My name is Rosie!

Posted over 2 months ago | Updated over 2 months ago

Cared for by The Bully Sanctuary

Adoption process

Submit Application

Interview

Meet the Pet

Home Check

Approve Application

Sign Adoption Contract

Take the Pet Home

Or Apply to Adopt

My basic info

Breed

Pit Bull Terrier/American Staffordshire Terrier

Color

White/Brindle

Age

3 years 1 month old, Adult

Size

Large 61-100 lbs (28-45 kg) (when grown)

Weight

58 lbs (current)

Sex

Female

Pet ID

R009

My details

Good with kids

Not good with dogs

Not good with cats

Shots current

Spayed / Neutered

Housetrained

My personality

My story

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

Rosie is an ideal companion! She is extremely obedient, extraordinarily silly, and has the most beautiful smile. She enjoys being active, or hanging out inside with a toy and belly rubs. She will give the most gentle kisses if you ask. She is independent, but will absolutely snuggle up if that is what you like. She is crate trained, kennel trained, leash trained, adores toys (a bit of a toy hoarder :)!), she will never destroy a cozy bed, and she is great at tug of war. She has great instincts and picks new skills up quickly. She's great with men and women, children and adults. She is one smart cookie!

She is quite dog selective, so for that reason, we strongly recommend Rosie be in the only dog in the home, unless its with a small dog or puppy that you do a slow intro with. She does live here at the sanctuary alongside several other dogs and does just fine, but we are very careful not to mingle Rosie with other dogs for one-on-one or group play time. The few times that she has been off leash with other dogs, she has not been a happy camper. She is OK walking on leash alongside other dogs in every test we've done with her, however, so there may still be hope. She is off leash every day around kenneled and crated dogs and never picks fights through fences.

Rosie does have a prey drive--she has a bit of cattle dog in her DNA--and should not be around cats or other small animals e.g. chickens, bunnies, etc. unless you want a good chase. Though, small dogs may be ok if you really take your time with slow introductions (as previously mentioned).

Rescue

The Bully Sanctuary

Contact info

Pet ID

R009

Contact

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Phone

(512) 666-7760

adopt@thebullysanctuary.org

Website

https://www.thebullysanctuary.org/

Address

Shiner, TX 77984

Donation

Donate to This Rescue

Their adoption process

1.
Submit Application

Submit your application for this dog, another dog, or a general application and we will work you to match you with a companion.

2.
Interview

Phone interview to discuss your preferences.

3.
Meet the Pet

Meet the dog in person or over video chat, depending on your location.

4.
Home Check

In-person or virtual home check, depending on your location and schedule. This isn't meant to be intrusive. It's just a quick check.

5.
Approve Application

6.
Sign Adoption Contract

An adoption fee may apply.

7.
Take the Pet Home

Additional adoption info

We pride ourselves in having an easy to navigate and qualify adoption process, so long as you meet the requirements of our program mission.

We understand that pet adoptions can feel complicated and time consuming, which is why we've worked hard to remove many of the typical obstacles you may find in other rescue adoption processes.

Due to the nature of our adoptions and our Mission, our adoptions fees are based on a sliding scale, from $0-$300. In addition, we do accept donations and adoption sponsors. What we really ask for is that you provide a loving, stable home, and tell your friends about our mission. Sharing is caring!

Adoption application

https://app.sparkie.io/application?t=664371da6f4c862df5da77d9&m=DOG_ADOPT

Go meet their pets

We welcome meet and greets by appointment, Sunday through Tuesday, every week. We are very flexible with the time of day and can accommodate most schedules. Our only ask is that you are prepared for many “welcomes smiles and barks” from the big dogs. If for any reason you might feel uncomfortable in such an environment with 15+ large pit bull type dogs within visible range (secured, but nearby), no problem! Just let us know in advance, and we’ll make sure to accommodate.

More about this rescue

We are a bully breed dog rescue and sanctuary, in Shiner, TX, centrally located between Houston, San Antonio, and Austin. As avid bully breed lovers and an incorporated Texas non-profit, we go above and beyond the call of duty to maintain a level of care for every dog here. We are committed to rescuing and rehabilitating bully breeds and mixes, providing them with a second chance at life. By providing a safe and nurturing environment, we aim to give bully breeds an opportunity to thrive, while challenging negative stereotypes and promoting responsible ownership, either here at the sanctuary or through rehoming with intentional adoptions to veterans, active duty military families, and people with disabilities or mental health conditions.