Photo byPetfinder / Great Dog Rescue New England

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

"Who needs two eyes when you've got twice the heart?!" - Great Dog Rescue New England / Petfinder

More Information On Winks

Winks is a male 10-month-old Black Labrador Retriever and Boxer mix pup who weighs, as of 7/09/24, approximately 61 pounds. He has a short coat length which is black, white, and cream in color. Winks is neutered and up to date on his vaccinations.

According to Great Dog Rescue New England, Winks is a happy and now healthy pup who is very grateful for a second chance at life. He greatly enjoys romping and playing with the other dogs in his foster home and has also done well with the cats he has been exposed to. In addition to other animals, Winks loves meeting new people and especially enjoys playing with children. Another favorite activity of his is going on car rides.

"While he may have lost an eye, he's excited to gain a loving companion or family that he's able to call his own!" - Great Dog Rescue New England / Petfinder

Photo byPetfinder / Great Dog Rescue New England

How Can You Help Winks?

If you are interested in adopting Winks, please fill out the adoption application form, which can be found here. He is available for adoption to anyone 24 or older and living in New England, NY, NJ, or PA.

Another huge thing you can do to help is consider fostering! There are never enough fosters to meet the demands of all the pups in need. More information on fostering with Great Dog Rescue New England can be found in the fostering section of their official website.

If you cannot adopt or foster, an easy way to help is to share this article or Winks' Petfinder profiles: www.petfinder.com/dog/winks