winston back, it’s our mission to find him his forever person… Could that be you? Winston is a small guy, weighing in at around 30 pounds. He wants to play. He’s social. He wants to be in the middle of the action, but he’s not going to be a dog that goes on long walks. Winston’s elbows don’t bend… or we should say, they stay bent. So, while he gets around just fine, he won’t be able to keep up a long, walking pace. (We take him for walks in a doggie stroller!) *Winston does not know this isn’t “normal,” and he lives his life in joy, getting around the house and yard just fine. A ranch home would be best for Winston. (Our ranch has a deep step down to the outside, so we have a ramp he uses when going out, and he has no issues using the ramp in order to potty outside.) Other than his elbows, he has no special needs. He’s a healthy, happy boy who wants nothing more than to continue being a spoiled pet! He loves kids and plays well with our 10-year-old daughter, but he barks at our cats. I think he may eventually get used to them, but that’s the stage we’re currently in. He also barks - sometimes - at our dogs, but we think he just wants to play… or have all the attention. Either way, Winston is easy to love. Winston is being fostered in Columbus, Ohio. Potential adopters, their pets, and all human members of the household, will be required to travel to Columbus to meet Winston in person as part of the adoption process. Winston sleeps through the night in a gated off area. We have his crate in the gate. Sometimes he goes in it. Sometimes he sleeps outside of it. I often let my dog out in the middle of the night. Unlike other fosters we’ve had, Winston does not bark. He’s happy to stay put until morning. When we leave the house, we keep him in the same area.

If you have any questions or would like to adopt Winston(Drake), please reach out to the adoption group directly. PetSmart Charities does not facilitate the adoption process. Thank you.