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My name is Rooney!

Posted 3 days ago

Cared for by Peace4Paws Inc.

My basic info

Breed
Hound (Unknown Type)
Color
Tricolor (Tan/Brown & Black & White)
Age
Adult
Size
Med. 26-60 lbs (12-27 kg) (when grown)
Weight
Sex
Female
Pet ID
22101792

My details

Alert icon Not good with kids
Alert icon Not good with dogs
Checkmark in teal circle Spayed / Neutered
Checkmark in teal circle Housetrained

My story

Here's what the humans have to say about me:

Meet Rooney
Age: 3 years
Weight: 52 lbs
Breed: Mixed Hound
Sex: Female (spayed)

Rooney is a sweet, sensitive hound girl looking for a calm, predictable home where she can feel safe and loved. She bonds deeply with her person and would make a wonderful companion for someone who works from home or simply enjoys having a loyal dog nearby. She loves sleeping close to her human and has peacefully slept in bed with both her current foster and her former owners.

Ideal Home

Rooney needs a low-traffic home with no young children. Older, dog-savvy children may be appropriate as long as they understand her boundaries and the home environment remains quiet.
She can be nervous around new people—especially men—and will need a patient adopter who can give her time and space to warm up. Slow, gentle introductions work best for her.

With Guests

Rooney is wary of strangers and prefers a calm, structured approach when meeting new people. Her adopter should be prepared to manage her space during visits and help her feel secure.

Other Pets

Rooney displays resource guarding around food, toys, and treats. For this reason, she will do best as an only dog so she can relax without feeling the need to compete.

Outdoor Needs

Rooney requires a secure, fenced yard. Her previous owners reported that she spent a lot of time outside and is trained on an invisible fence. She also typically does not poop on walks and prefers to use the yard instead.


She is housebroken and crate trained.

Personality

Rooney is affectionate, loyal, and happiest when she can be near her person. She is not suited for a busy household, but for someone looking for a devoted companion, she will be a wonderfully attached and loving partner.

To apply to adopt Rooney go to www.peace4paws.org/adoption-application on a laptop or computer.



If you have specific adoption or foster questions, please email: judy.atchison@yahoo.com

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN RESCUING A DOG!

U.S. shelter and adoption estimates 2012

3,500—Number of animal shelters •  6-8 million—Number of cats and dogs entering shelters each year

25 percent—Percentage of purebred dogs in shelters •  3-4 million—Number cats and dogs adopted from shelters each year

2.7 million—Number of adoptable cats and dogs euthanized in shelters each year

25% of dogs in shelters are pure bred - that's 1 in 4!



December 4, 2025, 6:28 pm
Rescue

Contact info

Pet ID
22101792
Contact
Phone
Address
Westwood, NJ 07675

Their adoption process

Additional adoption info

adoption application, home visit, contract and fee is $350

Adoption application

More about this rescue

Peace4paws is a 501 (c) 3 non profit public charity centered in Northern New Jersey. Through our foster home system, we are able to support the rehoming and adoption of dogs from kill shelters as well as facilities of research and related fields. Founded in 2007, our initial mission focused on supporting sanctuary and forever homes for animals retired from use in research and related fields. In the past few years we have broadened our scope of rescue. We continue to help our own retired research animals and independent sanctuaries but also save shelter dogs. We are able to do this work through the efforts of our volunteer network and generous donors. Please see our website or facebook page "Peace4Paws" to meet our adoptable dogs, success stories or volunteer opportunities. We organize fundraising events centered around yoga, music, health, or animal friendly activities. We are also involved with student outreach and education. We would love to work with you.


Our Motto...

Research Animals Make Exceptional Pets!

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