Adoption Area: East Tennessee
Rosie needs:
- A calm adult household
- Someone home part of the day to allow Rosie to go out every few hours
- Regular grooming and baths
- Someone able to administer eye drops and medications on a regular basis
Hi, I’m Rosie! I’m a 10-year-old female Schnauzer mix and I weigh just under 20 pounds. Before coming to SBRET my health and grooming had been neglected for quite some time. I needed a lot of cleaning up, and my skin was in bad shape. I had about a dozen small benign growths removed from my body, and even though my salt-and-pepper coat is coming back in nicely from having been shaved, there are thin patches that remain from past allergies and infection. I’ve been treated for fungal infection in my ears, and that is much better now. I have a good appetite, great teeth and a healthy heart for an older gal, but I do have cataracts and am hard of hearing. I’m not completely deaf – loud noises sometimes startle me and I run and hide – but if you need my attention, it’s best to let me see you rather than calling my name.
I do well on a leash to go outside, and I’m a good little walker if you want to take me on a greenway, paved trail or around your neighborhood. I can be shy when encountering other dogs or people, but I eventually warm up, especially if there are head rubs or chin scratches involved. I prefer quieter environments and if there is a lot of noise or activity, I may just go chill in a crate or bed in a safe place. I don’t mind a crate or xpen at all and often go in one voluntarily to nap or rest. At night I sleep quietly in a crate in my foster parents’ bedroom, and when they are gone for a couple of hours during the day I am a good girl and can be left out without having to be crated or contained.
I am housetrained and will often go stand by the door when I need to go out. But do remember, I am an older dog and I do have some problems with incontinence. I am on an inexpensive medicine (Proin) that helps but hasn’t cured me completely. I don’t leave puddles in the house, but you may find wet spots in my bedding where I’ve peed while relaxed or sleeping. You’ll want to have pee pads or diapers available to help with this, and please check my bedding frequently to make sure everything stays dry and clean.
I ride well in the car (crated) and am not barky at all. Though I do like a nice walk and can do steps okay, x-rays show that my spine is arthritic and for that reason I should not be allowed to try to jump up on or down from furniture on my own. In addition to the medicine I take for incontinence, I take a joint supplement and a melatonin supplement, recommended by the vet to help keep me healthy and comfortable. I also have dry eye and require prescription eye drops twice a day to keep my eyes clear. I take all of these things like a champ, though – no drama queen here.
If you’re ready for a special companion with soulful eyes and a calm demeanor, then I’m your girl. I’ve been spayed, microchipped and I’m up to date on all my vaccines and preventatives. My adoption fee is $100.
