Rosie

Meet Rosie 🌹

Rosie is a 10-year-old, 38 lb Australian Shepherd with a gentle, sensitive soul looking for a calm, patient home. She forms a deep bond with her person and is happiest when she feels safe and close by your side. She has come a long way since being in rescue. She still takes a little time to warm up to new people but becomes your little shadow once she does. Rosie is now asking for attention and even wants up on the couch. She really is a sweet girl - just needs a little extra time and patience to show it. Rosie is a sensitive, gentle senior who appears deeply overwhelmed by the shelter environment but finds reassurance in calm canine companionship. She would greatly benefit from a patient rescue that can provide a quiet home, time to decompress, and gentle guidance to help her build confidence and feel safe again. Rosie is heartworm negative and was owner surrendered when her owner could no longer care for her because she was going into assisted living. It appears Rosie lived a very sheltered life prior to arriving at the shelter and had never been walked on a leash. Since intake, Rosie has been extremely fearful and shut down in the kennel environment, often trembling, avoiding eye contact, and freezing when approached. She frequently refuses to walk on leash and will need to be carried to quieter spaces. Despite her fear, Rosie consistently allows handling, petting, and medical care without any signs of aggression. She remains gentle and tolerant even during stressful situations. When placed in a quiet office setting with familiar dogs from her previous home, Rosie shows encouraging signs of comfort and social connection. She seeks out the other dogs, choosing to curl up beside them and rest, and will cautiously explore the room once she feels safe. As she becomes more comfortable, her body softens and the trembling subsides.

Ideal Home

Rosie is looking for a calm, patient home where she can feel safe and close by your side. She does best with gentle, relaxed dogs, not ones that are overly energetic or in her face. She shows interest and excitement toward smaller dogs and can adjust to a slightly larger calm dog. A secure fenced yard is strongly preferred, ideally with some privacy to help her feel safe while outside.

Ongoing Health

Rosie is spayed and heartworm negative.

Training & Support

Rosie is housebroken and currently working on leash and crate training. When frightened, Rosie may pull hard on the leash trying to get away, so she’ll need an adopter experienced with leash work or willing to work with a trainer. She is making great progress and gaining confidence every day. Although she prefers not to be in a crate, she does settle down. She will lay down in an open crate if she finds a big fluffy bed inside. Rosie can be a bit picky with food (she does best with wet food or meat mixed in with her dry food), but she always eats when she likes it. Rosie will still need to stay on a leash in the yard in the beginning as she can become nervous and try to bolt. This safe space will help her continue building confidence. Once comfortable with her people, the leash can be removed.

Application Details:

• Applications start by contacting us through Wags.

Transporation

Rosie is currently in our care.