Winnie

Winnie is a two-year-old Lab/Pyrenees/Husky mix — and if that combination sounds like the recipe for an extraordinary dog, that's because it is. Striking, soulful, and somewhere around 80 pounds of pure loyalty, Winnie spent her early life focused on responsibilities that were never hers to carry. That chapter is closed. She is ready — genuinely, joyfully ready — to trade all of that for adventure, stability, and a family she can call her own.<br/>This is not a dog who wants to spend her days on the couch waiting for life to happen. Winnie is athletic, outdoorsy, and lit up by movement and exploration. Hikes, long walks, yard play, spontaneous adventures with her people — that is her love language. She walks beautifully on a leash, which means every outing is a pleasure rather than a workout for your arms. <br/><br/>A securely fenced yard and an active family are the environment where Winnie will truly come into her own.<br/>She is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, deeply affectionate, and the kind of dog who will quietly become the center of your world before you even realize it's happening. She does need a home without cats or small animals, and she will continue to thrive with structure, consistency, and ongoing training — not because she's difficult, but because she's smart and she responds beautifully to guidance. The family that invests in her will be repaid a hundredfold.<br/><br/>Winnie isn't just looking for a home. She is looking for her people — an adventurous, committed family who wants a devoted partner for the long haul. Give her that, and she will give you everything she has. And trust us, that is a lot..<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting/meeting this pup , please complete our online adoption application that you can find here: https://www.starfishanimalrescue.com/adopt/dog-adoption-application . Your application will be reviewed by our team and if it is a good fit, we will send to the foster family to set up a meet!<br/><br/>The adoption fee of $350 will include spay/neuter, microchip, age appropriate/required vaccinations, treatment for heartworm and any other necessary medical treatment to assure a healthy new pup for your family. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: Although we do our best to describe breed, since our pups all come from shelters we can not and will not make any guarantee on breed or size. We can tell you that they are 100% RESCUED! And that is the BEST breed!<br/><br/>*please note that we are a foster home based rescue and we do home visits as part of the adoption process - we are unable to adopt to families who live outside of the Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Thank you for your understanding.

Winnie is a two-year-old Lab/Pyrenees/Husky mix — and if that combination sounds like the recipe for an extraordinary dog, that's because it is. Striking, soulful, and somewhere around 80 pounds of pure loyalty, Winnie spent her early life focused on responsibilities that were never hers to carry. That chapter is closed. She is ready — genuinely, joyfully ready — to trade all of that for adventure, stability, and a family she can call her own.
This is not a dog who wants to spend her days on the couch waiting for life to happen. Winnie is athletic, outdoorsy, and lit up by movement and exploration. Hikes, long walks, yard play, spontaneous adventures with her people — that is her love language. She walks beautifully on a leash, which means every outing is a pleasure rather than a workout for your arms.

A securely fenced yard and an active family are the environment where Winnie will truly come into her own.
She is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, deeply affectionate, and the kind of dog who will quietly become t

Winnie is a two-year-old Lab/Pyrenees/Husky mix — and if that combination sounds like the recipe for an extraordinary dog, that's because it is. Striking, soulful, and somewhere around 80 pounds of pure loyalty, Winnie spent her early life focused on responsibilities that were never hers to carry. That chapter is closed. She is ready — genuinely, joyfully ready — to trade all of that for adventure, stability, and a family she can call her own.
This is not a dog who wants to spend her days on the couch waiting for life to happen. Winnie is athletic, outdoorsy, and lit up by movement and exploration. Hikes, long walks, yard play, spontaneous adventures with her people — that is her love language. She walks beautifully on a leash, which means every outing is a pleasure rather than a workout for your arms.

A securely fenced yard and an active family are the environment where Winnie will truly come into her own.
She is dog-friendly, kid-friendly, deeply affectionate, and the kind of dog who will quietly become the center of your world before you even realize it's happening. She does need a home without cats or small animals, and she will continue to thrive with structure, consistency, and ongoing training — not because she's difficult, but because she's smart and she responds beautifully to guidance. The family that invests in her will be repaid a hundredfold.

Winnie isn't just looking for a hom