Rose - Australian Shepherd Dog for Adoption in Sparta, Wisconsin

Meet Rose! Rose is a 2 year old female Australian Shepherd mix who is looking for a new forever home!

Rose was removed from a welfare/neglect investigation and had a very rough start in life. Unfortunately she was not only kept in horribly unsanitary conditions, but she was also neglected from life outside of the 4 walls of an outdoor kennel area, meaning she never got to experience things like walks, car rides, meeting people, interacting with other dogs, sniffing leaves, or even just being an Australian Shepherd and getting to work on a farm. Because of this, Rose's adopters will need to understand that much of what we know as normal might be entirely new to her, and it may require patience while she learns.

In order to help Rose learn skills before she's adopted, the folks at Fun Fur Pets in La Crosse have been fostering her in their 2nd Chance to Shine program, where she will continue to be provided with enrichment and rehabilitation so that she can be the happiest girl in her future life! She will brush up on skills like proper manners, basic obedience, and they'll continue to learn more about her social interactions. So far she's been incredibly friendly and happy around people, but seems selective with other dogs, so she would likely be best as your only princess. She will do best in a home with children over the age of 10, depending on the experience level of her adult owners.

Rose may do well as a working farm dog, or simply as a house pet, depending on how much training & conditioning her family would be willing to do. We do not know how she would do around farm animals, as we don't believe she has ever met any.

Even though Rose endured a great deal of neglect in her life prior to intervention, we're hopeful that the right family will come along and show her how wonderful life can be! She's definitely got the happy personality to move forward optimistically and filled with a zest for life! If you'd like to meet Rose to see if she'd fit into your lifestyle, we are doing all meet n' greets with her BY APPOINTMENT ONLY after an adoption application has been generally approved:
https://monroecountydogshelter.com/apply-adopt.html

Rose is spayed and fully vaccinated. Her adoption fee is $200.

The Australian Shepherd is a highly intelligent and energetic herding dog known for its loyalty and work ethic. Originating in the United States, despite its name, this breed is prized for its agility, trainability, and versatility in various dog sports and activities. Australian Shepherds have a distinctive medium length coat that comes in different colors, often with unique merle patterns. With proper training, socialization, and exercise, these dogs make excellent companions for active families and individuals seeking a devoted and playful four legged friend.