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Nonprofit sanctuary & foster based dog rescue.
Helping Milwaukee pups find their happily ever after since 2014 🐾💜

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Doggy Day at the Lakefront 2026 is a wrap! From the weather to the beautiful lakefront backdrop, we couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day! More thank yous and photos to come but we want to send a huge thank you to everyone who came out to support us and all of the local vendors! 🐾💙

#doggydayatthelakefront2026 #milwaukee #grateful #mke #winstonslegacy by @winstonswishes

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7 days ago

Last but certainly not least!! Mr. Atlas had an amazing time last weekend at his weekend foster, Lori's house! Here is what she had to say about our sweet guy:

"I had the privilege of spending the weekend with one of the most handsome boys in all the land! His favorite activities included fetch, sniffari walks, snacks, and quietly taking in the beauty of the great outdoors. He’s a wonderful patio buddy & a 10/10 companion with soulmate aspirations.

Atlas would thrive with a patient family who will give him time to settle in and feel safe. He has so much potential and deserves a family who will let him blossom at his own pace.

To meet him is to love him. ❤️ If Atlas sounds like your kind of furry family member please reach out to learn more!"

Atlas would love to find his happily ever after family in time for the holidays! He’s neutered, microchipped, utd on vaccinations and his adoption fee is ✨sponsored✨

Click the adopt button at the link in our bio to learn more about Atlas!

#winstonslegacy #winstonswishes #helpingmilwaukeepupssince2014 #adopt #adoptme #fosterapup #fostermke #mkedogs #AdoptDontShop #adoptatlas #atlasjourney by @winstonswishes

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2 days ago

The sanctuary boys are ready for fall 🍂 or at least ready to eat the leaves 😆

Click the adopt link in bio to fill out an adoption application!🐾
✨All adoption fees have been sponsored✨

#fall #fallinwisconsin #sanctuary #adoptyournewbestfriend #winstonswishes by @winstonswishes

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2 days ago

Thank you so much to Jack’s amazing weekend foster for letting him hang out for the weekend and take over the couch 🥰 he had a blast and even made an appearance at Doggy Day at the Lakefront! He did so well meeting new friends of all ages! His foster had this update to share 🧡

“Do you wake up day after day feeling lonely? Are you looking for someone to fill the void in your life?

FEAR NO LONGER! Jack to the rescue!

He’s a senior who wants all your love to himself and that’s what we think may be holding him back from finding his family. People are his fave!

We sure hope there’s one out there somewhere for this gentleman, even if it’s just a foster home or a share of this post!

Here’s a few things he can do to fill those voids:

1. Warm up the bed before you get in AND provide your required white noise (snoring LOL).

2. Make sure the shower is safe and there are no centipedes to handle for you.

3. Make sure your makeup is on point!

4. Check the perimeter of the yard for intruders.

5. Verify the neighborhood is safe before you go out.

6. Keep you safe by walking on the street side during your stroll.

7. Join you for some exercise in the park.

8. Welcome you home each and every day!

This lovely active gentleman will take the best care of you and would love to finally find his family 🐾”

He did great with the resident pup but would love to find a home where he can get all the love. He’s neutered, microchipped, utd on vaccinations and his adoption fee is ✨sponsored✨

Click the link in bio to learn more about Jack!

#adoptjack #adoptasenior #adoptyournewbestfriend #winstonswishes #makingwinstonswishescometrue by @winstonswishes

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4 days ago

Keeping the appreciation posts coming, we’d like to send another huge Thank You to our Doggy Day at the Lakefront Winston Sponsors: @stellaandchewys - they also donated 500 meal mixer samples for the Welcome Bags and an amazing raffle basket! And @bluepearlsoutheastwi for also being our designated Animal First Aid Tent!

Thank you as well to The Sophie Sponsors: @gruber_law, @tightseal_ext, @offleashmke, @zignaturedog, @campbowwow, @redwallprints, and Lamar Advertising of Milwaukee! 🙌🏼

We can’t thank you all enough for your continued support of us and our mission! Be sure to give their pages a like/ follow to learn more! ✨

#doggydayatthelakefront2026 #thankyousponsors #mke #winstonswishes #makingwinstonswishescometrue by @winstonswishes

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4 days ago

We’d like to send another huge Thank You to our Doggy Day at the Lakefront Volunteer Team & Parking Sponsor: @luckyonelemonade, Welcome Bag Sponsor: @atpeacehomevetcare, and Lure Course Sponsor: @titosvodka! 🐾

We appreciate all of your support and are honored to have you be a part of this event! Be sure to give their pages a like and follow to learn more! 🙌

If you were lucky enough to be one of the first 500 attendees to snag a welcome bag or picked up some swag from the Tito’s Handmade Vodka and the Lucky One Lemonade booths, we’d love to see your pics in the comments below! 🤩

#doggydayatthelakefront2026 #thankyousponsors #mke #makingwinstonswishescometrue #winstonslegacy by @winstonswishes

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4 days ago

Adoptable Ada had the BEST week hanging out with her friends Ashley and Tori while her foster family was away on vacation! ☀️🐶 With full run of the house, Ada beans was living her best life, and Ashley had plenty of fun stories to share about their time together!

🥪 Expert level lunch packing assistant
🤗 Sign her up for ALL the snuggles
🛋️ Loves to lay directly in your lap (personal space? Never heard of it!)
😂 Certified blanket stealer
🚗 Car ride extraordinaire, especially when drive thru pup cups and French fries are involved
👗 Loved playing OOTD while her little friend got dressed for school
🏫 School drive line pick up was her favorite...lots of new people to watch

Ada is proof that the best kind of houseguest is the one who makes herself right at home! 💕

💛 Interested in learning more about Ada beans? Click the 'adopt' button at the link in our bio to see if she’s your perfect match!

#winstonslegacy #winstonswishes #helpingmilwaukeepupssince2014 #adopt #adoptme #adoptaseniorpet #fostermke #mkedogs #AdoptDontShop #adoptada #adasjourney by @winstonswishes

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5 days ago

We were lucky enough to have fosters for all four of our adoptables this past weekend for Doggy Day at the Lakefront! One special boy even made an appearance! You may have seen him walking around Doggy Day at the Lakefront in duckie pjs and a smilie face balloon! 😍 Stay tuned for his update but in the meantime here’s how Mr. Roger spend his weekend! 💙

Thank you so much to his wonderful weekend foster family for giving him all the love! If you’re interested in welcoming this sweet boy into your family or would like to foster him, please click the links in bio!
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“🐾 Meet Roger! Your future best friend might just be waiting for you! 🐾

We had the pleasure of temp fostering this ridiculously handsome guy for 5 days, and let me tell you… THAT SMILE! 😍 Roger has the best smile, loves his cuddles, and seems to love everyone he meets. And the best part? Everyone seems to love him right back! ❤️

Here’s a little bit about what I learned while Roger was hanging out with us:

🥰 Professional Cuddle Buddy: Roger loves affection and being around his people. He has a way of making you fall for him pretty quickly!

🧠 Smart Cookie Alert! This boy is eager to learn, wants to please, and catches on quickly. We worked on loose-leash walking, and WOW! He was right by my side, checking in with me and ignoring other dogs. He did AMAZING! 🙌

🐾 Four on the Floor, Please! Roger is still working on keeping all four paws on the ground when greeting people. The good news? He’s easily redirected with treats! We practiced greeting people at Home Depot, and once I reminded him that jumping wasn’t welcome, he did well. He’s a smart boy who just needs consistency and reinforcement to learn his manners. ❤️

🍗 Treats = Success! Roger is a very food-motivated guy, which makes training fun and rewarding. Let’s be honest, though… if you’re one of those “my dog shouldn’t need treats to learn” people, Roger probably isn’t your guy. 😂 He thrives with positive reinforcement, and treats are going to be your secret weapon!

Update continued in comments! 👇🏼 by @winstonswishes

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6 days ago

🐾😝 It’s not often I get to meet many of the pups I follow, but when I do it’s a real treat!

☀️ Adoptable Jack is soaking up every sunny afternoon he can before winter arrives! 🍂
But don’t let the colder weather fool you, this active senior isn’t slowing down anytime soon! Jack loves the great outdoors, whether it’s going for a walk, exploring a new trail, or playing a good game of Chuck-It. And when the adventure is over, he’s always happy to settle in for some couch cuddles. 🐾💚
Jack is ready for a family to enjoy all of life’s adventures with. Could you be his happily ever after? 🏡

Click the link in @winstonswishes bio to learn more or to fill out an adoption application! 🐾
Jack is Potty trained, neutered, microchipped, utd on vaccinations, on a monthly preventative, and his adoption fee is sponsored! by @winstonswishes

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And…that’s a wrap! Had a great time at Doggy Day At The Lakefront. Got to see my fellow business friends, regulars and some new faces!

Much love!

@winstonswishes @olyver_andco @saltypawsmke @tanimupetmercado @maverickandkolbys @getmumbies @altdogrun @offleashmke @crosbyscanine @dapperdoggoco @luckyonelemonade @thevaultgermantown @thats.mozzie by @winstonswishes

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8 days ago

It’s a beautiful day in Milwaukee! Be sure to stop down at the lakefront for Doggy Day at the Lakefront until 2pm!

#doggydayatthelakefront2026 #milwaukee #mke by @winstonswishes

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9 days ago

It’s go time!!! More pics to come! Stop by say high and support local all around! @winstonswishes @journeethetherapyfrenchie by @winstonswishes

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