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RositaAnimal ID: 20190214

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About Rosita

Adoption Fee: $275
Dachshund / Chihuahua
Age: Adult
Sex: Female

Rosita is a spunky little girl looking for love. A tiny 7 pounds , Rosita is an 8 year old Dachshund Chihuahua cross who will bring joy to your home! Rosita is an alpha girl who gets along well with other dogs, cats and children 10 years and older. Rosita is not really playful but she certainly is a cuddler! She sleeps in the big bed in her foster home in Maryland and would like a home that would let her to continue to have big bed privileges. Rosita will lunge on a leash and will bark when she sees people and other dogs. We would suggest some training to help Rosita become balanced as she leash walks. When Rosita came into rescue she was heartworm positive. Our rescue has completed her treatment and Rosita will need to be re-tested in the coming months to ensure that she is now negative. We full expect her to be recovered. Because of the heartworm disease, Rosita suffered some heart and lung damage. The good news is that won't stop her from living a happy and loving life! Rosita rides well in a vehicle and is very inquisitive. She is crate trained but does have some anxiety when left. This little fireball is curious and is not afraid to strike out on her own. She needs a secure yard and home where she cannot easily access a street or unsupervised open area. Little Rosita is a cuddly girl once she gets to know you and loves to snuggle. She loves to burrow and snuggle! Rosita loves every blanket and towel she can find to cuddle in, especially a laundry basket full of close. Rosita is house trained but she does need to be reminded to go outside. Like all dogs she will need to be confident in her environment to have good potty habits. All rescue dogs go thru a period of adjustment so understanding and patience is important. This amazing, resilient little girl is just waiting for loving arms to welcome her spunky little self home! Are you the lucky one who will welcome her into the family? Apply to adopt her today!

Montgomery County
Maryland

Compatibility

  • Good with Most Dogs
  • Good with Kids and Adults

Personality

  • Average Energy
  • Somewhat Dominant

Health

  • Spayed
  • Vaccinations Current

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