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Adopted
| Breed | Labrador Retriever, Australian Shepherd |
| Color | |
| Age | Young |
| Gender | Female |
| Size | Medium |
| Coat Length | - |
| Adoption Fee | - |
Characteristics
Health
House-trained
Good in a home with
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Rose's sweetness and depth of heart are apparent the moment one meets her.
We can characterize Rose as easily by what she inspires in others, as by a list of her own traits and virtues. People want to reward her hopeful yet undemanding nature with hugs and attention, her wistfulness with reassurance, and her steadfast nature with unswerving loyalty .
Rose is a keenly observant and touchingly aware; she is always available without needing to be the center of attention. She has a huge capacity to bond. Although Rose presents as shy in an initial meeting, part of her shyness is simply that she does not presume in any way upon people or situations. She delights in petting and cuddling, and is actually a very fun-loving dog once she is certain that these responses are desired and appropriate.
Sturdily built, Rose is a study in relaxed and beautiful motion when she is outdoors, where she streams up and down her fence, happily focused in her efforts at quiet vigilance. She is also capable of long periods of quiet, intent self-entertainment, such as making her bone last as long as possible. Rose truly is content and appreciative of everything she has, and able to wait patiently for the special walk or attention that she trusts will come.
Extremely tactile, Rose will literally melt into your lap for petting, and she loves a good belly rub. While these expressions of affection are more easily offered by Rose to women than to men, she is making incredible and proud progress in her comfort level around men, and it is hard to say who has been more delighted by Rose's overtures - Rose, or the men she has now befriended. She is consistently kind, comfortable and playful around children (we have observed her with children over the age of 6, and not yet around very small children.)
Rose is a very well-mannered dog, impeccably house trained, and primarily quiet. She voices appropriately when someone comes to the door, but she is not a reactive barker. She rides well in the car, and loads up with confidence and enthusiasm. She is fluent and accomplished in the commands "come", "sit", "bed" and "crate".
Rose is crated in her foster home because of the management needs of the other resident dogs, and not because she is not reliable or trustworthy in the home. She has no destructive traits.
Rose would be happy in a home with another dog, and is also comfortable with cats. We would like to see Rose go to a home with a fenced yard.
Rose came into care due to changed circumstances in her former home, and not for any reason based on Rose or her behavior. She would love more than anything to find purpose and a deep, meaningful bond. For the committed adopter(s) who is seeking a kind and intuitive dog, and is willing to begin their relationship with gentle encouragement, Rose could be that one-in-a-million dog.
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