Rosie Kansas City, MO

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• Breed: German Shepherd Dog
• Size: Large
• Color: Black with Tan, Yellow or Fawn
• Sex: female
• Age: Adult
• Neutered? Yes
• Good with kids? No
• Shots up to date? Yes

Adoption details

UPDATE : Sweet Rosie - so terrified of humans we can only imagine what her humans were like! Rosie is healthy, but she has to remain in boarding as her progress is slow and she is still too terrified to be in the normal foster home. If you could see her gorgeous face in person ... and see the very slow but real progress ... it would break your heart. If you've ever helped a scared dog, or wanted to, please consider donating to Rosie's boarding. It will be several more months at least before she's ready to go to an experienced foster home. Please click here. We know money is tight all around, and we so appreciate any amount you choose to contribute. THANK YOU ;-D

LOCATION: Kansas City
AGE: approx 1 year

TEMPERAMENT: scared, scared, scared

ROSIE was found running on a very busy bridge in Kansas City and was captured by a fearless rescuer. She fought leashes like a tiger and instantly chewed through them. In fact, the rescue organization that took her in initially thought they would have to euthanize her - they thought we would reject her because of her semi-feral behavior.

Hah! When we met Rosie, she broke our hearts.

We've seen scared dogs - seriously scared dogs at Katrina, abused dogs, family pets dumped in a pound shaking non-stop with fear. But Rosie defined fear. She shook quietly and non-stop. She refused to stand up, turned her head away, and tried to bury herself in a corner (quite a feat for a 65 lb german shepherd ;-D). The sheer terror in her eyes when she accidentally made eye contact went to the depth of her soul. Humans have not been kind to her and her life to date has not been a good one.

ROSIE is in boarding in a facility where she has a large run to herself and gets outdoors several times a day. Kennel staff work with her every day and our volunteers work with her several times a week. For now it is simply a matter of patience and love and more patience - showing her every day in every way that she is safe and loved and these humans are okay. She has calmed down some but still catches herself - you can see her thinking 'whoa, what am I doing having fun, I have to be on my guard!!'

Rosie is a long-term labor of love for us. It's amazing that she survived on a busy bridge. We think she deserves a great life and we intend to see she gets it. She is an absolute beauty and when she learns to stand tall and proud she will be a regal German shepherd girl.

Right now Rosie needs your prayers and your support. ROSIE NEEDS SPONSORS!! PLEASE HELP HER! If you would like to be one of Rosie's life-giving sponsors, please click on the Chip In button

FOR INFORMATION, email 'mogsrescue@yahoo.com'. Please write 'ROSIE - information please' in the subject line

THANK YOU FOR CONSIDERING A HOMELESS DOG OR CAT.

OVER 4 MILLION INNOCENT DOGS AND CATS ARE KILLED EVERY YEAR IN THE U.S. BECAUSE NO ONE WANTS THEM.

THOUSANDS OF WONDERFUL FAMILY DOGS AND CATS DIE EACH DAY IN OUR SHELTERS.