winnie

  Winnie’s story begins like so many we wish we could rewrite. A young Great Pyrenees girl wandering alone in a quiet stretch of country in Middle Tennessee — thin, matted, and carrying a secret she couldn’t explain. She arrived at the doorstep of a kind family who saw past the dirt and tangled fur and welcomed her inside. Only later did they discover that this exhausted, grateful dog was just days away from becoming a mother. On July 1st, eight perfect puppies came into the world because Winnie held on when it would have been easier to give up. She raised them with a kind of devotion that made you stop and stare — gentle nudges, soft huffs, steady calm. She gave them every part of herself without question. Love was the one thing she had never run out of. Most of her babies have already found families who adore them. They will grow up safe, spoiled, and never know the fear their mama endured. But now, as Winnie watches them roll into new adventures, she doesn’t understand why she is still waiting. Her coat, once shaved close to free her from painful mats, is slowly returning — fluffy, white, and glorious. Her eyes are soft, wise, and hopeful. She is learning the joy of clean blankets, sofas to nap on, and being part of the daily rhythm of a home. She is quiet company — a peaceful presence who settles beside you like she’s finally found where she belongs. She gets along with just about every creature she’s met — dogs, cats, horses, even a potbelly pig who became her unexpected friend. And like all Pyrs, she loves to feel the breeze on her face, roaming and watching over her world, so a secure fence is a must for this wandering heart. Winnie is housebroken, crate trained, and only 2 years old — though her soul feels much older, shaped by hardship yet softened by grace. She is ready to be someone’s whole world now… not just the brave mother who saved eight lives. She has waited with patience. Now she waits with hope. If your home has room for a guardian angel with fur and a story worth honoring, please reach out and let Winnie finally discover what it means to be chosen. Contact Critter Cavalry Rescue at ccrtennessee@gmail.com to give her the forever she deserves.   PLEASE NOTE:  Our dogs are transported from Tennessee to meeting places in the states where we have posted.  Further information about us is given on our Adopt-A-Pet site.  The adoption fees vary and will be provided as well as noted on the application you receive.  Contact us at 615-661-5333 or ccrnewengland@gmail.comOctober 26, 2025, 12:49 pm