Wynter Black Labrador/German Shepherd Mix Female 10 Months Old

Meet Wynter!  Wynter is an approximately 40lb, 10 month old Labrador Retriever/German Shepherd mix. Her Dad was a Chocolate Labrador, and her Mom was a white German Shepherd.
Wynter had a hard start to life. Her parents are outside dogs in Arkansas, and Wynter and her littermates were not wanted or cared for by their owner, and were left to fend for themselves. When they were found by a good Samaritan, they were underweight and full of worms and Wynter had bite marks on her side. They are now currently in a foster home with a rescue in AR who reached out to Brookline to help rehome them. Wynter has gained weight and has been treated medically, spayed and is UTD on vaccinations and is now waiting for her forever family to come along.

Wynter is currently looking for an adopter or foster to adopt family through Brookline Labrador Retriever Rescue so she can be transported from Arkansas. For more information on our foster to adopt program, please contact info@brooklinelabrescue.org

Wynter is now available: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/wynter-6220f54a-e2fa-48e1-ab89-925d324b4734/pa/warrington/brookline-labrador-rescue-pa06/details/

April 7, 2026

Wynter met some new friends this week.  First up was a new 6 week old German Shepherd mix that I am temporarily fostering.  Wynter was gentle with this adorable and sassy new playmate.

Yesterday, it was time to meet the cats.  Wynter was definitely submissive to the cat and was good saying hello. Another cat even came up to her and gave her a sniff and she paid no mind to it and she also took a bat from Grayson all in stride.

April 1, 2026

“There is no glory in star or blossom till looked upon by a loving eye; There is no fragrance in April breezes till breathed with joy as they wander by.” – William Cullen BryantWynter has been in foster care now for 3 months and is the smallest of the litter weighing in around 40lbs now. She came to me skinny, full of worms, unloved, scared and shutdown.  Wynter suffered from wounds both physically and mentally when she first arrived. Wynter didn’t begin to blossom, until I started showing her what life was like as a pampered pet and having all her needs tended to.Now she is turning into the perfect house dog.  She goes outside to do her business when her new fur friends go out, and comes back inside on her own.  Most of the time, foster mom doesn’t even have to call her name, she just follows her friends.  Stormy is her favorite new friend who is really helping to show her the rope around the house.

I’m really proud of Wynter making such huge strides and going in and out is becoming routine now.  We used to have to leash her  to get her to go in and out of the house.  Another big development is that I don’t have to bring food to her anymore.  She will eat with the other dogs in the kitchen!Wynter is also doing really good with getting used to the sounds of the house.  She doesn’t care about the vacuum at all.

Wynter would love to find a family of her own with a friendly, playful fur sibling who can continue to show her what being a loved indoor dog is all about!

March 25, 2026

Wynter is my new bed buddy and couch company.She initially didn’t want to come in the house but she is transforming into a spoiled rotten house dog. I might be spoiling her but she deserves it after all she’s been through. I just want to make sure she is eating her food. It’s taken some patience and some time.  It’s been wonderful seeing her slowly becoming a confident and happy baby and being able to relax and play inside.

It’s this litters first taste of love and human compassion.  They deserve all the love in the world. Hopefully, as a foster I am setting an example of what love and kindness are and how wonderful life is with a compassionate human and friendly dog buddies around.

March 20, 2026

Wynter is starting to really settle with being in the house.  She is really starting to trust us more, and is looking happier and more comfortable in the house day by day.She even let me hug up on her. I think I see a smile!A couple of days ago, Wynter came in the living room with George and was getting pets from him. She did great by coming into the living room on her own and going in the kitchen to check out the dog bowls.

This morning, Wynter came right into the living room and was playing a litte too.

She’s really building her confidence in the house.  George reported that when I’m not home, she comes into the living room and getting some love from George.

Baby steps but I’m so proud of her.  She’s also getting prettier and sweeter every day!

March 16, 2026

Wynter is getting more comfy inside the house now.  She came out of my room and into the hall.  She had come out of the puppy room into my room by herself since all my dogs were in there.  She’s doing much less panting and is wagging her tail some now.

Next step is to get her to go out of the house and into the back yard on her own.

It’s starting to get hot here now so Wynter and my dogs supervised while we put in the AC.

March 13, 2026

Later in the day yesterday, Wynter got off the couch a few times to explore the room a little.  This morning, she licked one of the dogs and was sitting on the floor with another. I guess she is starting to get used to them.

This is Wynter and Stormy lounging in the puppy room.

March 12, 2026

Wynter just ate her first full meal since I moved her in the house.  Now, I did have to put a little spaghetti in it and put it on the couch right under her nose, but she ate a lot. Wynter had this to say about it:

“My foster Mom aka my servant spoiled me and brought my food to me.  Dinner on the couch!!  I’m still adjusting to new changes and Mom wanted to make sure I was eating. It was Yummy! My foster Mom also spoils me with treats! If you’re wondering what that white spot is on my nose is, an old scab fell off and took my fur with it and left a little bald spot.  I’m sure it will grow back in no time!”

March 11, 2026

I brought Wynter in the house last night in hopes of building her confidence with new situations.  She stayed behind my couch all night.  George put her in one of our rooms with a dog about her size, Stormy.  Stormy is gentle and a good role model.  I have cameras and when I looked they were laying beside each other.  I think to really get her out of her shyness, she needs to be in the house.  I can love on her more and she can be with other dogs who are used to being inside.

March 9, 2026

Everyone has been recovering well from their spay surgery. Now that they are fixed, they have been spending some time out in the big yard alone and with the other dogs that I have in foster care.

Wynter has been doing well meeting other dogs and is starting to take a interest in playing with her litter mates more.

Wynter still prefers to hang out in her shelter where she feels the most comfortable but will also do some socializing with me and the other dogs. She is the shyest of them all but she continues to improve every day. When she’s had enough of the playing, she goes and lays down to cool off by the fan.We’ve fostered over 350 dogs and puppies in 4.5 years and they are the best litter we have ever had. They keep their shelter and pen clean and prefer to go outside their pen on the grass, they all get along together and with the other dogs, they have absolutely no resource guarding and can all eat together, they don’t jump on you, and are getting so much better with leash training. From all the pups I’ve had, they have by far been the easiest litter.

March 5, 2026

Wynter had a couple of busy days. Wynter and her sisters were brought to the vet on March 3 to get spay.  They have come a really long way thanks to their foster working on their socialization and leash skills.Wynter tends to be the most nervous in new situations and on leash but you can see she has come a really long way.  When she started on leash practice, she would freeze and whine when the leash was put on her.  She is starting to be much more comfortable and such a brave girl.  Foster Dad does a great job reassuring her in this new environment.

Wynter was super happy the next day when foster Mom and Dad picked her up to go home!

March 2, 2026

Wynter and her sisters, Mittens, Iclyn and Gusty are all staying in the side yard since they are still unaltered and we don’t need any accidental litters coming along.

Wynter is a sweet girl and gives out sweet kisses, especially when my hands taste like chicken.Wynter tends to hang back and watch when the girls are all playing but she is interested and gaining more confidence.She even made a new friend Ferb.When it’s time to clean out their pen, they all like to supervise.  I imagine their conversation goes something like this:

Gusty: Yall think she needs helping cleaning our pen?
Iclyn: She looks like she’s doing fine.
Mittens: We can supervise
Wynter: Word!

Wynter has been making so much progress!

February 25, 2026

Wynter had a hard start to life. Her parents are outside dogs in Arkansas, and Wynter and her littermates were not wanted or cared for by their owner, and were left to fend for themselves. When they were found by a good Samaritan, they were underweight and full of worms and Wynter had bite marks on her side. They are now currently in a foster home with a rescue in AR who reached out to Brookline to help rehome them. Wynter has gained weight and has been treated medically and is now waiting for her forever family to come along.

Wynter can be shy and cautious with new people but with time trusts her caretakers and likes to get put her head in your lap to get pets and loves belly rubs. Wynter would do best with a furry friend in the home to help build her confidence and trust in her new people. Wynter likes to play tug with her littermates but also likes to chill on the dogbed in her shelter. Wynter would love to learn all about the joys of living indoors and what it’s like to be loved on by her people.

The litter is currently living in a shed with a fenced run and they keep their living quarters clean. She is food motivated so she should house train readily.Wynter is good with other dogs but has not been exposed to cats.

Wynter will be UTD on all vaccines prior to transport from Arkansas.

Please give this sweet girl a chance to find out what it’s like to be loved and safe in a home of her own!