Say HI to Rosey - the cutest little firecracker you could ever meet. When Rosey came to DREAM a couple months ago, she had a serious heart murmur and was paralyzed. She needed an immediate check of her heart and then surgery to help overcome IVDD. (That was quite an expensive day for our rescue.) Rosey immediately showed us she had a huge spirit and determination to boot. She has slayed her paralysis and is eager to get back to all the good things in life...while learning to take it in moderation now. She has made a wonderful recovery, yet she still shows some signs of being a little unsteady or wobbly on her feet. But that doesn't slow Rosey down - not in the least. Because of this, her new parent(s) will need to be extra careful to make sure she doesn't overdo her activities in the future. This is very common for the IVDD warriors. She is also on 2 heart medications (vetmedin & enalapril) that will be necessary for the rest of her life.
Rosey's foster mom has learned a lot about her over the past 8 weeks. Here's her summary. Rosie is........
* Happy, goofy and stubborn demeanor- highly entertaining
* Toy destroyer, squeaker liberator
* BIG personality and demanding at times
* Loves to snuggle and sleep in the big bed
* She’s a shadow and wants to be wherever her person is
* Great for a single person that works from home
* Knows how to use ramps
* Will signal to go potty - but you better listen to her
* Loves to sit on the patio and sunbath
* No children under the age of 15 - but she adores adults
* Will need time to build trust, it may take a few weeks for her to settle in
* Eats aggressively, so best with a slow feeder for meals
* Loves meeting and greeting people on walks but may happy tinkle
* Grade 4 heart murmur that will require meds & vetting for the rest of her life
* IVDD Warrior - recovered (doing amazing) - would benefit from someone that is aware and knows the signs of an episode and what to do
* No big dogs for Rosey, but a canine friend who will submit would be her ideal. She would also do well as an only-dog.
If you are interested in adopting Rosey, you can fill out an application right on our website! Go to our
online adoption application. Rosey's adoption fee is $450. All adoption fees go directly to veterinary care for DREAM dachshunds. Rosey will go to his / her new home microchipped, altered, heartworm tested, up to date on vaccinations, and with all other medical needs addressed. Almost every dog's veterinary expense is greater than our adoption fees.
DREAM is an all-volunteer rescue group. We focus on the metro Atlanta area and can assist throughout the state of Georgia. Since our rescue is entirely run and staffed by volunteers, our ability to travel long distances for adoptions is somewhat limited. We focus on Georgia, but if you are in a neighboring state, we might be able to work something out - we'll expect you to do your part. DREAM does not recommend purebred dachshunds for families with children under 5, or families planning to have children during the dog's lifetime. Dachshunds are often not patient with little kids, and kids can accidentally hurt a doxie's back.
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