Dog’s Name: Rose Nicknames: Rosie, Rosie Posie, Beaujolais Rescued in Texas Age / Size: About 10 years old, around 12 pounds. 💛 Personality Snapshot Describe in 3–5 words: Sweet, timid, loyal, gentle Energy level: Low More people-oriented or independent? Very people-oriented, especially with her main person. How do they handle new situations? Rose can be a little shy at first, but she handles new situations pretty well. She tends to stay close and follow her person around, which seems to help her feel secure. 🐕 Social & Home Life How are they with people (adults/kids/new people)? Rose is very sweet with everyone she’s met. She’s a bit timid with new people at first and seems most comfortable sticking close to her person, but I think she’ll open up more as she settles into a stable home. How are they with other dogs? She seems fine with other dogs so far. 🎓 Training & Manners Potty trained? Seems mostly potty trained and is doing well while getting into a routine. Leash skills: Not very experienced on leash yet, but she tends to walk close to her person. Commands known: Still learning, but she responds when called. 🌞 Daily Life Typical day with you: Rose spends a lot of her day napping, grooming herself, and quietly following me around the apartment. She’s happiest sitting next to you or in your lap. Exercise needs: Low. Short walks seem like enough for her. Favorite activities or toys: Right now she’s not very interested in toys or treats. She mostly enjoys being near her person and relaxing. 🌱 Growth Areas Anything they’re still working on? She’s currently being hand-fed and will need to get more comfortable eating on her own as she settles in. What helps them succeed? A calm environment, patience, and a consistent routine. 🏡 Ideal Home Only dog / With dog / Either: I think she’d do well as an only dog or possibly with another calm pet. Good fit for apartment living? Yes, she’s very well suited for apartment living. Best type of household: A calm, low-key home. What kind of adopter would be the best match? Someone who wants a gentle companion and doesn’t mind a little shadow following them around. 💙 Foster Note Everyone who meets Rose says the same thing — she really is as sweet as a rose. She’s a quiet, gentle little dog who mostly just wants to be near her person. She’ll happily sit beside you on the couch, curl up in your lap, or follow you from room to room. She’s very loyal and seems to bond closely with her main caregiver. Rose isn’t a big player and doesn’t need much exercise. She seems happiest in a calm environment where she can relax and feel safe. She may start out a little shy, but once she trusts you, she’s a very loving companion. She’s a very easy, low-maintenance little dog who would make a wonderful buddy for someone looking for a calm and affectionate companion. INTERESTED IN ADOPTING? To adopt Rose, apply on our website www.truenorthrescue.org/adopt and email adopt.truenorthrescue@gmail.com to follow up on your application. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL TO ASK IF HE/SHE IS AVAILABLE. IF THIS LISTING IS UP, THE DOG IS NOT ADOPTED YET. Also, we have a very high volume of applications and we are all volunteers. We cannot respond to every application personally. Please make sure your application gives us a good picture of your family and the life you plan on providing a dog from our rescue. We choose a home based on the BEST FIT for EACH dog and approve on a dog by dog basis. Thank you!