Hi! I'm Rose, but my foster mom also calls me Rosie, Rosie Posie, Rosemarie, and other silly things! My favorite things are soft beds, yummy food, treats, and other dogs. I like being out in the yard in the sun sniffing things and exploring. I'm usually very quiet, but if my siblings start barking, I will follow along. I don't like storms and really loud noises; they make me nervous. I didn't have a very good start in life, and remembering it makes me sad.
Rose was a puppy mill mom who was being disposed of because she wasn't "useful" anymore, most likely because she developed a mammary tumor. Our vet removed it with great margins, and she remains cancer-free. She was terrified of people (who can blame her!) and didn't understand stairs, the outside, or grass. Her comfort was found in other dogs, and that is still her comfort space. Rose has made great progress while in foster care, but she still has fears of people. She will willingly take a treat from my hand and sleeps in bed with me but prefers to be as far away as possible. She has learned to go upstairs but still will not go down. Part of the hesitation could be because her front legs are slightly shorter than her back legs, and I believe she is afraid she will fall forward, but she does need more training steps and leash work.
Ideal Home
An ideal home for Rose is with someone who understands and is patient with her fears and has the time and patience to continue to work with her. Another dog in the household would be great but not a must. While a fence would be great, it's not a must, as long as the forever home understands that she must be kept in a secure harness and collar on leash while outside. Prior experience with puppy mill dogs is a plus.
Ongoing Health
Rose had a mammary tumor removed by our vet with great margins and is cancer-free.
Training & Support
Rose is still working on her confidence around people and needs continued training with stairs and leash work. She has fears of storms and loud noises.
Application Details:
- Applications start by contacting us through Wags.
Transporation
Rose is currently in Pittsburgh. Transportation may be available to approved adopters.
