More: Winston and his 11 brothers and sisters were rescued as puppies. His dad was abandoned in a state park in Massachusetts in the winter and when they tracked down the owners they found the mom and 12 puppies. They were malnourished and neglected. Their story was all over the news reaching places as far away as Texas. More than 500 people applied to adopt these beautiful puppies. We were one of the lucky families who were chosen. He has brought so much love, joy, fur, and slobber to our lives for which we are forever grateful.