A letter from Winn...

Hi my name is Winnebago. I was named after a fantastic fishing lake in Wisconsin and that works out great since my foster mom lives in Wisconsin. I am part of a really big family. There are 6 other dogs, 3 cats, & 7 horses that complete the farm.
I love everybody and am very tolerant of all my siblings. My foster mom takes me to the local dog park every day for our run and I am such a good boy when I'm there. I have great recall and get along with all the other dogs that come to visit. I absolutely love to snuggle on the couch at night when we're watching tv. In fact, if my mom is busy doing something and she's not ready to snuggle, I will follow her and tell her it's time mom to relax and watch some tv.
I don't get mad if someone takes my bone or food. I always share. Even with Mattie, my big bossy redbone coonhound brother. My favorite thing to do though is run in my back yard. I don't care if any of the other dogs join me or not. I love to run & play. I would love to be a part of a home I can call my own. I'm ready and waiting patiently. Please consider me if you want a sweet boy to add to your family. Sincerely Winn.

ZOOMING AROUND!

Winnebago knows how to have a great time. Here he is zooming around the dog park!!

A Sweet Boy!

Winn's foster mom writes: I took a couple more pictures of Winn. He is doing so good at our house. He now weighs almost 50lbs and my vet thinks he looks great. A sweeter dog would be hard to find.

Winn knows how to have a good time!

Winn is having so much fun. Especially with Roo on his back!!

...and some snow play!

Snow Play

Pooh (left) and Claire (right) put little Winnebago right into the middle of their wrestle games...he doesn't seem to mind ONE BIT!

Smart Boy!

Winn is settling in really well too. He still bounces like a Tigger when he gets really excited, but even then will sit when told. He loves running at the football field after work, then comes in and crashes on the chair, just the way a Pointer should. I think he's really smart, and honestly believe he's figured out our morning walk schedule already, even though this was only his 3rd morning with us.

He loves riding in the car, but isn't good. He has to be restrained. He's much better on the leash already too. Winn absolutely loves sleeping in bed, and I think I've convinced him to sleep with his head outside the covers. Otherwise, I wake up with him panting under the covers, but he doesn't come out. OK, not so smart there, but he did turn around and keep his head out last night. We both sleep much better that way.

Winn is a sweet and funny boy. He came out of the shelter a bundle of nervous energy, and starved for attention. He was so excited when I got him home yesterday, he literally couldn't stand still or get close enough. He wanted to jump, and bounces on his hind legs like a Tigger, when he's really excited, but he knows "down", "sit" and "no". He finally settled down and, by evening, cuddled on the couch the way a Pointer should. He slept in bed, under the covers, like a baby all night. What a difference a day makes! This morning Winn is nice and calm, and slept on the dog bed while I was getting ready for work.

I stopped at the dog park on the way home with him yesterday. He was very friendly to everyone, and tolerated a couple of dogs who really wanted to play with him when he was more interested in running. Considering he didn't know me, or his name, he did an amazing job of coming when called, and checking in.

He's not too interested in my dogs, and hasn't paid any attention to the cat. Winn loved my 8 year old neighbor boy who came over to meet him, he literally threw himself into Michael's lap.

He did lift his leg on the Christmas tree as I was taking it down. It is a tree after all, so we gave him the benefit of the doubt. He has not had any other accidents in the house, and knows what it means when you ask if he wants to go out.

I'll send another update in a couple of days. Winn is so eager to please, it's obvious that with a little love and attention, he's going to be a great dog.