Rosie

Forever home wanted, meet Rosie. Rosie was spotted dumped and very pregnant by someone that alerted a group of good Samaritans that set up feeding stations for abandoned dogs in the area. Rosie sought shelter on a neighboring property that had an outbuilding she could get under. Rosie would give birth to 10 beautiful puppies. Amazing and a testament to Rosie's love and care, all 10 babies survived.

Initially, the property owner was okay with the family staying there up until the puppies were about 5 weeks old when she demanded they be moved immediately. She threatened to call animal control to pick them up, so we needed to move quickly.

The ordeal was unpleasant to say the least for beautiful Rosie and her babies. We learned the property owner removed her babies from her at a young age and placed them in a filthy shed filled with flies. Her reasoning was to protect the puppies from the coyotes that were known to frequent the area. Rosie was left outside where she laid under the shed for shelter, being able to hear her puppies and not be able to get to them.

We were very fortunate that a foster stepped up and we were able to move Rosie and all 10 puppies to a home. To see them reunited was so beautiful, Rosie finally felt safe and comfortable.

Rosie shows a lot of wear and a bit of a hard life before this occurred. Lots of fur loss, fly strikes and sores from the outdoor elements she endured. All these things will improve with medicated baths and good nutrition. The good news is, her spirit is not broken. Rosie was loved at one time and part of a family. One wonders how she ended up where she did. She is completely potty trained and so loving. For obvious reasons, she's learning to trust again and has made in roads. Rosie can be timid around new people but warms up quickly.

Rosie and her babies story is what rescue is all about. Rosie just came to us on March 24 and is decompressing. So far, she has proven to be an amazing dog that will make a wonderful addition to any family. If you are interested in meeting her, please fill out an application at labradorsandfriends.org. Rosie is located in Southern California.