Winnie

Winnie is a lovely 5-year-old Miniature Schnauzer searching for a calm, understanding home where she can truly relax and enjoy life. This sweet girl has had a difficult past and can take a little time to build trust, but once she does, she forms strong bonds and becomes incredibly affectionate on her own terms. Winnie enjoys the simple things in life: a cosy place to snooze (one of her favourite activities!); gentle companionship; and pottering about at her own pace. She’s happy to greet other dogs out and about and can be playful, often matching their energy nicely, and could potentially live with another calm, dog-savvy companion. She would be best suited to an adult-only home or one with older, sensible teenagers, as she can feel overwhelmed by younger children and may become annoyed by them. Winnie would love a patient adopter who understands that she may need time to settle in and build confidence, especially given her background. While she’s not one for big adventures or bad weather (rain is definitely not her thing!), Winnie enjoys her walks, though she can pull a little on the lead and will benefit from continued gentle training.

Is Winnie right for you?

Winnie is a truly sweet and endearing girl who has so much love to give. She is fully house trained, happy being left for short periods and settles well in the home, often choosing to snooze downstairs in her own space. She travels brilliantly in the car and has lovely manners at the vets, taking most things in her stride. She can be a little unsure with new people initially, but warms up quickly and soon shows her affectionate side - she especially loves a cuddle when she’s in the mood and is known for being very loving (and a bit of a licker!). Winnie isn’t particularly interested in toys and prefers a quieter lifestyle, making her an ideal companion for someone looking for a more laid-back dog. She may occasionally mark in the home, so this is something her new family should be mindful of while she settles. Overall, Winnie is a gentle, independent little character who will thrive in a patient, loving home where she can feel safe and understood. In return, she’ll be a wonderfully loyal and comforting companion - the perfect best friend for someone who appreciates a calmer pace of life.

Schnauzer

Everything you need to know about Schnauzers

HELP ME FIND A HOME

Share on X Share on Facebook Share by Email Share on WhatsApp

How our rehoming process works

Create an account and fill out our application form

In our form you can tell us all about your home, your lifestyle and the kind of dogs you’re interested in. You won’t be applying for a specific dog, but you can add favourites to give us an idea of the dogs you like. We’ll use this information to find a great match for …

Apply Now

Choose a rehoming centre

We’ll also ask you to select a rehoming centre. The team at this centre will look after your application and assess you against all suitable dogs in their care. This doesn’t have to be your nearest centre, but you will need to travel there within a few days once we’ve found …

We’ll review your application

We’ll review your application against the dogs in our care at your chosen centre. If we think we have the right dog for you, we’ll be in touch as soon as possible. If we don’t hear back from you, we will close your application for now, and you can reapply when you’re …

We’ll keep your application open for three months and keep looking for a match

If we don’t have a dog for you right now, we’ll keep your application open for three months and keep you in mind for any new dogs that arrive. If within this time you see another dog you are interested in, you won't need to apply again but you can amend your application by …

When we find a match, we’ll invite you to meet them

If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.

Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you …

If we’ve found a dog who seems right for you, we’ll invite you to come and meet them at the rehoming centre.

Some of the dogs in our care will need to meet potential owners several times to get to know one another. This lets us see you’re compatible and gives you the chance to build a bond before making a commitment to give them a new home. By taking some time at the beginning to make sure everyone’s comfortable, an adoption is more likely to be successful.

We may also arrange a home visit with you, to see how your house will be set up and check that the garden (if you have one) is secure. This may not be necessary, though, especially if you’ve adopted from us before. Where you already have dogs, we may accept a reference from your vet as an alternative.

If we haven’t found the right match, we’ll continue the search together

If we haven’t found the right dog for you within three months, we’ll let you know your application is closed. We’ll invite you to apply again so we have up-to-date information about you, and we’ll keep looking.

We’ll support you to embark on a new life with your dog

When we’ve matched you with a dog, we’ll help you welcome them to your home. After adoption we’ll keep in touch to see how you and the dog are doing. If you need any advice or support, we’re just a phone call away.

With our free behaviour support, our Canine Care …