Rosie At the Birddog Balooza

Came across this beautiful picture of Rosie sniffing out the pheasants at the Illinois Birddog Rescue's 2nd annual reunion. Rosie had loads of fun mingling at the event.

Rosie the Couch Potato?

ABSOLUTELY!! Rosie enjoys her snooze on the couch, with another furry companion as pillow. Life will never be solitary again!

Rosie & Kids

Rosie loves all the attention she is getting from the kids in the family. She soaks it up like a sponge. Life has never been so good.

Rosie's Past Life and her Dream Come True

Rosie was born in April of 1999 but had been kept outside in solitude her whole life on a concrete slab kennel--year in and year out for seven years in Knoxville, TN. As a result of her imprisonment, Rosie chewed on her cage to the point that her teeth are worn flat and completely missing in most places.

Rosie is a wonderful girl who is so grateful to be where she is--you can tell she just wants to pinch herself to make sure she isn't dreaming! She would do VERY well in a house with kids and other dogs to play with. She could not hurt a cat because she has no teeth, but she would probably chase a cat around a bit trying to play! Rosie is a such a special girl who just needs time to be shown that life can be good and full of love. She has seven extra years of cuddles and loves to catch up on, but also has seven extra years of love to give!

Rosie & the family...

Rosie still seems a little scared of men, and has made strides in cuddling with my husband, but definitely prefers me. She has done great with all male dogs she has met, but gets a little bossy with other girl dogs. She rides well in the car and does fine on a halter for walks. Since this was her first time being in a house, we had to work on her potty training, but she is doing very well now and she has full run of the house when we are gone. Rosie may have been used some for hunting, but does not show much interest in birds and is proabably gun shy because she still starts at sudden loud noises.

Rosie settling in...

Rosie is learning about things she never has had a chance to experience--like how to play, how to love, and how to be happy! No one is ever sure if a dog can completely come out of the mental sadness that dogs experience when they are kept in solitude for long periods, but Rosie is doing so very well! She has been phenomenal with my three young boys--she is so gentle and is never spooked by them. Her favorite thing to do is snuggle, and she will literally let you pat her for an hour (or more) if you can! But when love time is over, she is happy just to snuggle on the couch or bed and live the good life.