My name is Rosie!

FIRST STEPS: Please visit https://www.save-a-mutt.org/adoption-application/ to fill out an application - a Petfinder Inquiry is not the adoption process. We don't do meet and greets until applications have been approved. All our dogs are located IN Washington State - we are a local foster based rescue and no transport from another state required. :) Thanks!

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Meet Rosie! I think her trainer said it best - working with her genetics and drive will be the top priority for Rosie's forever home. Olive with Bark Trek LOVES the working breeds. Found as a stray and dumped at a local shelter, we didn't have a lot of history on this girl. She was shy and shut down in the beginning. As she became more settled, her herding instincts kicked in hard and every human in her foster home was a target for her to 'move along.' Working with Bark Trek - Rosie was given direction and the work included building her confidence around new people and new places, giving her a solid foundation for basic obedience, games and toy structure, and making sure she knows how to wear a muzzle with comfort and pride. Rosie is a SUPER smart, super border collie girl.

That being said, we are looking for a home that:
A) has Border Collie / Cattle Dog experience.
B) has patience to work with Rosie BOTH with and without a trainer
C) understands the concept of 3/3/3 and that Rosie will need time to settle into her new forever home.
D) has another friendly dog or two, Rosie loves her playmates.

We would be more than willing to do a foster to adopt to make sure her placement is a good fit for Rosie and her new family. Because of her genetics we are asking for no cats and no small kids (16+ preferred). She is a barker by breed - and an experienced cattle dog person will know that. She is just over a year old (November) and weighs under 45#.

This dog is spayed, microchipped and fully vaccinated. She is on pet insurance and was cleared orthopedically.

The 3-3-3 rule is a guideline for transitioning a rescue dog into its new home and helping it to settle in. It suggests that the first three days should be used for adjusting to its new surroundings, the next three weeks for training and bonding, and the first three months for continued socialization and training.

Each dog goes home with a goody bag including collar/leash, toys, chews, Kong, and more. You will receive all medical records, microchip transfer form and other paperwork at the time of adoption.

Save-A-Mutt will require a training contract and $100 refundable deposit for this girl. You pick a trainer in your area, and upon completion of a 6+ week training class, we will refund the deposit. We can help you find a trainer.

Adoptions typically take place in Marysville.
Adoption fee is $375 + $100 refundable training deposit. Save-A-Mutt is a registered 501c3 and half of your adoption fee may be tax deductible.

Save-A-Mutt is a foster based rescue, we do not have a facility to visit. Our adoptions are typically done Monday - Saturday, we are closed on Sunday’s to give our volunteers at least one day off. You must be available to do meets and adoptions during that time frame. We can make exceptions only with the approval of the foster home.

Please note, we have approximately a 300 mile adoption radius - Portland OR area and Vancouver BC is the farthest north. We don’t ship dogs, once approved you must pick them up in Snohomish County, WA. Canadian adopters must be able to come to Stanwood WA to pick up your puppy.