WINSTON

Original story, Oct 2011: Winston is a six year old purebred neutered male. He was surrendered by his previous owners to a shelter in Tucson AZ. Winston has been living in his foster home in Peoria AZ since November 2010 with another female Vizsla. Winston is a very social and loving boy, and gets along very well with other dogs. He likes to fetch his frisbee, although he only catches it about half the time. Winston loves rides in the car, and enjoys going for runs in the park and hikes on the trail. Although Winston is a very active Vizsla, he is also content to lay around in the house or in the yard sun bathing. Winston is very good about getting bathed, having his nails trimmed, and having his teeth brushed. He loves affection and will seek you out for it. Winston will give you quite a reception when you come home, and he rarely ever barks.

Winston his house trained but does not like being crated. He is on medication for his thyroid, and is in the final stages of recovery from a bout with valley fever. Winston does not react well to thunderstorms. He is afraid of thunder, fireworks and loud storms, and will come running to you for comfort and security. Winston does well being left alone for several hours at a time, but gets upset if left alone when there is a thunderstorm. Winston is a wonderful and loving boy. He just needs a home where he can be with someone who can comfort him when there are active storms in the area.

Jan 2012: Winston stopped looking for a home as soon as he arrived in foster care. He loves his V sister and his human family. Winnie loves to play fetch and do long distance runs. He has recovered well from his Valley Fever but still have issues with thunder phobia and a few other things. While he certainly was not an easy dog to decide to keep, it is easy to love the big old boy.

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